Introduction --- like to get to know you pg gals !

Purple Martini · 02-01-2006, 11:15 AM

Hi there,
I'm pregnant and > 35 ... OK, I'm pregnant and > 40

and thought that it was about time that I met you all over here !

I finally feel comfortable posting after having an u/s today .... long story but my AFP came back flagged as +ve screen (1:100 for DS). We were not too worried about this as it often happens with older gals, but then the Level II detected a soft marker too (slightly enlarged lateral ventrical).

I freaked --- wanted an amnio immediately. Had to wait a day (I'm on heparin and had to come off it for 24 hrs prior) and -- PHEW -- our son is fine (yes, a wee boy

). Today was an u/s to see how the ventrical had since developed and all looks to be normal.

I also had a LEEP procedure so they always check cervical length, so far so good.

This is our first baby after yrs of trying, can finally feel a little more excited !!

Would love to meet fellow mums in my age group .... if you wouldn't mind letting me know also ....

How old you are ? (I'm 41)
How far along you are ? (I/m 19w 5d)
Is this your first ? (yes !).

Thanks !!
Teresa

**BC-GoMom** · 02-01-2006, 11:51 AM

Hi Teresa,
Great to finally have you here! I know your road has been long and we share past problems. I hope you are beginning to enjoy your pg! I too would walk on eggshells until I was passed my loss date. That is such a milestone. I am happy to see that the u/s was good. Keep that cervical lenght long.... and start shopping for blue! BTW boys are great

BTW I am 41 for a few more days...
JenC

oldermama · 02-01-2006, 08:07 PM

Hi Teresa:

Congratulations! You must be thrilled.

I had a huge scare with my amnio results and my gp dr. messing up so the last week has been a bit of a rollercoaster for me but everything turned out okay.

I am 43 years old.

I will be 19 weeks tomorrow.

This is my 3rd pregnancy - I have 1 gorgeous son - he's 11 and he has autism -he's taught me much
had 1 miscarriage almost 4 years ago and kept trying after with no luck - was told without intervention I would not get pregnant (this is not an option as we live in a small town 300k from the city in which I would have to go and with my son well it was not possible.) So after much thought last spring dh and I gave up and this our little surprise/miracle/gift.

Purple Martini · 02-03-2006, 06:05 AM

Nice to meet you both

JenC -- Happy birthday ! Not sure when it was /is but you mentioned that it was close so I hope that had/have a lovely day !! Trying to keep the ole cervical length long

Oldermama -- nice to meet you too ! We're pretty close term wise and I'm sorry about your amnio scare. That is horrible isn't it ... the anxiety waiting for results etc. I'm also so sorry to hear about your loss .... how terribly sad .... and so happy to read that you already have one wonderful son

Do you know if you have a boy or girl this time ? Are you waiting for the delivery room surprise

All the best and nice to meet you both

Teresa
20 weeks today !! YEH -- I'm half way !!

**BC-GoMom** · 02-03-2006, 08:38 AM

Teresa- My bday is on the 28th... I have a few more days of 41!
Keep those great updates coming!
JenC

thavel · 02-03-2006, 12:10 PM

Hi Teresa,

I am a little younger (35) but not that far behind! This is my 3rd successful pg (out of 5), but my 4th baby, my first pg was with twins. Congratualtions on your 1/2 way point! I am currently 34w2d along with a little boy.. his name is Cullen. I am anxiously awaiting his arrival in about 4 weeks (C/S).

Tami H
edd 3-16 with a boy
dd- 4yrs old
b/g twins- 8 yrs old

Purple Martini · 02-06-2006, 08:18 AM

Nice to meet you Tami ! How exciting -- 4 wks to go !! Yeh and then 2 girls and 2 boys

I'll be looking for your birth announcement

Teresa

bayoubaby1 · 03-05-2006, 02:49 PM

Hi Ladies...

I have not posted on this board in a while. This is our first child, after a dozen years of trying this pregnancy seems like it is taking FOREVER!!!! I am currently 33w5d. It is a boy, and his name is Chance.

Athena · 03-06-2006, 11:27 AM

How old you are?
35 1/2

How far along you are?
5 1/2 weeks

Is this your first?
No - this is my 4th pregnancy and baby #6.

AthenaD · 03-06-2006, 01:32 PM

Nice to meet you!

How old you are? 38
How far along you are? 39 weeks
Is this your first? YES!!!

02-01-2006, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Purple Martini 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: May 2005 Location: England (living in US) Posts: 1,672	Introduction --- like to get to know you pg gals ! Hi there, I'm pregnant and > 35 ... OK, I'm pregnant and > 40 and thought that it was about time that I met you all over here ! I finally feel comfortable posting after having an u/s today .... long story but my AFP came back flagged as +ve screen (1:100 for DS). We were not too worried about this as it often happens with older gals, but then the Level II detected a soft marker too (slightly enlarged lateral ventrical). I freaked --- wanted an amnio immediately. Had to wait a day (I'm on heparin and had to come off it for 24 hrs prior) and -- PHEW -- our son is fine (yes, a wee boy ). Today was an u/s to see how the ventrical had since developed and all looks to be normal. I also had a LEEP procedure so they always check cervical length, so far so good. This is our first baby after yrs of trying, can finally feel a little more excited !! Would love to meet fellow mums in my age group .... if you wouldn't mind letting me know also .... How old you are ? (I'm 41) How far along you are ? (I/m 19w 5d) Is this your first ? (yes !). Thanks !! Teresa __________________ TTC #1 for 5-yrs Dx: high fsh, immune issues, cervical issues, LP defect, not forgetting male factor Finally lucky with IVF #3 DS born on June 18th 2006 (at age 41) TTC #2

