Do you think its wise to have children when your in your 40s
Posted by: Ceejayb
3rd Sep 2013 06:49am
As i had children( my two sons) when i was young in my 20s and then again my daughter who is now 9 in my late thirties , I did have more complictions during my preganancy as i was 35 and wonder are the health risks worth it to have children even later
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Burnt Out Digger
I don't think it be wise to become a parent at an older age. For someone in their forties to have a child would mean that they would be in their sixties when the child/ren is/are in their twenties.
Our kids see us as old people and int his case it would be virtually as grandparents.
On another tack I am reaching the stage where I look like achieving one of my life's ambitions - living long enough to be a problem for my kids.
When your kids are grwnup and have their own kids one is able to get grandparents' revenenge on your own children, ie, get the grandchildren for a day, soil them rotten and give them back to their parents.
Burnt Out Digger
I don't think it be wise to become a parent at an older age. For someone in their forties to have a child would mean that they would be in their sixties when the child/ren is/are in their twenties.
Our kids see us as old people and int his case it would be virtually as grandparents.
On another tack I am reaching the stage where I look like achieving one of my life's ambitions - living long enough to be a problem for my kids.
When your kids are grwnup and have their own kids one is able to get grandparents' revenenge on your own children, ie, get the grandchildren for a day, soil them rotten and give them back to their parents.
Sil sil
I had my children at 30& 31, I guess it depends on how many you would like to have, your physical & mental fitness etc as your energy is going to be consumed & lots of sleep deprevation. I think when your in your 40's you've had a good length of your time to yourself so it can go either way in regards to giving yourself to a child. Keeping a job or having the possibility to take years off to be with your children also changes as it would be more difficult to return into the work force so I've heard. I've seen parents in their 20's, 30's & 40's & I don't know when is the best time, perhaps in your 20's you have more energy, in your 30's more flexibility with work & in your 40's more financial stability, not sure...
carmz85
well its becoming the norm nowadays, if you are healthy and have no high risk pregnancy complications then go for it
Anonymous
i had my first two children jn my twentys.i was nearly 43 when i had my last child and couldnt be happier,had few little problems during my pregnancy vut i would do it again
Anonymous
yes i think if both you and your doctor think that your body is healthy and fit enuff go for it, there are many women out there that cant experience mother hood and its a blessing :)
Wendi
Hi, go with your heart ceejayb. I have 4 children. I had a 7 year gap between my 3rd and 4th child, I was 37 when I had my last. It was different to the other pregnancies, and I put it down to my age. I was fit and healthy to say the least but it did have its tolls but very worth it in the end. I suggest if you have had difficulties before then do some research and go from there. In the end it is up to you.
Hope this was helpful and good luck :-)
melizza24
yes if u are fit and healthy a baby in your 40s would be fine