Well I feel I had nothing to lose at that age. There had been many times in my life when life was just boring. My son gives me stimulation and happiness.
2006-11-09 08:15:14 · 16 answers · asked by elainefromlondon 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I don't see anything really wrong with that as long as your mind and body are ok with it.. it's better for a child to have a loving parent who is 40 anyway than an uncaring one who is 20. The only thing is just that you have to take good care of yourself so that you can live to be with your child for a longtime.
2006-11-09 08:24:47 · answer #1 · answered by AMommy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many people are waiting until later in life to start having children. They're usually financially better able to deal with kids then, though there's definitely a drop off in energy level as you get older. I'd say as long as you're got the resources and are prepared to be a loving, caring parent, there's no reason not to start a family at 40.
2006-11-09 08:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by Rob B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, at one time I had a negative view of it, but 40 was old then too. Glad your happy with it. If he is still a child, just wait...they get even more "stimulating" lol, enjoy!
2006-11-09 08:22:56 · answer #3 · answered by Brad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad you are happy with your situation. As for me, starting a family at forty would be disastrous.It's because I'm disabled with a rare disease. Had I known this was going to happen, I wouldn't of had any children just in case there was a genetic factor involved. Life is fun.
2006-11-09 08:27:34 · answer #4 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not neccesarily the best idea to me, but if it works for you then that's wonderful :-)
I mean, he's going to be 10 when most people your age are grandparents. But I think with age comes wisdom and I think at 40 you'd be a better parent than most others. God bless!
2006-11-09 08:18:30 · answer #5 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it is Great . If you really want to me a Parent and feel you can handle it . Go for it. My Aunt had her child at 41 . It was a surprize but Every baby is a blessing.
2006-11-09 08:24:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To old. I was 29 when I got pregnant with my twin girls. My husband and I starting on and off when I was 27 and he was 28.
2006-11-09 08:51:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of my friends who started a family at 40ish were on their second time around! 40 isn't as old as it once was, go have fun!
2006-11-09 08:17:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it! If your son is bringing joy to your life, that's wonderful. I know what you mean - my own child is the light of my life.
2006-11-09 08:25:02 · answer #9 · answered by ~jve~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not have as much energy , but you will definitely have more wisdom. You're also usually more financially stable and less likely to make mistakes.
2006-11-09 08:28:07 · answer #10 · answered by SONG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