Think twice on this one...I know of a few guys that have left their older girlfriend as she aged...It is not pretty...It hurts...One woman hardly made it through it...She is still torn apart...I am not saying that this will happen to you, but it must remain a thought...

Caroline

Lets not forget Sarah in the Bible was 90 yes 90. Through God all things are possible. If it was not meant to be then it would not be possible. Having a period is for a reason remember to get pregant, it goes on until you are 50 for a reason da. To get pregant. Don't argue with me tell it to God it is all in his plan. Go for it.

Hi Mama, I wish you the best fortune....I was 40 when I had my only child with my husband (who is 8 1/3 years younger)....completely natural and unplanned to be honest. I am now 49 and wish I had tried for another, and even though I'm experiencing pre-menopausal symptoms, if I got pregnant now I would be delighted! And there is the chance as we flirt with the idea from time to time and take a shot (and don't use birth control). It would be much harder on my body at this age, but I would not think twice about it- don't let anyone discourage you if that's what YOU want! Make sure this is what you want as well, because it falls so much more on the mother in the first years, and it's exhausting and beautiful and totally worth any energy you have to expend as long as you are in good health!

And by the way, I married my husband at 40, and it's the best relationship of my life (still) -if your guy really truly loves you the age thing isn't central and be strong...don't listen to those who are not open-minded or enlightened enough to understand.

XX Peace!

Thinking twice is being open minded....Seeing this post was from 2003, she may well be a Mother by this time...Oh and believe me...I am enlightened on life....I advised her to think twice, because I have seen hurt and pain come from this...We each have our own thoughts on life...This does not make you right or me wrong...It makes this our own thoughts....

Go for it! If you are fit and healthy why not? I'm 44 and wouldn't have the energy to care for a young child but if it's what you want don't allow others to talk you out of bringing a child you will absolutely love into the world.

Have none of you guys ever heard of donor eggs? That seems like the highest statistical probability and quickest route to her and her husband having a child. There should not be any problem with her getting pregnant with younger donor eggs, even if she can no longer conceive with her own.

I had a child at the age of 18, then two more at the age of 34 and 36. The older I get the more I value my children. The things that didn't fizz me when I was 18 now pleasures me. Such as their first steps, their first words, etc. If the doctor says it's okay and you are medically fit, go for it! Motherhood is awesome, I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Good luck.

I agree! I also value my children more now at the age of 44 than I did at 24. I've always loved them more than anything and think I did a good job with them but I think I am a smarter parent now that I'm a little older. I look back and think how I could have done things differently. But they are teens now and my youngest will be going off to college next year so I'm glad I had them young. I'm only 44 and will have both off to college by next year.

I got invtro ,had a prefect, easy healthy preg. with no sign of complication and now a lovely daughter which I adore her every day. So if any one would like to have it my suggestion is go for it.

Hey that Helden is absolutely awful a real sign of evil and jealousy. I am aged 45 I have a 23 year old son but so desired a fuller family and my husband to be is 53 he has no children and we are planning to have 2 babies as soon as we can.
I am fit and look and feel like i did in my 30's i have defied the critics already. And children in a loving environment are a blessing.

Yes, they are a blessing. I hope you get pregnant soon! I'm 44 and although I feel and look very young I'm so glad mine are grown. I couldn't do it all over again, but that's each individual's choice. Good luck to you!

I am 48. I am married and have two children ages 4 and 7. We have frozen embryos. I just can't give them up. Every time I think about it I cry because I realize I would like to have another child. I am just afraid of the risks. How can I make the decision whether to do the cryo cycle or "donate the embryos to science?"

Hello.just want too say I am trying also Ihave'nt had a period in 3 years .I Love my husband i need too keep on trying for myself and i am 48 i dont want too him leave me cause can't give a child. juat writing

I'm sorry, but isn't that the wrong reason to have a child...You must want a child to be part of both of you and long for a baby....IMO, wanting a child so that he doesn't leave you, leaves a blank space for the word "love"...

Caroline

I just want to say that I am 49 and I have two daughters. I have been divorced for three years. I have met a wonderful man; he is 46 years old and never been married, nor does he have children. We have been together for a year now and he wants to propose to me and I know that I will accept. I love him and more importantly, my girls do too. He wants to have a baby so bad and we both agreed that we will try; we are both happy, healthy and it's not about the age anymore. I just read about the youngest mother in the world, who is eleven years old; I think that is crazy. I wish you all of the luck in the world. You're as old as you think you are. My grandmother had eight children and the last one was born when she was fifty. Everyone lived happily ever after. Good luck to you both.