To be worried about my clock?

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A comment from a man at work has affected me, possibly more than it should have.

He asked how old I was, I said I'm 28. He said my clock is ticking and I should really hurry up if I want children because I'm nearly 30. I said lots of women have children in their 30s, to which he said that's way too old and they'd be looking after children during retirement (I'm not sure about that maths).

It's made me really think about things, and worry if I'm fertile etc. My life is not in order career wise etc so I'm not ready for a baby, but am I leaving it too late?

Have you tried replacing the batteries?

I thought the title said 'to be worried about my cock'.

Lots of women have babies in their thirties, just ignore him.

I'd tell him to go fuck himself and ask why he thinks that is any of his business. But then I'm in a right mood today, probably not a good idea if you have to work with him.

For what it's worth he's talking out of his arse. Female fertility does drop with age but plenty of people conceive successfully way into their 40's and beyond, some may need help but it's not impossible. At 28 I wouldn't take any notice of him.

Bananas so did I! But then I also saw a Mumsnet review one that I read as 'Beyonce's Will Writing Service's so my eyes need testing.

OP that man is a twat and has absolutely no reason to be questioning you. Don't engage with him if he says this shite again.

I said lots of women have children in their 30s, to which he said that's way too old and they'd be looking after children during retirement (I'm not sure about that maths).

Just show's what an idiot he is. Unless he is a 40 year old still being looked after by Mummy

Cheeky cunt. none of his business

Are you Bridget Jones?

He was being really rude and inappropriate BUT it’s become fashionable to tell women not to worry about having babies in their 30s or even 40s because “lots of women do it.” I was fertile at 32. I was infertile by 34. Just because “lots of women” are fertile well into their 30s doesn’t mean you will be... Several of my friends also found they couldn’t complete their family because their eggs stopped working somewhere in their mid 30s, it seems to be a very common grief that isn’t talked about much. Just something to be aware of.

Ps and don’t even get me started on IVF: it’s painful, costs a fortune, and doesn’t work for most people.

Ah, a specimen from the privileged race (men) decided to patronise you on your life choices? Fuck him. I bet he wouldnt say that to another man but since you’re a female he thought it acceptable to impart his expectations of women on you.
Did i say fuck him?
I’m feeling ratty today and pissed off with all of them (men)

He was being really rude and inappropriate BUT it’s become fashionable to tell women not to worry about having babies in their 30s or even 40s because “lots of women do it.” I was fertile at 32. I was infertile by 34. Just because “lots of women” are fertile well into their 30s doesn’t mean you will be... Several of my friends also found they couldn’t complete their family because their eggs stopped working somewhere in their mid 30s, it seems to be a very common grief that isn’t talked about much. Just something to be aware of

I agree entirely.

You can be 50 and still not have a child when you are retired, before long you can be even older. Ignore him, sounds a knob

You're not at clock age at all. Ask him about his sperm count the sexist wanker.

He’s an intrusive sexist wanker.

You’re fine OP

Don’t let idiots spoil your peace of mind. Stay centred.

Did he really just start this conversation out of the blue?
What a weirdo if he did. It's none of his fucking business.

Don't let him bother you. He's full of shit.