034. Leah lives in New Jersey who is a wife, mother, life coach and meditation teacher is sharing her pregnancy story at 44. She’s been a meditation teacher for 15 years and a yoga instructor living on Miami beach. She recently moved to New Jersey. She takes us back to her single life when her journey started. Hear how easy her pregnancy was to her challenging postpartum. Resources: Join the community waitlist! Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant on Instagram Leah on Instagram Egyptian Magic Lotion Th...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 15 min
033. Caryn is from South Carolina who is a wife, mother and fertility coach. She is on today to share her pregnancy story at 42 with her third child and a few fertility tips. She has three kids with her husband. She went through IVF with her first child and thought it was easy. Then, she was pregnant with twins at 39; it took five years, 17 fertility cycles, one lost fallopian tube, and five miscarriages. Only one twin survived when she gave birth at 20 AND 23 weeks. Find out how she had a misse...
May 15, 2023•52 min
032. We have the second half of Stefanie's and Jackie's pregnancy to share. They were both 40 during their pregnancy. Stefanie was 22 weeks pregnant when we recorded episode 2, and Jackie was 35 weeks pregnant when we recorded episode 8. See how their pregnancy stories end and how oddly similar they are. Resources: Join the community waitlist! The first half of Stefanie’s Pregnancy story at 40 The first half of Jackie’s Pregnancy story at 40 Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant on Instagram Stefanie on...
May 08, 2023•1 hr
031. We have Bethany from Massachusetts, who is a holistic yoga teacher and a mother to two. She had secondary infertility. She was pregnant at 30 and 40 years old with 4 failed IVF transfers in between. She never gave up hope, though. She planned a natural water birth at home with a midwife but was transferred to the hospital. During this recording, her sons are ten and the other will be one in June. Resources: Join the community waitlist! Over 40 Fabulous and pregnant on Instagram Bethany on I...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min
030. We have Victoria Lauture Ducker, host of New Mommy at 40 and myself to discuss pregnancy loss. Next week we are back to sharing pregnancy stories over 40. I think it’s important we as women talk about loss. Victoria had a great pregnancy at 40 and is a mother to a three year old, but she has also dealt with loss. We shared her pregnancy story at 40 on episode 14. I’ve had two miscarriages, an ectopic pregnancy where I lost my fallopian tube, and a failed round of IVF where I didn’t make to ...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min
029. Mary from Fort Worth, Texas who is a homeschool mom of seven is sharing her pregnancies at 40 and 44. Her and her husband have been married 16 years and their kids range from 14 years old down to 9 months. Find out how Mary’s last two pregnancies in her 40’s are her best ones. Resources: Join the community waitlist! Over 40 fabulous and pregnant on Instagram Mary on Instagram Trim Healthy Mama Plan Book...
Apr 17, 2023•43 min
028. Ellie from Melbourne, Australia who is a mom of three and works in technology. She has two daughters from a previous relationship who are sixteen and ten. She thought her motherhood journey was finished. She risked ending her relationship and rebuilding a new one with her partner. They’ve talked about having a baby together. She wished she could give him a baby but she said she was older in life. He responded with, “we’ll do it in the next life.” They don’t have to wait for their next life....
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 18 min
027. We have Heidi on from Columbus, Ohio who is a shamanic practitioner, musician, poet, doula and co-found of Motherful, an organization that supports single moms in the local area. She was a single mom for a decade with her older two kids and feels blessed to have the support of her husband this time around. Join us as she shares her healing journey from past birth trauma and how she planned this pregnancy at 46. Resources: Join the community waitlist! Join us on Instagram Motherful Heidi on ...
Apr 03, 2023•43 min
026. Today, we have Janilyn that lives in Arlington, Texas but is from a tiny town in south Texas only known for being George Straight’s hometown. She had four losses during her ten years she tried to conceive. She was able to get pregnant with IVF. One of her losses, her tube and uterus ruptured, yet she was still able to carry her daughter at 41. Links: Join the community waitlist! Janilyn on Instagram...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 32 min
025. Today, Sharon from New York who is a massage therapist, a student of nutrition and a personal trainer is on to share her pregnancy story at 50. She also has a 12 year old son while her partner is 61 with a forty-year-old daughter and three teenage grand kids. Together, they have their 16 month old daughter. She has an amazing story and she plans to do it again! Resources: Join the community waitlist! Giveaway Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant on Instagram Sharon on Instagram...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 41 min
024. Today, we have Bianca from Scotland who is a community nurse and mother to seven children. Her first pregnancy was at 20 and now she shares her pregnancy at 42 and she’s 34 weeks pregnant at 48 during the recording of this show. She didn’t think her family was complete either time. She says she never set out to have a big family. Links: Join the community waitlist! Bianca on Instagram Compression socks Ovia pregnancy app Pregnancy Pillow...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min
023. Adrielle has a stepson that is a teenager, two boys of her own and thought their family was complete. She was tracking her cycle and only had a 3% chance of conceiving according to her app. Getting a positive pregnancy test was a blessing to her. Find out how she planned to give birth three hours away at the birthing center, what was important to her with a provider, and how she had an almost pain-free birth. Resources: Join the community waitlist! Adrielle on Instagram A heavenly welcome b...
