Would you have a baby at 42?

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Stolen off another poster! I have a nearly 6 year old and considering giving them a sibling but not sure this is a good idea given that I'd be 42 by time the baby was born. Celebrities are doing it left right and centre but what about us mere mortals, is it a bad idea?

I did. It's fine.

Yup

Nope!

No, I wouldn’t.

I did at 44.

No, as I said on the other thread, I'd got enough kids by that age.

No

No I wouldn’t.

No, I wouldn't.
Had Dd2 at 38. She was a surprise. 23years after Dd1.

Nope

Yes.

I personally wouldn't. I said if I didn't have my third by 35 I wouldn't try after that (I have a third in the way and not 35 yet)

However that was with the mindset that I already had the two children I'd envisioned. If I didn't, I probably would have altered my time limits. And I wouldn't really think anything much about a 42 year old mother other than what a cute baby

Yes at 43.

Yes, I am. Will be 43 by the time they arrived xx

I’m 42 now and would feel fine to have another baby. I won’t though. Too big an age gap now.

I wouldn't. But I don't want anymore.

It will be harder. I did notice a difference between 33 & 36.

But if it's what you want - then go for it.

I have a one year old and I am due my second child in July. I'll have just turned 43.
Some people don't have the option to have children earlier and I am incredibly happy.
I've had the nipt test and all results have come back fine.
It's really just up to you. If you want to, go for it!

42 would be my maximum upper limit of having a child

Maybe. Really depends how I feel then etc

I think is very individual

My sister is 42 and trying for a baby she has been trying for the past year already has 3 DD's 9, 16, 18 and has found out she has mild PCOS but should still be able to fall to pregnant,
She however hasn't told her other children that she's trying for a baby because the 16 & 18 year old wouldn't be very happy 🤷🏼‍♀️

I am mid thirties and can't have another. It's tough.

Think it through but don't get too tied up in "should I?"

If you can, and you want to, go for it.

No.

Age 60 with a teenager, no thanks, not for me.

No. For me personally I feel it's too old.

35 would be my cut off for kids, I'm due with my suprise third baby this easter and honestly I feel much too old already.

Go for it

Personally no, but I have 2 children already. But I understand the desire for a second and I have friends having their first at a similar age so I think it’s fine if it works for you. 42 is perhaps the limit for me though. Age gap is not hugely important imho, I have a 7 and 9 year gap between mine and my step son and it is currently not an issue at all, they all adore each other.