Hiya Mums, I have a 7 year old little girl and am now 42, I always wanted more than 1 child but life got in the way, so my question is is 42 too old to be even contemplating another baby ?
Hiya Mums, I have a 7 year old little girl and am now 42, I always wanted more than 1 child but life got in the way, so my question is is 42 too old to be even contemplating another baby ?
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Sounds like you are 42 and contemplating another baby! I know women who have done it. I think it would be extra tiring but thats what we do when we decide to have a baby. Good luck ☺
Only way to know is to talk to your GP. I know people do it, and it's up to you if you want to.
But speak to your GP about the health risks, likelihood etc and decide how far you are prepared to go for a baby.
I personally couldn't imagine much worse, but I suspect that's more to do with what's going on in my life than my actual age. I had testing done for other reasons and my GP mentioned everything looked very young and healthy still and to not get complacent about contraception. I'm now using two types lol
Good luck with whatever you decide.
My mum had her last baby at 42 (there is 11 of us). They are celebrating their 18th & 60th this year.
Friend of mine had her first at 40 and 2nd at 44. Tiring but doable :)
I'm 42 and going to have my 3rd attempt at a sibling for Mr nearly 4yo. This will be it if I'm unsuccessful again.
I am 40 this year. I have 7yo girl and I just had a second little girl. You are young so why not? Talk to your GP about it. Wishing you all the best :)
I was 42 when I had my third child. Had my first at 29 second at 40. It's different for everybody but I found it exhausting. Love my girls but its still tough at times. If I had my time again....no way!