tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post3388033285036732998..comments2023-10-02T02:12:34.125+11:00Comments on loved handmade: odds..mel @ loved handmadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11089482748571082995noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-22221243958632678102012-09-12T16:18:53.293+10:002012-09-12T16:18:53.293+10:00I just realised i was reading this post when my in...I just realised i was reading this post when my internet failed, so back again to leave a heart felt comment. So you're 40, surely the fact you're already a mother of 3 from your 20's & 30's presents you as a person with a clue, the hard cold statistics & the way they approached you in pretty harsh, i mean, pregnant, hello, hyper emotional!! People all of a sudden have posie blogs Jennie McClellandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422068499429667636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-4983594690028700422012-08-31T20:36:31.596+10:002012-08-31T20:36:31.596+10:00Oh Mel. Just catching up here. I'm delighted f...Oh Mel. Just catching up here. I'm delighted for you. Will email you. J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-8466532389569190872012-08-30T14:36:32.047+10:002012-08-30T14:36:32.047+10:00My last baby I had at 39 ... we also were given al...My last baby I had at 39 ... we also were given all the doom and gloom stats. Our 4th baby girl was born so strong, healthy & a little person I didn't think would make it. Your little baby will grow daily to also be stong & healthy. Enjoy this special incredible journey of pregancy with your family. Wishing you all the best:)Nicole Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13505056880105725720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-13649521219409563472012-08-26T20:34:32.171+10:002012-08-26T20:34:32.171+10:00Congrats on your pregnancy. I too share anger at ...Congrats on your pregnancy. I too share anger at the medical practitioners at the number crunching being more important than the feelings of the mum and dad. Enjoy this last bub in the womb and embrace the positives from everyone. When i was pregnant i would interrupt people who wanted to tell me their horror birth stories and say no thanks. Screening the information/opinions that comes to yourockmelon recycledhttp://itstartswithme.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-17612154375790100502012-08-25T04:42:16.170+10:002012-08-25T04:42:16.170+10:00Your baby is safe and warm in your womb, you are s...Your baby is safe and warm in your womb, you are safe and warm in God's hands. Just enjoy your pregnancy, stressing is not good for you or the baby.<br /><br />I didn't want any ultrasounds, amnios or CVS because we had no intention of terminating our pregnancy, and if there was something wrong, I would just grieve for the entire pregnancy. I knew that if there were symptoms of Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647220453777040327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-50243104948491432812012-08-24T22:12:47.873+10:002012-08-24T22:12:47.873+10:00I had my last three babies at 38, 40 and 43 my ris...I had my last three babies at 38, 40 and 43 my risk with my last little man was 1:5. He is lying next to me now fast asleep and perfect in every way. Your baby be perfect for you and his/her family .<br />Wishing you love, peace and clarity on your pregnancy journey.<br />xoelflynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204266566501279332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-85933255610897687652012-08-21T13:57:03.326+10:002012-08-21T13:57:03.326+10:00Mel I am so very happy for you. I'm so sorry ...Mel I am so very happy for you. I'm so sorry to hear that you haven't been surrounded by people who have been more positive about your pregnancy. I know that when I was pregnant with my first and reading lots I was terrified by what I read so I just stopped. Maybe for some it's not good because I may not have been as informed but I think it was positive because I was happier and Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11314373295390794669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-19251089262443226222012-08-18T11:59:38.979+10:002012-08-18T11:59:38.979+10:00OH Mel, this is the most wonderful news!! ( but I&...OH Mel, this is the most wonderful news!! ( but I'm totally with you on how medical peeps deliver these news to us whether it's about a baby or not- i recently had to get tested for DVT and the whole way the people acted when I was having the test made me feel similar to you , that I was about to drop dead from a clot. Luckily it was all clear and I'm fine- but i really think there teddybearswednesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068878478604992309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-64970864653563861812012-08-18T08:20:53.910+10:002012-08-18T08:20:53.910+10:00There's really nothing more I could add to the...There's really nothing more I could add to the comments already up Mel. I've never had a child so can't even go there with what you're feeling and I'm so sorry for what you've gone through already, but being the mother I'm sure you are, you'll cope so very well with whatever is thrown at you. I truly wish you so much of the best for the birth and the bright future Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811062874934673408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-58450485412508669882012-08-17T19:26:09.538+10:002012-08-17T19:26:09.538+10:00Congratulations Mel, how normal to feel these emot...Congratulations Mel, how normal to feel these emotions - particularly as they are already heightened by crazy hormones. You will have a beautiful healthy happy baby, and your positivity and joy will shine through soon I'm sure. Take care and enjoy it - you're very lucky to not get the sickness. It's absolutely the most awful thing. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587142008482089307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-48544900829502476322012-08-17T15:59:11.376+10:002012-08-17T15:59:11.376+10:00Dear Mel
