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The (very) late 30's last chance for a baby urge. How to ignore?

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Negroniplease · 02/05/2023 10:50

Hi,

So I'll be 40 next year and by that point I'll have a 17 year old. They're my only child, but I always assumed I'd have more. For various reasons, it didn't happen.

Dp and I have been considering going for it for the past 5 or so years, but last year decided to just enjoy life as we are and the freedom I suppose.

However, I think my last chance for a baby hormones are currently going wild and the ache for a baby is insane! Everywhere we go, there seem to be so many more babies and toddlers dotted about and I swear I can hear my ovaries exploding! It's getting to the point, where I'm trying not to look at them, as I'm constantly gushing and commenting to dp how sweet they are. I don't want to be one of those 😬 Thing is, I can't exactly go cold turkey. They're everywhere and always will be!

If you can relate to this, how did you get through it? I don't want to regret this, but it's very much a head over heart decision.

How do I stay logical?

OP posts:
Loria · 02/05/2023 17:04

That should be: somewhere you've always wanted to go to.

Fifi0 · 02/05/2023 18:07

BashirWithTheGoodBeard · 02/05/2023 16:17

Yeah you need to advertise for someone with a high needs baby to rent it out to you for a week!

My friend has one and it's put me off. It did the trick.

stupidquestionalert · 02/05/2023 18:08

Oh dear me no, not a chance. I long for the days when DP and I can just head out for dinner or holidays , without it costing a fortune.

I think it's one of those things that seem great until you're balls deep in nappies and at the point of no return.

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