02-01-2006, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
BC-GoMom BC:Preg+35/Gaming/Webkinz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Down South Posts: 4,872	Hi Teresa, Great to finally have you here! I know your road has been long and we share past problems. I hope you are beginning to enjoy your pg! I too would walk on eggshells until I was passed my loss date. That is such a milestone. I am happy to see that the u/s was good. Keep that cervical lenght long.... and start shopping for blue! BTW boys are great BTW I am 41 for a few more days... JenC __________________ Mom of 6: DS - 10 yrs (IVF) DD - 8.5 yrs (IVF) DD - 7 yrs (Natural Surprise) DD/DS twins b/d 12/9/97 @22.5wks IC/PROM/GBS DS- 18.8 years -died Easter Sunday 2005 multiple disabilities since birth Mommy loves you all!

02-03-2006, 06:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Purple Martini 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: May 2005 Location: England (living in US) Posts: 1,672	Nice to meet you both JenC -- Happy birthday ! Not sure when it was /is but you mentioned that it was close so I hope that had/have a lovely day !! Trying to keep the ole cervical length long Oldermama -- nice to meet you too ! We're pretty close term wise and I'm sorry about your amnio scare. That is horrible isn't it ... the anxiety waiting for results etc. I'm also so sorry to hear about your loss .... how terribly sad .... and so happy to read that you already have one wonderful son Do you know if you have a boy or girl this time ? Are you waiting for the delivery room surprise All the best and nice to meet you both Teresa 20 weeks today !! YEH -- I'm half way !! __________________ TTC #1 for 5-yrs Dx: high fsh, immune issues, cervical issues, LP defect, not forgetting male factor Finally lucky with IVF #3 DS born on June 18th 2006 (at age 41) TTC #2

02-03-2006, 08:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
BC-GoMom BC:Preg+35/Gaming/Webkinz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Down South Posts: 4,872	Teresa- My bday is on the 28th... I have a few more days of 41! Keep those great updates coming! JenC __________________ Mom of 6: DS - 10 yrs (IVF) DD - 8.5 yrs (IVF) DD - 7 yrs (Natural Surprise) DD/DS twins b/d 12/9/97 @22.5wks IC/PROM/GBS DS- 18.8 years -died Easter Sunday 2005 multiple disabilities since birth Mommy loves you all!

02-06-2006, 08:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Purple Martini 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: May 2005 Location: England (living in US) Posts: 1,672	Nice to meet you Tami ! How exciting -- 4 wks to go !! Yeh and then 2 girls and 2 boys I'll be looking for your birth announcement Teresa __________________ TTC #1 for 5-yrs Dx: high fsh, immune issues, cervical issues, LP defect, not forgetting male factor Finally lucky with IVF #3 DS born on June 18th 2006 (at age 41) TTC #2

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02-01-2006, 08:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
oldermama Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,375	Hi Teresa: Congratulations! You must be thrilled. I had a huge scare with my amnio results and my gp dr. messing up so the last week has been a bit of a rollercoaster for me but everything turned out okay. I am 43 years old. I will be 19 weeks tomorrow. This is my 3rd pregnancy - I have 1 gorgeous son - he's 11 and he has autism -he's taught me much had 1 miscarriage almost 4 years ago and kept trying after with no luck - was told without intervention I would not get pregnant (this is not an option as we live in a small town 300k from the city in which I would have to go and with my son well it was not possible.) So after much thought last spring dh and I gave up and this our little surprise/miracle/gift.

02-03-2006, 12:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
thavel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 708	Hi Teresa, I am a little younger (35) but not that far behind! This is my 3rd successful pg (out of 5), but my 4th baby, my first pg was with twins. Congratualtions on your 1/2 way point! I am currently 34w2d along with a little boy.. his name is Cullen. I am anxiously awaiting his arrival in about 4 weeks (C/S). Tami H edd 3-16 with a boy dd- 4yrs old b/g twins- 8 yrs old

03-05-2006, 02:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
bayoubaby1 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,293 Blog Entries: 772	Hi Ladies... I have not posted on this board in a while. This is our first child, after a dozen years of trying this pregnancy seems like it is taking FOREVER!!!! I am currently 33w5d. It is a boy, and his name is Chance. __________________ IVF/ICSI #1 Chance Ian:4-5-06 Our little miracle: http://chanceian.blogspot.com/ Each day as I watch you struggle I am reminded to find joy in the little things, to stop and smell the flowers, and that some things are more important than material things. Your smile melts my heart, and takes the chronic pain away, if only for a fleeting moment. Thank you for the joy that you bring, my son.

03-06-2006, 11:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Athena 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 28,212 Blog Entries: 1887	How old you are? 35 1/2 How far along you are? 5 1/2 weeks Is this your first? No - this is my 4th pregnancy and baby #6. __________________ Kerri AthenaCreates.Etsy.com

03-06-2006, 01:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
AthenaD 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 6,924	Nice to meet you! How old you are? 38 How far along you are? 39 weeks Is this your first? YES!!!

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