How Old is Too Old???

[Laranna]

My dad's mum had her 8th child (my aunty) at age 45. So no I don't think it's old at all! Our age is just a number. If your body is healthy, then go for it!

[LilMrsK]

My mom was 18 when she had me (her first)...married a 28 year old when she was 38. My mom was 39 when she had my sister (her second). There is a 20 year gap between me and my sister. My mom seems to do well caring for my sister. Financially she is way better off than when she had me at a young age. I say if you feel like you can do it-DO IT! And ignore anyone who thinks differently. Good for you for doing what you feel is right! Hugs.

[fionas]

I'm having my first at 38 and know that despite the fact that my body might not be as tip-top as it was in my twenties, mentally I'll be a much better mum because I've got much more life experience and am able to take things in my stride much more rather than the 20-something worry wart that I was.

So I don't think that nearly 40 is too old at all. Being anything less than 35ish would have been too young for me. But, we're all different!