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Much to my astonishment - pregnant at 46

Catherine McDiarmid-Watt | Sunday, October 10, 2010 | 3 comments

Clare, 46, Utah, US
Much to my astonishment I found out last Friday that I am 7 1/2 weeks pregnant. I'm 46, and I'll be 47 in October. The baby is due November 21.

I'm thrilled, as this is my first pregnancy, and I didn't think I'd ever be able to get pregnant. But I'm also scared, because I've had no morning sickness, and I've read that could be a bad sign that the baby is not firmly attached in the uterus and I may miscarry.

I wondered whether you folks might know whether morning sickness might be less common in older first-time mothers like me? I have a lot of fears about this pregnancy. It is a miracle, though. There's no doubt about that.

Just being able to get pregnant at 46, that is! Please feel free to post this. It may encourage others who are trying to get pregnant.

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3 comments

Anonymous says:

14 October 2010 at 22:44:00 GMT-4

I had no morning sickness with my pregnancy at age 38. My son is healthy and growing.
sepideh137 says:

11 November 2010 at 12:00:00 GMT-5

Don't worry many pregnant women don't have morning sickness. My friend had a normal pregnancy she didn't have morning sickness and breast tenderness. She didn't have any symptoms in first 2 month. My other friend didn't have any morning sickness as well.
But try to avoid stress as much as you can because it is linked to miscarriage and we don't have any more options because of our age.
eat well, sleep well, don't work hard physically and mentally . in this 3 months you have to imagine you are in your vacation
Anonymous says:

13 February 2011 at 22:10:00 GMT-5

Congratulations and good luck. I am 47 and am 6 wks pregnant naturally. I had a MC a year ago at 10 weeks. Keep my faith at an all time high and my stress at an all time low. Blessings to you.

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