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is 40 years old to old..

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patsy8 · 16/12/2010 20:46

Is 40 years old to old to have a baby? I already have 3 children to my ex. My new boyfriend doesn't have any children..... He would like one but has accepted it if I don't want anymore ..

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stinkypinky · 16/12/2010 20:53

Not at all - had my second the day before my 41st. Fitness is more of a factor, plus if it is your first, but you have had 3 already. There is a thread for over 40s trying to conceive, and you would be considered a spring chicken.

stinkypinky · 16/12/2010 20:54

And I am mega unfit Grin

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patsy8 · 16/12/2010 21:02

how do I find the oer 40's thread on here please

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MaudOHara · 16/12/2010 21:05

Course not

stinkypinky · 16/12/2010 21:06

Cannot do links, but go to topics, click on conception, and it is called Fabulous Feisty Forty somethings, about 10 down.

DuelingFanio · 16/12/2010 21:06

Hope not. I am 40 and about to have my first.

pagwatch · 16/12/2010 21:08

I had my third dc at 40. I think it was harder on my body than the first two but I found the early weeks/ months easier. And i am a better parent to dd than I was to my two boys at the same ages.

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RJRabbit · 16/12/2010 21:47

I'm 41 and 17 weeks pregnant (it is harder though)

RockinRobinBird · 16/12/2010 21:48

I bloody hope not. I'll be 39 and 11 months when this one arrives and I was thinking of trying to squeeze another one out after that...

RantyMcRantpants · 16/12/2010 21:50

I was 40 when I had my second and 43 when I had my 3rd. So definatly not to old.

OnEdge · 16/12/2010 21:51

Its fab - do it !

BPrincess · 16/12/2010 22:01

Snap RJ Rabbit I am 41 and 17 weeks, and this is my first.

I am certainly not fit, and overweight (BMI of 31 when I conceived) but so far all good. Fingers crossed.

Off to find the 40s thread!

PurpleKate · 16/12/2010 22:02

I had my DD at 40 (DS at 23), it's great. Much easier birth, much more relaxed parent too.

However you should be aware that your fertility does reduce the older you get - for me it was more difficult to get pregnant and I did have a number of miscarriages both before and after DD.

Having said that, I love being an older mum, I'm so much better at it, and DD is a joy.

cece · 16/12/2010 22:02

I had DC 3 at the age of 42. So no 40 is young enough...

shangrila · 16/12/2010 22:30

Certainly not! I had my last baby this year at 45. 40 is young in my book.

Chynah · 16/12/2010 22:30

I had my first at 39 and my second at 40. Not to old at all.

hester · 16/12/2010 22:36

I had my first at 41. Second child was born when I was 45 (though not to me).

Good luck whatever you decide to do.

Stangirl · 17/12/2010 08:33

Had DD at 41 this year and am now 10weeks wit DC2.

bonnymiffy · 17/12/2010 09:07

I'm 42 and 16 weeks with number 1. No idea if it's harder or not as I've never done it before! I wish you all the best whatever you decide.

violetwellies · 17/12/2010 09:46

Expecting First (17 wks) I will be 46 when I give birth Shock

mejon · 17/12/2010 09:57

I'm 42 and DC2 is due in 5 weeks. No1 arrived when I was 38. Finding these last few weeks more exhausting I think (can't really remember!) but more because I can no longer lie in in the morning and nap when I like as I've got school runs etc. to do.

MissCKitty · 17/12/2010 10:07

Not at all. My Mom was 42 when she had my brother. She got extra monitoring throughout but my brother is now a happy healthy 21 yr old Grin

FindingAManger · 17/12/2010 10:15

first aged 40 & I'm now 43 & 21 weeks with second. It's brilliant!