Wonderment and joy - pregnant at 48

Photo credit: Beautiful newborn, by Tiare Scott

I am 48 years old, I have no children and have experienced four miscarriages.

Just found out I am pregnant (naturally)!

Unfortunately, I thought I was beginning menopause, so I didn't even think my missed period could be due to pregnancy.

Worse, I went in for a long overdue mammogram last Monday.

Standing with my tender-feeling breast sandwiched in the machine, the tech asked the routine question: could you be pregnant?

No, I said and the Xray went off, and suddenly I thought Well, I could be pregnant.....

Went home and did a pregnancy test, and sure enough...

So here I've been holiday drinking like a fish and just had a mammogram.

Could it be any worse?

Except I AM PREGNANT! There is no containing the wonderment or joy!

I know I have a very long road to hoe, but I also have a deep sense this is out of my hands and I'm going to try really hard this time not to worry -- which really does accomplish NOTHING.

The thought of my sweet husband's baby growing inside me is beyond joy!!!

Thoughts from anyone on maintaining composure, or the whole testing thing?

- McF

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by Jennifer Saake
-- Hannah's heart beat with a mother's love long before she was blessed with a child.

Through the years of waiting and longing, her gentle heart was nearly crushed under the weight of grief.

You can meet Hannah in the pages of 1 Samuel, chapters 1 and 2.

The Bible says she was barren, and we know she suffered heartache, anguish, and grief because of her empty arms. Perhaps you do too.  

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Category: 1st, 48