re: Anyone here have a dad that was old when they were born?

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I had my first and only at 38

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My dad was 37 when I was born. I was the first child as well.

Eta: I’m 32 and my wife is 29. We don’t plan to have kids for a few more years. If we had them now, there would be too many compromises that she and I would have to make with our careers — and neither of us is in a position to make any compromises at this stage in our careers, so we agreed to just put off the whole children thing until we’re both at a place in our lives and careers in which we are comfortable and can afford to sacrifice more on the professional side of things. Thank God, because as of today, I am way too immature to handle being a parent.

When I saw the thread title, I thought dang, that’s me - my Dad was 40. Then I click on the topic and see the Edwards age, and I say, nah, not me.

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My Dad was 40 when I was born.

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Same here. Brother and sister 10 and 8 years older, so he could have been done with kids at 50. Instead he had to keep working harder, which he did. And no, he never missed a ball game, he kissed my mom every day and told her he loved her, and he wore a suit and cowboy boots to church every Sunday. I was lucky to have such a kind and loving Dad. Lord knows I might have just given up and quit if someone told me I was going to father a child at age 40.

My dad was 55 when I was born, my mom was 35.

My dad is 70 and I am 26. He is already much slower mentally then 10 years ago. I worry everyday that I am slowly losing him.

My dad was 29 when I was born. I was 41 and 43 for my 2 kids. Gonna have to go on a prolonged fitness and health program so I can know my grandkids.

#2 due this October. I just turned 37.

I grew up with a guy whose family was die hard pentacostal church people. Women had to wear dresses, couldn't cut their hair, no makeup etc. He was the youngest and had 10 brothers and 15 sisters. His dad was 73 when he was born.

When we were teenagers,his oldest brother was nearly 60. He had a nephew that was 20 years older than him. It was interesting hanging out over there. They always had a Friday night family dinner and all the siblings that lived in the area would come over. It was like a damn medieval feast over there every week.

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My dad is 70 and I am 26. He is already much slower mentally then 10 years ago.

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Has your dad been examined by a doctor and has been diagnosed with a medically recognized cognitive degeneration disorder?

If not, the best thing you can do for your dad is talk to him about your concern. Make him get checked before it's too late. If it turns out nothing is wrong, then convince him to use apps on his phone or computer that are designed to stimulate brain function. Have him get involved in doing something creative, like woodworking, mechanics, build a computer, anything to force him to use his mind and body and not just watch TV. Get him to perform some volunteerism.