Risk another after 40?

ctraci74

I had my first (a son) in August 2015 at the age of 41. We have discussed having another (really want a little girl). I'm just worried about the risks associated with having children this late in age. My son is perfect. I'm just worried. Any thoughts or advice?  

kayleesky

If you would like another baby then go for it.  I really think that if the internet did not exist woman would not be so concerned about being over 35 and having a baby. I think you have like 95% chance everything will be perfect, so why really worry about the 5%. Those are some great odds. I had baby #1 when i was 40. No problems whatsoever baby came out perfect.  I would love to have baby #2 but it took 15 years to get this one, so don't know if i will be blessed with another one.  I hate some of the comments I get when i tell people I want to try for #2 so I don't even mention it anymore.  This one lady said you already have a perfect baby why risk trying for another one at your age.  I wanted to scream and say - every woman takes a small risk when deciding to have a baby its just not us over 40, and id go for 95% everything will be perfect anyday on any discussion i make in my life. Maybe our odds even go up higher because we already had a baby over 40 with no problems ))