Has anyone hadn't a 'massively broody' late thirties and NOT acted on it?

[BalletZeus]

I'm 37 have 2 dc aged 2 and 4.

I'm broody and terrified of another toddler in equal measure!

DH says a resounding "no" to any more children so it's a non issue really. He 42 and worries about being too old!

Realistically, I'll not be having another but I worry I'll regret it later on. I'm really broody and I feel sad that the baby stage is over

I would like to hear positive stories of people who stuck at two children and didn't regret it!

No stories of how your third competed your family please!

I was really broody. I was 38. Dd at 11 and ds at 2. I really really wanted another. The feeling gradually passed.

Couple of months ago had a scare and thought I might be pg. I was fucking horrified. So think I am over the broody now. . Never have I ever been so pleased to get that sudden cramping.

I'm going through this too! I actually posted about this today as I have recently started thinking about no 3 after years of being happy with my 2. I would have a ten yr gap as DC are 12 and 10 and on reflection I think it's too much of a gap. We've had rocky finances and I help my elderly parents and I honestly don't know if I could cope with the reality. I'll be 40 this year so it would be like starting all over again when I'm getting a bit of my own time back. DH is happy not to have any more and we did get s dog so I think we are done. I definitely do have the pangs though which is strange as for the past few years I have been very happy as things are. Good luck xxx

I'm early 30s but insanely broody at the moment. My youngest is 5. Haven't even discussed it with Dh he is a few years older and I feel he is done. Life is good the way it is I'm not sure why I want to rock the boat. Maybe it will pass. I was broody in the few months after my youngest was born but then it passed. I think at the time it was because I was sure she would be my last baby. But it's back with a vengeance now. Oh dear

I'm in my late 30s with 2dc (9 and 6). I keep feeling the same way. I remind myself that financially we are not in the best situation for another child, plus the idea of sleepless nights and nappies again exhausts me. I think the age gap would be too big. I am sure we won't have another - doesn't stop me wondering though from time to time.

I'm 38 with a 7 & 4 year old & I'm broodier now than I was when I decided to have them! We don't have the space & financially it wouldn't be a great idea. We're also in a really great place in terms of us as a family of 4.
I had huge anxiety issues when my youngest went to preschool in September & I'm still trying to deal with that, I'm convinced that I'm peri menopausal which is why my hormones are trying to convince me that I need to reproduce!!

yanbu... i could have written this! im 35 with dc 6 and 2... would really love another. heart says yes, head says no. terrified i'll regret it later if we dont

I've got two dcs now aged 12 and 8. After dc2 I thought about a third but the dc started teething and I decided not to do that again. Toncompound it she was a nightmare toddler. Now I'm starting to let my life back, don't regret it for a second. In fact I'd rather boil my head than have a third. I've got a puppy instead, my fur child.

I'm in my mid 30s, been single since ds was born 14 years ago and desperately want another baby but it seems highly unlikely right now

Chicken, if the hormones do hit, you can ride it out. Even at my most crazed, i knew deep down that babies were not for me. I never seriously considered trying and the thought of actually finding out i was pregnant was horrifying. So don't worry, it passes!