Just curious if there are any other older moms here. I am an older mom of a 7 yr. old girl. On my 48th birthday, I was blessed with my wonderful daughter. She was 9 days old. That was the most wonderful gift I have ever been given. It is not always easy being a parent at this age; but, it is always awesome! Since this is my 3rd generation of child rearing, I suppose that was my purpose here.

Sorry I am not, but you are blessed!

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I am 42 and have a 4 year old. My oldest is 21. So much different raising a child in my 40s than in my 20s.

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I was 23, 33, and 6 weeks away from 37 when I had my 3 boys. While 37 is certainly not "old" to have a baby in my book, you'd think I was 47 when I had my last. Lots of stares, some whispers, and some outright rude questions. I think (generally) older parents are wiser, more patient, but we tire more easily.

I was 23 when I had my first daughter and 33 when I had my youngest daughter. They are 10 years and 19 days apart in age! Life is very interesting with a 23 year old married daughter, and another who is 13 and just entering those wonderful teenage years. I told my oldest daughter that I am sending her younger sister to live with her and she can send her back to me when she graduates from High School. LOL

I am a 'young' Grandma of a 3 year old girl, my dd and g-baby still live with me, so I am very active in their lives (yes, I try to butt out and let her parent as much as possible!).

My best friend has 2 kids, the same age as mine (20 and 17) and a daughter who is one year older than my Grandbaby! We both get looks and side-eyes when we take the girls out together.......

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I'm 55 and I have a 20, 17, 16 and 14 year old. I am always the oldest mom in the group.

I had my youngest at age 40 so yep, I'm pretty sure I'm the oldest mom of all ds's classmates (he's in kindergarten). DH was 51 when ds was born so he is often mistaken for "grandpa" by strangers. I wasn't thrilled to be pregnant at 40, in fact, it was devastating for awhile, but my ds is the joy of my life. He's the sweetest of my three kids and I can't imagine my life without him. Last week he made up a song for me about me being a beautiful woman!

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Cecilia

"We must love them both--those whose opinions we share and those whose opinions we reject. For both have labored in the search for truth, and both have helped us in the finding of it."
Saint Thomas Aquinas

I had my first son at 28 and after years of trying had my second and third at 38 and 39. I never dreamed that I would have a 1 and 2 year old at forty. Now I am 51 with a 22, 13, and12 year old. Even though there are a lot of parents in their 30's with my youngest two, there are also a big group of 45+ parents in my group. I'm not even the oldest.

I was 34 when I had my son and 35 when I had my daughter. I am 47 now and would LOVE to have another one. My heart is so sad to think that I am most likely done having children. It is difficult for me to accept.

I am 42, and I have a beautiful 3 year old little boy that is the light of my life!!!

I also have 2 daughters, 22 and 20, and a grandson, 3 weeks!!

I've noticed that I am alot more tired, but I think a much better parent in general. I think we have more patience being older, and I think I appreciate everything much more, we are more settled. Just my opinion!!

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I had my 1st child when I was 16 and my last when I was 37. My children ages are
27
25
21
13
10
9
7

I also have Grandchildren the same ages as my last 4 Children
1. 13(GRANDSON)
2. 12(GRANDSON)
3. 10(GRANDDAUGHTER)
4. 7 (GRANDSON)
5. 6 (GRANDSON)
6. 5 (GRANDSON)
7. 3 (GRANDSON)
8. 2 (GRANDSON
9. 2( GRANDDAUGHTER)
10. 5 months(GRANDDAUGHTER)
11. Due Jan 31st( GRANDSON)

My Oldest has 4 Boys, Boy #5 due in Jan
My 21 year old Daughter has 1 Daughter
My Step Daughter has 2 Boys and 1 Girl
My Step Daughter #2 Has 2 girls

I get the looks also,. If people talk I have never been told nor have I ever heard them. I'm not much older than some of my friends that has kids the same ages as my last 4. A good friend of ours has a 6 month old DD and he's my age 43. There's 20 years between my Aunt and My Mom.

I had my first at 19 and my last at 40 (3 months before my 41st bday). 10 weeks later I had my first grandchild. (They are both girls and are best friends!!). I get very strange looks especially when I have both of the girls, I am asked if they are twins. I say no they are aunt and niece- some don't believe me
My children are
24 D (She has a 3yr old D and 2Yr old S)
22 S
20 S
17 D
16 S
14 S
10 S
7 D
3 D
Being a Mother is the best thing that ever happened to me. ANd my younger children are the icing on the cake!!

WOW! Good for you. Too bad you can't change your user name to "Mom29"

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Cecilia

"We must love them both--those whose opinions we share and those whose opinions we reject. For both have labored in the search for truth, and both have helped us in the finding of it."
Saint Thomas Aquinas

I always wanted to change it but then I loose my status and stuff. Oh well!!
At least I know how many I have

wow! How diff. we are ! Celebrate !

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Live, Love, Laugh

I am the same age as you and feel the same horrible sadness.

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John Lennon

I would do it again in a heartbeat if the situation was different!! I really get sad over it sometimes, but I'm so thankful for my little preemie boy that has grown into such a precious 3 year old !!!

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I have 4 boys 20,17,4 and 2 had my last two at 38 and 40, I cant imagine my life now without them. But I agree its alot harder now, I work alot and seem to always be tired, but history repeats itself my mom had me at 40

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Proud mom to 4 great boys Anthony20,Nicholas16,Michael4,Sean2

I'm 42 and had a miscarriage last year on Halloween. I still haven't gotten over that. It is so sad to realize I probably will never hold a new baby that is mine again.

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I am 47 and Thank God I don't have a small child. LOL I admire those of you who are over 40 with small children. I love being selfish at this age. Although I look forward to my 25 yr old son someday giving me grandchildren I am very happy to be free right now.

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afurrything, I am so sorry for your loss last year. I can feel your heartbreak. I too misscarried 6 months before you did.
jovia

Oh good lord, as I type I am 10 days 'late' on my cycle. Most likely this is part of peri-menopause, but my heart skips beats every day I am late! Very very slim chance of pregnancy but that would make a baby younger than my grandbaby......

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Jeeplady-it only takes once. My youngest is proof of that.

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I knew if I posted, it would bring on the flow........I usually don't post such personal, TMI stuff, but this worked......got it this am. False alarm! Good news for us, not planning on more babies, but everytime I am late my mind plays 'tricks'......first my boobs get sore, then I am a little green in the am, then start eating everything in the fridge.......I am convinced that I am pg.....then nope--false alarm.

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