How old were you when you had a child?

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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!

23 & 26

Met DP when I was 30 and he was 34. Had DS1 when I was 34 and now 39+5 with DS2, aged 39. Most of my friends were similar ages when they had their first too.

People saying "you have loads of time" - with respect you don't know that.

In your position I would get a fertility MOT done to know where you stand.

Some people will remain fertile up to 40 and possibly beyond... Others will find their fertility drops massively in their early 30s. It all just depends! Not to be a downer but just realistic.

As for me, TTC the first at 30. Been told by Doctor I can't afford to wait.

Met dh at 17

Married at 21

Child one at 29

Child two at 32

Child three at 33

I think...its all a blur to be honest

25 when I had twin boys, 27 when I had DS3 and 40 when I had DS4 - My hubby thought DS4 was a magnificent achievement lol (he was 43 when baby was born) I just walked around with a shocked expression on my face!!

33 with DS1 and now 17 weeks pregnant with DC2 at 34. There will be 16 months between them, and my age played a part in the decision to have our second so close to our first.

First at 24 then 26, 33, 38

I was the youngest amongst my circle of friends who were all nearer to 30 or above when they started families

29 1st 34 2nd

Unplanned, found out a few weeks after turning 44. Very healthy baby, easy pregnancy. Sadly had secondary infertility so no more.

42. I was thrilled. Thought I'd never be a mum.

28 and felt I was too young even then lol still do to be fair!

First at 20 difficult pregnancy and labour
Youngest at 40 sailed through pregnancy and lovely easy birth.

Married at 25, children at 28, 30 and 33.

3 caesareanians. Three boys!

27, 30 and 33

31 accidentally
33 planned

28 and 32. I'm on the young side at the school gates.

18. Multiple miscarriages over the years. Hoping to try next year when I'll be 39. Giving it one last go. Another miscarriage would be the end of trying.

18 and 36!

34, slap bang in the middle
of my NCT group. You have plenty of time!

38

Now planning second at 39

29 and 31

23, 29, 34, 37

31, 32 and 34.

28 and I'm the first in my peer group and youngest mum that I know (London middle class area)

Most first time mums at the baby groups round these parts are 33+

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21
26

I think mid-thirties is about average isn't it, plenty of time OP