baby or no baby?

If your healthy and want one, then start trying. Chances are the longer you wait, the harder it may be to get pregnant. Also the longer you wait the higher the risk for birth defects is. If you've been trying and have no luck talk to the doctor so they can make sure that theres nothing wrong. I have one child and he was changed my life. I never thought I could love him as much as I do. I've heard that people say that they're waiting for the perfect time, but I don't think there ever is a perfect time. At 38, if you want a child or children, then get the ball rolling. I actually think that olders moms are sometimes better moms than really young ones because they are more mature, financially stable and emotionally ready to handle the committment of being a parent.

I do not think that you are too old to have a child. You will have one if you are meant to have one. I had a family member who had her last child while going through menopause. She was in her late late fifties. I would have to agree with the last response that you got that you should have a physical and your mate should also have a physical so that you can see what your working with. Good luck to you.

i think it depends on you if you can still bare a child, or if your healthy enough why not..baring a child is not that easy, but its really up to you, having a child is really a true happiness to all moms, and i know how you really eager to have one..good luck to you and hope that you will be blessed with a healthy child..God Bless

I never had a problem having children. I have three, but when I was young. I wouldn't know for sure about older people but I see many older celebrities having children in their late 30's early 40s that are healthy and beautiful. Maybe find out when you are ovulating and try then. Maybe stay laying down for a while afterwards so gravity won't work against you. Also does your hubby smoke or anything they may reduce sperm count, switch to boxers?? Not really sure to be honest. Maybe talk to your doctor about options and things to do to help conceive. I think the fertilization may be expensive but maybe you can? Adoption maybe if you can handle the process? I still hold out hope that older people can have children. My only sibling will be 35 this year and doesn't have a child yet. So I wish you and her all the luck!

38 is verging on the edge of being too old. Are you sure you can even have kids? How often do you try? So many questions. I would go see a doctor to make sure your body is healthy enough to have a child and have your man go see a doctor to make sure he isn't shooting blanks then if you both get a clean bill of health try everyday to get pregnant. If it doesn't happen for you before you turn 40 I would consider adoption.

With any older woman, such as yourself, there are increased risks of birth defects that mainly happen with women over 40 or close to 40. WHy not adopt? IF you want kids that bad, there are millions of older children in the system, some as young as 1, waiting on forever homes. Having a baby biologically isn't that big of a deal to some women. IF you have tried and tried to have kids, like the first poster said, go to a fertility specialist. Sounds like either you can't produce quality eggs or he is having a problem with low sperm count or no sperm in his semen. Good luck!