Firstly, congratulations. It is wonderful...Dear Mel<br />Firstly, congratulations. It is wonderful news.<br />I, too, am sorry that you have had a few months of fear and uncertainty. A close friend of ours has had both of her children in her early 40's. Both of our friend's daughters are perfectly healthy and happy.<br />This dear baby has chosen you so I hope you can enjoy this special time.<br />It is truly wonderful.<br />xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-75112963176556342792012-08-17T15:15:54.703+10:002012-08-17T15:15:54.703+10:00Mel, it makes me so sad that your first few months...Mel, it makes me so sad that your first few months have been steeped in fear. While it is the midwife's and doctor's responsibility to inform you of the risks it seems they haven't gone about it in the best of ways. Do you find comfort in knowing that I have taught at least 30 women over the age of forty who have grown perfectly healthy babies? Some women were 42, others 44! Some had Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754100790023579994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-71943915260562657362012-08-17T12:13:48.463+10:002012-08-17T12:13:48.463+10:00your baby will be perfect...it just will. xoxoyour baby will be perfect...it just will. xoxoKristi https://www.blogger.com/profile/11705991193795143119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-80275389910581776092012-08-17T12:13:47.118+10:002012-08-17T12:13:47.118+10:00Oh Mel I am beyond estatic at your delightful news...Oh Mel I am beyond estatic at your delightful news! Though a little angry and saddened at how insensitive professionals can be in relating statistics. I was 37 when we did IVF with Kaizer and though our Dr tried to force us to have all the screening tests we wouldn't budge. He had been wanted and dreamt about for so long that we were having him regardless.<br /><br />Often results can comeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-67958341777171900822012-08-17T10:02:15.365+10:002012-08-17T10:02:15.365+10:00Hi Mel, I am angered and saddened that your doctor...Hi Mel, I am angered and saddened that your doctor was not wiser in how she told you about the risks of pregnancy over 40. I think she has put you through needless worry because of that. Her manner doesn't change the outcome but has changed your attitude to the pregnancy and could have been a whole lot better. Words are very powerful and how they are said makes a huge difference too. <br />Naturally Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15999271127735997770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-12172702129394110362012-08-17T09:50:41.045+10:002012-08-17T09:50:41.045+10:00 My fourth pregnancy was 34 weeks of being told t... My fourth pregnancy was 34 weeks of being told to prepare for all the things that could be wrong with my baby when he is born. I decided not so much to ignore all these statistics and facts but to deal with things when they happened rather than worry myself sick over possibilities. He is now 19, over 6 feet tall and a diesel mechanic apprentice. None of the bad things happened and I would have Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052726449827449896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-46869692360415070242012-08-17T09:40:18.932+10:002012-08-17T09:40:18.932+10:00Mel its the doctors job to let you know the risk, ...Mel its the doctors job to let you know the risk, you already know the joys. Take the joy and make your pregnancy one of expectation and happiness shared with your loved ones. Ultimately we as human deal with pain and loss when we need to. CONGRATULATIONs on your fabulous news and enjoy your special time...monique's messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14968784703510272928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-5889091151538441052012-08-17T09:26:43.699+10:002012-08-17T09:26:43.699+10:00You are amazing Mel. To have gone through this tim...You are amazing Mel. To have gone through this time, being told things in this way. <br />I don't think you are 'old' to be having a baby, not these days.<br />So to have all that thrust upon you is not good. <br />Hugest of hugs to you, and thank you for sharing your worries<br />and letting it all out. It sure does help sometimes.XXXXOOOOJJenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15216064393228303942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-29257986370139060542012-08-17T08:04:20.187+10:002012-08-17T08:04:20.187+10:00Oh Mel! What a journey you have been on! I cant ...Oh Mel! What a journey you have been on! I cant beleive the way they give you all this information - it is soooo overloaded with dread and fear. I had a similar experience when I had my second when the doctor encouraged me to have some new fancy testing that showed up things like cystic fibrosis. Of course the results are so confusing and open to such interpretation, and for a hormonal LionessLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751001700549851045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-62912902931521064652012-08-17T07:56:25.741+10:002012-08-17T07:56:25.741+10:00Oh Mel, Ive been waiting for this post.
Biggest, h...Oh Mel, Ive been waiting for this post.<br />Biggest, hugest love to you precious mama. <br />Congratulations. xxKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234467488696653117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-23728223400011696232012-08-16T22:59:39.448+10:002012-08-16T22:59:39.448+10:00http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/01/25/grandmother...http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2012/01/25/grandmother-aged%2053-becomes-one-of-britain-oldest-mums-after-conceiving-naturally-healthy-baby/<br /><br />it's not unusual! and I'm thrilled for you xxxxxxxxxxx love froogsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555001676886354389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-1092732972741434742012-08-16T22:56:55.577+10:002012-08-16T22:56:55.577+10:00my sister in law was 43 when she got married and h...my sister in law was 43 when she got married and her children were born when she was 44 and 46 - she ignored any advice and has two wonderful, now graduated grown up children. In the past, women just had babies until they couldn't have them any more - right up until their early 50's!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555001676886354389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-2145284582042415222012-08-16T22:38:56.372+10:002012-08-16T22:38:56.372+10:00I had a high risk pregnancy and he turned out perf...I had a high risk pregnancy and he turned out perfect except for two webbed toes. He graduated college in 2010. Enjoy your pregnancy and remember doctors do not know everything and tests can be wrong. Let that child below your heart feel the love in your heart. In God's eyes we are all perfect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322042642405470297.post-60025473795604527152012-08-16T22:37:51.186+10:002012-08-16T22:37:51.186+10:00I read your post right through and felt for you ev...I read your post right through and felt for you every step of the way, I could understand your feeling of not wanting to tell and share your news. I have 4 children and my last pregancy, could not have happened at a worse time in my life. We had made an urgent trip across the world with 3 small children to see my dying husband's mother only to miss being there when she passed away by hours. Ihumble habithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957058996766153624noreply@blogger.com