okay now i just want honest honest answers pleeeeease!
how old is too old?
I'm 37 and thinking of having just one more, but it all depends on how soon i get pregnate, I may not get preggo straight away, it might take ages,
so tell me this pls, when do u think a woman should stop having children? ↓
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| Name: sally | Date: May 12th, 2006 7:56 AM |
| Name: elle | Date: May 12th, 2006 3:29 PM |
| My mom's friend just had one at 46 with no complications. If you feel up to it, go for another one. Just be aware that after 35, the risk goes up for having a baby with chromosomal abnormalities, and you might have more or better prenatal care just because you're over 35. You might want to talk to your doctor before trying to conceive to better understand the risks. Good luck! ↑ |
| Name: Sharen | Date: May 12th, 2006 3:39 PM |
| I am 38 and finally pregnant with our first...Don't worry your not too old...if you want it then it is right. ↑ |
| Name: Mrs. Finney | Date: May 12th, 2006 3:40 PM |
| it truely depends on the woman and how safe it is for her to carry a baby to term... I think the world record was 73 or something like that... elle said it right when you are dealing with more mature women, there are chances of having a down syndrome baby... ↑ |
| Name: Mell | Date: May 12th, 2006 3:43 PM |
| Honey just ask your Doctor. They will tell you if you are in the best health to have kids now or not.If you should not have them try an adopt. So many kids and no parents. The babies that are 2 to 14 do not even get lloked at to adopt so it might be great for you. Just a thought. Best of luck and God bless! ↑ |
| Name: Mrs. Finney | Date: May 12th, 2006 5:22 PM |
Oldest mother
Adriana Emilia Iliescu (Romania, b. May 31, 1938), was 66 years 230 days old when she gave birth by cesarean section to her daughter Eliza Maria Bogdana at the Clinical Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bucharest, Romania, on January 16, 2005, after receiving IVF treatment.
sorry.. it's 66, not 73 ↑ |
| Name: Chris R | Date: May 12th, 2006 5:58 PM |
| Thetre are 2 moms at my son's daycare that are expecting again. Both are either 40 or will be in the next month or so before their babies come. They each have littel ones that are really young, but wanted to have kids now while they can. I don't think you're too late, just talk to your Dr., but lots of women are just fine! ↑ |
| Name: Alissa | Date: May 13th, 2006 4:00 AM |
Thank you all soooo much for your honesty,
i really appreciate it,
i will go to Docs and see them about it,
my health is great but the only thing that would put me off is the scare of down syndrome etc,and to be honest with you the disgust i will get from inlaws,
but they can jump off the closest bridge lol,
thanks again ladies and God bless ↑ |
| Name: Sarah | Date: May 13th, 2006 3:18 PM |
| I think anything over 45 is too old. I mean thats 62 yr old having a baby, i'm sure shes over the moon but i think its wrong.. people are having babys at later ages these days.. personally it hink 37 is a perfect age for a child. But thats wha i think, everyones different =) ↑ |
| Name: p.c. | Date: May 13th, 2006 4:22 PM |
Well I'm in my 40's and still having them. I have had friends who have had babies in their late 30's and throughout their 40's.
One does have a down's syndrome child who is a complete bundle of joy and love and none of us would want to be in the world without, but she had that child when she was 32. She has since had 3 children who do not have down's syndrome, and has had no complications.
I think our biggest problem as we get older is miscarrage. If you go into pregnancy with the knowledge that this is something that occurs and to not let it prevent you from attempting again, I think you should be fine. This is advice that a friend of mine gave me who had her last baby at the age of 46. She had two children in her 40's and 2 more were lost through miscarrage. She just considers them angels in heaven, waiting for her to come home.
I believe that your body will tell you you are too old by putting you through menopause...which is something someone should tell those women in the UK who are having babies in their 60's by IVF (I've read about them on Yahoo News). Now I consider that pushing the lines of what is right and wrong I think. ↑ |
| Name: Sarah | Date: May 13th, 2006 5:34 PM |
| I spose i agree with your body will tell you when you're too old, i don't agree with the over 60s having IVF treatment.. i feel for the child who will grow up without properly knowing their parents. ↑ |
| Name: Stacy | Date: May 15th, 2006 5:50 PM |
Alissa,
I'm 38 with a 10month old. If you would have asked me when I was 20 how old is too old, I would have said mid 30's. But now I would say it depends on each person, financially can you afford another one, physically are you in good enough shape to have another one, emotionally can you handle another one. Then I would look at your family genetics has every one in you family died before they were 60, or did they all live past 90?
I think 37 is a great age to have a baby! I do think ]45 is pushing it, but that's just my oppinion. ↑ |
| Name: pregnant and loving it | Date: May 15th, 2006 11:51 PM |
| My husband and I come from large families. Both Mom's had babies into their 40's We have 6 and number 7 is actually due in July.. At the late 37 you will be mature enough to be informed Having a baby is a wonderful experience and as far as compications all anyone can do is stay healthy and take care of that beautiful baby growing inside. Our babies were all born at home and the last 2 came so quick that daddy played doula. If you want one more and can afford it both in money and time you should do it ↑ |
| Name: Mell | Date: May 16th, 2006 4:24 AM |
I think they can test the fetus for down's syndrome. I am glad you are going to the drs!
God Bless ↑ |
| Name: tan | Date: May 16th, 2006 12:16 PM |
| I think 40 is the max. When you are 60 and want to retire your kid will want to go to university/Collage and thats hard to plan for financialy, just something to think about ↑ |
| Name: Alissa | Date: May 17th, 2006 11:52 AM |
hey tan,
thank u for that advice, you are so so right there!
thx to e1, and God bless ↑ |
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