What do you think is the best age to become parents?

[Anonymous]

Well I became a SMC at 41 so I will say 41.

2nd choice:; 29-33.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I met DH when I was 24, got engaged at 27, married at 29 and had 3 kids in my thirties. Now that I’m older, I wish I had kids earlier. I had my third child at almost 40. I will be in my seventies when I am a grandmother.

I have some acquaintances who are in their mid to late fifties and their kids are getting married young. They will be grandmothers by age 60.

It's not about age. It's about when you are in a healthy, loving relationship

with yourself! (another happy, recent SMC at 44)

[Anonymous]

I was 28 and 31 and with my kids teenagers now, this feels like I hit the sweet spot. I was definitely done partying and all that by then and had at least a little time invested in my career by the time I had my first. I’m 46 and can’t imagine having young kids now, noooo thank you !

[Anonymous]

My first at 29 was perfect. Second at 33 was nice too. I think if we have a third I’d feel like we are pushing it age-wise.

[Anonymous]

I started at 24 and ended at 39. Younger 100%. Didn't work out that way for me. Spent 3 years losing pregnancies before the last baby.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:34-year-old pp here. Thanks for the reality check. My doctor suggested we wait until a year of ttc before we do any tests or look into IVF - is this wise at our age?

I would bank embryos if you want more than one child.

[Anonymous]

Pros and cons as with everything in life.