Motherhood Later Than Sooner

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Comment by Trina on February 27, 2009 at 4:01pm

Hello Everyone, My name is Trina. I just joined twittermoms. I joined this group because I want to be able to see what other moms have to say before I begin my journey of having another baby. I will be 38 this year and my husband and I already have 3 kids (16,13 and 9). I want to have one more child before my age increases too much. I was afraid to at first because of how old I will be. You always here people say that its much harder on you if you have a baby after the age of 35. Was it physically any harder on any of you all? Am I crazy for wanting to have another child late in my 30's?

Comment by Deb on February 27, 2009 at 6:02am

Hi ladies, My name is Deb. I just joined Twittermoms yesterday.. Love it so far. I had 4 of my children in my 20s and didn't ever think that I would have another in my 40s but I had a very wonderful surprise come along when I was 41. He's the product of my current marriage and is the apple of my eye. He is a blessing to my husband and I as he is my husbands first and only child. I was more than happy to be able to give him a baby and all the experiences and love that go along with him. Our Rob is 7 today and as cute and smart as ever.
I look forward to speaking with other mommies here. Feel free to say hello and be a friend. Deb

Comment by Dawn on February 26, 2009 at 12:11pm

I had my first child at 42 and my second child at 45. Both times I went into labor when I was a work. (Both full term and healthy) For some reason I never felt like an old mom when I was pregnant, but now as they get older I feel much older.

Comment by Vicki Ross on February 25, 2009 at 4:44pm

We started our family when I was 37 and my husband was 41. Our kids are teenagers now and my only regrets are that we raised them in an extremely rural area where they are not like the norm. Another down side is that both my husband's parents died before they were born and my dad died 8 years ago, so they only have limited memories of him. My mom is still living but really is too old to do much with them.

Comment by marciak on February 25, 2009 at 11:25am

I had my first child at 36, then 37 and then 39! I did want another but I really wanted it before I turned 40 but it was not meant to be. I tell people that I started late so I had to hurry!!! My mother, who had me at 20, always commented that, as a mother, I was so much better than her, calmer and fairer and a lot more patience. Not sure about that last one but I certainly appreciated her confidence in me. I just wish she were still around to see the girls now...

Comment by christine hartridge on February 23, 2009 at 1:58am

Hi - my name is Christine. I had my daughter at 39 - a real surprise as i wasn't meant to be able to have kids (endometriosis ). She was born 16 weeks early. I wouldn't change a second - even when she's in a screaming tantrum lol. motherhood later has so many positives. I am a lot more confident now - finally- but the downside is most folks our age don't need baby sitters. i am now 47 and my partner is 55.

Comment by P. Jozette Edwards on February 18, 2009 at 6:51am

Hi. I'm P.Jozette and my latest addition surprised me at 40, which was two years ago. My oldest is 20 and will be 21 in October. My center of attention is nine and will be ten in May. Gaps? Loaded with them. Each one is like raising an only child for that generation. Has it been a challenge? I'd say a pleasant one. They are unique in their own right. I'll be 43 in July and that two year old keeps me sharp!

Comment by Sally on February 11, 2009 at 7:43am

Hi - my name is Sally. I had my son when I was 37 and I too had to deal with the label of 'advanced maternal age' and being asked if I was his grandmother. He's 14 now and I know that having him later in life was better (even though he was an oops) than when I was younger. No way could I have given so much of myself when in my 20's - I was way too immature and selfish. I agree with others that he keeps me young and up-to-date on what's going on in the world.

Comment by Amy E. Willard on February 6, 2009 at 2:40pm

Hello, everyone. My name is Amy, and I am so excited to have found this group. I have two kids, ages 2 and 5, and it can be quite the challenge to keep up with them. If only I had the energy I had when I was in my 20s...;-)

Comment by Cheryl on February 5, 2009 at 9:49am

Just saying hi. I had my first (and ONLY) child at age 39. Will be 42 on March 1st. Glad to see this group here b/c it *is* different having kids later in life & it's certainly different trying to balance all the changes my body (and hormones) are going through w/ being a mom too. Cheers!

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