What happens when you go from being unsure about kids to having three under the age of four in your mid-forties? Claire joins us from the UK to share her “denial-turned-delight” story of a surprise natural pregnancy at 43 and the family life she never expected.
On episode 74, 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.
About the Guest
Claire is a mother of three based in the UK whose journey into motherhood was as unexpected as it was transformative. Though she spent much of her single life unsure if children were in her future, meeting the right partner and bonding deeply with her twin nieces sparked a maternal drive she hadn’t anticipated. Claire’s “Over 40” journey reached a peak when she welcomed her third child naturally at 43 years old, leaving her with the beautiful (and busy!) reality of having three children under the age of four. Now, with her youngest at two years old, Claire balances the joys of a full house with her creative work as the founder of her own clothing brand. She brings a relatable, heart-led perspective on how meeting the right person and opening your heart to family can lead to miracles you never saw coming.
Connect with Claire:
Instagram: @akwababy
Key Topics
The Spark of Desire: How meeting her partner and bonding with her nieces shifted Claire’s perspective on becoming a mother.
Three Under Four: The logistical and emotional reality of navigating life with three very young children in your 40s.
Naturally at 43: Processing the shock of a third pregnancy when you thought your family was complete.
Creativity & Motherhood: How Claire manages the “maternal juices” of parenting alongside running her own clothing brand.
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