Having a baby at the age of 38....what do you think?

Question

We have been married for 12 yrs. Or children are ages 17, 16, 11 yrs and newest is 7 months. We planned for them all. I have experienced different comments about having another child at my age. ( 38 ) The pregnancy and delivery went well. Our son is very healthy and all the children love him and we have no regrets. Just curious as to what others thought? Thanks and please dont be rude...I appreciate your comments.

Thank you for all the kind words...Bless you all! :)

jennika51287..thank you for your opinion. We will always have enough love for our newest addition... love isnt physical. :)

Answer 1

Sounds like you have a very happy family and you should be proud. Who cares what everyone else thinks, the most important thoughts and feelings come from your family and it sounds like they are very happy with the new baby.

Congratulations and Have Fun!

Answer 2

Congratulations to you, first of all! You are blessed having these children. You should be very proud and not be too concerned about what others will think. But since you asked, I think thats great! There is a purpose for having these kids and the next thing now is to raise them into the good persons you would like them to be. You have a bunch now, I can see. That will be quite a struggle, but since God gave these children to you, take good care of them and cherish the moments you spend with them. Some people are not as lucky as you in having their own children. By the way, my youngest brother was born when my mom was 42! We adore him!

Answer 3

well having a baby at the age of 38 is probably smarter than i i have two childeren and one on the way i was 19 when i had my first and boy was i crazy i was not even done being wet behind the ears not finacially near ready nore did i have the natural tolerance for things im 28 now and i am just now getting truly mature enough to have one so at 38 it is got to be a very wise and smart descion and maybe a little wiser and also you have your own baby sitters now lol your others can help in the chore load department and all and i am sure they are really great kids and you are loving parents so just feel blessed and you enjoy all it has to offer hunnie (>:D<) <<<

Answer 4

I say good for you I was an only child at 15 then my mom then 36 decided(well accidental) to have my sister so be thankful god blessed you(and I know you are) with the ability to have children. I have had 3 m/c and 1 still birth (and a 7 year old daughter) and I will try even at 38 if god so wills me to have more children, Good luck and God bless

Answer 5

Girlfriend, I am 41. Mine are 21, 19, 14 and 12. I dont think I could handle another raising of a child at my age. I mean...I'm just getting to where I can leave the house without having to take anyone with me. It's just gotten to the point where the older two that moved out should be having kids. Also....I have 15 sibllings. My youngest sister is 21. Therefore my 21 year old son parties with my 21 year old brother. funny.... HOWEVER, If your feeling good about it....You go girl!!!!

Answer 6

My mother was 42 when I was born. As I was growing up it was more like being raised by your grandparents. It probably didn't help that I was also a shy, only-child. I don't have any regrets. My mother lived to be 78 and saw my first child, and my father is still living.

I myself had children later in life. I was 34 when my first child was born and 37 when my second was born. The only problems I have experienced are the physical recuperation being more difficult.

Answer 7

Congratulations, my sister just found out that she is pregnant with twins and she is older, too. I think that the biggest concern would be for your health. I am worried that she will have a hard time with this. I see that you are a veteran with this. You have a healthy 7 month old and you had no complications. I think that as we get older we are more prepared for parenthood and that we have made mistakes and have learned from them. It must be a very good feeling to start fresh with a new family. Not an often seen opportunity. Once again, congratulations and keep us posted.

Answer 8

I think you will be just fine, my aunt is pregnant with a menopause baby right now... the doctors will want to do extra tests of course, but you can opt out of them if you want to. I think that as long as you are in shape and have a healthy lifestyle, you should have no problems, I know lots of ppl who have had babies over 40 and you aren't even there yet! AND I'm sure that all your other kids are excited about having a new baby in the house, and plus they are all old enough to help you lots! what a benefit! :)

Answer 9

congradulations on all of ur children,. im 40 and i have had 1 misscarriage and been trying for years to get pregnant. just got married again and want a baby but went to the firtility doctor and they said anyone over 35 can run the risk of down syndrome or other complications. If you can have another healthy baby then go for it. and may god bless everyone.

Answer 10

I think it is fine. My mom had my little brother when she was 38. He was healthy and she went through labor and birth fine with him.
My mom and daddy kept trying for a boy and they finally got one after having 6 girls.
He was the last one to be born. There is a big age difference between my oldest sister and brother (she is 33 and he is 11) But my mom is only 49!!!

Good luck

Answer 11

I'm not sure if you're talking about your 7 month old, or having another one! Birth is definately risky after the age of 35 for the mother and baby with the high risk of downes syndrome. But my aunt had a baby at your age, of course that was about 10 years ago, her daughter is healthy also. And when they had her they were very financially successful, so if it happens it happens...I guess.