50 years old Pregnant with health problems galore

NO! YOU are selfish to presume that you are the one who KNOWS what is the right thing.

How do you know anything about any of these wonderful women's lives and why they

are having babies later in life? Are you self less? lived a pure and uneventful life?

Never had trouble conceiving? Always had a perfect man and extended family to take

total care of you from a very young age? Had kids at 16?

what are YOUR real issues with this about women having

natural conception and pregnancy at mature ages? Think about it.

so how is it going for you 5 months later? i am fifty ....and hopeful today...

:-)

Hi there. I read your story and I am very curious how your case turned out. I hope everything went well for you. I do think it was awful that you're doctor stated no positive outcome, that was very unprofessional. I believe God is in control of all, not man. Please reply to me, I believe I am pregnant, 50, overweight with multiple health issues as well. Thank you so much.

Eat a healthy diet consisting of fruits veggies and no microwave or processed foods for a healthy baby:) pray to the lord to help you.

Im not the original poster but in similar yet more bizarre circumstances-- well past 50 and menopause, never pregnant and 350 lbs, I had a for old times sake encounter with my ex (married) whose rejection again left me so severely depressed I turned to food in a big way by becoming a feedee...I was most interested in the food and being taken care of -- not another physical or emotional relationship...He was satisfied in the feeding and watching me get bigger...We were content -- though I was nauseated by the rich food sometimes, but the high caloric foods he coaxed me into gorging myself on was very efficient in my expansion. To his delight I gained 40 lbs in 4 months and I put on the weight in the smallest parts of me--I went from average breasts to volupturous and my flabby but modest tummy (compared to my big butt, wide hips and huge thighs) was now well rounded and protruded a foot out over my waistband, I grew so fast I was firm, taut and my navel popped out. We even joked that I looked 9 months pregnant in my old age... He was ecstatic and I was happy to finally stop fighting food and then one night, rubbing oil on my itchy stretched belly, the uncomfortable rumbling gurgling in my belly that i thought was gas turned into an unmistakeable visible kick...The next day my exam showed me measuring for 40 weeks which was impossible I had to be exactly 17 weeks..Then an ultrasound showed 3 sacs with large babies. I fuond out I'm carrying triplets, overly large from my gestational diabetes Now at 28 weeks I;m happy to say that although at extremely high risk I am successfully carrying large healthy triplets. I will be put on bed rest soon because despite close monitoring and weekly perinatal visits I am still gaining weight -- a product of metabolic change from my feeding days and pregnancy. I am at 434 lbs with an immense belly that has to rest in a custom made harness for support, My uterus is measuring at 69 and Im 66 inches around. My perinatologist has some quad and quint mothers that are so much smaller. He estimate the triplets are 5 lb each already but need more lung develop so I'm holding off on delivering them although my Braxton Hicks contractions are getting very strong so I dont know if I can reach 34 weeks,,,The Dr says at my size hed be thrilled if I make it to 30 weeks.Im still a bit mobile and I have a nurse that comes daily to help me with getting in and out of the tub, getting dressed, etc...I'm lying in bed more simply because sitting is becoming more and more uncomfortable as my belly continues to grow. Other than causing the dumping of multiple eggs, my age hasnt played a factor..

I find these posts deeply disturbing...it sounds like a lot of you ladies are not in good health at all and that's something that needs to change if you're planning on raising a child!  FYI, miscarraige is common in 50+ pregnancies and probably the risk is much much higher if you're obese or even just overweight. I wish you all the best but I can't help but agree that it's selfish to have a child when you can't even take proper care of yourself.

like I planned on going through a menopausal multiples pregnancy alone or that I even knew I was pregnant before I gave up on life and decided to let myself go super obese? Would it be less selfish if I terminated the pregnancy? No I am not in good health but I loved the babies father with my heart and soul and I will have these miracles, From what we know with all the monitoring the babies are healthy and I wanted to give other late scared mothers hope.
Im scared -- can I survive major surgery of a caesarean in this condition? (There is one doctor on the team who is mulling over whether a vaginal delivery would be possible which I would prefer but the size of the babies and the fact that I never delivered before would make labor and delivery possibly more strain than ny heart could take,,,and may end in a caesarean anyway
I cant even find a position I can sleep in. I can only wear sweatpants that come under my enormous belly with an extended plus size stretch top over it. A 54 DDD bra is not comfortable. I start each day hoping my uterus doesnt rupture today .... But every kick reminds me of the love that conceived them and the miracle of life... If you want to call that selfish, knock yourself out.

Oh I understand you didn't plan on this (who would!) but instead of complaining and being scared (of which you have every right to be) you need to seriously consider whether or not you can actually afford to raise and care for triplets--both financially and otherwise bc to me you do not sound at all capable...perhaps these babies would be better off with a nice couple adopting them (all together). There are tons of options when it comes to adoption--you can actually pick the couple yourself. Think of the babies; what do they deserve? What can you give them realistically?

Hi, My name is Emma Furniss and I work for a TV casting company where we find people for TV shows.

We are currently doing a documentary all about unique pregnancies and are looking for pregnant women who are 50 + and pregnant to share their story.

Do you know of anyone who might be interested in being involved?

Best,

Emma Furniss

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People who are commenting that new Moms over 49 50 years are selfish--are judjemental. I'd rather be selfish than judgemental if I had to choose one.  We are all here to create our own lives, for some, getting married young, or having children young is the way you did it.  For others, they either naturally got pregnant older, or with help.  It doesnt matter.  I know plenty of people who lost their Moms before age 50....they died, and were left Motherless, and I know a few Moms who had children late, and are still alive and young in spirit at age 85.  I know plenty of people who cant stand their Parents. 

We create our own lives, the outcome is the outcome, we just have to try to be good Parents and a great support system to our Kids as time passes.

Ive just found out that im pregnant well I took a test 2 weeks ago and it was postive I just went in to denial and I took 2 more test yesterday and they are still postive im 50 and dont know how ii feel about this whole situation I just keep going into denial

congratulations. how did you d it?

Can I get pregnant by going through menopause

Hi I am 49 years old and think I may ve pregnant. My period is always on time. I am now 17 days late. I have tender breasts, urinating more often, feelings hurt easily, slight headache. Here's the kicker, I had my tubal ligation almost 18 years ago. I am going to take a hpt in the morning.

I am 49 gonna be 50 my tubes are tied my husband wants a child he is 42. I keep reading this isnt possible. I still have periods and last year dr did test to see if i was premenopausal and i wssnt. Any suggestions?