Pregnancy after 30?

[mamaof4410]

Right now I'm 25 and hubby is 27. I'll be 26 on the 14th of Sept and I'm due August 14th with our 5th baby and our second little girl. Hubby and I have discussed this many times and we do not want to have my tubes tied.
When I'm about 30 or so we would like to consider having another baby. I'm a little worried though (i explained this to my hubby)  because I know the risks go up the older you get. What do you ladies think of this? Would it be a bad idea to have another that late in the game or should we just go for it when the time comes? I'm all for it just wanting to know some of your opinions...

[harlichance]

My mother had me at 26 and my brother at 28. She got pregnant and had my little brother at 38. She didn't find out she was pregnant till she was 5 months and she delievered by emergency c section at 6 months. They lost her heartbeat for 4 minutes and she was in a coma for a few weeks. They didn't know if she would wake but thankfully she did. My lil brother was on tubes and machines for a few months then they finally got to come home. My brother is now gonna be 9 in june and he's great. He's really tall and slim, healthy. But my mom ended up with some damage. She has a hard time remembering things now. She can't even remember when we were born or children. But I'm just grateful she's alive. She loves getting to be a part of my kids lives. I think it depends. I wouldn't have a child that late but its your choice. Ill be 21 in may and my second child is due in august. I have a 2 year old. This is our last child. But with the fear I lived through not knowing if my mom was going to make it scares me enough having children this young.

[mamaof4410]

And I forgot to mention...we did both agree that if we weren't pregnant by the age of 32 I would have my tubes tied. Because I know the risks significantly get higher with age.

[mamaof4410]

I know the risks involved but we have had 4 healthy pregnancies and so far nothing shows wrong with this one and I know your never guaranteed a healty baby until they arrive. But 30 isn't that old lol so I'm just a little worried about how my body would react to that many pregnancies. This is our 5th baby but our 7th pregnancy.

[DelainaN]

You know the risks but if that's what you want don't let it stop ya! My mom had my surprise of a brother when she was 36 and he's a perfectly healthy 17 yr old ! She did have complications and he was born 6 wks early but she also wasn't supposed to be able to concieve but I think you will be fine you seem to be good at making young so I say go for it! :)

[cristina3065]

The older you get, there are a few risks involved and of course everyone is different depending on their medical history. I will say I am 33yrs old and have no history of miscarriages or complications. I'm on my second child (my son is 13yrs old now) and I'm 6months along. Pregnancy is going well (considering my last pregnancy was tough as well) and with all of the medical advances I think 30 or 35 is still quite young to have a baby. My cousin just had her 2nd child (her daughter is 13 as well) and she is 45yrs old! Even my mother (may she rest in peace) didn't decide to have me until she was almost 40. Nowdays older women are having healthy kids no problem :)

[gatorgrl12]

I personally do not want to stop. Or have my tubes tied.

But my mother in law had her last at 33. She has not had her tubes tied but does not plan on having more.

She has 4 boys ages 22,20,14,7

And her daughter Abby just turned 5.

All her boys were perfectly healthy. And still are.

Abby has had 3 heart surgeries since birth. She was born with aortic stenosis.
No one on eathier side had any heart conditions.
It was very unexpected. And hit us all very hard.

She will eventually have to have open heart surgery to have her valve replaced. So far ballooning it has done well.

This terrifies me. I have two healthy children. Had a miss carriage last year.
And am now almost 16 weeks. And always fear the worst. I am only 22. And not sure how many children I will have. But am always wondering if I should stop and count my blessings.

[afd126]

30 isn't bad ...id say as long as your still in good health then go for it ;)

[tabbykatt92]

I think it'd be a risk, cuz not only do women have a clock ticking but so do men. which means a higher chance of having a disabled child. but then you could be lucky and do fine and have no problems. but if you want more children, then go for it. Just always be prepared.