to wonder why I am broody at nearly 43

[Kiddiewinks2008]

I have 2 dcs, 8 & 4 and they are lovely and I am happy and grateful for them.
And yet I have suddenly, from nowhere, become ridiculously illogically broody- and envious of people having babies.
Is it letting go of getting to a post- baby point in my life? I am not menopausal yet at all.
Is this a common thing? I am really shocked at how strongly I suddenly feel about babies again. I do also see my own babies growing up and wonder if I am just missing them being little.
Aibu to wonder if this happens a lot when your kids/you reach a certain age?

Ye I got a dog

I got a dog too

Sounds like a dog may be the answer :)

Mine have all left home and are adults and I get terribly broody at times!

Dogs are nicer

I’ll be 43 in may. My daughter is 15 and Ive never wanted any more. I’m a single mum anyway. All of a sudden I’ve started feeling broody every time I see a baby. I’m putting it down to approaching menopause.

I am 41 without any children and also incredibly broody; hoping it's hormones and will settle sooner rather than later as it's upsetting!!