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First Time Mom Over 40- Stephanie

Most of us first time moms over 40 worry about how old we will be when our children are in high school, college, married or you name it. I'm encouraged by women who gave birth in their 40s more than 20 years ago and who are still going STRONG like Dr. Stephanie Mines . Name: Stephanie Mines Current or former profession(s): Psychologist/Writer/Educator ~ in addition to these I am now a Principal Investigator in clinical trials for the treatment of autism. I continue with all the previous professions as well. I am writing a book on sensory integration. PREGNANCY I nSeason Mom Cynthia : How long were you trying to get pregnant? Stephanie: I wasn't trying to get pregnant! Actually I was trying NOT to get pregnant! So much for thinking I was in charge of that decision! I nSeason Mom Cynthia: What did you do or not do to increase your chances of getting pregnant after 35? Stephanie: I was 45 at the time I got pregnant but had not even shown a sign of premenopaus