At 43 years old I am expecting a baby! I was not happy—at all—when I first found out. I was not rejoicing; I was angry. How could God put this on me now? I like my life just like it is. I have a wonderful husband of 22 years, my 15-year-old miracle son that we adopted from Russia in 1998, a teaching career at the school I always dreamed of working at. I am content. Now, this! What am I supposed to do? I sound like such an ungrateful child of God. My cup is running over and I can’t clean up the spill fast enough!
Then a friend sent me your newsletter. I read how Sarah and Mary were both expecting at unconventional times in their lives. Look how wonderful those babies turned out! My stinking thinking was turned around after I read the devotion. I am no longer going to walk in fear of what my future holds. I will let the spill of my overrunning cup flow. I will trust in my God who promised to only work things for my good, because I love Him. Thank you to my friend Dawn who forwarded your newsletter to me and thank you to Woman of Faith for your ministry. . . . God is so good. He blessed me with my wonderful son and now I get a bonus blessing.
Would you like to read the article about Sarah and Mary that turned Kelly’s attitude around? You’ll find it here.
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I would give anything to be pregnant, but I was told by the doctors that being that I have fibroids and have reached the age of 43 that it’s not possible. So count your blessings!
Linda,
I was told the same thing. I have fibroids, but they are not interfering. They have grown but now enough for concern. Don’t give up on your miracle.
Hi Kelly, Thank you for sharing your story and taking me back 8 years ago when I went to the doctor and found I was 10 weeks pregnant ( when I delivered my blessing, I was 45!) with my little boy, Matthew. We were shocked, then excited. We have had a ball raising him, he is so loving and fun and keeps us young. God is blessing you all- your lives will never be the same. They will be better- love will begin a new again. Peace and Hope to you all.
I am 39 and have endometriosis. My doctor told me my husband and I after trying various fertility drugs for over 13 years, we would not be able to conceive, and I needed to have a full hysterectomy. I told her no way, not until I have a baby. We started the process of foster to adopt an almost 2 yr old boy last January, and then in the beginning of February we found out we were 6 wks pregnant. Long story short. DO NOT GIVE UP!! All things are possible with God. We were unable to adopt the little guy we were caring for and now have a beautiful baby boy who is almost 6 months.
Please don’t listen to an archaic doctor telling you that fibroid’s will stop you or that you have to have a hysterectomy if you have them. There is a program at UCLA (The Fibroid Treatment Collective with Dr. McLucas) where they perform a fibroid embolization which is a minimally invasive procedure that cuts off the blood flow feeding the tumors, shrinks them, preserves the option of fertility and helps you get your life back. I’m just waiting on insurance to schedule my procedure. Good Luck to you! And remember God put a burning desire in your heart for a reason. Listen.
Hi Leslie, thanks for the info and I pray that everything goes well with your surgery. Please keep me updated on how you are doing.
Awesome turn-around in thinking–awesome God!
As a late in life child, I know my mother and father were not extremely pleased about the news either. They, like you, showed great love to me throughout my entire life and I was very close to both of them. God never makes a mistake. My parents realized the blessing of my birth was for a reason because I was able to take care of my aging parents until they passed away. My siblings lived in other locations and I, as the last child, stayed in our home city. A true sickness and health situation; one had Alzheimers and the other, cancer. I loved them dearly and they loved me. I believe one of my primary purposes for being born was to care for them, being their caregiver. The experience strengthened my faith in Christ and I learned how to truly lean on the everlasting arm. God works in mysterious ways and he always sends us what we need. Wait and see.
Wow! What a blessing you have been to your parents!
I am very happy for you and your husband. God does give us so many blessing if we listen
What a wonderful testimony of God’s GRACE, MIRACLES AND PERFECT TIMING! May God continue to bless you and this wonderful “miracle”.
Kel, I had no idea how that my message would impact you, but I am so thankful God prompted me to send it! I love you, sweet friend, and I’m so thankful for our friendship, and for your little bonus miracle! God’s timing is ALWAYS right
When I found out I was pregnant at age 39 and would be giving birth at 40 I wasn’t all giggles and happy. I was working, had 2 teenagers a the time and a marriage that was falling apart. I was mad and I was upset. I couldn’t understand why this was happening and I cried alot throughout the pregnancy unlike any of the other pregnancies I had. Well to make a long story short I was advised against a certain test but went ahead anyway because that’s what the doctors say when you reach a certain age to have this test and I went ahead really without even asking God or what my husband thought at the time. My husband was against it but I was stubborn and I went ahead any way. The tests came back very good but a few weeks later and to my shame I gave birth to a stillborn son. I was devastated and move forward 15 years later I am now dealing with what I had tried to avoid.
I am so sorry you had such a terrible experience. God has his reasons and even though we don’t know the answers we can trust that His plans are for our good. I pray that you have peace with your situation.
I had my youngest of 3 sons at age 43. It was a challenging pregnancy (3 months on my back) and a VERY challenging labor experience. But what an absolute blessing and joy! He is now a sophomore in college and will be 20 years old in 2 months. He has kept me young and involved with life and doing things I didn’t think I would be doing in my 50′s and 60′s like finishing the NATO obstacle course at the Marine Base at Quantico with the Boy Scouts! Blessings and Joy to you and your growing family.
