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Is 39 too old?

post #1 of 12
9/13/10 at 12:44am
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I will be 39 in a a couple of months. We want another baby. I am currently nursing my 15-month old. Is 39 too old?? Everyone says so, but I am not sure. What do you think?
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post #2 of 12
9/13/10 at 12:55am
I live in the Seattle area where there are countless new mothers in their 40's. My friends are having new babies in their late 30's & early 40's. It's common here. So we decided to get pregnant again at 39 (5 months ago) in order to give our wonderful 5yo son a sibling. I didn't think I had any good eggs left, but wouldn't you know it, we were pregnant in the second month of trying. I used an ovulation kit. Recently had an amnio & high level ultrasound, and the baby is fine.
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post #3 of 12
9/13/10 at 1:39am
My best friend had her 5th child at 46, 15 yrs. after the birth of her 4th. So 39 is not too old by a long shot. So go for it!
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post #4 of 12
9/13/10 at 4:34am
My mom had me at 39 and I was and am bitter about it b/c now I have no mom and I really need one. HOWEVER, here I am 34 with one bb and desperately wanting a big family. Figures! So now I can feel guilty on top. Do what you need to to be happy and fullfilled for you.
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post #5 of 12
9/13/10 at 9:01am
my grandmother was born when her mother was 41...

in 1936!

So no, you are not too old. Especially now, when we have better medical care!
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post #6 of 12
9/13/10 at 10:07am
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Aw, thanks ladies : ) Just the encouragement I needed. I wish more people were that encouraging!! I am in the middle of my second cycle since I had a baby 15 months ago (still nursing) and we are really, really hoping for a BFP this cycle!! Thanks again and everyone have a beautiful day!!
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post #7 of 12
9/13/10 at 10:24am
Both my father and my husband were born to mothers in their forties.
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post #8 of 12
9/13/10 at 10:14pm
I'm 36 now, & hoping for more babies. So, 39 better not be too old!!

There's a thread in the pregnancy forum for pregnant mamas over 35 that you may find inspiring. Here it is:
http://mothering.com/discussions/sho...egnant+over+35
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post #9 of 12
9/13/10 at 10:19pm
Hi! I'll be 39 in November and I'm 4 months pregnant and got pregnant while nursing my toddler. All of my kids were born after I turned 35.

My mom had me back in 1971 a month before she turned 45.
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post #10 of 12
9/15/10 at 2:07am
I think it's perfectly fine to have a baby at 39, so long as you're in good health. Good luck!
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post #11 of 12
9/15/10 at 2:58am
It might take a little bit longer to conceive but it shouldn't be a problem. Make sure you know when you ovulate and have your progesterone checked if you think you are taking longer to conceive than you should.
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post #12 of 12
9/15/10 at 10:34am
I think there will be a few women whose fertility has significantly declined at 39, but there are plenty who conceive without issues, as well.

Good luck!
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