baby at 41 years old
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Having a Baby at 41
Asked by J.B. from Detroit
on March 29, 2012
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hi all,
thanks for your answers to my questions in the past. today my question is quite serious: does anyone have any information or know anything about having a ba...
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- I had my daughter, my only bio child, at 41. I had a normal textbook pregnancy and a natural delivery. I got pregnant easily, also. I did have an amnio because I neede...
- Well, I had my first at 37 and second at 40, so it's very similar to your situation. Both my kids and the child of a friend (also born when her mother was 40) are happ...
- I don't really know anyone that has had kids later in life that has any type problems at all. I know there are risks. BUT I also think that there are joys unlimited. I...
Menopause at 41???
Asked by T.A. from Norfolk
on May 5, 2007
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I seem to be going through menopause at 41!!! This seems strange to me and I'm wondering if I should seek another opinion or if I'm just in denial. I's been about 6 mo...
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- The only thing I have ever heard is the later you start your cycle the earlier you will end- could be a myth, not very sure.
- Hello! It's your body, so get as many opinions as it takes to assure you of the diagnosis. Do you know at what age your mother went through it? At 41 it's not unhea...
- T., it probably seems strange to you, since inside you do not feel like you are old enough to be entering this stage of your life. personally, when I look at myse...
Okay to Try for 2Nd Child at 41 Years Old . . .?
Asked by T.M. from New York
on April 23, 2009
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Hello,
I'm a 41 year old mom. My daughter will be 5 in August. My husband and I have been trying on and off for about a year now for a second child . . . but my h...
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- My sister is 46 and just had her 4th child. Both of younger ones were born after she was 41. Obviously there are a lot of reasons to not have a child at this age, but ...
- Hi T.! Good for you! I had my first (and only) child at 42 and it was the best thing I'd ever done. I had always wanted a child but when I was still single in my la...
- I had my first child two weeks before my 40th birthday. She is now 2 years old and I am expecting a boy in a month. I have to say that I probably do not have as much ...
Unexpected Pregnancy at 41
Asked by K.C. from Sacramento
on June 12, 2010
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I'm seeking support. I'm 41 and have been in a relationship for 9 months and just learned I am pregant. I'm devastated. This is completely shocking. I do not belie...
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- Good for you for doing what is right for you. And if going through with the pregnancy is what you are choosing, I think that is incredible. It is what I would do too...
- You've already gotten many responses, and I have nothing new to add, but you have my support ...your beautiful baby alone, will be worth your effort and will be your r...
- You could look into adoption. I was adopted, so I know that it is a wonderful way to give a child to a family that wants one. I would seek some help, and give your ...
Unplanned Pregnancy at 41
Asked by J.H. from Portland
on December 20, 2010
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So...I am 41, have been debating for years about having another child. I could never convince myself to do it for a variety of reasons, financially, physically, lack ...
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- For what it's worth, my father is almost 20 years oldest than his youngest sister (there are 10 in between) and they have always been very close. He is more of a pare...
- I am going to be 41 when my baby is born next year. I got married when I was 37 and had my first when I was 38 and got pregnant again with my second when I was 40. I...
- I had my boy one month after turning 40 and a girl 18 months later! Planned, I wanted them so badly and ejoy them emensely. I have a stepson who is 11 and 12 1/2 year...
No Energy 41 Year Old Mom!!!!
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on April 18, 2011
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I am a 41 year old mom of 3 children. I am just plain tired...I can't wait to sleep and dream of taking daytime naps. I don't have any health problems and my hormones ...
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- I wouldn't get hooked on energy drinks or look for a quick drug fix. Our society is so quick to take unhealthy or artificial supplements. The side effects alone shou...
- I did lose weight and have more energy- but I worked out too. This worked wonders for my energy level. Also, try to eat lean protein and fiber rich foods (whole grai...
- I always felt tons better when I got up and did yoga in the morning before work. Any exercise that get the blood pumping is great. I also got my thyroid tested and f...
Pregnant Again at 41?
Asked by K.R. from Portland
on February 10, 2011
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I have a beautiful baby boy born in April 2010. My husband and I are contemplating a sibling for him. Is there anyone out there in their early 40s with two little on...
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- I am not in my 40s but I have a sister in law who is the same age as you and is pregnant with her second son. She LOVES it!!! I say as long as your doctor says it's sa...
- Statistically, a child born to older parents tend to be less healthy, and as the parents grow older, they'll have less quality time with the parents. Thus, at 41, ther...
- My DH and I just turned 41 and we have 6 children. They range in age from 11yrs to 15 months. We are loving it. Children are a blessing.
Pregnant at 41 Need Advice from Other Older Moms
Asked by A.H. from Bangor
on February 24, 2008
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Iam 41 and supposedly at a high risk for my babys development of certain diseases because of my age.I had 4 other healthy babies my last at 29,there are no birth defec...
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- Hi, I had my first baby at 39 (he was 10-1/2 lbs...no C-section!) and my daughter at 42. I did have amniocentesis with both. We met with a genetics councilor for bo...
- I am shocked that there are any worries when you have had other children! if you BP is high you shoudl be watched for both fo your safty..and down syndrome can be chec...
- Hi A., I am a mom and grandmother, but had my kids young, so this is just a bit of mom-to-mom food for thought.(I'm no doctor, but I had two daughters, and each one ...
Thinking About Having a Baby at 41
Asked by M.S. from Philadelphia
on January 7, 2011
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My mind is spinning. I am a mother of two year old twins. I just had a miscarriage at 8 weeks from a baby that had Trisomy 18. My husband and I are thinking about tryi...
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- I had one at 40 and your pregnancy will be harder probably mine was.labor was longer but my son is healthy and big
- So sorry about your baby! The good news is that trisomy 18 is not a hereditary condition. The bad news is that at age 41 our eggs are getting old and our babies are ...
- I'm 41 (will be 42 in 2 1/2 months) and I just had my 2nd child (a healthy baby girl) 10 days ago via c-section. My pregnancy went smooth. I had my first (a healthy bo...
Unexpected Pregnacy at 41
Asked by K.B. from San Diego
on August 12, 2010
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I just learned that I was pregnant yestrday...I already have 5 kids 16 ,11 ,9 ,6, 2 ,I also just seperated from my husband,I'm freaking out !terminatng the pregnacy cr...
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- You answered your own question when you said support needed. Find real solid support- get a counselor and let a professional support you and help you figure out what ...
- Please consider adoption. I sit here and cry as I read this. I am 42 and still hope that I will miraculously end up pregnant one day soon, although most hope is lost...
- Girl, you have 5 kids, so one more...no problem! Especially since the youngest is 2. I'm 43 and my youngest is almost 8. If I had another, I think that's too much of...
