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Is it too late for a third baby?

131 replies

Yolo12345 · 12/07/2026 21:32

I’m fit and healthy and have two children - 9 and 7…but I really feel I would like one more child. The thing is I’m 47…. I still have periods…and have lots of energy…, so AIBU?

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elm26 · 12/07/2026 21:39

I’m 33 with a 3 year old and a 10 month old and I can’t wait to stop having to sterilise bottles within the next few months, faffing about with weaning and generally the hard work that comes with having a baby, yes I adore them and they are the best things to ever happen to me but there’s no amount of money in the world that somebody could pay me to have a third. If you were 10 years younger, I’d say go for it but even if you fell pregnant say this time next year, do you really want to be doing night feeds approaching 50? It’s not what I’d want personally, not to mention the higher risk to you and the baby in pregnancy.

youvemadeyourpoint · 12/07/2026 21:36

Yes, it’s too late.

By the time the kid is 20 you’d be pushing 70 and who knows what health you’ll be in. It’s not fair for a late teen / young adult to have to worry about their parents when they start their adult life.

BuffaloCauliflower · 12/07/2026 21:35

Yes it probably is. Last hormonal push for fertility is normal, put it aside and be grateful for what you’ve got

Flyinpig · 12/07/2026 21:34

Yes and when that temporary feeling passes you will be glad you didn't

RampantIvy · 12/07/2026 21:32

Yes. YABU.

ChickenBananaBanana · 12/07/2026 21:32

Honestly.yes it's too late.