| positive test @ 47 [message #2000] |
Mon, 24 January 2011 04:52  |
 Christal
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I NEVER thought I'd be posting back here.....
almost 7 years after our daughter was born at age 40. I thought I was going into perimenopause but it turns out today I have a positive test at 47. I am so......embarassed, shocked, dismayed?? How many here have had successful pregnancies at my age, I will be almost 48 when baby arrives, and a new grandmother to boot! Please pray for us, we don't mean to be unthankful but thought this period of our lives was over, and were trying to avoid pregnancy until we became "overconfident" and "careless".
How can overcome the social stigma of this? I'm afraid of what my 80 year old mother will say, etc, etc,. I'm overwhelmed and so anxious and struggling.
~Christal
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| Re: positive test @ 47 [message #2003 is a reply to message #2000 ] |
Thu, 03 February 2011 13:35  |
Tamara E
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1956: Ruth Kistler of Portland, Oregon gave birth to a daughter in Los Angeles, California on October 18, 1956, at the age of 57. The birth predated the advent of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) making Kistler one of the oldest women known to have conceived naturally.
1981: Leontina Albina of San Antonio, Chile, born 1926, gave birth to her child in 1981, at the age of 55, after a natural conception.
1987: Kathleen Campbell of Kimberley, Nottinghamshire gave birth to a son in 1987 at the age of 55, having conceived naturally.
1997: Dawn Brooke of Guernsey gave birth to a son by caesarian section on August 20, 1997, at the age of 59. She became pregnant unexpectedly, initially mistaking the symptoms she experienced for cancer, and is the oldest mother currently known to have conceived naturally. It has been speculated that the hormone replacement therapy which Brooke had may have contributed to her ability to ovulate past menopause.
Now...doesn't 47 and 48 seem pretty young by now? 
Blessings,
Tamara (mom of seven; grandma to two so far!)
"There is always enough time and strength to do the will of God"
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| Re: positive test @ 47 [message #2007 is a reply to message #2006 ] |
Thu, 03 February 2011 17:23 |
Tracy in Peru
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Christal,
My "caboose" is just a month old. I am 46 and my youngest babe is 6.5. To say this was a total shock doesn't begin to describe the horror and excitement of a surprise pregnancy.
There are great benefits to being an older mom. The number one benefit during pregnancy is I knew when to say "when". I didn't get overtired and didn't take on too many commitments because I was able to be realistic.
Also, I have been able to shower and take naps everyday because there are many willing and trusty older sibs to take care of our littlest one. No more sticking the baby someplace safe and letting them cry so I can run to the bathroom. I hated that. You knew they were safe, and you knew you had to go to the bathroom, but the sad cries....well, no more.
Also, as I was up last night....rather than having the baby years stretched out before me in an endless, mindnumbing continuum, I was better able to appreciate that there is only a few weeks of unpredictable late nights before you can settle into a pattern. This time is much more precious.
I also think I have a greater appreciation for the miracle of life because I do know how many things can go wrong.
Congratulations. It is a HUGE adjustment, but very worth it.
In Him, Tracy
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| Re: positive test @ 47 [message #2008 is a reply to message #2000 ] |
Thu, 03 February 2011 21:07 |
Christal
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Thanks everyone for such wonderful, inspiring and encouraging responses. I'll admit the first week after finding out, I "kicked against the pricks" - in a big way.  But I'm starting to surrender more,and get over the shock, although the adjustment does hurt. We haven't told anyone yet and probably won't for a while...I'm around 7 weeks today, and all seems mormal.Except for feeling like a geriatric new mom. roll:
But My husband has been so good in helping me, bearing the burden and lifting my arms. He seems so much more able to roll with the punches than I do. God must have a reason and plan in this... I believe I will print out these responses, and I still have Tamara's scriptures/articles printed out(from 6 years ago, lol ) I'll keep you all updated, and I SO appreciate your prayers! Support is precious at times like this!
~Christal
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| Re: positive test @ 47 [message #2022 is a reply to message #2000 ] |
Thu, 10 February 2011 15:34 |
Tamara E
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Just wanted to say that I've been thinking of you often, Chrystal, and praying for you!
With love and hugs,
Tamara
Blessings,
Tamara (mom of seven; grandma to two so far!)
"There is always enough time and strength to do the will of God"
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| Re: positive test @ 47 [message #2052 is a reply to message #2000 ] |
Wed, 25 May 2011 04:11 |
marywilliam
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Everything is going to be just fine. Belive it or not, there are a lot, I mean lots of women who wish they where in your shoes. celebrating God's gift and joy...dee
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That may change as more of the shock wears off though.