Am I too late to find love and have children at aged 28

[RachE6]

I'm unexpectedly single. Without going into the particulars, We were trying for a baby but I became unhappy with other things and I left.

Now I'm worried about the future, I know my biological clock is ticking. I wanted a baby in my twenties, I was certain I wouldn't bother in my thirties. Now I will have to meet someone new which I don't know how long will take, I'm heart broken so I need to get over this relationship first. I'm scared to start again.

Absolutely not. I didn't meet the father of my kids til i was 34. 1st baby at 36, second at 38.you've got loads of time

Are you serious?
A lot of people have children in their 30s, and 40s!
Are you financially stable etc?
You’ve got lots of time to find someone!

Not too late. I met my DH at 28. Married at 31, babies at 34, 36, 38 and 40!

Don't be silly, of course you're not. You have plenty of time. Don't compromise x

Of course not. I know lots of people who had their children in their mid 30s or even later. Things will probably move a bit faster, you might not have time for 2 years of dating before moving in together and a 2 year engagement and so on. But it's absolutely do-able!

Lol, no! Met my husband at 32, kids at 35 and 38. You've loads of time!

Think back twelve years. Think of everything you've done since then, all the people you've met.

You are definitely not too late.

You made a brave decision.to end a relationship that wasn't making you happy.

It's scary, but also really exciting to be young with no ties and so much exploring to do.

Don't let fear of the future hold you back now you have taken the first bold step.

No! Not too late.

Spend a year healing from the shock and doing things that make you feel secure, happy and creative.

Experience joy and fulfillment from suiting yourself before you date

NHS fertility page states that 90% of women under 40 fall pregnant within 2 yrs of trying.

Obviously the further off 40 you are, the less time out if those two years or is likely to take.

So NO.

This is a question you might have at 38, not 28 .

If you are very concerned about your fertility you could have checks done, anything from OTC basic fertility check to fertility clinic. None are perfect or infallible but better than nothing.

Very well done on leaving a relationship you weren't happy in, in spite of TTC. You obviously have standards.

Not too late at all. I met my fiancé and the father of my son at 25 and you're obviously only a few years ahead of that age. You have time!

I've been worrying about this recently. I will even admit to being horribly jealously pleased that so many people have had their weddings postponed so that I am not the last single one out of my friends

It hurts at times and you've got that to deal with on top of leaving your previous relationship

The daft thing is I read your post and immediately thought, of course you're not too old! And yet I torment myself with the same thoughts.

30s are the new 20s anyway!

You are joking I hope !

You’re joking right? I bloody hope it’s not too old as I’m nearly 31 and the longest relationship I’ve ever had was a year. Don’t think I want kids but would like a partner

Absolutely not!!!
Met DH at 27, had DD at 33.
My SIL had her first at 39! And met my DB at 36.

Absolutely not - met DH at 35, married at 36, DS at 40.

I’ve just got engaged and I’m 70! Can’t have babies though 😂

Take your time, you’ve got plenty of it.

I met Dh at 29. Had dc1 at 34. I was youngest of my siblings to marry and have dc....

You have plenty of time.

I had DS at 26. 28 in August and know what you mean. Because to other people 'you're only in your twenties' but thinks go through your mind like what if it takes years etc. You're not too old and you'll be fine. Soo many people still having babies in their 40's now.

Moved countries at 28 - met The One immediately and was pregnant within three months. A mum at 29. Look after yourself, heal from the heartbreak and be ready because you never know.

Don’t be ridiculous, life never runs to a plan.
I met DH at 35, pregnant at 40. It’s not what I intended but it’s how it turned out.
Once you are over this relationship you’ll realise the world is your oyster. You have 10+ years to have a family.

I am also assuming you are joking. You must know from just looking around you that people have children in their 30's and 40's!

Most importantly don't settle for someone who isn't right for you because you think you're running out of time. Stay true to yourself.

Hell no, I met my husband at 33, first baby at 36, second (and third) at 38. I was out having too much fun at 28. Enjoy your single life for now. Plenty of time to get married, settle down and have a family