- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: O-T Dads: Who here was over 40 when you had your first child?
Posted on 3/2/23 at 10:23 pm to GetCocky11
Posted on 3/2/23 at 10:23 pm to GetCocky11
quote:
Sounds so miserable. Imagine being in your late 50s and having a teenager. Oof
My grandpa had his last kid of 8 in his 50’s. Thats insane to me.
This post was edited on 3/2/23 at 10:37 pm
0
Posted on 3/3/23 at 3:48 am to beachdude
quote:
my great grandfather, was 61 when my grandfather was born.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 3:52 am to jmarto1
quote:
The owner of the company I work for had his first kid at 63
Posted on 3/3/23 at 5:13 am to BunkieWrench
Mid 30's checking in. Times have certainly changed from when i was a kid. Pretty common now to have first kid mid to late 30's and even 40's for men. I think you can pass on more wisdom and life experiences if you are older to your kids and i'm probably a little more laid back now then if i would have had kids in my 20's.
quote:
I wouldn't change anything but I tell my boys everyday when I change their diapers that soon it will be their turn to change mine.
This post was edited on 3/3/23 at 5:22 am
Posted on 3/3/23 at 7:11 am to BunkieWrench
That’s too old baw!! Your sperm has deteriorated.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 7:27 am to 427Nova
i was 39 and 6 months when my kid was born.
my wife was 38.
several parents in our group were also high 30s. so it wasn't weird or a joke.
i still looked young at 47.
it was physically draining a lot of the time no matter how youthful I looked.
my wife was 38.
several parents in our group were also high 30s. so it wasn't weird or a joke.
i still looked young at 47.
it was physically draining a lot of the time no matter how youthful I looked.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 8:18 am to BunkieWrench
Had my first at 38. He's 13 now.
Had my 2nd at 50. He's 16 months now.
Got remarried a few years ago to a younger woman who said she never wanted kids. After a couple of years she changed her mind and I was willing. This is the only grandchild on her side of the family so everyone is over the moon about him.
Always wanted more than just the one but the first wife decided she liked anything that came out of a bottle and went off the deep end. I didn't want to leave my oldest in the world alone without a sibling. He loves the baby and the baby thinks he is the most exciting person in the world.
Much merriment is had at the gym at my expense. Lots of jokes about the plumbing still working. Yesterday one of the coaches was telling everyone that my wife was pregnant again. No one disbelieved him.
Luckily we are at a position in life that we can hire a nanny while we are at work and don't have to put the youngest in daycare.
Had my 2nd at 50. He's 16 months now.
Got remarried a few years ago to a younger woman who said she never wanted kids. After a couple of years she changed her mind and I was willing. This is the only grandchild on her side of the family so everyone is over the moon about him.
Always wanted more than just the one but the first wife decided she liked anything that came out of a bottle and went off the deep end. I didn't want to leave my oldest in the world alone without a sibling. He loves the baby and the baby thinks he is the most exciting person in the world.
Much merriment is had at the gym at my expense. Lots of jokes about the plumbing still working. Yesterday one of the coaches was telling everyone that my wife was pregnant again. No one disbelieved him.
Luckily we are at a position in life that we can hire a nanny while we are at work and don't have to put the youngest in daycare.
This post was edited on 3/3/23 at 9:20 am
Posted on 3/3/23 at 8:41 am to TigerDeacon
The biggest downside imo of having a kid at 40 is that grandparents aren't really useful to help - at least in our situation.
They're either dead or too old or too far to truly help.
That's about the only thing though. I do get jealous of the younger couples who always have inlaws babysitting. Also, the kids don't have the opportunity to have the relationship with their grandparents that I did.
But...they are definitely better off because we're not stressed and poor like I was as a kid and their home is totally stable.
We did it 100 percent on our own.
But having a kid at 22 or something seems insane to me. You were just a kid yourself a few years ago so how could you know anything? But there are certainly upsides to younger as well.
I think 30 is the sweet spot.
They're either dead or too old or too far to truly help.
That's about the only thing though. I do get jealous of the younger couples who always have inlaws babysitting. Also, the kids don't have the opportunity to have the relationship with their grandparents that I did.
But...they are definitely better off because we're not stressed and poor like I was as a kid and their home is totally stable.
We did it 100 percent on our own.
But having a kid at 22 or something seems insane to me. You were just a kid yourself a few years ago so how could you know anything? But there are certainly upsides to younger as well.
I think 30 is the sweet spot.
This post was edited on 3/3/23 at 8:43 am
Posted on 3/3/23 at 8:41 am to TigerDeacon
me
we had many issues with having kids and finally succeeded at 40.
we had many issues with having kids and finally succeeded at 40.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 9:24 am to BunkieWrench
I was 45 when I became a father. The early years were challenging. He was a very sleep resistant child. He is a junior in high school now. I can say at this point it is the greatest experience of my life. He is a great kid. He never gets in any trouble and he is so smart. He must take after my wife! He has made one B his entire life. He made a 31 on the ACT as a sophomore. We sit around and play music for each other. Of course I go old school and he plays stuff I’ve never heard of. Some of it is pretty good. I’m 62 and he is 17. I’m actually dreading him going off to college, selfishly I want to keep him around. Good luck! I hope everything turns out well for you.
Posted on 3/3/23 at 2:44 pm to LSUgrad83
I wasn’t kidding about the jungle warfare. These two boys are downright violent. But despite the physical and mental exhaustion every day, they ironically keep us feeling young and are an amazing blessing. I also get to meet lots of MILFS.
JOKING.
JOKING.
Page 7 of 7
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News