In Denial: Claire's Surprise Natural Pregnancy at 43

074. Claire spent years assuming the door to more children has closed, a positive pregnancy test can feel more like a mistake than a reality. In this episode, Claire shares the candid and humorous story of her "shocking" natural pregnancy at 43 years old. She takes us through the weeks of symptoms she brushed off as everything but a baby, and the moment of pure denial when she finally saw those two lines. It’s a refreshing, honest look at the emotional whiplash that comes when life gives you exactly what you wanted—just when you’d stopped expecting it.

Beyond the initial surprise, Claire discusses the unique journey of navigating a "geriatric" pregnancy with a mix of gratitude and disbelief. She opens up about the lifestyle she was living when she conceived, the mental shift required to prepare for a baby in her mid-40s, and how she moved from skepticism to a deep sense of peace. For anyone who feels like they are "out of time" or waiting for a miracle they aren't sure will come, Claire’s story is a beautiful reminder that sometimes, the best things happen right in the middle of our denial.

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