MOMania

By Lauren

April 15, 2008 7:29 AM | Link to this

Theresa, I don’t think you are too old to have a fourth. Why not do it? I had my first at 29, too, and I am glad I waited. I had lots of fun in my 20’s. The kind of fun you can’t have AND be a responsible parent. I am glad I did that. I would not be who I am without living those years as I did and I have some great memories. I have three as well and I am 39 and preparing to conceive my 4th. I will be 40 before another child is born and if it works out that means I will have had a baby in my 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. I think that is so cool!

By Mom2B

April 15, 2008 7:51 AM | Link to this

I am 33 and am expecting my first child. I had several long term relationships in my 20’s, but it wasn’t until I was 29 that I met the one I was going to marry. I have no regrets. For me, it was finding the right person to spend the rest of my life with, then motherhood would come later. My husband is my best friend and we spent a lot of time together as a couple in the 2 1/2 years we dated/got engaged/married. We planned to start our family right away. We plan to have #2 when I am 35 and possibly #3 at 37.

By Theresa

April 15, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this

Hey Lauren — I had a lot of scares with my third — they had me at the specialist all the time — everything worked out fine but it was very stressful — also I was sick the entire time i was pregnant (bad immunity to begin with and then lower that because the baby was sucking everything else and then the other two bringing home germs) — I think overall my care of my family really suffered while i was pregnant - mabye if I had been younger my body would have handled all these things better — but on the other hand I may not have been as good of mommy in general

By fk

April 15, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this

I married at 23, had my son at 27. No regrets. I thought I was going to be Super Career Mom, but had pangs of maternal conflict regarding daycare while pregnant. I quit my awesome job to raise my baby. No regrets.

By momtoAlex&Max

April 15, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

I got married young and had kids right away. Married at 23, first child at 25, second child at 28.

We did suffer a lot financially since we were so young. It took a long time to get stable, so I do wish that I had waited.

On the other hand, I hold on to the hope that I will still be young when they fly the coop and will be able to enjoy my empty nest!

By JJ

April 15, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

I married at 27, and had my daughter at 31. No regrets either. I am having the time of my life right now. She is about 1.5 years away from college and I am preparing for an empty nest, (and at times, looking forward to it).

By B

April 15, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

I had my first at 31 and my second at 37. We waited before trying for the first because of grad school and my husband’s constant travel. The second was much harder to conceive and we were just so happy to have a second. I have a lot more patience than I think I ever would have had if I had been younger and I am enjoying having a child in middle school even though I am 50. I have to stay very current with everything including music, video games, sports, etc. Sure we will delay retirement a little, but do I really want to retire? Probably not, I like working and so does my husband. One negative: health issues with the second child were quite frightening, both for the baby and myself. With the first we only had a few problems but my age really made the same issues far worse. A

By TnT's mom

April 15, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this

There are advantages and disadvantages for both having kids young and older. Each couple has to do what feels right for them. I married at 21 first at 24 second at 28. I am glad it worked out that way. I had the energy to keep up with them and am now looking forward to being still in my middle 40’s when the youngest graduates high school. My husband is 6 yrs older than me so we had to strike a compromise. it worked for us. Don’t worry about regrets just live the life you have!

By Jesse's Girl

April 15, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

I too married young…people were betting whether we’d make it! His people din’t think he could handle being married to a singer and mine didn’t think I could handle being married to a Jewish man. We began having children immediately. I was nearly 23 when our daughter was born. Whatever city we needed to be in…she was right there in the middle of it all! After having 3 in 6 years, I wouldn’t change a dern thing. I’d even have a fourth at 34 if I didn’t have to be pregnant! The Boy nearly killed me…very difficult pregnancy. The OB Resident even named a drug cocktail after me at Piedmont! I think we’ll just let The Boy’s delivery go down in history!!!

I am so glad we started young. I will still be a sassy mama when the kids are older and Mr Jesse and I will be able to travel and who knows?….maybe my dream to live in France as a famous Cabaret singer will come to fruition!!!

By Theresa

April 15, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

welcome back jesse’s girl — we missed you very much!!

By Jesse's Girl

April 15, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

Oh believe me Theresa….I couldn’t get back soon enough!! I think I’m getting too old persnickety for this!!! There were a few radio DJ’s I would’ve have liked to drop kick!

