I'm Expecting a Baby at 42 yrs old

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You can do it.

42 is still very young.

Your older children will love their sibling.

It will be ok.
 
Thanks again, just last month we gave away 3 boxes of children’s books to a children’s hospital. I don’t regret it but what timing, I would have saved a few. When the time comes i will check ebay for lots to save money. I thanked God this morning at Mass for the blessing and was embarrassed at my previous 2 day delirium of tears on the floor and crying no. I still remember the prayer, I was feeling terrible and took a moment to beg God for strength and slowly I began to feel better with my sisters support and you all. Now, I would like to look up acceptable exercises and eating routines since it’s been about 15 years. My teen daughter yelled at me for drinking coffee yesterday, apparently she’s been doing her research. You all have been angels to me, I am ever grateful.
 
I was about 40 with my last.

A few months before he was conceived I gave away all my maternity clothes.

I have two acquaintances with older kids (high school, college) and new baby brother.

Honestly, in my experience I had more patience with my youngest, and he’s kept me young.
 
My pregnant or nursing self usually does half coffee and half unsweetened coconut milk. Whatever ratio leaves it still warm enough for me to believe I’ve had a full cup of coffee.
 
Oh, really, you will go nuts trying to follow all of those rules. I threw those out two babies ago. Here’s a good post with basically the same perspective I have:

http://www.catholicallyear.com/2013/08/hey-america-pregnancy-youre-doing-it.html?m=1

I think we make it hard on ourselves to be pregnant, way harder than it needs to be. Follow the advice of your practitioner and what restrictions have evidence to back them up. Don’t worry about the rest.
 
Err… drinking alcohol during pregnancy, even a drink a day seems not a good advise to give.

Of course, we should not blame ourselves if we have drunk a little before knowing the pregnancy. It is a balance.

It is not a big sacrifice.
 
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I’ve been chewed out for drinking wine in church while pregnant (Lord’s Supper. Half an ounce cup of wine. That is one eighth of one unit of alcohol.)
 
I thought about it for just a moment when I received the Blood of our Lord this morning, not as I normally do (a nice sip). I try to be a daily communicant and so I winder now but it really is such a small amount and my Spirit is telling me not to worry about it.
 
In vast parts of the of the world and over much of human history, wine and beers were the safe way to hydrate… Be at peace.
 
I am looking very forward to reading this article, thank you so very much!
My daughter jokingly says I don’t care about the child already because I’ve said I’m not going shopping for much, I will just get what we need and maybe 2 onesies. Partly because I know my family will bring some gifts. I was even debating getting a crib vs a mattress, I’m not a fan of extra things if I can make do otherwise. It’s funny I feel like after 15 years there’s a whole new world of baby products that I have no idea about. The one thing I do recall being a Godsend was a walker, I hope they haven’t discontinued those.
 
Oh wow I didn’t really think they did. As I was rereading your older post I want to thank you again for your (name removed by moderator)ut, we are the same age. I love the idea of delegating tasks and mentioned it to my teens, they said (quietly) we’d do it for free mom but I told them I would be happy to pay them for their labor of love. What is PDO? Unfortunately, we will likely need outside infant care as we both work full time.
 
I LOVED this article and actually the woman who writes that blog is very inspiring, she has 8 children. I found myself going through her other stories, thank you again.
 
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Oh wow I didn’t really think they did. As I was rereading your older post I want to thank you again for your (name removed by moderator)ut, we are the same age. I love the idea of delegating tasks and mentioned it to my teens, they said (quietly) we’d do it for free mom but I told them I would be happy to pay them for their labor of love. What is PDO? Unfortunately, we will likely need outside infant care as we both work full time.
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It’s probably not relevant to you, but it’s parents’ day out. In our area, it’s about 5 hours of childcare, and you can do usually 1-3 days a week.

You have great teens.

Yeah, I am your age, so I know how it feels to be thinking–I am too old for this stuff! But, I don’t have to do it all myself, and I’m smarter now, so I can do the same stuff with way less effort.
 
Here’s a free book title for anybody who wants to write the book:

Parent Like a Grandma!
 
i thought it was an actual book i was so excited for a moment ha!
 
Thank you again, I’m rereading this while on a line at tjmaxx and there is a toddler acting up quite impressively. I have a feeling I’ll be reminded about many little things as the days go by. I feel I must fortify my prayer life.
 
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