[tres-chic]

If you're OB/medical advice says you're fine to go for it, I would.

I had my third at 40 and now I'm 42 with three kids six and under. If you're able to summon the motivation to do it I would definitely recommend getting fit, it has helped me enormously! I have a personal trainer too who is a specialist in pre-and post-natal which has been great, we've worked really hard with getting my core strength and pelvic floor up to scratch which is good as DD is BIG!

Good luck.

[chloe69]

Good Luck!

[runnybabbit]

Hi OP I am only 27 and pregnant with #2, #1 is almost 14 months old and 10 kg. It is tough even for us young 'uns. I get terrible arm, shoulder and neck pain (and consequently headaches) from carrying him sloppily, and also had SPD with my first pregnancy and can feel it recurring already. I also had chronic back issues prior to falling pregnant, which I'm sure didn't help. And I'm really slack with my posture.

It also took about a year post-partum for my pelvic floor to return to normal, I think.

So -- what I'm saying is -- I think pregnancy takes its toll on your body no matter how old you are! Good luck.

[LifesGood]

Hi OP, I see you have already decided to go for it anyway (and I think that's great!).

I just wanted to let you know that I found my second pregnancy at age 40 quite tough physically, and afterwards I suffered hip, lower back and shoulder/elbow/wrist/hand problems from lifting and carrying DS and breastfeeding him.

However, 18 months on and I am pretty much recovered and have very little pain any more. I do yoga and other core strength exercise which has helped somewhat.

Good luck, I hope you have quick success.

[geckogirl]

Hi ABabyPlease,

I just wanted to let you know that you won't be alone. I'm 43 and my DS is 13 mths old and I just found out last week that I'm pregnant due in March. We've been trying for about 6 mths. I'm also overweight and definitely not a high energy "over achiever".

Good Luck!

[PurpleNess]

Hi OP , icame in here looking for a thread about this exact question. I have an 8 month old and am now 41, gave birth at 40 & we are thinking about trying again for another around Christmas. My body held up wonderfully during pregnancy and I weight less now than before my preg :-) although my wrists and elbows are suffering from the lifting but I'm coping fine.
Its really just the physical aspects that have me 2nd guessing, so I'm in a similar boat.

It's nice to know we are not alone! Wishing you all the best TTC no 2, good luck

[Grateful68]

I say go for it. I had my first at 40 and have been trying for #2 for sometime. Unfortunately a couple of losses along the way makes it harder but I'm not going up just yet. I turned 44 this mth and am still trying for now!

[menmyboy]

Hi, i say good on you for trying again as well. i am forty myself and just found out im pregnant with #2. i didnt think it was going to happen for us, because of our age, dh is 40 as well, and we only had DS two years ago, and had a m/c in feb. so Im a little scared at the moment while at the same time, hoping this one sticks.. because i dont think i could do it again emotionally. i dont want to get excited too much just yet cause we have a long way to go. but i ws like one of the other posters, didnt want to regret not trying for another one, but would have been happy with what weve got so far, if it didnt happen, i know everything happens for a reason. good luck with your journey and i hope its a positive ending for you in the near future.

[natangel]

Hi ladies, I say go for it. I am a 44 year old mother with 2 children aged 2 and 3 months and have never felt more happier or energetic. I had 2 great pregnancies; however, the second was harder for three main reasons: 1. Was carrying an extra 20 kilos from my 1st pregnancy; 2. I worked full time from 3-7 months of my pregnancy and 3. Running after a energetic toddler. I should also mention that i did suffer bouts of all day morning sickness throughout and lower back pain (although this was mainly due to the baby pressing on my spine rather than picking up DD1). However, I did find that the tiredness and fatigue disappeared as soon as I gave birth (DD2 was an enormous baby) and can honestly say I've never felt better in my life (although it helps that DD2 is a good sleeper and DD1 has matured a lot stepping up to her new role as big sis). All I all I'm really enjoying being an older mum to 2 little ones (it is twice the fun) and would like to wish all the ladies on here who are trying or considering trying the very best of luck.

[Mum_of_five]

I am 42 and 26 weeks pregnant with number 5.... This bubs was not planned and i had never thought in a million years i would be having any more I have 3 boys ages 13,12,10 and a daughter aged 4, had our dd at 38 also unplanned...

Our children are excited that we are having another bubs, espescially our 4 year old because we are having a girl... When i found out i was pregnant, i was hoping for a girl,a little sister for Gen..

I am actually fitter now than i was at 38 and started this pregnancy at 55kg, less than i was with my last So far i have just had the usual issues, varicous veins in my right leg butpregnancy stockings help with that... Also i have a belly support which you can get at ie baby bunting... That helps support the pelvis and lower back area, not that i am big, but it is just more comfortable having that extra support..
If there are no serious health issues and you would love to have another bubs, i dont see why you shouldn't and you have the go ahead by a health professional... I am having 2 growth scans done to check on babys growth and am classed as 'high risk' based on age, but at T2 US there are no signs of down syndrome which is probably the main issue to consider when having a baby over 40...

If you have any questions just PM me I am 27 weeks on Monday...