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Is 45 too old to have a baby?? honestly.....???

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Lalala15 · 23/07/2017 19:45

So I currently have 4 year old and 2 year old and i've just found out i'm accidentally pregnant at 44! it's not my proudest moment as at 44 you'd think I'd be more careful.
Anyhow, I'm sorry to anyone who disagrees with abortion and yes I do understand i'm playing with life however i'm very close to booking that appointment and it was my immediate intention but something is also holding me back from doing it.
Obviously I wasn't young when I had my other two but 42 still felt ok to have a baby now I feel 45 is really pushing it. I would be 50 when my youngest starts reception! As well as the baby I'm really worried about my own health for the sake of all my babies.
My 2 and 4 year olds are so so close too, they are best friends and everything is happy i'm scared of upsetting the harmony.
I just want to do what is right for us as a whole family.
My partner says he will support me in whatever decision I make but thinks it should be me to make it.
Has anyone else been in this scenario?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

OP posts:
catsanddogsfightless · 12/10/2017 18:40

I am 43 also

MrsMoastyToasty · 12/10/2017 18:45

My friend had her 6th DC at 49. Her other 5 range from 25 down to 12.

Rach3005 · 13/01/2019 15:50

From the child’s point of view - would you rather be dead?

CheekyFucker · 13/01/2019 22:21

Zombie thread. Child likely at Uni by now 😆

Leighat · 17/06/2023 17:27

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Lilpop90 · 25/07/2023 00:57

When I was a lot younger I worked as a nanny for a woman who was pregnant with number 5 at age 45! She was super fit and kinda makes me think I can do it too! Good luck with whatever you choose!

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