We are quick to criticize something we don't understand or that may go against what is familiar to our own societal norms. I feel like so much negative hype is placed on pregnancy late in life. I am only 8 weeks along and my husband and I couldn't be happier. My first pregnancy and his 2nd child. My mother gave birth to me at 39 yrs old / 40 yrs ago. I was her 5th healthy child.
So far, My blood work has come back "normal". I have also read that a healthy 40 yr old is better than an unhealthy 24 year old if pregnant. I biked 23 miles the day after we conceived, took a new cardio class at my gym the first week after we conceived that kicked my butt. So far no nausea, thank goodness. I am almost afraid to tell anybody because of "people’s opinions". A woman at the lab where I got my blood done said, "Is your husband ok with the pregnancy? " I was like, Yes! of course and excited. She did follow up “that gives me hope”
Geez, I am hoping for one more if all goes well with this one.
I have done so much in my life thus far that would have been difficult if I had children early, traveled to other countries, went back to school and got a masters degree, bought and sold my own home at 24yrs old. I now work in a flexible career that will help make it easier to be a better mom who is able to work and stay at home part time with my child. I am a much more settled, balanced person due to my life’s earlier experiences. I have No regrets and look forward to the important job of raising a child.
Oh yea, for the 24 yr old woman who thinks people over 40 can't engage with their kids: I still do cartwheels, headstands & would hang up side down on any monkey bars and jump on any trampoline.
Signed: excited for the next adventure.
