I had a surprise baby at 45

Photo credit: After two days, my last-born daughter wanted to hold him, by jamocha76

My husband and I were shaken when laboratory reports - after an endless series of fever bouts - showed that I was pregnant.

At 45 years old, I thought I was way into menopause and we had four children - with our youngest a senior in high school.

I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy.

They welcomed him, when they came for holidays.

After two days, my youngest daughter wanted to hold him.

The others gathered all around, and thought he was sweet.

They then threw themselves into taking care of him which became their favourite chore, but only my youngest daughter apologized - although the actions of the rest showed regret.

He is seven years old now, and very spoilt from all the attention from his siblings.

They can’t stop buying him gifts.

This Pregnancy Over 40 story was found on Monitor.co.ug
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Category: 45