What’s your gut reaction to a 38 year old being pregnant?

[Pegfriedrice]

Do you consider 38 old to be having a baby? Just interested in how people honestly feel hearing it as obviously most people would be polite in person but I’m not sure if secretly they’d think it was quite old to be having a baby?

probably overthinking but hey…

What nonsense! I was 39 when I finally got pregnant and 40 when I gave birth! It’s totally normal!

If it was a friend, I'd ask how they felt before anything. If it was someone I didn't know I'd assume they were happy and congratulate them, wouldn't think anything else 💐

Not old at all I wouldn’t think anything of that.
I was 30 and 33 with mine but 38 isn’t old. I know someone who had a baby at 44.

All i would think is 'rather you than me'!!. Wouldn't bat an eyelid at the age.

No issue.
No concerns.
Totally normal.
Very pleased for you.

I had my last baby at 39, a few short weeks away from turning 40. I know a few women who had their last babies at 43/44.

I think you need to ignore your sisters opinion.

honestly? Id think glad it isnt me...but i am done with having babies! haha.

Honestly - a baby is a blessing. No judgement here. Unless you were 45+ i would raise an eyebrow
over 50 i would judge to be honest

38 is very normal!!

I would be happy for them finally getting pregnant, but also think 'god they will be tired!' I was 32 when I had mine and wish I'd had him younger when I had more energy. That first year was a real slog and now he is a toddler I sleep a bit more but do a lot of running.

My parents were older (35m and 42d) when I was born and practically speaking that does suck now if I'm honest. I don't get much help with ds, my Dad is going deaf and my Mum is not well with various conditions so I have to support her a bit.

But I wouldn't judge anyone for having children later. I'm sure in most cases circumstances have meant that having a baby earlier wasn't possible. And it is an event to be celebrated.

I was 39 when I had our daughter 🧡

Your sister sounds really mean , I’m sorry to say. Sad and ironic, because I think siblings rock! Also very immature. It is typical to try to vindicate one’s own decisions by maintaining everyone else should align with them.

i just had baby five and I am 41. My first was born when I was 28. She was very very hard work (turns out she’s autistic amongst other neurodiverse and mental health issues), so we left a 6 year age gap. When I had dc 2 it was so delicious and I realised how much i loved it - so we carried on. Happily. I have always been a “late bloomer”! My two sisters had their children in their twenties and early thirties and were done before I really got started. (I’m the youngest.)
I don’t even feel done. I’d have more without a thought. Yes I’ve had some judgement - but tbh I’m so much more chilled and experienced now that I couldn’t care less! I know I’m doing my best for my kids and they are all loved beyond words and cared for well. I’m fitter now than I was at 28. Without a doubt.
I had my only son aged 36 and my next daughter at 38 and they were probably my favourite pregnancies and births!
my point is - go for it. Do not hesitate. Siblings are awesome, if you are fortunate enough to be able to do that, and 38 is a very very reasonable, nay, GOOD age to have a baby.

my own sisters have always been happy about my pregnancies, even if they have made very different choices.

I'm 37 pregnant with baby 3 I fully expected to be classed as a geriatric mom but midwife had none of it & said she sees plenty of moms over 40 now.

I had mine at 36 and 39 so I’d think, “ how exciting!”

I work in HR in London and almost all maternity leave we see is taken by women in mid-late 30s or older. I’d be more surprised by 28!

I’d be thrilled for them!

I had my last child at 38. I was the same age as most of the mums in my child's class at school.

What's wrong with being pregnant at 38? Wasn't Meghan Markle 3 months away from 38 when she had her first child, and then nearly 40 when she had her 2nd?

Had mine at 38 and 41 so I'd think nothing at all, apart from hoping they're happy.

I had my first (and so far only) baby at 39. I can't say I've found it more tiring than anyone else with a baby.

I think it’s pretty normal nowadays. Many women, whether because of financial reasons or wanting to establish careers start motherhood later in life. I know a very “youthful” woman who had two teens and fell pregnant again aged 50 - and then again at 52!

Had my son at nearly 44. Everyone was delighted for me.

I had my 5th at 40 - I have loved every minute of her! I had to announce my pregnancy with her early as my sister and aunt took me out for a birthday meal and told me how my life would now be about me and not about children. They went on and on about how I would finally get to build a career and how I could do better in life in my forties than I ever have before 😂 whoops! I had to tell them before they created any more fantasies for my future 🙄
Life is short, do what suits you and your little family and politely tell others to keep their judgement to themselves.

This question has to be a joke right?

Nothing at all...38 is not old!!

I’m pregnant with number 3 at age 40 so it doesn’t seem weird at all to me!

As a midwife, so normal it wouldn't even register!