I got pregnant at 48 and 49, people say I’m crazy but I can’t believe how lucky I am
A MOTHER-OF-TWO in her 50s shared her joy at getting pregnant at 48 and 49 explaining that she wasn’t crazy – just extremely blessed.
The mum, who shares snippets of her life on TikTok with the handle @EmMoments, said that while she loved her two little ones, she was very tired.
She also explained that she was going through the menopause when she gave birth to her second daughter.
Taking to TikTok, she posted a series of snaps of herself pregnant and with her children.
The mum said: “Pregnant at age 48 and 49. I’m not crazy. Just extremely blessed! And tired! I’m really really tired! And done!”
She jokingly added: “I need chat friends! Seriously. To keep me awake!”
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Fans of the mum were quick to praise her for her journey in having and raising her children.
One person said: “Congratulations you look radiant your children are so beautiful and well cared for and looks so happy.”
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In another video, where she can be seen holding her daughter, the mum said: “She’s one, I am 51. Giving birth during the menopause was the best thing that ever happened to me! Miracles do happen!”
Fellow TikTokers were quick to jump in and share their stories of parenting later on in life.
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One said: “I’m 52, I can’t imagine going through that again but I’m loving being a grandma for sure! Good luck, cute baby.”
Another said: “I’m 43 and I would love to remarry and have one more. This is just a sign for me that it’s absolutely possible. Happy for you!”
A third said: “My mom has me at 50. I was one of the luckiest kids!”
Another said: “I’m 52 and feel like I’m too old to have one but I’ve always wanted to have a baby.”
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While another said: “Congratulations!!! My mom was 42 and my dad 52. When they had twins. Both lived long healthy lives. Seen all their grandkids grow also.”
And someone else added: “I’m also 51 and my babies are grown up. I miss those days of them being little, time goes way too fast! You truly are blessed, what a miracle!!!”