Mar 06, 2023•40 min
022. Motherhood started for Jessica when she was 25. She has two older sons who are 22 and 19 years old. At 46, she wasn’t sure how she was going to tell them they were going to have a sibling. She was just about to become an empty-nester, and now she needed to wrap her head around starting over again. She is much healthier now than when she was in her 20’s. She’s more educated on nutrition and hoped that she would be able to breastfeed after having her implants removed. Links: Join the communit...
Feb 27, 2023•31 min
021. Today, we have Jenice from Forney, Texas who is a wellness coach and writer. Motherhood started for Jenice when she got married; She has two bonus kids that are 18 and 21 years old. She also has two daughters with her husband that she had at 39 and 43. She struggled getting pregnant at 39, but it took just one vacation to Florida on Valentine’s Day in 2020 the second time at 43. Links: Join the community waitlist! Jenice on Instagram...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min
020. On episode 20, we have Desiree who is a prenatal and postpartum fitness coach. She was pregnant twice in her 40’s: one at 40 with her son and the second at 41 with her daughter. Desiree’s journey to motherhood started before she was even ready to have kids in her 30’s. She was feeling pressured to have kids, so at 33 she had her ovarian reserves checked. She has an excellent reserve. Her life got busy and decided to start trying at 39. Links: Join the community waitlist! Desiree on Instagra...
Feb 13, 2023•54 min
019. This is a special round-table episode where we have THREE women coming together and sharing their story to reflect on years past: Caroline was pregnant at 40 and 41 with her son and daughter a little over five years ago. Donna was 42 with her daughter fifteen years ago, and Annabelle was 45 with her second son twenty-three years ago. Are you looking for a guided TTC experience and be surrounds by other women in their 40's going through the same journey? Join the community waitlist! https://...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 27 min
0018. We have Johanna, a pelvic floor and lactation coach from Charlotte, North Carolina on to share her pregnancy story at 40 years old. Johanna’s journey to motherhood started at 36 when her and her husband moved to Charlotte to be closer to family. After loss and years of trying, at 39 she reached out to a fertility doctor. Her IVF journey is amazing and she says her pregnancy was easy. Links: Join the community waitlist! Johanna on Instagram It Starts with the Egg by Rebecca Fett...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 2 min
017. Today, we have Jennifer from Nashville, Tennessee. Jennifer’s journey to motherhood started at 35 when she decided she wanted to become a mother. She hadn’t been on birth control over the years, so she wanted help from a fertility doctor. Can you believe her first doctor told her she didn’t have a snowballs chance in hell at getting pregnant? She had 2 egg retrievals: 7 embryos and 3 viable. Before transfer day, she meditated a lot she says and had acupuncture. She had recently lost her Dad...
Jan 23, 2023•51 min
016. Is it possible to get pregnant during menopause? Heather’s pregnancy journey started in her 20’s with her first child. Her story is unique because she’s also been pregnant in her 30’s and 40’s. Join us today, as she shares her pregnancy journey and wisdom she's gained with her 9th and 10th child at 40 and 46 . I am creating a community to give you a private, safe place with women just like you to come together to meet, support one another, get answers to burning questions, learn from expert...
Jan 16, 2023•56 min
015. Is it possible to lose weight during pregnancy? Today, Candace’s journey to motherhood started after she met her husband later in life. She got pregnant with her son, Aden after 2 losses that were tough on her. She said she had a great pregnancy without any challenges, and her husband was the one with the cravings and pain! Her son changed her life, and found the transition to motherhood challenging she says. Can you relate? Links: Join the community waitlist! Blog Post for this episode Can...
