to late for another baby?

[GRUMPYTURTLE]

I am 37 and have two beautiful daughters ages 11 and four. I seem to have this desire for another child but I think 37 is to late for another baby. I dream every night about being pregnant though and I am hoping these feelings will pass soon becauseit isn't really the most logical idea. Anyone else had these feelings. I have such great children and they were good babies and my pregnancies and deliveries were also great.

[Lezzart]

I know what you are thinking...I thought the same a few months ago when I found out I was pregnant (after a tubal legation) and I thought , I am way to old for this (turning 38 next month) and then I came here and I saw there were others... MANY! So the age is not a factor, but having other kids already that are "Independant" (Meaning they can get dress on their own and wipe their own toosh) really raises a lot of doubts and questions.

I had a MC, but we are trying to get pregnant again till the end of August. But today, for example, I was thinking, I have a full time career, 3 kids, a hubby, 2 cats and a house to take care off. I spent my entire morning cleaning and picking up, started laundry (5th load right now is in) stoped to fix lunch, putted some laundry away, it's been 5 hours and I'm not done. I take a shower, the girls want to go to the beach, get things packed and off we go. Get home, go to the store and get fruits and veggies, come back home, fix dinner, clean the kitchen AGAIN, water the flowers outside, then give the 4 year old her bath.

I sit in front of the computer in between tasks, I hear the word Mommy and I would scream out, LEAVE ME ALONE! I have no time to myself except I few minutes I steal here and there... so do I really want to put myself threw this again?

Today my answer would be NO... who knows what tomorrow will tell me. :)

[crazymom03]

hi im 37 and giving birth to my 3rd at 38!...  i was having the SAME thoughts as you... and it bothered me until my husband and I agreed we were meant to have another one.  Do not let it go and wait.  I truly believe these feelings will live with you forever and if you don't you will regret it much later on when you really can't have it.  
Reading all the responses.. we ARE young chickens to still be able to do this miracle!

[carpediemforlife]

Well I will be 36 when I give birth to my first.....and Im not alone as you read above....And my aunt has a 21 yr old, 16 yr old and 10 yr old and she is 46 yr old and 20 wks pregnant. And her married 21 yr old daughter is 26 wks preg.

So I say if you want it...go for it! You got all of us to support you all along the way!!

[LisaRG]

I didn t even have my first one until I was 41.  I cant imagine that I was ready before then.
You are still in the game at 37!

[SHP]

My advice is to go to the doctor for help as soon as you decide.  I didn't and now I have to live with it.  Some women get pregnant naturally and I just knew that I was one of those.  My husband and I tried for two years before I went to an RE.  If I had gone at 37 I might have a baby now.  Things change drastically each year for you here on out.  I assumed that I was one of the lucky ones and didn't need assistance.  I was so wrong.  I would err on the side of caution.  I wish that someone had warned me.

[adgal]

Pregnant with my first at 39.  Age is all a state of mind, I am glad I waited personally.  Its so common now, and no big deal at all.  If you want another baby, go for it, and good luck to you.

[40smama]

I agree w/the above posters except I had children in my 20's, 30's and now just delivered a baby three weeks ago at age almost 45.  Go for it now if that's what you want!

[montie2]

I have an 18 year old, a twelve year old and an 11 week old born 4 months after I turned 39.  Our last was a big surprise but a total blessing  You are not too old, you may feel like you are but you're not.  

If you really really want another baby, go for it.  Don't look back when it really is too late and regret not doing it!

[mlb1234]

just had my first at 38y.  She is a totally healthy baby girl, now 4 months old.  I too say go for it!    

[lynda544]

I had my first baby at 37, 2nd at 40 and pregnant with my 3rd at 45. You are a spring chicken!! Life is not always logical (at least not in my household). Children keep you young and excited about life. I say go for it!!!!