How old is too old? - Pregnancy

Cher · 10-09-2006, 12:44 AM

I'm just curious to how old is too old to be having children. I just turned 28 in August and for the last year or so I've had this feeling that it's now or never for me. It's like my body is saying "yes, do it now", but my mind says "no, it's not the right time". I always really wanted children, but said that 1) I had to be finished with college before I had children and 2) I MUST be in a steady relationship. As of now I'm 2-3 years away from finishing college and although my relationship with Russ may be "steady", we are no where near the child zone. So why do I have this nagging feeling to have children? If I wait until after I finish college in 2-3 years and my relationship with Russ is 5-6 years in the making, am I going to be too old? How old is too old?

JoyS · 10-09-2006, 12:46 AM

I don't think late 20's is too old. I do think it depends on the person though and the things they are into and whatnot.

Cher · 10-09-2006, 12:50 AM

I'm just concerned that if I wait until I'm in my 30's ... say 32 or 33 when I finish school ... will I be too old then. I don't want to wait too long in fear that I might not ever be able to have children. Emotionally, I know I can do it at that age, but will I physically be able too?

KevzQueen · 10-09-2006, 12:52 AM

My aunt got pregnant at 40 or 44, I can't remember.

JoyS · 10-09-2006, 12:53 AM

I think you definately could. Most people are waiting until their late twenties to mid thirties to have kids now a days anyway.

Cher · 10-09-2006, 12:54 AM

Originally Posted by KevzQueen

My aunt got pregnant at 40 or 44, I can't remember.

Wow! That's very encouraging. Thank you

*Dawn* · 10-09-2006, 01:24 AM

I had my son when I was 33 and that was 2 years ago...I don't have a hard time keeping up with him (on most days..LOL) but then again i'm sure your in alot better shape then I am in. Mid 30's is ok in my book!

Sarah · 10-09-2006, 01:27 AM

Nowadays, being in your 30's is still considered young for having children. Now, in your late 40's and early 50's is getting too old and too risky to get pregnant, IMO.

Angie · 10-09-2006, 01:38 AM

I had my 1st at 24 then my 2nd at 27 I am now 35 and my husband and I have been talking about having another one. So if you are in your 30's it isn't to old.

mElIsSaE · 10-09-2006, 01:39 AM

my mom was 38 when she had me and my dad was 44 when I was born my inlaws were the same way and in my eyes that was way too old.

10-09-2006, 12:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Cher Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Downey, CA ... Soon to be Whittier, CA Posts: 1,605 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 65%	How old is too old? I'm just curious to how old is too old to be having children. I just turned 28 in August and for the last year or so I've had this feeling that it's now or never for me. It's like my body is saying "yes, do it now", but my mind says "no, it's not the right time". I always really wanted children, but said that 1) I had to be finished with college before I had children and 2) I MUST be in a steady relationship. As of now I'm 2-3 years away from finishing college and although my relationship with Russ may be "steady", we are no where near the child zone. So why do I have this nagging feeling to have children? If I wait until after I finish college in 2-3 years and my relationship with Russ is 5-6 years in the making, am I going to be too old? How old is too old? __________________ My Mary Kay Website I've been * slapped! "You are not truly alive until you have found something that you are willing to die for."

10-09-2006, 12:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
JoyS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 5,578 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 25% Longevity: 57%	I don't think late 20's is too old. I do think it depends on the person though and the things they are into and whatnot. __________________

10-09-2006, 12:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cher Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Downey, CA ... Soon to be Whittier, CA Posts: 1,605 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 65%	I'm just concerned that if I wait until I'm in my 30's ... say 32 or 33 when I finish school ... will I be too old then. I don't want to wait too long in fear that I might not ever be able to have children. Emotionally, I know I can do it at that age, but will I physically be able too? __________________ My Mary Kay Website I've been * slapped! "You are not truly alive until you have found something that you are willing to die for."

10-09-2006, 12:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
KevzQueen I love a rainy night. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 8,106 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 67%	My aunt got pregnant at 40 or 44, I can't remember. __________________ People say I'm too skeptical, but I find that hard to believe.

10-09-2006, 12:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
JoyS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 5,578 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 25% Longevity: 57%	I think you definately could. Most people are waiting until their late twenties to mid thirties to have kids now a days anyway. __________________

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10-09-2006, 01:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dawn Big Dog Mommy Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 4,954 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 98%	I had my son when I was 33 and that was 2 years ago...I don't have a hard time keeping up with him (on most days..LOL) but then again i'm sure your in alot better shape then I am in. Mid 30's is ok in my book! __________________ My Aaron Your Pampered Chef Consultant http://www.youdata.com/join/mommy2aaron

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Sarah I'm too cool for words Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 18,586 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 94%	Nowadays, being in your 30's is still considered young for having children. Now, in your late 40's and early 50's is getting too old and too risky to get pregnant, IMO.

10-09-2006, 01:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Angie HMCS Wife Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Great Lakes Posts: 3,777 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 9% Longevity: 82%	I had my 1st at 24 then my 2nd at 27 I am now 35 and my husband and I have been talking about having another one. So if you are in your 30's it isn't to old. __________________

10-09-2006, 01:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
mElIsSaE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,176 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 12% Longevity: 67%	my mom was 38 when she had me and my dad was 44 when I was born my inlaws were the same way and in my eyes that was way too old. __________________