Had first baby at 44, unexpectedly pregnant at 45 HELP
I cannot believe I’m writing this. I got married later in life, at age 41, and we started TTC right away and really struggled with it.. had our miracle baby girl thanks to an IUI when I was 44. She’s 9 months old and a dream.
I turned 45 yesterday and just found out I’m pregnant. We had sex ONE TIME in the last 6 weeks. This is unreal.
I am freaking out, about a lot of things. Having 1 baby at 44 is one thing, having 2 under 2 at 45 honestly sounds terrible. I’m already exhausted chasing after my 9 month old. Plus I am finally feeling like I’m getting my life and body back. This was not planned obviously. And I’m convinced there will be something wrong with the baby since my eggs are old and also I totally got drunk 2 days ago (had no idea at the time of course).
Anyone out there have more than 1 in your mid-40s? And/or 2 really close together? I feel like it’s going to be horrible for my husband and me to deal with 2 little ones. could use some encouragement! Thanks in advance!
ETA: clearly I am in shock and feeling a LOT of things right now. I know I need to sit with this a few days, but in the meantime, seeking encouragement especially with having 2 under 2.