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Have I missed the boat?

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EmbarrassingMama · 22/10/2026 18:24

I’m 38. My DS is 8, my DD is 5 (just!).

When she was about 3.5 I started contemplating a third but due to circumstances I just put the idea to the back of my mind.

Fast forward to today and I’m increasingly eager to add to our family.

But…be honest, do you think I’ve missed the boat? Age gap between mine is 3.3 years, but this would mean having a 9, 6yo and a baby. Am I being unreasonable to think this is a good idea?

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EmbarrassingMama · 25/10/2026 07:07

Wow! That’s a gap! How are you all getting on? @Phoenix321? To be honest, whilst some people have mentioned my age, I don’t feel too old to have another. My concern was more about the gap and going back to the baby years.

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