Reply to Obgyn pushy about hurrying to conceive at 39 .. I thought this was not an uncommon conception age?

Forum Index » Trying to Conceive (TTC)

Reply to "Obgyn pushy about hurrying to conceive at 39 .. I thought this was not an uncommon conception age? "

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]39 is old![/quote]

Agree! I was the one 39 year old with my first and only child, now I'm 50. So let me tell you this: If I could turn the time back, I would have kids as early as I possibly could. Why? You have more energy, you have less chance of Down's syndrome, grandparents are younger and healthier ( so they can help or visit more often). We were not sure if we wanted kids and waited 11 years after our marriage to have a child. I have always thought when I was in my late 20s that if I want a child, then I would do it before I'm 35. Then, somehow we stopped thinking about the child, then we got sort of desperate and I got pregnant naturally without problems. Being an older parent sucks on so many levels. Most of my friends have their kids finishing college while my child hasn't even entered middle school. If you want a child, you better do it NOW![/quote]

I'm exactly like you, baby at 39 and I'm 50. I like hearing your perspective. But I'm so glad I waited. I have more energy now because I get enough sleep and don't party anymore. I never had a good relationship with my parents, and they aren't good grandparents either. I built up a good career and have so much flexibility. I get a FT salary equivalent while practically being a SAHM now, but that's because I paid my dues earlier. I think old people often have that sense of wonder that children have, so my child and I are exactly synched up. It's been so great for me as an older mom.[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics