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BargainQueen · Marc Jacobs

Umm....super weird news...menopause baby...

Kelly · Hermes

wow that is crazy! My friend Jake was born when his dad was 76....so I guess anything's possible!

I'm sorry if this is stressing your mom out... that had to be really unexpected. You'll just have to offer to babysit a lot

AllieGurl · Marc Jacobs

My mother in law had my husband when she was 45, and his brothers are both as old as MY parents. So I totally understand the age gap thing :) However, I am sure this is going to be wonderful for your family - and just think now your mom might have more help too since you are all old enough to give her a break once in awhile.

Congrats :)

FashionPrincess · Hermes

Wow, that would be weird, but in a good way. Congrats to your mom! And you'll be able to fill her in on all the new and improved baby stuff that's out there now

rar210 · Marc Jacobs

I can see why this would come as a shock to all of you. But babies are miracles at any age. Help her out as much as possible and try to enjoy this experience with her - she'll need all the help she can get!

bex · Chanel

i think its fantastic b/c i was a surprise baby too! my oldest sister is 20 years older than me, then my brother at 19 years and my other sister at 17 years!

my nephew is only 3 years younger than me so we've always been close like bro & sis.

one thing i can advise you BQ is to definitely play a significant part in your new sister or brothers life b/c sometimes i feel really disconnected from my older siblings b/c they had moved out and had their owns lives before I was born.

congratulations to your family!!

Cricket · Gucci

Wow! That must have been a shocker! I probably would think my mom was joking if she told me she was pregnant! Congratulations! Should be lots of fun for the family!

Renee · Kenneth Cole

This is weird, but also great. A very good friend of mine who is 43 just gave birth to twins and she is the best mother I know. I believe that our children's souls choose us as their parents; your mother must be really special. 43 is not old at all. I wish your family all the best!

halleybird · Hermes

wow, congrats!

heathbar · Nine West

bex wrote:

i think its fantastic b/c i was a surprise baby too! my oldest sister is 20 years older than me, then my brother at 19 years and my other sister at 17 years!

my nephew is only 3 years younger than me so we've always been close like bro & sis.

one thing i can advise you BQ is to definitely play a significant part in your new sister or brothers life b/c sometimes i feel really disconnected from my older siblings b/c they had moved out and had their owns lives before I was born.

I was a suprise baby too! My mom was in her mid-forties. My oldest brother is 22 years older than me, it goes from there until there's a 10 year gap between me and my brother just older than me. I totally agree with what Bex said about playing a part in your new siblings life. I feel distant from my older siblings at times and wish there was more of a relationship there. But that being said, i love it! Congrats!

luckyclover · Dooney & Bourke

bex wrote:

one thing i can advise you BQ is to definitely play a significant part in your new sister or brothers life b/c sometimes i feel really disconnected from my older siblings b/c they had moved out and had their owns lives before I was born.

congratulations to your family!!

I second this....my DH's brother is 9 years younger and he feels the same way...so I'm sure with more of an age gap it would feel like that. I know a few people who have had children in their 40's and did just fine. Just offer your mom lots of support...I'm sure it could be hard emotionally to deal with something like that. Congrats and best wishes!!

Mandy · Kate Spade

Wow. Congrats to your mom. I also agree witht the advice to be active in your sibling's life. My mom was born when my grandmother was 40 and she said she feels more like an only child than the youngest of 3 becuase she was never close with her siblings. They were out of the house before she was born.

bloomie · Marc Jacobs

My parents had me two months before their 20th wedding anniversary. My mother was 7 months pregnant with me in my oldest sister's hs graduation picture. My other sister is 16 years older than me. My oldest sister has always been like a 2nd mother to me. That is how you will be to your new sibling. I think it is going to be great!!!