How late is to late to have kids,I have one daughter and she is seven.?

Answer 1

When you start menopause

Answer 2

I have 3 age 11, 4 and 10 months. So 7 years between 1 and 2... I LOVED the age difference, I got to bond so much with both children, my son was school aged when my daughter was born so he was able to help, and I had my alone time with her every day when he went to school. It was almost like having 2 only children. I also feel it may have helped the jealousy factor because he was old enough to understand having a new sister and the things that change when that happens. I was a little nervous having my 3rd and having just 3 1/2 years between them because my 2nd is so high maintenance. But she has been quite helpful also and never has been jealous either. I had a friend who's parents decided her last year in high school, to have another baby, so they had 17 years between their children... So it is NEVER too late as long as your ready to run after a toddler again.

Answer 3

My two uncles are 10 years apart and quite close...my husband and his one bro are 7 years apart and not close at all... I think your daughter would LOVE for you to have a baby! Most kids that age are so helpful and love the new sib so much. I think it depends more on YOU. Are you up to the pregnancy and being up at night with a baby and running after a toddler and potty training and the first day of school? You have probably considered this and since you already have one, you know what you're getting into. If you want another one and are physically able, you will really regret not having another child.

Answer 4

I have 3 children. 10, 6, and 2 months. I'm finding it easier to do what I need with the baby since my other two are older. They understand that the baby needs me. They are old enough to help when they want to, they can go play by themselves when I need a minute. I found it harder to run after a 3 year old and try to deal with a newborn.
There also doesn't seem to be the jealousy that can come from having babies closer together. **knock on wood**
Your daughter may really like the idea of having a little sibling as shes old enough to know some of what its about, and not look at it like the new baby stole mommy. It's something you guys can do together. Shes more likely to be involved, something she can brag about at school etc.

Answer 5

That's not too late, my younger sister and I are almost 7 years apart. Your daughter will be old enough to appreciate a new baby a lot more than a 2 or 3 year old would.

Answer 6

I have two kids that are 7 years apart.
Good = the older can babysit the younger
Bad = don't play much or spend much time together. IF they do it's really rare. It happens but not much.
I know adults with siblings with that much years apart - some hang out and are friends and some aren't really.
Its hard to say.

Answer 7

I think it would depend on your age, and how you feel about starting over again after 7 years. I had my son when my daughter was 7 and she has been a huge help. Plus she is in school so I can bond with my son alone sometimes too. It depends on you.

Answer 8

You'll know when you have had enough. 7 is perfect! They are old enough to help you out with the little one and enjoy doing it. When you have kids 10 years or so apart the older child tends to get jealous and feel burdened by helping out.

Answer 9

There are health risks for both mother and baby after 40, but women as old as 60 have had healthy babies, so look at it this way, how old do you want to be when changing diapers and chasing a toddler around?

Answer 10

as long as your body can safely carry a baby full term it is never to late, my kids are 12, 3, 2 and we are planning on having more, as long as you love them all equally, you will have no problem with them being far apart in age.

Answer 11

There is an 11 year span between my youngest two and they are extremely close. Never to late, just depends on how ready you are.