I am 33 with a 9 year old child, do you think I am too old to have a second child, or is my daughter too old to enjoy having such a young sibling?
2006-06-07 08:45:36 · 49 answers · asked by karrie k 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
no, you're normal man, and you not too old.
2006-06-07 08:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anry 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are not too old. As you get older (especially past 35) the chance of certain birth defects increases. I was 10 when my little sister was born, and my older sister was 18. Your daughter right now may have jeleousy issues because she is used to being the center of attention and now she won't if you have a kid, but she'll still enjoy having a sibling.
2006-06-07 08:50:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not too old to have a second baby.Your daughter will probably love having a brother or sister no matter what age is.Most children don't like being an only child.If I could have I would have had two children and they would have been about 10 yrs. apart., but I lost a baby and my son is an only child.Now i'm too old to start again much older than you. Good luck!!!!
2006-06-07 08:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by miss-snoopy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
now days at 33 your not to old to have a child but i think it's better to have children before you're 30, eggs are young, the genetic material is very good as you get older the risk of having a problem pregnancy or having an unhealthy child is greater
2006-06-07 08:50:30 · answer #4 · answered by sorryna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
33 is not to old to have a baby. As for siblings. They usually get along with the baby better than their parents. Let nature take it's course and get out of the way.
2006-06-07 08:50:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 33 you'll have more patience, experience and calmness. You'll make a wonderful parent. At 9, your daughter can be fully involved in every aspect of the baby's life, in a 'grown up' way. Shell love it. Enjoy your new addition.
2006-06-07 08:49:12 · answer #6 · answered by Josie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The siblings will not be very close. Talk to some folks who had 9-year gaps with siblings and find out. I think you can have another baby if you want to, but not for your daughter's benefit. Only if it's what you really want.
2006-06-07 08:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my daughter at 35 and she is my only child. My friend is 41 and just had her second. Discuss the idea with your 9 year old and get their feelings on it. If it's what you truly want, explain that and then go for it!
You are as only old as you feel.
2006-06-07 08:52:08 · answer #8 · answered by lovethebeanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are fine, I would suggest doing it soon, the rate of birth defects go up signifigantly after 35. I was 9 when my little brother was born, it was great, I carried him around everywhere and babied him like a doll, lol. Seriously though your daughter will be old enough to help and will probably enjot it.
2006-06-07 08:51:49 · answer #9 · answered by greeneyedprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 33, my mother only had half her family. She had 6, the oldest being 15 when the youngest was born. Both the eldest & the youngest are very close siblings.
2006-06-07 08:51:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not too old. How ever the longer you wait the more chances you have of having a high risk pregnancy and a problem with your child. If your going to do it, do it now. Talk to your daughter and see how she feels too.
2006-06-07 08:47:51 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