Should we have another baby?

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Hi, my husband and I have decided we would like another child. I am currently 30 and my husband is 42. We have a 7 year old son and have now decided we would like another child. Although my husband is a little worried people will say he is too old. What are your thoughts on this please?

I know lots of people older than your husband when they were first time dads. Why is he bothered about other people’s opinions anyway?

I don't think 42 is too old at all. Plenty of guys are starting families older than that, let alone having a second and most of all, you are perfectly young. I find his worry a bit bizarre... Is there something else behind his concern perhaps?

My father had his first child (me) aged 42 and 3rd child at 51. He is now 77. Me & my siblings did feel that he was 'old' at times compared to others but I don't think I did any of us harm & that's just the way life worked out for him (& us). I think people wait longer theses days to have kids anyway so it'll probably be less unusual. If you both want it I se no reason why not to go ahead and try!

I’m 33 and DH is 48. We have an 11mo and I’m 4 months pregnant with DC2. I know he’ll be a bit older as a dad, but he’s fit and young at heart, and a great and kind dad so I think my DC have lucked out with him. Plus they’ll have a younger mum. I wouldn’t worry about what others think. 42 isn’t that old anyway! You do what’s right for you. I think it would be a shame to let it get too late and regret not having the child you wanted.

I'm 42 and pg, what would he think of that

I am 11 years younger than my husband. We had our children when he was 42, 43 and 48. He always played with them growing up and was always a hands on dad (fed them, changed nappies, bathed them etc). Age is just a number. I think it depends on the individual rather than the age. i'm sure if Rod Stewart and Ronny Wood can do it - anyone can!!
My husband always says the children help keep him young (and he has a great bond with all of them). Your husband will be fine, honestly.