Anyone thinking of having a baby at 43

Robin - posted on 10/19/2012

I did not do the genetic test. I did not wany it. I just put my trust in the Lord and I had a healthy baby girl!!!

Do it girl!!!

Sophia - posted on 10/18/2012

its hard .. however wonderful to start over. but please think of the what if's.. as we get older having a child is full of the what if's . If you have a special needs child will be as happy as ever.. if you are unsure dont do it.

Mischa - posted on 09/11/2012

Who would look down upon you, unless the person is a real A&^h*le! Okay, It will be a little tough though. I'll tell you about my friend. She decided to wait to have kids, and well, her 30's flew by and married in her 40's, like you. She can GET pregnant, but miscarries. Her doctor says it common past 35. So......if you do get pregnant, wait until the 2nd trimester (T2) happens and you are out of the 'danger zone'. Most misscarriages happen during T1. If you can accept this possibility, go for it! Do the genetic testing. Women past 35 are STRONGLY urged to do it.



Good luck!! Hugs

Robin - posted on 09/11/2012

Hi Anita! I had my second daughter 5 days before my 40th birthday! I will be 42 October 15th and my little Chloe will be 2 October 10th!!! I just celebrated my 5 year wedding anniversity. My husband has 3 children from a previous marriage...15, 20, and 21. I have a 23 year old daughter who graduated from college. I did not care what people thought...most people encouraged it. My daughter was like what? But she was not upset. She does not babysit but she ALWAYS shop for her litter sister. Having a baby at this age is way different than when I had my oldest at 18. I say have your baby! It's a whole new world and a LOT of work. But I love my little one!!! Congrats on your marriage.

Joanne - posted on 09/03/2012

Im 49 I have 4 children, ages 29, 25, 12, 7. If your healthy I say go for it, being an older mom, you have more patients...I also have 2 grand kids, lol my 12 & 7 year olds are uncles to a 6yr old and a 2yr old....people think they are brothers and sisters. It's fun.

Stacey - posted on 09/02/2012

I think go for it and don't worry about what others think! It is your life. I am 43 turning 44 a couple of months and have an 11 month old baby, a 5 yr old and a 7 yr old. I love having children and wonder seriously about trying for another! Good luck! Go for it!!

Alison - posted on 08/29/2012

Hi , I am 44 next week and desperate for another baby . I have a beautiful daughter who will be 5 in November have had a miscarriage 2 years ago and not been lucky since . Anyone have any tips ?

Kathryn - posted on 08/24/2012

As far as the teen thing goes they will probably surprise you. If you have a great relationship with them they will probably be excited to have a new baby brother/sister. I am nearly 42 and I have a daughter age 19, a son age 17 a daughter age 13 and a 5 month old baby to my partner who is a lot younger than me. It is his first child. It was very scary for me at this stage of my life, making the decision to have another child and a lot of thought was put into it. I am so glad I did! It has bought a whole new dynamic to the family and everyone loves him. I too have had to consider the possibility of having one more for my partners sake really, he would love two children of his own. I would love one more too, but once again its a BIG decision and two is a lot more of a handful than one! So far im undecided. The one thing I have learned through all this is that 40 is the new 30 as far as having children goes. It is becoming much more common for older women to be having children and is now considered quite normal. Obviously there are the risks such as DS etc, but whether or not that is a concern is up to you. I have to say though, my 19 year old daughter DID become very clucky! So be wary of that one, and if you do go ahead and have a new baby make sure she is there to change the stinkiest nappies, and get her to babysit when baby is teething! Haha, Failproof cure for teenage cluckyness!! All the best!!

Gill - posted on 07/31/2012

Go for it, 43 is not old to. have a baby. I am 43 and have a 10 year old and a. 4 year old. Would love another too

Michelle - posted on 07/29/2012

I had my son at age 38... I am now 43 ..if I wasn't in menopause already I would definately have another baby!