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Third child

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Green158 · 19/04/2023 20:29

I am 34 partner is 44 is it too late for a third child? I feel worried that by time the child would be 30 its dad will be well in to his 70s. Is this unfair on the child? Or am I over thinking… not sure if idea of 3rd is unreasonable now.
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Newmumatlast · 19/04/2023 21:37

I dont think that is too old however I would think carefully about if a third child is needed. Financially, environmentally and in terms of family dynamic. I have had similar considerations in similar circumstances myself as have others. 3 seems, from those I know, to be a different ball game and also financially I.e. car needs, house etc. I've decided not to plan a third. If it happens it happens but won't be trying to.

ferntwist · 19/04/2023 21:39

It’s absolutely fine! We know loads of dads of primary kids in their 50s

Rainbowbub22 · 19/04/2023 22:18

Just had my baby a few weeks ago. I'm 41 and Dad is 39

SparkleSpangle · 19/04/2023 22:22

DH was 48 when ds was born 40 when dd was born. I don't know if it is unreasonable or not. I was 34 when ds was born.

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