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Maureen
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Posted: March 28 2012 at 8:28pm \| IP Logged

Anyone here had any of their babies in their late 40's? We're just coming out of the fog of finding out that we're expecting again-#8. The youngest will be 5 when the new addition arrives.

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Posted: March 28 2012 at 10:43pm \| IP Logged

My dear irl friend had her second baby at 47. We were discussing this the other day, she says she is a far more patient parent with her second than her first who she had in her late 30s.

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Posted: March 29 2012 at 7:13am \| IP Logged

I believe Marilyn Shannon, author of Fertility, Cycles and Nutrition, had her last at 47 or 48. She was still nursing at 50.

Congratulations!

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Posted: March 29 2012 at 7:48am \| IP Logged

I had my last baby at 46. She is 6 years old now and doing just fine. Congratulations!

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Posted: March 29 2012 at 8:05am \| IP Logged

Congratulations, Maureen! I know several moms who have had babies at age 45-47.

I would be thrilled if I could be one of them. Prayers for you!

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Posted: June 20 2012 at 9:15pm \| IP Logged

Hi. I am new here. This forum and post caught my eye! Though I am likely at the end of such a wonderful childbearing season, I would gladly receive another child if God chooses! In my 40's I have had 2 children as well as 3 in heaven. I am now 48 with 13 children from 27 down to 3. Praise God.
Gleaning much from reading your lovely posts. Thanks.

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Posted: June 21 2012 at 8:00am \| IP Logged

The sister of a dear friend of ours is now pregnant with #7 at age 47.

Prayers and Congratulations to you and your family.

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Posted: June 25 2012 at 7:55am \| IP Logged

Thank you everyone for your prayers!

UPDATE: I had an ultrasound on Friday to check baby's position. Unfortunately, baby is still breech. He/she just doesn't seem to want to move.

The midwife gave me some moxibustion sticks to burn near my feet to try to get baby to move. Sounds strange, huh?

I think it's some ancient Chinese method. At this point, I'll try almost anything.

There will be other things I will be trying as well: music, exercises, etc.

I'd appreciate any prayers you send my way! I will pray for you too!! Have a blessed day!!

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Posted: June 25 2012 at 8:36am \| IP Logged

Maureen, have you considered a chiropractor for help in turning the baby? there's something they do that can help.

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Posted: June 25 2012 at 9:06pm \| IP Logged

Jodie,

My midwife did mention that a chiropracter may be the next step. I need to look into that this week.

Thanks

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Posted: Feb 16 2013 at 3:04pm \| IP Logged

I rarely get to browse this forum and always glean so much when I do.... this post caught my attention as I'm due in June with #7 and I'm 44. I don't personally know anyone that has had a baby this age so I was thrilled to see this!

I'm halfway along and other than everything making me gag I'm very healthy!!

My youngest will be 4 1/2 when his sister arrives!

So, Maureen, how did it go?

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Posted: Feb 16 2013 at 4:50pm \| IP Logged

krygerzoo wrote:

I'm halfway along and other than everything making me gag I'm very healthy!!

Thank you for posting this, and congratulations on your little one!

DH and I are still open to another child even though I'll be 40 next month. Seeing these moms who are older than me having children is an inspiration to me.

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Posted: Feb 16 2013 at 7:55pm \| IP Logged

Congratulations Katherine!!! I had my seventh at 44 as well! Didn't think we'd have an eighth, but God likes to surprise us. I told dh that it was because he was telling a friend who had just had her sixth that we "finally don't have any in diapers. Yep, we're done with that."

I imagine God with a big smile and a wink when he heard that.

In any event #8 decided to be a little stubborn and wouldn't turn, so I ended up with my first c-section.

But, praise God, he is healthy.

As he will most probably be my last, I have been trying to drink in all those sweet baby moments. The whole family has been so delighted with him.

Hope all goes well with your pregnancy and enjoy your great treasure!!

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Posted: Feb 16 2013 at 8:49pm \| IP Logged

Thanks, Monica & Maureen! I thought my sixth baby was my last and really soaked up all the "lasts"... what a treat to go through it all again!!!

We are all just over the moon about this blessing!!

Hugs, Katherine

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