No more babies. Feeling old

[Lalain1]

I feel so sad today. Its dawned on me the last few days that we won't be having any more children. I'd never thought about this coming before. Kind of always just thought we would have another one when we were ready. Getting older hasn't really crossed my mind.
I'm 36 and my partner is 46. We already have a 5 Yr old and a 3 Yr old. Lately I have been really thinking about another baby. Its always been at the back of my mind. I've saved baby clothes, pram etc for when the time came. But thinking about it the other day it's all of a sudden dawned on me that after trying and the pregnancy I'll be around 40 and DP would be 50. I always forget he's 10 years older than me. 50 has got to be too old for babies right? 70 with a 20 year old seems crazy. And unfair on the child.
So I guess that's it. No more babies life has got away from us without me realising. Feeling pretty sad about it all.
Probably really silly but I cant stop thinking about it :-(

If you want another kid then have another kid. Don't let ideas like this put you off. You are still young. Yes your partner might be 70 with a 20 year old or he might be hit by a bus tomorrow. Live for now.

Also you may fall pregnant straight away so you'd be 37 and your partner 47. 4 years is a long time for conception and birth - that's how long my whole infertility journey took - miscarriage, investigations, fertility drugs, IVF etc.

I don't plan on even having my first until I'm 41 - if it happens (I'm technically infertile so will be using a donated embryo)

If you want another baby you have plenty of time! You're younger than I am right now...

I'm 38, and will be 39 when my second child is born. Early days so hope all goes well. I haven't ruled having a third if things go ok. You have plenty of time!

I just turned 40 in December. Had my third child in October. I was married before and have a 16 DS and a 14 DD. This baby DD is with new partner. He is coming 50 this June. I am still thinking about another baby as I don't want this one to be alone growing up. Its really a decision for you and your partner to see if you would be happy to continue x best wishes x

Friends have just had theirs in late 40s early 50s. All good! If you want a baby don't let age stop you. If you're fit and healthy and want a baby, have a baby!

You're only 36. I've just had my 3rd baby at 37.5. If you want a 3rd, go for it.

Foster.