Has anyone here had a baby at age 45?

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This will be #9 for us. We just found out about a week ago. We don’t ever “try”, and for the past 6-7 years, we’ve been half heartedly trying to avoid using NFP, because of our ages. My husband is 48. I also have a blood clotting issue that has me terrified to be pregnant again. I guess I am just looking for some positive support or success stories. Jesus, I trust in You!
 
OhioM said:
This will be #9 for us. We just found out about a week ago. We don’t ever “try”, and for the past 6-7 years, we’ve been half heartedly trying to avoid using NFP, because of our ages. My husband is 48. I also have a blood clotting issue that has me terrified to be pregnant again. I guess I am just looking for some positive support or success stories. Jesus, I trust in You!
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I had one at 45. She’ll be 2 in February. I’m old, but she is such a joy to have around and her big brothers and sisters are thrilled with her and so much help! It is hard, though. The pregnancy was tough and I’m tired all the time. I also had a hard time accepting the pregnancy. I kept asking, “Really, God? Really? You seriously want me to have another baby. At 45.” But I’ve got to tell you, it was wonderful. I’ll keep you in my prayers.
 
Congratulations!

I was close to that with my last. She’s a joy-- and I’m so glad we have her! Honestly, I remember being more tired with my last pregnancy, but I also was caring for 7 other children so it might not have been my age.

Again, congratulations! And prayers for you and your husband as well. 🙂
 
my parents had me at 45 & 49 (mom & dad respectively)…there was 26 years between myself and the oldest and 17.5 years between myself and the youngest before I came along…my dad passed at away when I was 21 and he was 70…my mom just passed away last August/16 at 93…I am now 48…my eldest sister got married a month and a half after I was born…she’s now 76 and my nephews from her are 4 & 3 years younger than I am…even though I was the baby of five, because everyone was so much older when I came along, I grew up as the eldest of my “second” family (that being myself and my two nephews whom my parents raised after my sister went back to work)…I have 5 nephews and nieces and 7 great nephews and nieces…we’re 27 in all…great big loud Italian family…LOL…I wasn’t very close to my siblings growing up (except one who stayed at home until I was six) but very close to my dad who retired when I was 7…we did everything together…once I hit early-mid 30s I started getting closer to my siblings and now we’re all best friends…
 
OhioM said:
This will be #9 for us. We just found out about a week ago. We don’t ever “try”, and for the past 6-7 years, we’ve been half heartedly trying to avoid using NFP, because of our ages. My husband is 48. I also have a blood clotting issue that has me terrified to be pregnant again. I guess I am just looking for some positive support or success stories. Jesus, I trust in You!
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what a blessing to have a large family. Your pregnancy is not an issue that I can offer much on: I was 32, when my second son was born. But I am sure that you will do fine considering modern medicine and the incredible resilience of the human body.
We adopted two more, our daughter came at 10 months when I was 52. She’s 20 now and I’m soon to be 73; we are good friends. I’m not as energetic now as I was years ago but that’s not so important.
Our children have been such a blessing, despite difficulties.
God bless.

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I know a good many parents with the “trailer” child that they thought they were too old to expect. That one is normally the apple of their eye. By their telling, parenting is a bit more fun when you know what you’re doing. The older children tend to be very fond of the youngest, although they definitely do some parenting. Your older brothers and sisters are far more willing to leave you out of the fun if you are a brat to be around than your parents ever are. This paradoxically makes as many youngest children exceptionally mature for their ages as otherwise.

Expect your older children to complain about how you’ve relaxed since you parented them, though! Don’t worry, though, they’ll make sure the kid stays straight and flies right! 😃
 
This doesn’t really help you, but I am the youngest of ten kids.

My mom was 44 and my dad was 48 when I was born.

That was way back in 1968.
 
MIL had her 9th at 45, no problems I am told. She is 86 now with no major health issue. My grandmother had my dad at 42.
 
My grandmother had her fourth at 45 and her fifth at 47. (There were a lot of years between them and the other three.) And she didn’t have modern medicine or any money to speak of. Both mother and baby were just fine both times.

May God bless you!

–Jen
 
At my workplace, I know a lot of women who delivered babies well into their 50s. Of course, they were all gynecologists.

Okay, I’ll show myself out now. :tiphat:

Seriously, though, you have my prayers and congratulations! 👍
 
A neighbor’s daughter is 43 and she is having twins. One boy and one girl. Excited for this couple as this is her first pregnancy, perhaps last.
 
My wife and I have one son. He’s 15 months and we are both 30. Keeping up with him is a 24/7 job. I can’t imagine keeping up with 9 kids. I know this doesn’t help nor answer your question but I say with all sincerity couples like you are saints.
 
twf said:
My wife and I have one son. He’s 15 months and we are both 30. Keeping up with him is a 24/7 job. I can’t imagine keeping up with 9 kids. I know this doesn’t help nor answer your question but I say with all sincerity couples like you are saints.
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You sound just like me, except that RPR Junior is a few months older. 🙂 And I agree with your statement on such couples being saintly. 👍
 
My mom’s baby at 43 turned out okay for her (it was me). A woman from church had her 12th at 45; it was a rough pregnancy because of placental problems, but she and the child are happy and healthy today 3 years later.
 
:)There is a huge age gap between our youngest and oldest…yes, dd was born when I was in forrties…and a wonderful blessing. Dh was late forties at the time.

She keeps me on my toes and keeps me energetic. :coolinoff::curtsey:

She is by far the most verbal, and the most high spirited of our children. We used to be the quiet family.(smile).
 
thanks everyone for the replies and prayers, especially…we are most definitely NOT saints. I have a hard time understanding why God keeps blessing us beyond anything we could ever deserve. I have a long way to go, anything could happen! It helps to see that I am not the first old lady to ever get pregnant;):eek:
 
OhioM said:
This will be #9 for us. We just found out about a week ago. We don’t ever “try”, and for the past 6-7 years, we’ve been half heartedly trying to avoid using NFP, because of our ages. My husband is 48. I also have a blood clotting issue that has me terrified to be pregnant again. I guess I am just looking for some positive support or success stories. Jesus, I trust in You!
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Congratulations. My wife was 43 for our last and I was 45. All went well.

The peace of Christ,
Mark
 
Yes I had my 5TH daughter at the age of 46. She turned two years old on Saturday. She’s a joy. Everything went well with pregnancy. I have learned just to enjoy her and cherish every moment with her. I’m also a grandmother of two granddaughters and one grandson and I love seeing them playing together. God bless you and your family.
 
Never married or had kids. But I wanted to wish you the best.
For you, baby, and your whole family!
 
Two of my aunts had babies over 45. Both pregnancies, births, and babies were healthy and normal. Just listen to your doctor, take care of yourself, and get plenty of rest. Good luck!!!
 
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