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Is it too late? Nearly 44 and want another child

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FightingTime · 08/03/2026 17:59

Is it too late for me? I got married later than I wanted and delayed having children even though I wanted lots. And now I’m afraid my chance is slipping away. I’m interested in women’s experiences positive and negative of trying to conceive around this age.

Was there anything you tried that helped?
I deeply love the two children I have and I’m very grateful for them but I also really want another. Has anyone been or is anyone in a similar position? What happened for you?

I’m sad it might be too late for me.

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FightingTime · 11/03/2026 13:40

YorkshireGoldDrinker · 09/03/2026 17:04

Follow your heart. Honestly.

Yes, you'll have a teenager in your 60s, you might find they keep you young, fit and healthy.

My DH's aunt had her first at 3 years younger and she's mid-20s studying law, living in a flatshare and doing well.

I wouldn't worry about retirement, to be honest. The last generation to enjoy retirement are the boomers and the early Gen X'ers. Latest projections for the retirement age have now gone to 80 (not published, but it doesn't take a genius to work it out).

It's up to you and if nature allows, do so. Everyone's life journey is different and you shouldn't follow some sort of status quo for the sake of pleasing everyone else.

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Thank you, this is very true we all follow different paths. That is good to hear about your DH’s aunt and cousin doing well. I think I hadn’t considered the question of whether I should.

My question was really a practical what happened for towers and what might help. Maybe I phrased the question poorly.

I will keep trying and I’m now looking into other things like some supplements that may help. My heart definitely says keep trying.

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