I just found out my daughter is going to have a baby. The Dr. thinks she's about 7 weeks, is going for ultra sound next week. She is 38 and just got married in April, never thought she would have a baby but now she's scared because of her age. Doesn't want to tell anyone until after first trimester, just in case. Now I'm thinking of baby crib quilt, something bright and different, any suggestions.

Aw, what wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats!!! Tell your daughter not to worry ... I have a cousin that started her family when she was 39. All was well. Enjoy planning on a baby quilt. :)

Tell her not to be scared. I had my first at 40. Healthy, lovely, boy. Just take all precautions and do the genetic counseling. Congrats to your family!

Great news, thanks for sharing!

What wonderful news!! I had my last child at 38 and he is perfectly healthy. Tell your DD not to worry to much it will just make her sick, ask me how I know!

My mom was 42 when I was born. I think I'm ok! She will be fine. Congrats!

How Wonderful for her and you too, Gramma :lol:

Congratulations on your wonderful news.

Congrats on your wonderful news. I'm sure she and dear baby will be fine.

How Wonderful!!! If you thought you loved your kids just wait until you hold that Grand baby. There is nothing else like it. Your heart will never be your own again.

Congratulations! Coral Reef Fish/Aquarium Life.

Congrats!!! My daughter just got married earlier this year and is due with her 1st (a boy) next month and she is 38 also.

I don't think age matters today. My DIL is having number 4. First son is 4, second is 2, third is 1 nad pregnant with first girl. She started at 35. So. I think she will have a fantastic pregnancy and baby. Congratulations to you all.

My mom was 44 when she had me and I came out OK (I think)

Congratulations! There is nothing like grandkids to keep you young!

Thanks to all of you for your wonderful warm wishes. I hope all goes well for her as it means so much to all of us.

Congratulations. I hope to be a grandma someday. I just made a flannel baby quilt it feels wonderful. Lots of nice flannels out there for you to choose from.

Congratulations on the upcoming Bundle of Joy!!

YEAH !! another new baby.
we love babies on this board :)

Awwww (((HUGS))) Congratulations!!! How exciting for all of you!!! (((HUGS)))

Tell her not to worry. My co-worker had one at 38 and one at 40 and nary a problem. Congratulations.

Congratulations!!!!!

I have my first grand due in May.

That's wonderful news! Congratulations to the whole family.

These days older women are having lots of babies with no problems! As long as she is healthy she and the baby should be fine!!
You are in for a great adventure!! Congratulations!! :D :thumbup: :thumbup:

Wonderful news

I had my last one at 39 and everything was fine. He is the youngest of 6 and a surprise package. We wonder what we would do without him. He is a total joy.

Congratulations.....How fun to make a baby quilt......

Tell her not to worry about phrases like "high risk." She's going to hear many scary things and that's perfectly normal. It's a joyous occasion. No room for fear.

Congrats!

Congratulations to both of you! My Mom had me at 44 & Dad was 47! All went well, healthy and happy baby! (Also very Spoiled! and I was number 6 surprise!)

Congratulation to you both. How about shopping with your daughter for fabric to make the quilt. That should spur your creative juices.

Thanks to everyone, you all are the greatest ladies in the world. I would love to let my daughter read all of your comments but I'm not supposed to tell anyone because she doesn't want to say anything right away because she's afraid something will happen, later I will let her read this. Good idea to shop with her for fabric for the baby quilt. Now all I have to do is find a pattern that is easy to make.

My mom was 40 years old when she had my twin brother and me with a one year old 60 years ago. Congrats and best wishes to all of you. Every baby is a miracle.

Please give your daughter a marvelous book called "The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth" by Henci Goer. It's available now on Amazon.

Having the research to support decisions and "issues" that she'll be exposed to will help her to relax and realize that if she is healthy enough to get pregnant, she'll likely be healthy enough to have a good birth. Chronological age does not always fall in line with biological/body age. After all, pregnancy and birth is the natural function of a healthy woman's body.

Best to the whole family!
Jan in VA (formerly a certified childbirth educator and labor companion)

Thanks for the good wishes and I'll get that book for my daughter.

You know, I had my first baby at 23 and was scared!! I think part of the fear is "normal" if that makes any sense. So many women have babies older now and everything is just fine! I am so happy for you and wish you all the best!! HUGS

Baby Update!!!! My daughter went for her ultra sound today and she just called me. Her due date is June 27, Dr told her she is 8 weeks plus a few days. Wow, this is so exciting when its your daughter having the baby.

Awwwww, I can HEAR your excitement!! Keep us updated! :D