40 And Pregnant 7 Months Out

[andi0120 41]

Can't believe I am pregnant. Definitely wasn't planned and I'm freaking out. I am 20 pounds from my weight goal. I'm really healthy not on any medications. Going to the doctor in two weeks. My youngest son is 14. I am so worried this baby won't make it to term. I would appreciate any positive advice or stories. No negative stories please I have enough negative thoughts going in my head.

[kimmy*custis 276]

I think it is great! I know it is normal to think the worst with all the crap going around about advanced maternal age. My Husbands mom was 44 when she had him...in 1968, unheard of back then. Sending positive thoughts your way, I believe pregnancy is a gift and happens for a reason, best of luck to you!

[TracyLynn 30]

My Grandma had my Uncle when she was in her 40's. My Dad was 16 then, he was dating my Mom and they took him out and they had fun having a young brother to watch out for. Good luck to you!

[TamaraS 235]

I have a positive story for you:) MY good friend who has had the surgery was telling me about her good friend who had been a mentor to her. She was late 30's and went in for weightloss surgery everything went well but after surgery her nausia never stopped. After a month post op her husband brought home a pregnancy test on a "feeling" and sure enough she was pregnant. she had a super healthy boy who is now 6. I am sure you will be great, especially being 7 months out! Congratulations on your new gift!

[andi0120 41]

Thanks guys. I am a nervous mess and these stories are making me feel so much better. I have two boys who I know will be great big brothers. Just worried about the babys health.

[SleeveandRNYchica 1,155]

Congratulations!!! I know there are several of us that are older that want to conceive post op! U give me hope!!!! Please keep us post.

[Jakat 25]

Best of Luck to you and the baby.

[Izuri 428]

I haven't had a pregnancy before - sleeved or not, but I just wanted to say congratulations! I know you're worried, but I've read quite a few posts on this board and obesity help about people with VSG carrying to term and I've known women a bit older than you who have had wonderful pregnancies. I wish you all the best - I'll keep you in my thoughts!

[andi0120 41]

I will definitely keep you guys updated. This forum helped me so much at the time of my surgery. While you have friends and family to talk to its so much better to talk to people who have gone through the same thing.

[kimmy*custis 276]

I just wanted to tell you.....I am 46 , going to be 47 in March and my husband would have another baby in a heartbeat!!!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

My girlfriend gave birth to her precious healthy happy baby boy at the age of 46. My brothers wife gave birth to their seventh child at age 43 and their lil girl is healthy and beautiful as well.

Congrats on your upcoming bundle of love and joy!!!

[deltadawn817 106]

My MIL had her youngest when she was 40 he is16. It all works out fine. The funny thing is we joke about how he was so young when I entered the family that he does't remember much with me not being around.

[Nomadgirl 37]

What a blessing! Best wishes!

[andi0120 41]

Thank you feeling great. Go to the doctor on Monday will update

[yale88 25]

Wow that means I have hope I will be 43 in Jan I just started the kaiser program and decided to do the sleeve. After two miscarriages and being overweight I thought that was the end of me being pregnant. I read some promising stories and I will pray to God I will have one after all the process. Thank you again for sharing. I will post more in the future.