Would like to have one more child. I will be turning 41 years old this summer.

[Ktjacc]

I am healthy, but aren't there too many risks with a pregnancy at my age? What has your experience been? Fear and many questions are holding me back right now. I would like to get all the information I can now instead of waiting and not trying now.
Thank you.

[Sunnyday775]

I'm happy for you, hun! This is so nice you're healthy enough to conceive and carry pregnancy  on your own. I'm 40 yrs old. Have unexplained case - apart from my age and some extra lbs they see nothing causing infertility in me. We ttc for 13 months with my ex partner, had to break up 'cause he didn't want to show to the dr. Leaving me alone & childless at 38. With my dh we've never got positives so far. They told us we had to go straight to ivf. So we did. Currently undergoing ivf treatment overseas. I just want to say you're super lucky. I wouldn't hesitate being in your shoes even though you're worried about your future kid's health/ pregnancy risks etc. Have a good consult with your dr on the point. He'll guide you through the things much better. I believe in your luck, success and coming joy. Wishing you all the best in the world!!

[specialmom]

Yes, if you want a baby, try now.  It gets harder each year that passes.  I had my kids just a couple of years younger than you.  I believe lots of women are having babies older now and while advanced maternal age means more risks, it should be okay.  >)  I found I was easily tired and with my first pregnancy, I had high blood pressure (but not my second).  And it maybe takes a bit longer to bounce back.  Egg quality does go down each year that passes.  And egg quantity as well so getting pregnant can be a little harder and the rate of miscarriage is a bit higher.  I find the women that have a hard time getting pregnant at your age are women that have not had any other children.  Or they had children a decade or longer before.  How old are your other kiddos?