Comments on: More Older Women are Getting Pregnant — Younger Women, Not So Much

By: Sydney king

Sydney king — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:00:27 +0000

I’m 29 weeks pregnant and a matter of days away from 41. I feel strong and healthy and ready now in a way I wasn’t even in my 30′s. If it weren’t for the establishment saying I’m old and therefore high risk I wouldn’t be. I say if my body was willing to get pregnant than I’m obviously not too old. I teach lots of teen moms and while I don’t think they are ready emotionally or financially, I do know they love their kids as much as I do and are just as committed to being the beat moms that they can be. We need not judge either end of the spectrum, having a baby deserves more respect from our society. Paid maternity leave for one thing should be a given.

By: Katelyn

Katelyn — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:51:21 +0000

I’m 25 and pregnant with my first child! I definitely notice women my age are waiting to get married and have children. I am married, a homeowner, deployed overseas, graduated college, and have a good career where most women my age are just getting out of the partying phase (although some never seem to grow out of that!). I feel as though I could have waited longer to enjoy my marriage as a couple, however, I am very excited to be welcoming a new member to our family and look forward to seeing us grow as a parents. I believe everything happens for a reason : )

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 03:53:00 +0000

I was 29. I think it’s a little scary how things have changed. Yes, we are more financially stable etc, but humans are still made to have babies at a younger age. I wish I was younger but things didn’t exactly work that way.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 01:36:15 +0000

I became pregnant a bit short of two months after our wedding. It happened on our honeymoon! We weren’t planning on trying until this fall, but we can’t be happier that our baby girl will be here in three months!

By: Patty

Patty — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:58:27 +0000

My instincts tell me to go for number 3 – I am 38 and worry about my age when number 3 would be 25…..but i feel so young now so I would imagine I will feel the same in 25 years!
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By: Anna Skeen

Anna Skeen — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:46:59 +0000

So great to read all of these comments. My mom was a mom at 17 and did a fabulous job. I had my first at 38 and am expecting my second at 42. I feel great and I love being a mom. Love and patience are reall key, whatever your age!

By: AA

AA — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:29:18 +0000

Wow, I am blown away by the inspiring stories in these comments. I just turned 32 and my biological clock has kicked into overdrive. Even though I would love to have a child with my fiance, I want to finish college and be a little more settled financially first. But the stories of how unhealthy it is to be pregnant later in life have scared me into thinking I need to get pregnant now. It’s reassuring to know that I still have time.

By: Judith Kiss

Judith Kiss — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:30:12 +0000

To be honest , i am more happy that i had my first at 24.5 , as later , so i can still have a chance to have a good career , and life , i did not care about party , so was ok , besides , next time , i will be more ready .

By: Nina Tosca

Nina Tosca — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:48:54 +0000

I’ll be 43 in October & I’m just now trying for my first pregnancy. I’m inspired by everyone’s comments from the over 40 set, it’s nice to see there are others out there that waited till later to have children. Truth be told, I was terrified of the whole idea of kids in my 20′s while trying to manage school & figure out who I was, in my 30′s I was just starting a career & started a serious relationship (w/ the man I eventually married) & we didn’t feel we were prepared financially at that time. Thank you to everyone for sharing your stories & reiterating what I already knew was right for me & my husband.

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:57:47 +0000

I just had my first baby daughter at age 40 and I have to say that my pregnancy went very smoothly- with vaginal delivery- and also I am in much better shape than when I was in my twenties! Plus I enjoy being a mom without recriminating about the sacrificies, lack of sleep etc..