Anyone else a FTM in early 30's?

inomniaparatus · June 2015

Ha! Just was feeling left out between the "20's" and "late 30's" threads.

I am 30 (will be 31 when baby is born.) I can be a bit of a perfectionist so I wanted to aim for a baby after 30 (not too early, not too late - felt just right) - onviously it's different for everyone but I know with where I'm from and in my circle, having one in my 20's would elicit some comments and side- eyes ... Not that it should matter but I wanted to enjoy my 20's and being selfish.
I'm still the first of my close friends to have a baby though. Everyone is just getting married!

ecmb · June 2015

I'm 30. This is my second pregnancy and hopefully first take home baby. Depending on when baby comes I'll be 30 or 31 (baby due 3 days before my birthday).

kayjay44 · June 2015

I'll be 28 (I don't technically fit in the early 20's group or either of the 30's groups), but DH is 31 and will be 32 when this one comes. I think the late 20's to early 30's group is probably the majority of people here, based on my previous experiences here.

cassey910 · June 2015

I am 32 but I will be 33 when baby is born and I had my first at 31.

bredoll · June 2015

I'm 31, but will be 32 when baby is due, this is my second pregnancy and hopefully first take home baby as well.

SmallDogM0M209 · June 2015

I'm 34 & DH is 35. He'll be 36 with baby arrives. In our group of friends everyone has just started having babies w/in the last couple of years. So different from when our parents were having babies in their early 20's!

shelly333 · June 2015

both DH and I are 32. I will still be 32 when our baby is born and DH will be 33. We are both 1st time parents

kfriess · June 2015

I am 33, this is my fourth pregnancy! Others were in my twenties, a boy and a set of twin girls, one miscarriage! We decided to have one more! I hope it works out!

adrianawhite · June 2015

I'm 30! first baby due 2/14/16

shaylyn213 · June 2015

I'm 30 and a FTM! I'll be 31 when the baby comes! Due Feb 13(so far) and my birthday is January 27.

froggy994 · June 2015

I had my first when I was 31. I'm 33 now, and will 34 by the time he or she is born.

brushesnbrunch · June 2015

29, so can I count??

apples9 · June 2015

30 and FTM here. Turning 31 in October and baby due in early Feb.

eb0830 · June 2015

I just turned 33 at the beginning of the month and I'm a FTM!! Good to know I'm not the only one.

chimaerakaren · June 2015

Yay! I was feeling left out, too.

FTM here.

I'm 33, and will still be 33 when LO is born. Husband is 35 and will still be 35, too. We both have birthdays in March.

bdaught · June 2015

31, will be 32 when baby comes. FTM too!

toorahloorah · June 2015

I'm 33 and a second time mom- i was 32 with the first one.

PaniaO · June 2015

I just turned 30 yesterday (FTM) and DH is 31.

g8trkim · June 2015

Had DS at 28 and DD at 30. #3 is due about a week after I turn 34. Other kiddos were a week early so we'll see.

ChitownHusker · June 2015

I'm 32 and will have the baby at 33. Funny story, my dad was 33 when I was born, my grandpa was 33 when my dad was born and my great grandpa was 33 when my grandpa was born so I am (unintentionally) carrying on a long-standing family tradition apparently. Early 30's is where it's at!

spaceykatie · June 2015

I'm 33 and this will be my first.

beckyg1981 · June 2015

I am 33 and this is my first

DEL14 · June 2015

I had my first at 32 and my second I will be 34. I'm happy to be a FTM in my early 30s the timing was just right for us.

Lissaf22 · June 2015

I had my first at 29 and my 2nd I will be 33. I feel settled down and ready in my 30's

RRC216 · June 2015

yup! 31, possibly 32 when baby is born. Is due 5 days before my birthday!

ja1212 · June 2015

My husband and I are both 32. This is our first. A big bunch of my friends just had babies and I feel like it's great timing for us.

ACleanLife24 · June 2015

I think its rude to use the term FTM... as if women who work or are in school can't be bothered to be a mom "full time"....

And honestly technically you should only have to be a mom half the time... as you partner should share equal duty regardless of their situation!

jennymack79 · June 2015

ACleanLife24 said:
I think its rude to use the term FTM... as if women who work or are in school can't be bothered to be a mom "full time"....

