I had my 4th baby at the age of 45, my husband was 46. We both came into the relationship with 3 each, their ages at the time of the new one's arrival was 20, 18, 17, 17, 15 and 13. Our addition to the family is now 5, and the household is still very hectic, messy, loud, happy and lots of times angry.
I delivered her naturally after 5 hours of labour (I had to be induced) with my husband and 20 year old daughter present, she weighed 7lbs 3oz (my smallest baby, but still a perfectly healthy size). In the delivery room I had 2 obstetricians, 2 obstetrical nurses, a pediatrician and a pediatric nurse, we weren't anticipating any health issues but I think this was a standard practice at this hospital. We both received a clean bill of health within 10 minutes of delivery, including a high five from the pediatric team!
She is now 5 and the most energetic, happy, imaginative little person! She is truly our joy, her siblings all adore her and she them. I absolutely cannot imagine my life without her, she is my little best friend, i have no regrets. I would encourage any older woman who wants to have a baby whether it's her first or her 4th to just get started! Worry, fear, exhaustion, frustration is all the same, these emotions have no age restrictions and are not reserved only for the older mom. There will always be obstacles to overcome and hurdles to cross when making and bringing a little life into the world.
We had some heart breaks and fears on the way; we experienced the crushing grief of 2 miscarriages before becoming pregnant with her. I would not have an amnio due to my fear of the possible but slight chances of it inducing a miscarriage, so the duration of the pregnancy my blood ran cold regarding her health. Ultra sounds showed that she had stopped growing at 7 months gestation, only to deliver her at a text book weight on her due date. I was given very little choice regarding an epidural ,with the brief explanation of my increased risk of having a heart attack at my age, although in perfect physical health. She was born with her umbilical cord loosely around her neck. But all the worries and fears and apprehension were laid to rest when she safely emerged.
Our little girl has been and I'm sure will continue to be the light of our lives, we feel privileged and blessed to have her!
So to answer your question? Don't put it off, don't overthink, if a baby is what you want then get making a baby!
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I had my 4th baby at the age of 45, my husband was 46. We both came into the relationship with 3 each, their ages at the time of the new one's arrival was 20, 18, 17, 17, 15 and 13. Our addition to the family is now 5, and the household is still very hectic, messy, loud, happy and lots of times angry.
November 7, 2016 - 1:39pmI delivered her naturally after 5 hours of labour (I had to be induced) with my husband and 20 year old daughter present, she weighed 7lbs 3oz (my smallest baby, but still a perfectly healthy size). In the delivery room I had 2 obstetricians, 2 obstetrical nurses, a pediatrician and a pediatric nurse, we weren't anticipating any health issues but I think this was a standard practice at this hospital. We both received a clean bill of health within 10 minutes of delivery, including a high five from the pediatric team!
She is now 5 and the most energetic, happy, imaginative little person! She is truly our joy, her siblings all adore her and she them. I absolutely cannot imagine my life without her, she is my little best friend, i have no regrets. I would encourage any older woman who wants to have a baby whether it's her first or her 4th to just get started! Worry, fear, exhaustion, frustration is all the same, these emotions have no age restrictions and are not reserved only for the older mom. There will always be obstacles to overcome and hurdles to cross when making and bringing a little life into the world.
We had some heart breaks and fears on the way; we experienced the crushing grief of 2 miscarriages before becoming pregnant with her. I would not have an amnio due to my fear of the possible but slight chances of it inducing a miscarriage, so the duration of the pregnancy my blood ran cold regarding her health. Ultra sounds showed that she had stopped growing at 7 months gestation, only to deliver her at a text book weight on her due date. I was given very little choice regarding an epidural ,with the brief explanation of my increased risk of having a heart attack at my age, although in perfect physical health. She was born with her umbilical cord loosely around her neck. But all the worries and fears and apprehension were laid to rest when she safely emerged.
Our little girl has been and I'm sure will continue to be the light of our lives, we feel privileged and blessed to have her!
So to answer your question? Don't put it off, don't overthink, if a baby is what you want then get making a baby!
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