The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Truths about Being an Older Mom
After 4 miscarriages, got pregnant at 40, had my first baby at 41. Boy, are my body and brain tired!
5 Things That Prove You're an Older Mom
You think 40 is the new 30? Think again!
- You can't walk normally for months after giving birth. And you thought you were in good shape for a 40-something woman!
- Your milk comes in at a trickle, and the doctor explains it is because of your age. What do they do to dairy cows that can't produce? Shudder to think...
- A year post partum, and you still don't have Denise Richard's body (and she gave birth to TWO kids).
- You're told that your sex life will be back to normal around 6 weeks. At 12 weeks, you're wondering if you ever had sex in the first place. Then you remember that's what got you in this spot...
- The little bit of hair loss post partum turns into massive shedding. You begin to imagine how you'll look if you just go ahead and shave your head bald. Could be a good look...
Great Older Mom Stuff on Amazon
If you have time to read (moms of any age usually don't), here are some recommended books...
I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids: Reinventing Modern Motherhood
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 10/11/2008)
The Mother Trip: Hip Mama's Guide to Staying Sane in the Chaos of Motherhood (Live Girls)
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 10/11/2008)
Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay: And Other Things I Had to Learn as a New Mom
Amazon Price: $11.19 (as of 10/11/2008)
Baby Laughs: The Naked Truth About the First Year of Mommyhood
Amazon Price: $10.36 (as of 10/11/2008)
Because I Said So: 33 Mothers Write About Children, Sex, Men, Aging, Faith, Race, and Themselves
Amazon Price: $13.95 (as of 10/11/2008)
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