I am curious....

LIPrincess00 Posted: Jan 26, 2004 07:50 PM

I am curious....

How old was everyone when they had their first child? I am getting married in Oct and wanted to start trying in Sep but we want to buy a house and wait for my mom to retire so I want to wait 1 year and I will be 39 going on 40 in Jan. My doctor says it might take a little longer but he doesnt see why I cant wait, its my friends and family who are driving me nuts about the age.

jennbaby Posted: Jan 26, 2004 08:36 PM

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I think it's fine to wait. That is not old.

I am 34 and TTC

Elizabeth Posted: Jan 26, 2004 09:01 PM

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I was 35. My best friend was 38, almost 39 when she had her son last summer and I have another friend who is 42 and having her first in May. You are definitely not too old AT ALL.

melissa27 Posted: Jan 26, 2004 09:53 PM

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I was 24.

mims107 Posted: Jan 26, 2004 10:34 PM

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My mom had me at 22, then my sister at 39 (yes we are 17 years apart in age). She had a very happy and healthy pregnancy and she conceived very easily considering they WEREN'T trying LOL

I don't think 1 year will make that much of a difference for you

Lee Posted: Jan 27, 2004 09:02 AM

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I was 32 when I got PG with Ryan - gave birth after I turned 33...and hopefully we'll have a couple more!!

Cira Posted: Jan 27, 2004 09:24 AM

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Honestly, I think this varies by person. I hear of some women who got pregnant in their late 30's / early 40's easily, while others struggle. Statistically speaking, it's harder as we age, b/c we have a finite number of eggs.

Shamma posted a great article on this. It was from a dateline special, I think. If I can find it, I'll post the link.

KathyKelly Posted: Jan 27, 2004 10:49 AM

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I was 27 when I conceived, 28 when I gave birth to #1

Stacey1403 Posted: Jan 27, 2004 10:51 AM

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35

I will start trying for #2 when I am 37

jenny11.9 Posted: Jan 27, 2004 10:57 AM

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HeatherandNick Posted: Jan 27, 2004 11:57 AM

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chmlengr Posted: Jan 27, 2004 12:49 PM

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I was 31 when I conceived and will be 31 when I deliver in May. I never thought I'd have a problem conceiving, especially after my miom gave birth to 6 healthy children, all without a problem. But it took awhile and our next may as well.

NovemberSue Posted: Jan 27, 2004 12:57 PM

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I am 35 and expecting our first child.
You aren't too old. Many people are having children later.
We can't help that me and my husband didn't find each other when we were in our twenties.