“Older” mommas of littles…

I didn’t have my first until I was 35. She is still only 4.5 months right now, but I know for sure I want another if I am able. Ideally they would be 2 to 2.5 years apart, if I can plan or conceive in that time. Sometimes I worry about my age, and my husband even made a similar comment. Any other mommas who didn’t start having babies until mid thirties and had more than 1 baby? Can you share your experiences? Thanks!

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I started in my early 30s but if I were in your shoes I'd try for baby #2 earlier just in case. Lots of women have healthy babies throughout their 30s but It can't hurt to try sooner.

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I had my first at 34 and second at 37. Good luck!

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I had my daughter a week before I turned 35 and I'm currently 31 weeks pregnant at 38. I would've preferred to get pregnant a little sooner than I did, but it wasn't just my decision, had to get my fiance on board too.

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Had my First at 40!

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My mom started in her early twenties but didn’t have me until after she’d turned 40. Definitely hope for your plan!

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In Western and Northern Europe, average first time mothers age is getting towards 35+. I think you have plenty of time to have another or more kids!

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Had my first at 34 want to try for another before I am 36 x

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Had my first at 35 and got pregnant 2nd month of trying and just got pregnant with my 2nd (been trying for 2 cycles) at 38. X

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absolutely! My 3 Friends are FTM at 37-40.

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Had my 1st at 34 and my 2nd at 37. I'm 38 now. We are going to try for another baby in about a year.
Found it very easy to conceive both times. I did have miscarriages in between earthside babies... my body couldn't sustain a fetus and breastfeeding at the same time.
Good luck to you lovely!! X

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I had my first in Dec at 33 and hoping for 2 more!

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I had my first at 34 and pregnant with my second, I'll be 36 when he's born. I did feel stress and I something think about how I'll be older at some of her milestones, but this is how life worked out and I love my life and family. I didn't have any more trouble trying for the second, if that's helpful. They'll be 25m apart.

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Had my first at 35 and my second at 36

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