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[quote=Anonymous]I know others have shared a lot, but I just wanted to add my two cents.  I think 33 is a great age to have your first baby, but it might be pushing it if you really want 3.  If you want 2, I think it will be fine.

I got pregnant with my first at age 30 and am pregnant with my second at 33 (due at age 34).  I did NOT want to try for a second kid until my first was about 2.5, and it took 6 months to get pregnant.  It would have been a major, major strain on the family if we had pushed it earlier.  I know people have kids closer together, but I can't imagine it.  My first was a very challenging baby and toddler.  The research I've read suggests a 2-4 year gap between kids seems a little better for health outcomes if possible, too.

But I wouldn't rush it if you aren't ready for the first kid now.  Maybe you'll change your mind about 3 after you have the first.  Or maybe you won't and will be ready soon after to start TTC again.  Many women around here are having their kids at 37-38 these days, so it's much more common than it may have been in the past.[/quote]

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