Anyone on #3 or more?

NicoleWI · January 2012

We have two wonderful, healthy kids, a girl and a boy, but I just don't feel "done" yet. Seems like most people IRL think we're pushing our luck to try for more, and think we are crazy to add another baby at our ages. It's not like we're THAT old, and we have plenty of friends still trying for #1 due to IF issues, but prevailing opinion seems to be that we're lucky to have our 2 kids (which we are--completely agree--they are a terrific blessing), our lives are crazy enough, that we're at higher risk now so why push it, and that we'll be "old" when kids are finally out of college. Despite this, I want to start trying again in March or April. I'd like to know I'm not the only one! Anyone else on #3 or more?

I turn 37 this month and DH turns 39 in Feb.

mamasixpack · January 2012

Well, I started a bit early (20) but I am on number 7 and I am 38. Go for another if that is what will complete your family. I can't help but think of all the people over the years that have said to me that they should have done the same as me and not listened to everyone else who said that they shouldn't. I feel very lucky to have my family despite the crazy looks I get when I go out!

jessandandy09 · January 2012

On my third at 35. I had my first two in my early 20's (20 and 22). We didn't plan on having this one, but now that we are prego, I keep thinking well since we are having this little girl maybe we should have one more. Of course that may change once she is born and i have to do all of the work etc... The point being DO what YOU want to!! If you want more children, bring them on :-) Its good when people want children. There are lots of women having babies that don't want them, cant care for them and are horrible parents. I say the rest of us have to balance them out or the world will suck. LOL

BabyMakes6 · January 2012

Im 37 and will deliver #4 the first week in April. Our other kids range from 15 to 9.

mrswoo10 · January 2012

I'm 40 and on #3...

My daughter is 22 and my son is 16....LOL

I will be having a baby at the same age I made my mom a grandma for the first time. We're pretty excited

Suern9870 · January 2012

I had #1 at 36; #2 at 38 and am now pregnant with #3 at 41. I'll deliver in May and will turn 42 in September. All my children are healthy; pregnancies and deliveries trouble- free... We did have one very early miscarriage about 2 years ago (but it's my understanding that happens to a lot of women regardless of age). According to prenatal screening, this baby is perfectly healthy, <1/20,000 chance of trisomy 13, 1/10,000 chancy of trisomy 18... I say as long as you're healthy, Go For It!!

katiepat7 · January 2012

I am 35 and expecting our 7th child in July. Kids range in age from 4-12. We did not set out to have a large family but would not have it any other way! Glad to see I'm not the only one who gets crazy looks. I say go for it! The more love the better!

Katie

WBMom · January 2012

I just turned 40 and my birthday present was a positive HPT! This baby was not unplanned just unexpected since it took us such effort to conceive our other 2. We have a 7 and 2 year old. If your family does not feel complete then you need to do what is right for you. Good luck in your decision.

UsedToBeGoldie · January 2012

don't let anyone else influence your decision... only you and your DH know if you are done or not - 37 is not that old at all... go for it!

i have 3, but got the 2-for-1 deal the second time around. I was 36 when I had them.

SweetBaby2004 · January 2012

I am expecting #4 and will be 35 next month. Given my history (see siggy) and my risk factors (Hashimoto's and another umbilical hernia), this is our last.

We get the crazy looks all the time when we go out but we have always wanted 4+ kids. Our kids are 7, 5 1/2, and 23 months.

A friend just had her 4th and she is 41 (her kids are 8 1/2, 6, 2, and 4 months).

bklynbridecesh · January 2012

I am 40 and on #3. I had DD at 36, and DS at 39.

Aug Bride · January 2012

I am 38 and DH is 40. I will be 39 when this LO is born so we are definatly done after this one. This will be our fourth child.

Punken13 · January 2012

I am 37 and pg with #3...I had my first 2 at 31 and 33....I say go for it!

punkin75 · January 2012

I am 36 and DH will be 41 next week. I am currently pregnant with #5 for me (#2 for DH). I think if you don't feel done then don't be done ~ have another baby! I know that I will be done after this time for no other reason than I feel "complete" now that I am pregnant.

Pdxmom73 · January 2012

Ds1 is 16 and has autism, I was a single mom. Ds2 is 8 and is mine and my dh's fist together. Dd1 is due May 6. I just turned 38. I can't tell you how many people have said "you should feel blessed with what you have". Or " don't you think you have your hands full?". I have felt for so long that one more child would complete our wonderful family. I just went the unconventional route of every 8 years! Lol!

happy2768 · January 2012

I am 43 and 30 weeks with #6. I thought we were done almost 10 years ago with # 5 (had at least 2 girls & 2 boys). Well here I am feeling blessed, and excited. You and Dh have to do what's best for you. I run into to so many women over 55+ that say, you have a beautiful family I wish I would have had more child. If we are fortunate I would like to have 1 more so this child will have a playmate. This may not work for everyone, me and Dh are happy and so are our children. Good luck!

CareZ · January 2012

I felt the same way, didn't feel "done" as you put it. So we are pregnant with #3. I will be 39 when this baby is born, and DH will be 43. You have to do what you feel is right for you and your family, so go for it!

rojitas · January 2012

lol... I'm 42 and I'm on #3. DS is 18 and DD is 17!

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