Jan 09, 2023•46 min
014. Is it possible to get pregnant with PCOS? We have Victoria, a podcast host for new parents in their 40’s called New Mommy at 40. She was 40 when she gave birth to her daughter. Links: Blog Post Join the Community Wait List! Victoria on Instagram...
Jan 02, 2023•49 min
013. On episode 13, we have Rhiannon from Pickerel, Ohio. She is a grandmother and 44 when she gave birth to her daughter. They went to a fertility specialist for medication to help her with ovulation she says. It didn't work. What I didn't mention is they have 9 children between her and her husband, so she wanted to sit back and rethink their plan for their 10th child. Having a child with her first husband was important to her. During this break she fell naturally pregnant! She says her pregnan...
Dec 26, 2022•45 min
012. We have Juliet, from the UK on the show today to share her pregnancy journey at 44 years old. Juliet's pregnancy journey started when she was 41 with an infection she contracted in Costa Rica. Her doctor in the UK suggested a hysterectomy, but she declined! Juliet is a fertility well-being practitioner for women over 35, so proper nutrition is one of the vital elements she says for a healthy pregnancy. Links: Blog Post Join the Community Wait List! Juliet on Instagram...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 22 min
011. Today, Rebecca from Los Angeles, California shares her pregnancy journey that she prepared and planned for. She had her first son at 44, and she is 23 weeks pregnant with her second son. She is a wholistic nutritionist for women over 40, so preparing her home and having the right diet are important to her. Resources: How Rebecca Planned 2 Pregnancies at 44 and 46 Join the Community wait list! Rebecca on Instagram Menstrual Cup Foam Roller...
Dec 12, 2022•35 min
010. Is it possible to have an easier pregnancy in your 40’s than 20’s? That’s Jodie’s experience! Jodie was pregnant with her first daughter at 21 years old and had months of terrible morning sickness. During her second pregnancy at 43, she felt amazing! She was in the best shape and ate lots nutritional food and didn't drink alcohol. RESOURCES: Additional Show Notes Join the Community Wait List! Jodie on Instagram Chaste Tree Berry Tea Book: Birthing From Within...
Dec 05, 2022•49 min
009. What do you do if you're a few days late on your cycle but it's impossible to be pregnant? Rachel was training for a 10K and was on her way for a run, so she assumed running was throwing her cycle off. She was so sure she wasn't pregnant that she stopped by to get pregnancy tests and took one from a porta potty. Rachel is a teacher, married and has an 8 year old son. She is 25 weeks pregnant during this episode. Join us today as Rachel shares her pregnancy journey so far. I want to create a...
Nov 28, 2022•46 min
008. What is it like to just turn 40 and suspect you are having premenopausal symptoms? Jackie thought it was premenopausal symptoms, and she was so worried when the doctor wanted to do a sonogram. Turned out she was only pregnant with her 5th child and first daughter. She was 35 weeks pregnant during this episode. Join us today as Jackie shares her pregnancy journey and her birth update. Links: https://www.instagram.com/over40fabulousandpregnant/ Jackie: https://www.instagram.com/ Jackie_newman...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min
007. Today, Grace from Port Aransas, Texas shares her pregnancy journey that started when she found the love of her life in her early 40’s. She had her two daughters at 44 (the intro says 42) and 46 years old through the help of modern medicine. Having kids at that age is fabulous, but the circumstances are incredible: Her first birth took place during a hurricane where they lost their house and all their belongings. Her second birth took place in February 2020 (I think I say 2000 in the show) w...
Nov 14, 2022•47 min
006. Is it possible to have kids naturally with only one ovary and one tube? Today, Melissa from Montana shares how her pregnancy journey started a month into her marriage when her gallbladder surgery went terribly wrong. 2 kids later, Melissa was surprised with a positive pregnancy test at 40. Join us today as Melissa shares her pregnancy journey. Links: https://www.instagram.com/over40fabulousandpregnant/ Melissa: https://www.instagram.com/melissameltswax/ Melissa's full surgery story: https:/...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr
005. What do you do if you are 44 and having premenopausal symptoms? Kelli assumed that’s what was happening, but decided to take a couple of pregnancy tests just in case. Her daughters will be about 13 years apart. Join us today as Kelli shares her pregnancy journey 44 years old. Links: https://www.instagram.com/over40fabulousandpregnant/ Kelli: https://www.instagram.com/a_rendezvous_with_style/ Hipp Formula: https://organicsbestshop.com/collections/hipp-formula Holle Formula: https://organicsb...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 12 min
