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To want a 4th child at 43

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Oldermummy2019 · 29/12/2018 19:04

Long story short devorced with 2 children, the met perfect husband 9 years ago. He had no children. I have older kids youngest is now a teenager. I agreed to have onother one who is now 2. It’s been such a great experience to have a child with a good man.

I feel broody, he would love another since the older kids will be off be off to university in a few years.

Money and space not an issue just the age .. I know people younger than me struggling to conceive.. will it be too indulgent to have another?

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BunsOfAnarchy · 29/12/2018 22:21

I cant see why not? Go for it. Good luck x

lalaloopyhead · 29/12/2018 22:27

Go for it, I don't think 44 is too old if I want another. I think it would be nice for your little one to have a sibling near their age. I have 2 older and then an age gap, so now dc3 is older they are like an only child... I do feel for them no having the closer sibling relationship (and playmate) that her sisters had/have.

Pachyderm1 · 29/12/2018 22:42

Its no one else’s business but at least consider the very severe environmental impact and decide if you’re willing to have that on your conscience.

kenandbarbie · 29/12/2018 22:48

UK has sub replacement fertility rates.

Celticrose · 29/12/2018 23:01

@Pachyderm 1

Shock
70sbaubles · 29/12/2018 23:08

Eh???!Shock

pachyderm · 30/12/2018 00:44

Eek stop tagging me, wrong username..

ChrisTheCat · 30/12/2018 06:00

My only other advice would be to start doing back strengthening exercises! I'm the same age as you with 3 and 4 yr old boys and my back is constantly killing me!

MamaSol · 17/01/2026 15:15

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