How old were you when you had a child?

[Halfwayoranges]

I'm worrying about this. At work, anyone who reaches 30 seems panicked if they're not on their way to having a baby.

I'm nearly 30 and still single so nowhere near having children!

40 and currently pregnant with numbers 1 and 2 (twins!).

35, almost 36.

39 and no problems getting pregnant.

36 after ttc for 7 years, now almost 38 and trying for another.

27 and we only have her (by choice). I'm 40 now and love the fact that our baby days are long behind us to be honest.

Had my first at 15

Had my second at 38

25, 28, & 31

Still wondering if I've got the energy for a 4th!

Have friends who started their families late 30's / early 40's and really no difference- you're ready when you are ready.

27 with my first. I was like a gymslip mum among my peers, though.

Close friends having their first were:
30
34
35
36
41

!!

of those, only one had fertility issues, btw, and it wasn't the 41 yr old!

20 and 21. I find it interesting that friends my age have children ranging from nearly 27 (my oldest) to 3 or 4. A whole generation age difference :-) I wouldn't want my children to have had babies at the same age that I did, although I wouldn't change anything for me. I wouldn't have wanted to wait until my 40s though.

Each to their own, there are advantages and disadvantages to all ages.

First ds I was 36 2nd ds 38 I am now 41 and we are thinking have ttc again soon

38, you have time.

30

39 1/2

I was 29 and 32.

I can understand why women may begin to panic as they approach a certain age. Especially if they are single and still have to meet a man and spend time getting to know each other.

This is why women freeze their eggs these days, as fertility declines towards later 30s.

that's not saying you won't be able to have a child then or at 40+ , but the risks of birth defects are higher and you classed as an older mother at 40 in the medical profession.

It's tough for women, because we now want to be independent and get a good career, which takes some time.

Met DH at 33 then DC at 34, 36, 37 & 38.

22,23.Then 12 year age gap,then 35,36 and 38.

23

15 for DD - very unplanned stupid teenage thinking of it won't happen to me

Planning for another in 2018 when I'll be 31

I had mine at 29, 30 and 33.

29 - DS
31 - DD

Both unplanned.

39.5 with my fabulous one and only DD, now 4.5. Would have liked more but amazingly happy with my precious one.

Erm I was 17 with first ds
23 with dd and 25 with ds 2

I had a hysterectomy at 31...was forced due to a medical condition so I'm glad I had my children when I did.

I'm 35 now.

19, 22, 25 and 32. I'm 34 now and definitely won't be having any more.

24 x