to ask how old you were when you had your youngest child?

[mum2bubble]

hoping for some encouraging tales of successful pregnancies from the over 40s out there

[Phosphene]

My friend conceived twins naturally when she was 46. They were her first children, she had an amazing pregnancy and although she had a C-section (common with twins in Belgium) the birth was okay too.

[Eebahgum]

34. Sorry - not quite old enough it seems.

[TobyLerone]

23. I'm now 35 and TTC, so getting on a bit :o

[Costypop]

18! The shame! But it's worked out for the best one ds aged 8 now. Though I do want another child before I'm 30

[Pagwatch]

40 - very early 41.

We decided to try for our last child and I became pregnant almost immediately. Easy, straightforward pregnancy. Fast birth. No problems.
She is 10. Best thing I ever did.

[mum47]

I was 38 (eleven years ago, considered positively ancient) - there seem to be an increasing number of woman having children in their 40's, and all being and going well, more power to them.

[Pagwatch]

Very nearly 41

[WestieMamma]

I will be 41 when this little one arrives in a few weeks.

[FriendlyLadybird]

41. 
    

Six-year gap because we were renovating a house and DH didn't think he wanted another child. He then changed his mind.

Luckily I got pregnant easily, had a great pregnancy and natural birth, all midwife-directed.

Does that count?

[BikeRunSki]

40, but exactly 3 weeks before my 41st birthday.

[pixi2]

I'm hoping I'm not done yet. I have 2 so far. DH has agreed to another if I can magic a million pounds into our bank or savings account.

[Foxeym]

I'll be 42 when dc3 is born, conceived after 2 months. Already have dd1 14 and dd2 12 :-0

[LadyPessaryPam]

33

[CwtchesAndCuddles]

40

[MoonHare]

39, problem free pregnancy, labour and birth.

[motherinferior]

Gave birth to DD2 19 days after my 40th birthday. Took around six months to conceive. Very easy home waterbirth.

[mum2bubble]

Phosphene your answer gives me most hope so far (and fear! twins, oh my)
congrats WestieMamma
FriendlyLadybird oh yes, that counts

[cleofatra]

First and last at 39

[TheElephantIsADaintyBird]

I was 21 but I know 2 women who are 40+ and having their first babies, they seem to be having healthy pregnancies so far as well.

[Mintyy]

I had my youngest two weeks before my 41st birthday.

[lirael]

42 -and the birth was a walk in the park compared to DS1

[Champagnecharleyismyname]

I was 39, easy pregnancy and birth. She is a 4 year old minx now!

[Ashoething]

33-but I have 2 friends who only started their families in their 40's. 1 now has 2 kids and the other 3 and is still trying for another at 46 so dont give up hope!

[MewlingQuim]

DD was born when I was 39 and I am ttc DC2 so I will be watching this thread!

A friend of mine has just had her third child at 45.

[Owllady]

29
but I really don't think I am normal
I had them at 22, 23 and 29. I 35 and have been married for 15yrs

see not typical!