I know this may sound a little crazy. Is it to late for a third child. We have 2 beautiful daughters that are 11 and 13. We were young when we started our family. Now, I'm 36 and seriously considering a third child. We always said we wanted 3, we just didn't plan on waiting so long. Time really does go by fast. I was somewhat overwhelmed before with 2 in diapers, eventhough I loved my life at the time, I took a lot for granted. I really belive that now I would stop and smell the roses more and enjoy it all a lot more. My sister has been trying several years now to get pregnant. She would have been devestaed if I got pregnant first, so I kept waiting. So now she's due next month!!!! Yeah!!! Have I waited too long?
Should I just be content? I'm afraid I'll have regrets later? I'd love some insight.
Thanks
Thanks everyone for your comments. I really took the advice to heart and plan to start trying to get pregnant next month. My sister had her a beautiful baby girl. If it's God's will I'll be next!!!!
I had a son when I was 20 and another when I was 22. I thought I was done, but I remarried 6 years ago to a man who doesn't have any of his own children, and now I'm 38 and expecting a baby girl a few weeks before my 39th birthday. I will have a 1 year old and a 20 year old. I'm looking forward to having a "second" family.
Blessed is the man whose quiver is full.....of children. God tells us to be fruitful and multiply. I am a 38 yr old mother, I have a 20, 15, and almost 13 yr old. I would love to have another baby too, but my husband is not in agreement. If your husband feels the same as you....go for it. 50 is a little too old, but not 36! Look at this way, you shouldn't ever have to pay for a babysitter!
As long as you are healthy, go for it! I have a 3year old little girl. We always talked about two, but she is it for now. If there are more in our future, it will not be until we are all much older. Many mothers these days don't even start until their mid 30's. Best of luck.
My sister and I are 11 years apart...I think we would be close now as adults 35 and 24, except we are just different in our beliefs and ideas about life.
My mother was 20 years younger than her sister and 18 years younger than her brother. They were a very close, especially when my mom went off to college in the same town as my aunt was living away from home.
Both my grandmothers were 38 when they had my parents (both my parents were the youngest)...my dad 8 years younger than his brothers.
I guess I am trying to say, "No, you haven't waited too long!!"
Baby's are a blessing from God. You are never too old to receive a blessing from Him!!! If its on your heart to have another child, I say do it. That child will bless your life incredibly, just like the other 2 did.
Good luck and God bless. (Sometimes people overthink the simple things.)
D. Mattern-Muck
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go for it!! best of luck to you =)
If u want a baby that bad I would say do it. But if its an I don't know type of thing then don't. My husband and I were talking about a 4th. We have 3 girls very close in age and I said wait til my youngest is in school . But know that I think about it. Why am I gonna go through everything again. I love my girls more then work. But I was pregnant with my 2nd daughter before my oldest was one and shortly after my middle daughter turned on I found out I was pregnant with my last. And has been diaper for the last 6 year. we just got my 3 year old out of diapers. And to go and have to start all over again is not for me. But you know having ur girls at the age they r now might be way easier then if u had them close. u can give the new baby more attention and focus mostly on the baby. We made a list of everything that would have to do and buy to get ready for a new baby for a new baby. And that's kinda how we decided. We really wanted a boy but we just baptized my nephew so we can spoil him like crazy with out the mommy duties. I hope I can help out a little good luck on ur decision
My husband and I did the same thing. Our kids were 10 and 9 when we had our third. I'm alot older with this one but I am soooo crazy about her. I feel like I'm not near as stressed as I was with 2 little ones. I know from my experience that I now can't imagine my life without her and the best part is neither can my other 2. They are so in love with her and are able to help and be a big part of her life.
I'll be 38 when my baby boy is born, so no :) you haven't waited too long! You will have two families, so to speak, with your kids being so far apart in age, the baby won't be close to his/her siblings.. but if you're OK with that then there is no reason for you not to have another one. You might find that you need some help though, I had to go on clomid to conceive my son. If you try for a year and nothing happens, you should talk to your doc about it.
Personally, I am ready now to be a mom, my husband and I are financially stable and both at a place in our lives where we can "smell the roses". I wasn't ready in my 20's .. I always found a reason to wait.. next thing I know my daugther will be 17 when my son is born!
Go for it! Don't stress over the ages. My oldest is 7 years older than his next closest sibling, not by choice. I'm in the reverse situation. Mine are 11, 4, & 2. Let your girls be a part of the pregnancy and delivery. This is a great learning experience for them plus they will become great babysitters. No matter what, this 3rd child will have many people looking out for its well being.
go for it !!!!! It is wonderful!!! I have two boys 15 and 11.5. I now have a daughter who is 15 months old. I was 36(two months shy of 37) when i had her. People told my husband and i that we were crazy to "start all over again". But it has been a true blessing. Her big brothers adore her!! As for me i find that i am so much more at ease with her. I don't worry about the "small" stuff. The dishes and laundry can wait. I enjoy every minute with her. And i love watching the boys with her. They are great with her. I think they actually enjoy her as much as we do. They spend alot of time with her just playing. I am sure with you having older daughters they will be a great help as well. I know my nieces who are 16, 14, 12 can't get enough of her when they are here. I never have to change a diaper when they are around. ( the boys are not into diaper changing) i just can't say enough wonderful things about our decision to have another child. I am very blessed and you will be too. Please feel free to email me if you want to ask more.
Good luck!!
I waited 9 years between my children not all by choice, the first 5 years were and I tried 3 years, Then I lost that baby girl at birth, and then I had my last baby girl 1 year later. So I belive it is never to late until GOD says it is....
Good Luck
