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Am I being unreasonable to consider another baby at 34?

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Whataday1 · 20/03/2026 14:51

Am I too old for another baby at 34?

My eldest is 10 this year, my youngest is 5 this year. I feel so so so utterly sad that I have no babies in the house anymore, at the same time I am getting a-lot of independence back and able to focus on myself more. I feel like a part of my life is older and now all I have to look forward to is grandchildren which is ridiculous because I am only 34! Im also worried about health etc, I felt unwell for a while after my 2nd and don’t really want to feel like that again… but oh the longing.

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FebruaryClouds · 20/03/2026 14:57

YABU because 34 is of course not too old to have a baby. But whether it’s a good idea considering the age gaps with your others, and your reasons to have another, is a different matter

Clefable · 20/03/2026 14:55

That’s a totally normal age to have a baby.

These threads are so weird to me. Do you genuinely think people who are 34 are too old to have babies?

Whataday1 · 20/03/2026 14:54

5dollah · 20/03/2026 14:53

Of course you're not too old. I had my first baby at 34.

I think because I had my first 10 years ago… i feel too old 😅

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5dollah · 20/03/2026 14:53

Of course you're not too old. I had my first baby at 34.