do you think that ?????

Question

36,37,38 is way to old to have a baby ???? I just turned 36 and I really want to have another baby , my girls are 17 & 10 and well I
am yearning to have another ,, my hubby says "HELL NO" but I say "HELL YES" , waht do you think????

Answer 1

Having a baby at 37 or even up to 40 is no big deal anymore..a lot of women are in their 30s when they havr their 1st baby..

Answer 2

Well i wouldnt have another baby if i couldnt get an agreement out of my partner. Im now 27 and pregnant with my first child, but if i wanted another baby at 36 i would go for it. There is no age barrier for child birth, but the biological clock ticking away in every woman's body can be a little daunting.

There are higher chances of Down's Syndrome due to chromosome abnormality and dropping fertility rates in women over the age of 35 usually significally increases.

There is also a test they do called "amniocentesis" which is done mostly on women over the age of 35. They inject a needle into the uterus and draw out some of the amniotic fluid at about 18 wks preg. It checks for abnormalities in the fetus. The chances of miscarriage are higher than usual and i had a relative who was 38 get it done. She lost the baby.

I was told by my doctor because of utuerus and endometriosis problems i shouldnt try for kids after 35. I know that all women are different and what is ok for one, is not necessarily for another.

Go to an ob/gyn and check on your fertility health first. Increase healthy eating and liefestyle habits and talk to your partner about it. Forcing your partner to have another child when he may not
want one is totally wrong.

Answer 3

I think (and I'm really not trying to be rude) that it may be a mid-life crisis thing on your part. Your oldest is 17- grand babies are sure to come in a few years. Then you can baby sit and send the kid back home when it starts to fuss. hehehe.
But if you sincerely want a baby and can convince hubby to let you have one- go for it! Just remember the health risks involved with a mother over the age of 35 and the risks for developmental issues. Good luck!

Answer 4

It's not too late in terms of your health and the well being of your future child (especially since you have had children already), but it is definately something to consider seriously before making a decision. You will effectively be nearing 60 years old when this new baby finally goes away to college or moves out of the house. You will be 54 when your child graduates from high school... I'm not saying that this is a bad thing, just something to seriously consider.

Answer 5

if you can physically cope with the relaity a baby is going to bring into your life the sleepless nights constant feeding cleaning and changing but of course the endless kisses and cuddles then go for it its a tough time to endure for the firt year or two then its a breezer 36-38 is still in a womans prime and with older children they can help you out when its born you get sleep they watch the baby you clean the house they watch the baby easy,a love for wanting a child will never go away and can almost ruin a marriage if its what you want explain to your husbund you can do it

Answer 6

It has to be a mutual decision...and have you thought about the future? You will be in your mid 50's when this child gets out of highschool...then there is college possibly facing you when you and your husband should be preparing to retire. Plus when you're going thru menopause hell, the kid will be in the teen years...that in itself could be a recipe for disaster!!! You and your spouse should have agreed on this long ago...whether to have 2 children, or more

Answer 7

Go for what you know..Drop'em and spread them.

Women are having babies much later than your age. There are some risk to consider when having kids after a certain age. Consult with your Dr. get a complete physical work up and go from there. BUT...you definitely have to have your husband on board with this..Remember, it won't just be you starting over.

Good luck..

Answer 8

My mom was 36 when she had me, and I turned out great. I think. Maybe I'm not a good example. If you feel like you can handle it then you probably can but I'd smooth things over with hubby before taking matters into your own hands...er, vagina.

Answer 9

I don't think it's too late at all!! But if your husband really doesn't want another baby it will cause huge problems in your relationship. Try and talk to him about why he doesn't want another baby and see if any of his issues can be resolved. If not you will probably be at an impasse and you may never be able to work it out.

Answer 10

A woman I work with just had a healthy little girl at age 41. You may be slightly high risk, but you still have time.