Some advice, please....

[Lulu27]

Hi all. I'd really appreciate some advice from anyone who's faced a similar 'predicament' to mine.

I'm 40, have 2 lovely teenage daughters and got divorced 5 yrs ago. Happy with a new partner for the past 2 years and feeling desperately broody.

And so, to my dilemma. Logically, I can see that trying for a baby might not be the greatest idea. I'm the main breadwinner so, realistically, I'd have to go back to work soon after having a baby. Yet every time I so much as hear the word 'baby', I yearn for one!

Any words of wisdom please?
Lulu27

Does your partner want one?

Lulu you should come ask that question over here: 40+ mummies thread.

We're all 40 or older and either pregnant or recently given birth. Lots of great advice about being an older mum!!

Thanks. My partner wants one if I'm sure it's what I want. He's a lovely dad to his little girl and great with my two so I'm sure he'd be just as great with our own child.

At the same time, I think he'd be rather relieved if I manage to get over my broody phase and maybe take up a little hobby!