would you have a 4th child at age 38?
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Anonymous
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I have three kids (5, 5, 2) and can't kick the desire for one more. My husband is fine with stopping and fine with having another. He is 40. I would be 38 at delivery if I got pregnant within the next 6 months.
We aren't super wealthy by DC standards but finances don't really factor into this decision (our home is large enough for 4 kids, we already have a van, our vacations (beach house several weeks a year) wouldn't change, we live in an area with goods schools (that my older two already attend), etc. We already said goodbye to elaborate vacations, luxury goods, private school, etc when we had child #3. #4 wouldn't change much. The one thing I worry about is age. 38 is NOT too old to have children by any means but it gives me pause when I already have 3 kids. Would you have child #4 at age 38? |
Anonymous
| I had my second (and final) child when I was 37 and it's never been a problem. I don't regret it at all! I think you would do just fine. |
Anonymous
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I had my second (and final) child a few months short of 39, and we're thrilled. Would I have more energy if I were 29 or 34? Probably. But I feel great and we're having a blast!
If you feel you want a fourth child, I wouldn't let age hold you back. Good luck! |
Anonymous
| Go for it! The more the merrier! |
Anonymous
| If you want it, it means you are ready. You certainly know what having a baby and multiple children entails. So I would say go for it. |
Anonymous
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Sure. Thirty-seven doesn't seem "too old" at all.
I'm almost 42 and stopped at two last year. I started quite a bit later, though, having my first at age 37. |
Anonymous
| Go for it! |
Anonymous
| My mom had me, her 4th, at age 40. I'd like to think I'm the best one outta the bunch. =) Go for it! |
Anonymous
| Will have baby number four shortly, and I will be 38 this fall. |
Anonymous
| No, I personally would not, but go for it OP! |
Anonymous
| Honey, I am trying for #2 at age 38, so what's holding you back? |
Anonymous
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If you want a 4th, I think being 38 shouldn't factor in at all. 38 for a final child really isn't old at all.
Good luck! |
Anonymous
| Go for it! You are certainly not too old. |
Anonymous
| I had #2 at 37. At 39 we went through a time where we thought we would try for #3. At 41 it's still a consideration. So, 38 would be doable for me. |
Anonymous
| Yes, absolutely. |