Pregnant at 40?

I love this question! I "lived my single life" until I was 35. Had trouble conceiving and finally got pregnant at 38, had my kid at 39! And feel great about it. If there hadn't been medical problems with me I would definitely have had another couple into my 40s! I hope people aren't shy or embarrassed by it! Why should they be? We live longer, stay healthier longer, and I think we are so much more ready to have that responsibility over 30 than in our early 20s or late teens! If I could afford it, I would adopt more! What can I say. I really think it depends on the person and personality of the person making the decision. Just as with all things, not everyone could or would feel comfortable with this.

I am 45 and have four children. I didnt' start having children until I was 26 and had my last when I was 40. It actally helps me to feel and stay young, especially while my friends have grandchldren the same age as my kids. lol I love to tease them and tell them they're 'old grandmother' and that I am the young mama. Of course they know that I am only kidding ( or am I? lol) As long as you are in good health I don't see any reason not to have children when you are in your forties. I am doing great with my kids, my next one up is still only six. I have alot more patience than younger people do when the kids get out of hand. I must admit though, that they wear me out, so when my head hits the pillow at night, I sure don't have any problem falling asleep !

Hello, I got married at 38 and have my first baby at 39. Then at 42 I have my second baby. I am not thinking of the health hazard of being pregnant at 40s. I don't have fears but my mother is worried because the risk of abnormalities in babies. But thank God, my baby is both normal and now is first year high school and in grade 4. Well, of course I am now hypertensive because of that. This will be one of the possible causes of late pregnancies. So you must always see your ob gyn. Good luck and babies will lighten your life.

My mother was 41 when she had me and that was 32 years ago. That was when it was said you should not have babies that late in age as it would cause problems but I am completely normal. Nowadays you hear of women in their 40's haveing babies all the time.

age is not a burden to be come pregnant but instead we are very proud that we can still bare a baby to our womb at that age.

I used to have a co-teacher. She was 42 when she gave birth to a baby girl. The funny thing was-- her eldest also gave birth at that time. I think she wasn't shy though some of our co-teachers were making fun of her when she's not around. I guess if I would experience the same thing, there's nothing to be ashamed of. It's a gift from God that I should be proud of.