“As far as stress on my body, I didn’t notice any.
When they were little, I was able to keep up.
Now that they’re older, they keep me up to date.”
So I always find it refreshing to hear from women who had children later in life and their experiences.
Here is what somewomenin theBuzzFeed Communityand this Redditthreadhad to say:
1.
“I was 37 when I met my husband.
First child at 40, second child at 45.
“I met the love of my life late in life, and I have no regrets.
We met when I was 37 married when I was 39.
We got pregnant four months later.
I gave birth three weeks ago to a healthy baby boy at 40.
I’m at my happiest now.”
u/Calixta177
3.
“I met my husband when I was 34 years old.
We had two unintended pregnancies VERY quickly, within six months of knowing each other.
I turned 35 while pregnant and am now in my late 40s.
It’s been an amazing adventure so far and Im the happiest Ive ever been.
It also allowed us to be more financially stable, which is a huge help.
I wouldnt change a thing.”
u/theenemyofgood
5.
“I met my husband at 35 (almost 36), and we married when I was 38.
My eldest is about to turn 3.
Its been hard having back-to-back pregnancies and two toddlers.
But they are absolutely the lights in our lives.
Id love to have another, but my OB has advised against it.
And I dont want them to feel pressured to have children young so that they can know us.
I want them to live their lives the way they want.”
u/Lilworldtraveler
“Having children is a deeply personal and subjective decision.
“It’s been great!
We did deal with infertility and IVF, and my son was born just after I turned 38.
He started smiling recently, which is like the best thing ever.
u/eratoast
7.
I don’t think there is any right way to do things.
We are all on our own timeline.”
“I had my first at 35.
Turned 36 two months later.
The second was born when I was 39.
As far as stress on my body, I didn’t notice any.
When they were little, I was able to keep up.
Now that they’re older, they keep me up to date.
Did I notice that I was older than most of the moms?
Yeah, but it never bothered me.
I could have given them a run for their money.
We never had a babysitter.
Me and my significant other did almost everything on our own.
We truly were amazed by and enjoyed our children.”
u/Prestigious-Bluejay5
9.
“I had my son at 37.
I was in the best shape of my life.
Ill be 40 this month and still in great shape.
Taking good care of yourself means youll be able to stay active as you grow.
“I started a family at age 37.
I have three kids now, the youngest was born when I turned 43 a few months ago.
My husband and I both make good enough money and are at stable places in our careers.
We have no FOMO for a life that could have been.
u/No-Professional5175
11.
“I had my son at 37, and he is now 3.5.
My husband is 45, and I am now 40.
“36 and just had my first baby.
The bad stuff: My husband and I have been together for 13 years.
We have been married for 5.
I don’t regret standing by my man, but it was definitely hard to wait.
It took us three very painful years to have a baby (IVF).
“The good stuff: My husband and I have very good jobs.
Overall we are better able to provide now because we are older and more established.
We have also traveled and generally been lucky enough to have a full life together pre-kids.
On a personal note, I think I am better emotionally equipped to be a mother now than ever.
The best stuff: Him.
My baby is the absolute best thing that has ever happened to me.
Watching my husband become a father is such a gift.
u/VaderVaderVaderVader
13.
“I had my first (and only) when I was 30 and it was perfect.
No problems getting pregnant but old enough to be financially established.”
