Anyone else have their only child really young?

[eggsinonebasket]

I was 18 when I had my baby. I’m 32 now and have a teenager
I’ve been in a couple of serious relationships that I thought would result in a another baby, and I’ve always been extremely broody. But as I’ve got into my 30s and relationships haven’t worked out - and my DC is so independent and easy to manage (touch wood) I’m starting to embrace the idea that I may only be a mother of one. I don’t really want to have a baby beyond 34/35 and there’s no sign of a relationship to yield this in any case.
I feel I missed out on a lot in my late teens and 20s and am fantasising about maybe being able to travel, or try and get back on the property ladder, or re-train for a different career, once my DC is grown up and gone when I will still only be about 40 odd.
I seem to be in a minority with this back-to-front life and wondered if any of you guys are in the same situation.

I had my DD when I was 16 and always thought I'd have more at some point in future - I got increasingly broody until I found myself in a happy, stable relationship with someone who would actually be a great dad, then I started going off the idea!

Now more kids are the very last thing I want. I'm 38 this year and my DD is 22 soon. I really can't be arsed going back to the days of school runs and school-related stress. I am enjoying more money and freedom. Thankfully DP doesn't want to have any (we have talked about it and he would if I reeeeeeally felt strongly, but
my broodiness is all gone thank god!)

I know what you mean about being a minority, it is very odd seeing all my school friends either having kids or with young kids now while I'm all done with that malarkey

Anyway if you have any lingering broodiness I think it will probably vanish. I am the happiest I've ever been with what I feel is the best of both worlds, I have been and am a mum but now with a grown up daughter and some security and freedom

Only me? There must be more of us surely

Hey girlies! Hope ur both well!

I'm 25 had my daughter at 19... I don't really know what else to say lol I'm itching for another child but I'm 25 & I'm enjoying the random weekends away (we catch flights not feelings - her words not mine 😂)
I feel like I need more time to do our foolishness together.
Plus.... I've dropped 2 dress sizes (through stress ... bloody work) & I'm making the most of my figure... lack of boobs & arse that is

D x