37..too old?

[Neatfreak38]

I had 2 children when I was young..17 & nearly 19. I had no family support and shut my friends out..it was very hard at times.

I have had 2 long term serious relationships since having them, both of them I didn't want children with. I guess I've never thought about it as that was my decision then.

Fast forward to now..I've met someone amazing. He wants children..I've always said I'd never deny someone without a child but early days. I can see him being a great dad..he's great in every way. BUT I am 37..I feel times ticking..I feel I wished I'd met him years ago but obviously that's irrelevant!

So..would you..start again after all this time?!

First at 33, second a 43.
Fine, absolutely fine.

Definitely not too old. I was 41 and my DS was 16 when his little sister was born.

I got pregnant at 37 with my 4 th.
It's been tiring but loving every minute of it.

Not at all. I'm almost 40 and 17 weeks pregnant with #2. I feel so much better in this pregnancy than i did with my first, when I was 34.

Definitely not too old if both of you are committed. I had mine at 36 and 39. Plenty of older mums around that I don't feel old at DC school.

I had my first at 39 and second at 41.

But I do live in an area that you would be out of place if you have a newborn in your 20s. That might change your perception of what is normal definitely.

37 really isn't too old at all (up until 40 is quite normal I believe?).

You might not be quite as fertile as you once were (it begins to decline after 30, once again, I think), so you might want to get that checked out before making any promises.

My step mum had her first at 42 and second at 43. I always forget that they're my siblings because they're so much younger than me, but apart from that they've been a great addition to the family and both my step mum and my dad wouldn't have had it any other way (my dad was 56 though and a grandfather of 6, so he was old!).

I tested positive for DD1 on my 37th birthday. (And I'd only been with her father for five months...)

I really don't think that 37 is too old. I think if you are with the right guy and you both want it, then go for it!

I had my first at 38, my second at 40. It's been great.
Go for it x

Not too old, but it's up to you whether you want to start all over again. I don't know how long I'd want to wait before trusting a new man to be a good and reliable partner and father.

Not too old. I'm 38 and 24 weeks pregnant with my first.

Not too old. I've just had my first baby at 39

My DM had me at 37. She was a totally fantastic mother, and I, of course, am bloody perfect