And honestly technically you should only have to be a mom half the time... as you partner should share equal duty regardless of their situation!

I think she means "First Time Mom". :-)

inomniaparatus · June 2015

jennymack79 said:

ACleanLife24 said:
I think its rude to use the term FTM... as if women who work or are in school can't be bothered to be a mom "full time"....

And honestly technically you should only have to be a mom half the time... as you partner should share equal duty regardless of their situation!
I think she means "First Time Mom". :-)

Being that I'm a TV producer who works 50+ hours on an easy week... Yes I definitely mean "first time mom".

All moms are full-time moms! I'd never suggest otherwise

ACleanLife24 · June 2015

@inomniaparatus sorry for the confusion.... put it down to end of school year brain drain and increased irritability!

Months before my BFP I resigned from my full time secondary teacher job and accepted a PhD studentship at a top university... I thought being 10 years older then most of my colleagues was going to be interesting but I will be starting the programme in my second trimester and needing to take some time off in spring. Luckily in the UK they are much more flexible about maternity and paternity and in general have a much better work life balance. After my 12 week scan I plan on having a sit down with the head professor and coming up with a plan. Its a combined programme of chemical engineer, computer science and biomedical science so health and safety around equipment and chemicals for research may be an issue. As I will mainly be working in metabolomics and epigeneics I am hoping we can design most of my first year research to be analysis based (computer) and write up a review paper or two which could all be done more flexible from home on a computer.

The idea of all this going down in the next 5 years is terrifying... I always wanted two kids close together but now thinking one may be more than enough!

MrsSmithA · June 2015

I'm 32 and will be 33 when baby is born. My husband is 35 and will be 36 when baby is born. It's funny bc all his friends have 2-3 kids already and all of mine are just starting.

CuriousKiddosMama · June 2015

I'm not a ftm, but I'm going to join in here anyways

I'm 30 and will be having baby number 2. My first I had when I was 28. They will end up being almost 3 years apart (4 months shy of that).

borgahurst · June 2015

I will be 30 on Monday - glad to know I have a home here! DH is 34 and will be 35 when (hopefully) this bundle of joy arrives. This is our third pregnancy but are still waiting for our first to take home. But the constantly rising hcgs has been a lovely early birthday present!

kayjay44 · June 2015

IMO all moms are full time moms. I work full time, but that doesn't mean I'm not a mom when I'm at work. Do dads cease to be dads when they work? Nope. I'm working to provide for our children, just as DH is.

This is a very sensitive subject for me as I've had numerous family members who have said something like "I couldn't let anyone else raise my children" to me. No one should have to feel bad about the way they provide and add value to their family.

skschnake · June 2015

I'm 29 and I will be 30 when LO arrives. I am a first time mom and very excited and nervous nervous. I do have two step boys who are 8 and 5 and I couldn't love them anymore if they were my own! I am awaiting the day when we are able to tell them! The older one has been asking when I was going to have a baby... I said when God thinks it's time. He simply stated that when we have the baby party he hopes everything will be pink haha I'm guessing he wants a sister! I just want a healthy baby!

Susanne88 · June 2015

31, will be 32 when baby is born! FTM here as well

serendipity216 · June 2015

i'm 33 and pregnant with my 2nd. had my first when i was 30. i also was in the "no babies until after 30" club. i wanted to focus on my career and enjoy my 20's. i also knew i only wanted 2, and i wanted my first to be a little older when i had my second. she will be 3 in september. i'm a planner

so far, so good!

laurenpatricia81 · June 2015

I'm 34 and a first time mom! Due in mid February.

laurenpatricia81 · June 2015

I started a group for First Time Mamas due in February 2016. Anyone want to join? I am still figuring out how to use the Group Function. I may have to send you an invite!

https://forums.thebump.com/group/696-first-time-mamas-due-in-february-2016

val_mom2 · June 2015

I am 31 and if baby comes on schedule, will be 32 when baby is born. FTM also. My sister is 36 and has a freshman and senior in high school. I can't decide who was smarter, me for waiting or her from getting them out young.

Mackeneazy · June 2015

I'm 32 and a FTM, I'll be 33 when the baby is born.

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