Does anyone feel a responsibility to dispell the myth that you can wait until almost 40 to have kids

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03/18/2012 13:05

Subject: Re:Does anyone feel a responsibility to dispell the myth that you can wait until almost 40 to have k

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We need to get it in the heads of women that you there is a time frame for having children, don't put it off past 32.

Why'd you pick 32 as the drop dead date? Seems really young to me. I always knew I only wanted one, but got pregnant at 34 after exactly one month of trying. Healthy pregnancy, healthy kid.

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03/18/2012 18:13

Subject: Does anyone feel a responsibility to dispell the myth that you can wait until almost 40 to have kids

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Anonymous wrote:Having not met my mate, I have been TTC via donor sperm for the past 4 years (ages 40-soon to be 44.) I have a "free" cycle left, and persuingadoption in thus meantime, too. Is this how I pictured my life? No. However, These are the cards I have been dealt, and in my heart, I just know that it WILL work out for me the way it is SUPPOSED to. In other words, I have faith.

Life happens. Circumstances are often out of our control. I kept telling myself that I would meet someone soon. Well, that never happened, and at age 40, it was very liberating and reassuring for me to know I could TTC on my own. And I did just that..."try," at least.

Regardless of whether I (against all odds) do conceive or if adoption tutns out to be my only option (and what a great option, it is...).... I do not regret my path for 1 minute. I prefer to look at the positives in my life, and not dwell on the negatives. I have traveled the world over the past 10 years, established myself in a career I adore, great family/friends, health, financial security. All of those things will make me a great mom. And I cannot wait!