Yeah that's me I'm 35. I'm 5 weeks pregnant today.. I hadn't really realized that I'd be put in that category but atlas I am. I'm what they refer to as Advanced Maternal Age Boo almost saddens me to say it. I am 100 lbs healthier that I was when I had my older children but my eggs unfortunately are 35 years old just like me which makes me high risk coupled with me being a bariatric patient it puts me at a higher risk for all sorts of complications. Anybody else on the same boat as me I need a buddy right about now.

I'm 43 yrs old soon to be 44 ...this is my 3rd child ..I'm 16 weeks pregnant...I've already gained 19lbs...I'm getting worried more about weight gain then being an older Mom...I had lost over 60lbs...I was down to164lbs...how is your weight coming?

My obgyn suggested an Amniocentesis?

I'm not sure what to do??

My OB recommended an amino as well, but when I conferred with my maternal-fetal medicine specialist (who would do the amnio), he asked if there were any terms under which I would terminate a pregnancy. Since there weren't in my case, he said for me he didn't feel like an amino was worth it. There is a small risk of miscarriage with amnio, and ultrasounds, particularly when combined with the simple quad screen or Maternity 21 test, can determine risk or Trisomy disorders, etc. Since I'd already had six losses due to other crazy situations on my body, I went that route, and kept my risk of loss as low as possible.

I'm 43 yrs old soon to be 44 ...this is my 3rd child ..I'm 16 weeks pregnant...I've already gained 19lbs...I'm getting worried more about weight gain then being an older Mom...I had lost over 60lbs...I was down to164lbs...how is your weight coming? My obgyn suggested an Amniocentesis? I'm not sure what to do??

I haven't gained any weight i spoke to my nut and she wants to put me at 2000 calories per day. I thought she was crazy I humored her and asked how many more calories do I need to eat while pregnant and she said 300 more per day so I'm going with 1750 for the day that will keep me at my current weight. Since I'm really at maintenance now. I'm going to be seeing a perinatologist soon so not sure if he is going to recommend a amnio or not. My OB wants me to gain 15 lbs max he's a real stickler when it comes to weight gain.

I haven't gained any weight i spoke to my nut and she wants to put me at 2000 calories per day. I thought she was crazy I humored her and asked how many more calories do I need to eat while pregnant and she said 300 more per day so I'm going with 1750 for the day that will keep me at my current weight. Since I'm really at maintenance now. I'm going to be seeing a perinatologist soon so not sure if he is going to recommend a amnio or not. My OB wants me to gain 15 lbs max he's a real stickler when it comes to weight gain.

Congrats on baby . I know we had surgery right around the same time. I'm 22 weeks preggo today. So- I got pregnant 10 months post-op. Whoops. Other than having severe morning sickness (hyperemesis gravidarum) which I had never had with my other two midgets- my pregnancy has been status quo. My doc asked me to eat as close to 2000 calories as possible and I'm there most days. I have lost 12lbs thanks to puking most everything I've eaten for 13 weeks, but I've been much better the last month. Ask your doc about the new blood tests rather than an amnio- there are 4-5 on the market that will be able to tell you with 99% accuracy if there are any chromosomal abnormalities (I had to do it after a soft marker was seen at my anatomy scan). The plus to getting it earlier (they can do it as early as 10 weeks) is you find out the sex- if you want of course.

Ok- I'm done rambling now . Sorry! Congrats on baby again!!!

I'm lined up to have all those blood tests thanks for the input makes me optimistic that I can also do this

I'm lined up to have all those blood tests thanks for the input makes me optimistic that I can also do this

Awesome!! you got this!

I just wanted to say congratulations! I'm newer on here, but wanted to comment on the "advanced maternal age." I'm almost 37 and so many of my friends are either pregnant or just had a baby. I wouldn't let that bother you. You are much healthier now after losing weight. Just listen to your docs and your body. Try not to worry too much and enjoy your pregnancy! You will do great! Congrats again!

I just wanted to say congratulations! I'm newer on here, but wanted to comment on the "advanced maternal age." I'm almost 37 and so many of my friends are either pregnant or just had a baby. I wouldn't let that bother you. You are much healthier now after losing weight. Just listen to your docs and your body. Try not to worry too much and enjoy your pregnancy! You will do great! Congrats again!

aww thanks

I am high risk too (twins) but I have had a high risk pregnancy before surgery also twins! But here is how I looked at it I got more appointments and ultrasounds which meant more confirmation regularly that things were going well. Eased my mind.

I am high risk too (twins) but I have had a high risk pregnancy before surgery also twins! But here is how I looked at it I got more appointments and ultrasounds which meant more confirmation regularly that things were going well. Eased my mind.

you are expecting twins again? That's amazing congrats are you at goal yet? I'm 21 weeks and have gained 5 lbs, putting weight back on is super stressful for me. I know it's for a good reason specially when I feel my little guy kicking around in my belly.

you are expecting twins again? That's amazing congrats are you at goal yet? I'm 21 weeks and have gained 5 lbs, putting weight back on is super stressful for me. I know it's for a good reason specially when I feel my little guy kicking around in my belly.

I was thinking about you the other day! Glad you're doing well! I had my little guy yesterday just after midnight. He's perfectly healthy and was born at 37w2d. 7lb 2.5oz and 21" long. I gained 10ish lbs after losing 13 (so total of 23lbs gained from my lowest).

I was thinking about you the other day! Glad you're doing well! I had my little guy yesterday just after midnight. He's perfectly healthy and was born at 37w2d. 7lb 2.5oz and 21" long. I gained 10ish lbs after losing 13 (so total of 23lbs gained from my lowest).

OMG I'm excited for you congratulation on the healthy baby boy.. I'm at the half way mark and looking forward to having my baby here already..

Just getting back on this app. I had another baby since the last time I've been on here. So I now have one born 10/28/13 and one on 12/6/14. Both boys!

I really wouldn't do an amnio if it's not an absolute necessity. My pregnancy was also high risk and was talked into getting the amnio even though I didn't deem it that necessary since I was already at 31 weeks. I was horrified when my Water broke two hours after the amnio. They held off delivering my son for a week until his vitals started deteriorating.

He was in the NICU for five weeks with a multitude of problems. He is a very healthy boy now with no long term effects. However, I think his birth and first few months of life wouldn't have been so traumatic if I would had been more persistent against the amnio being done. I truly think it was the primary cause of my early labor, which led to all the other problems we had to overcome.

Congrats jersey girl on the Irish twins I had my baby in September he was 7.13 and measured 20.5 inches. He is 4 months old now and is doing perfect. As for me I am 10 lbs below my pre pregnancy weight I thought I was at goal then but I'm happy with the size im now. [115488attachment=50798:ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1420986547.609765.jpg]

Here's a picture of me and my little guy on Christmas

36 and sleeved in June 2014. In addition to being high risk because of my age I also have a uterine complication. I am currently 15 weeks along and have lost 20 pounds since becoming pregnant. Extreme morning sickness is to blame. I'm worried about my health and my babies. I'm hoping this forum can help me get through this.....as I see I'm not alone in being pregnant!