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Just wanted to say thanks so much to all of you. I really appreciate you sharing your experiences and advice!
Hi just wanted to offer some hope by sharing my story! I had my first child at 38 and my second at 39. (Without any outside fertility help, so it’s possible.) And for what it’s worth, my ob told me I was at the younger end of the range of the pregnant patients she was seeing. Best of luck with whichever path you choose!
Mine were 37 and 39
Hi! I had my baby at 36. I went into my dr concerned about fertility and she also told me the same as the person above. The majority of her pregnant patients were in their late 30s and early 40s. She did have me start taking prenatal vitamins right When we started “trying” but otherwise it was just eat healthy, get enough rest. You’ve got this!
Agreed! I was told I had a geriatric pregnancy and I was only 30. I think it’s for any pregnancy 30 or over.
I had two pregnancies after 39 and I was top shape, easy pregnancies, easy-ish deliveries. I’m not particularly active, nor in good shape, just an average person and it all went well. I’m in NYC and I never once felt too old to be pregnant. I love my kiddos and my career. I’m learning how to balance it all and working from home for the last year was it for me. Follow your heart. You’ll never feel quite ready and it’s never going to be the perfect time but it’s truly worth it - bio kids or adopted!
I know 36 could feel far from 32... but just had my first and my body handled it great (and my body was NOT in great shape getting pregnant two months into the pandemic). We literally got pregnant the first time we tried. Im definitely holding off till at least 36 for my next (newborns are tough), and honestly not worried about age at all if it makes you feel better! If I age that much in 4 years I have bigger problems than just fertility!!
I’m thinking of doing the same. Would be nice to have the older one in preschool when the second one comes along.
Getting pregnant is the easy part- just go for it! Assume it will take up to a year, and then you’ll likely be pleasantly surprised how quickly it happens. After 35 is when most women are more financially and emotionally stable, so it’s really the perfect time.
I'm 38, have a 4 year old, just got promoted, am an overachiever like you, and am obsessing with the decision to have or to not have another one. Hearing some of these responses have given me a bit of hope! I don't want my career to stall and my body to have hard time having another (I hated pregnancy). My son is the best thing that ever happened to me so it was so worth it. I also almost didn't have kids and most of my life didn't want them. I'm so glad I did, I would have missed a huge opportunity in my life.
I had my daughter at 38, and didn’t feel terribly old. Whichever path you choose, try not to feel too stressed about it so you can actually enjoy the process.
I had my son at 42 and it wasn’t the easiest process, but I had a fantastic pregnancy and would do it all over again x 1000. Best decision I ever made and I don’t feel like an old mom at all. Good luck!
I was a SVP Global Creative Director at Leo Burnett and 36 when I had my first child. 38 with my second. Don’t worry. It will all be great. It’s not too late. My best friend had a baby at 44. Try to relax and have some fun trying. Take your vitamins. Drink water. Get your body ready as much as possible. Best of luck to you whatever path you choose. However you become a mom, it will be great...and your singular journey . Every experience is different. Every child is different. Every parent different. Very excited for this new phase for you.
Hi! Fertility only starts declining more rapidly at 35 but it doesn’t mean it drops to 0. Almost everyone I know has a baby at 35/36 and it worked out fine. It’s just a time when you should start if you want to / can but it’s really not a big deal these days.
This article explains where this myth comes from that mid 30s is late. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2013/07/how-long-can-you-wait-to-have-a-baby/309374/