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re: Is mid 40s too old to have another kid?
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:06 am to pochejp
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:06 am to pochejp
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I'm 52 and I couldn't imagine having a kid right now. I have two sons both in their mid twenties. I started early.
I say start early or start late. Starting early you are "done" early but starting late you had a good chunk of years without the immensely weighty responsibility of kids.
Those who do early AND later are screwed.
In a good way but dang... no break for them!
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Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:06 am to AMac
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Is mid 40s too old to have another kid?
Do you and your wife want another kid and are ok with the 20+ year commitment?
Then do it.
Wife and I had kids at 27 and 29 respectively, second one came 3 years later. Both kids will be out the house before we are 50 and will be old enough for us to travel more when we are in our late 40's. This is valuable to me but everyone is different.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:09 am to Tridentds
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Not too old at all. Went through adoption process a few years back and there are people in mid 50s adopting kids and foster parenting. I think it is awesome.
I wish more people would do this. Some foster kids in the age range 5-15 need a good home and some come from unimaginable situations. They are older so they will be out of the house much sooner. They need a good home.
Back to the OP. More and more people are waiting to have kids later in life. It would not surprise me when your kid goes to school that 15-20% of their classmates have an older Mom and Dad. It’s not that uncommon these days.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:11 am to AMac
I'm a child of older parents.
I don't really remember my grandparents as they were all dead while I was still young. Likewise, my kids will barely know their grandparents.
I don't really remember my grandparents as they were all dead while I was still young. Likewise, my kids will barely know their grandparents.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:13 am to AMac
Having this debate, myself. I’m 38 & my husband is 46. He’s in good shape & excellent health. I’m at a “now or never” age. My mom was 39 when she had me, and it was fine.
But man, I’m tired. It’s hard to imagine having sleepless nights. I know we would love a child if we had one, but we also enjoy the freedom of having his 10 year old now.
But man, I’m tired. It’s hard to imagine having sleepless nights. I know we would love a child if we had one, but we also enjoy the freedom of having his 10 year old now.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:15 am to AMac
Older parents are great. They realize simple things like a child sticking their finger in there nose doesnt mean its the end of the world when he does it in public. They don't extrapolate its the end of the world when he does something that they see in private. They don't panic. And they tend to have more time to talk. Believe me its great to raise a child that wants to constantly talk with you.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:18 am to Lithium
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I'm 60 and she's 32.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:21 am to AMac
My roommate in colleges parents were always sick because they were like 60. He had to skip going to bogies some nights to go see them in the hospital. I can’t imagine willingly being that selfish to your kid
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:24 am to AMac
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For me. Wife is mid 30s. Anyone have experience with this? Any regrets?
Wife is a good age and since you will likely live to 90, go for it. Man, don't even put this into a decision tree. Live well, prosper and have more children. My mom was 42 and my dad 40 and I managed to be raised without substantial problems. Geez, don't overthink this. That young one may save your arse when you get old.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:28 am to AMac
My dad was in his 40’s when I was born, my mom was 38. I know I don’t have any regrets lol. My dad never had any issues training me in baseball, or anything physically really. I’m also the only other person in my family that watches sports, so I know my dad appreciates that
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:29 am to CelticDog
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I was 40. She was 38.
You may want both you and Your wife to get in shape, do one of those 2 week hung ho sessions.
Best thing in life is the day in day out wonder and love.
Its an ordeal made easier by having friends Who also have kid same age.
This will be invaluable.
I miss that so much, one is 22 the other is 19. Love them both to bits, but boy do I miss them little.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:31 am to el Gaucho
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My roommate in colleges parents were always sick because they were like 60. He had to skip going to bogies some nights to go see them in the hospital. I can’t imagine willingly being that selfish to your kid
The health thing is kind of a roll of the dice, I married/had kids a little later, upside was that I was pretty well set financially so that added pressure was mitigated, I was usually the oldest fart at all of the kids activities(wife is younger,) all in all it worked out fine. Biggest struggle was when they got into sports and activities was staying in decent shape to have the energy to go out and throw a ball around, or show them how to build something, or help with homework. many times I'd come home after working 10,12, 14 hours and wanted nothing more than to open a cold one and chill and the kids would come in and "hey dad, would you...?" What kept me getting up was remembering back when I was that kid and I never remembered my dad ever saying no, I'm too tired, or too whatever. It can work.
This post was edited on 1/16/19 at 9:34 am
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:36 am to el Gaucho
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My roommate in colleges parents were always sick because they were like 60. He had to skip going to bogies some nights to go see them in the hospital. I can’t imagine willingly being that selfish to your kid
I bet your roommate is glad they had him
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:40 am to AMac
I mean, I wouldn't want to have a kid past 35, so mid 40s is a hard pass
When you're 55-65 you want to enjoy retirement life not worry about raising kids, putting them through college, etc.
When you're 55-65 you want to enjoy retirement life not worry about raising kids, putting them through college, etc.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:42 am to AMac
I am 43 and we are looking to adopt. I can't wait for the why did your grandfather come to parents day?
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:58 am to AMac
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Is mid 40s too old to have another kid?
As a dude, no.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 10:00 am to AMac
For me that would be a yes. For the POTUS, apparently not.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 10:02 am to ELVIS U
I was 47 and wife 37 for my 5th child. No regrets. Can't imagine life without her. I wanted one more but the wife threatened me with a knife
Posted on 1/16/19 at 10:05 am to AMac
Buddy of mine was late 40's and he had two more kids.
His second wife was like 30 though
His second wife was like 30 though
Posted on 1/16/19 at 10:13 am to TopFlightSecurity
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Props to the old dudes cranking out kids.
I'm 37 can't imagine going back to the sleepless nights, diapers etc.
Got a 20 month old and one on the way in July. Lord help me!
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