Kelly is our daughter, daddy’s little girl. We are very proud of this woman of faith. Kelly wrote about her son in her story. Kelly has a brother who has three children. We have four wonderful grandchildren.what a great surprise when Kelly told us she was going to have A baby. We have a new little miracle due in June. A granddaughter to love and to hold. we are so excited! Our family has a lifetime of love to look back on, and A lifetime of love to look forward to.God has truly blessed our family! Nanny an Pawpaw
I don’t know even one person that regrets having a child no matter what age or circumstance. They are always a blessing. If only planned babies were born my brother and I wouldn’t be here. My daughter wouldn’t be here either. I am so thankful for my smart, beautiful, awesome baby girl and her planned big brother that took 3 years of trying. Congratulations! What an awesome change of direction in your life.
I am SO very happy for you and for your change of attitude for this blessing! Children are so very precious in Gods eyes, and to be given such an opportunity should NEVER be taken for granted! So good for you!! I have three of my own and am recently divorced. I’m on the opposite end wishing for a good marriage and another baby of my own, but so far the answer is no. We all need to be content in every situation we face
My daughter found out (surprisingly) at the age of 43 that she was pregnant. Things did not look just right on the ultrasound. She and her husband were having a real struggle with having children already in middle school and Jr. High School. It did not seem to be a good time to be starting over. They were just in shock and disbelief and worry for my daugher’s health. Well 2 more weeks later the ultrasound showed no heart beat. It was then that my daughter was drowning in guilt and sadness. EVERY child is a blessing from God and like her husband told me, they would have loved it. Sometime we try to manage our own time frame but we all can learn from experiences that God is in control of every aspect of our lives. Be thankful for this blessing from God, Kelly.
I was pregnant at 39, turnes 40 during the pregnancy. Our son was born and what a blessing he has been. Also he has keep us young and active. God Bless to you and your mircle.
I am going to be 48 this year and my little blessing is now 3 years old….and I can say I am proof that God does provide a way through what may seem like a storm and there is life after diapers, again!
Pregnancy, Women, what a great topic. But being a high risk at age 39 the doctors almost looked funny at me just because I was old. And then those tests, well lets just say I said,” no thank you” because I really wanted to keep the baby. But some tests did get taken and results came back with some possible warning signs. So why I commented for you is just to give you encouragement that this will probably be the best time in your life. In prayer I humbly ask our Lord, to give you lots of reminders, to rest, take vitamins and watch the heavy lifting. And for an easy delivery. It has been a long journey as a mother but us women have a way of supporting each other and with the right stuff (God). We muddle through it. My daughter turned out to be a very spiritual and God loving daughter and her health is good. So many places I study in the bible mention children and even Jesus was brought to us as a baby. He could have just poof appeared and instead Mary endured for him just like any woman does for every birth. Good thoughts and prayers your way. Hope you like Proverbs 31 v.25. She is clothed with strength and dignity: she can laugh at the days to come.
I had my daughter at 43. My husband and I had tried from the time I was 35. I had 4 miscarriages and then didn’t conceive for three years. We had given up and were looking into adoption and I got pregnant. I was scared that I was older and the other Mom’s would all be young. Our daughter is 6 and the absolute joy in our lives. I also have a 26 year old son. (previous relationship) Talk about spacing your children apart . God will bless you!
Kelly,
How happy I was to hear your were going to have a baby, I know kinda what your talking about, Our oldest son and his wife went through a hard time getting pregnant, losing several babies but through the Grace of God we have a wonderful grandson, they were both 39 when he was born and he has given all of us so much joy, and now our youngest son has given us our second grandson….As you know were not the youngest grand parents in the world but we feel like we are now, May God Bless you and your family and new arrival in June, there is a purpose for this baby… Love you Auntie.
I was 42 years old when my daughter was born and she has been a true blessing for our family…I don’t know what my life might be like without her here. May God be with you throughout your pregnancy.
I am a Labor and delivery nurse with 3 sons and my last one was a planned, one time shot, at 42 yrs old. I know most people thought it was odd to do this at my age but God put the idea in my husbands and my head to want another baby and we tried one time and 9 months later, wow! I never really thought about my age because I felt good and have been learning to trust God over most of my life. My third son is special for a lot of reasons. I never have regreted being pregnant at 42 because God is so faithful and loving and He has never let me down. May God’s richest blessings be with you and your family in a HUGE way you cannot miss now and in the days and Years to come!
I found I was pregnant in November at age 45! It was a shock that took awhile for me and my husband to grasp. We were perfectly content with our life, our 3 boys (13, 11,5) and had moved on past the baby stage (got rid of everything). I was thinking that my ministry was taking me in a completely different direction – Oh, I was so wrong. God has other plans. Our minds are now wrapped around this new baby coming and we are excited. I did not think like would unfold just like this – but when you surrender your life to God, you gotta know that He is in control and His will is best. We are now just riding this out and seeing where God leads. It is a good place to be!
Katy are you having a girl? Just wondering.
We should find out the sex in April
Congratulations. My mother was unable to conceive for 19 years of marriage. Satisfied she then had four children all two years apart. She had such wisdom compared to other mothers. I am so grateful that God blessed me with her giving birth at 41.
Hello there! My mom thought I was menopause and a tumor. Barely three months later I was born and she was 48 at the time. So you see, even a person who is born to a mother who had almost NO prenatal care, and was once thought to be MenoPause and a Tumor, can turn out to be okay. I am not a genius, but I have 4 degrees, and am gainfully employed. God blessed me to help take care of my mum even from afar and she died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 98..
Embrace your miracle, like you are doing, and Trust that “Father Knows Best”
AT 43, get your progesterone and HCG levels checked from a blood test ASAP to prevent a miscarriage.
Most OBGYNs are not informed/ not educated/trained to prevent miscarriage. Please google PopePaul VI Institute as they have all the hard science on it. I’ve had two miscarriages the last two years and thanks to them this baby is alive at 27 weeks and I am 42 years old, 3 years into peri-menopause. Praise GOD!