By Theresa

April 15, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

JG — who was taking care of the kids while you were away? Was that Mr. Jesse? We need a whole blog on husbands running the show when mommas are out of town or laid up in some way —- pray tell, how did it go without you?

By Jesse's Girl

April 15, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

It always goes well! This isn’t the first time and won’t be the last…if I can take it again! He just worked from home and took over all the duties with piano and cheerleading and all of our other “stuff”. Now mind you..the kids are regional pizza connoisseurs after my absense. And it wasn’t for a full 3 weeks. I was able to break it up a little. But all in all…the man does what a good husband/father is supposed to do. My biggest concern was what the goober would allow the kids to wear to school. He seems oblivious to the whole “these are outside clothes” rule of thumb. But I had some girlfriends keep an eye on that:) When the kids were pre-school aged….they would just travel with me. I do not like being gone for so long. It defintely throws my mo-jo off. But I do love my job!

By Lauren

April 15, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

Theresa, I know what you mean about hard pregnancies. My third, at age 37, was not walk in the park either. I had some bleeding from 17-23 weeks and thought I was going to lose the baby, lots of bedrest. I had gestational diabetes which I did not have with the first two. Also my baby was breech and I went into preterm labor at 36 weeks and had to have an emergency c-section. I know a fourth would not be easy but my doc says that bleeding, breech and preterm things were flukish and not likely to happen again. The gestational diabetes is likely to happen again and I would have to have another c-section. Despite all this, I am still ready to go again. I know once it is all over it will be worth it. It’s definitely a very personal decision and one not to be made ligthly. I typically get pregnant pretty easily but I had a recent miscarriage so I know that these things don’t always work out even if you can get pregnant. I am going to try one more time and if I have another miscarriage I think we will call it a day. We are very happy with three and there will be no regrets either way.

By Penguinmom

April 15, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

I was also 22 when I got married and had my first child 15 days before turning 30!

We spread our kids out , 4years apart. Our third was born when I was 38.

We tried for a year and a half with the first one so I wouldn’t have minded starting a little earlier. But prior to that we were renting and we also moved 3 times with jobs so I don’t think I would have wanted to start much earlier.

The only downside is that when our 3rd child is graduating from high school we will both be 56 years old. I think both of our parents already had grandkids when they were 56.

I’m banking on the fact that kids are supposed to keep you young. I think that’s only if raising them doesn’t kill you first.

By Penguinmom

April 15, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

My third pregnancy wasn’t too bad although I do agree that my care of the other two suffered a little. What was a problem was delivery. He was breech so we ended up having a C-section. Really bad to do 2 naturals and have your last be a C-section.

Course the worst part was when they tried to manually turn him!! Felt like they were going to rip my stomach open as they pushed his little behind around trying to get him to turn.

Good thing about the C-section was they went ahead and tied my tubes while they were in there, so there was not separate procedure for me or my hubby.

But that delivery definitely ended any thought I might have ever had about having another.

By Stacey

April 15, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

I got married at 21 and had my son at 30. As others have said, I think there are advantages to having them young and older but I think 30 was the right age for me. My only regret about waiting so late is that I lost a baby when I was 35 and had I been younger, I definitely would have tried again. Both pregnancies were very difficult and I was sick practically the entire pregnancies. I was so ill with the second pregnancy that I spent more than two weeks in the hospital & my medication caused me to become an insulin dependent (gestational) diabetic. My doctors told me that while I could possibly have another child, they advised against it because of the complications I had previously plus my advanced age.

Theresa…I think “Mr. Mom” will be a great topic. I remember some very funny stories from my hospitalization. Reminds me of the old TV commercial from when “Dr Mom” got sick. ROFL

By Vladimir

April 15, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

Having them early or later in life is not really an issue - it just depends on the circumstances. Logically, it makes sense to begin a family in your 30’s due to the maturity factor (too many people have children and then divorce). This might not be popular, but having more than two children is incorrect on so many levels. Besides the financial aspect of having so many children, our world is overpopulated and American’s consume more resources than any other people on earth. It’s not responsible for “the big picture” to have three of four children. Such thought patterns are not popular in America where everything is about “Me” and “how I feel” or “what I want”. It’s probably better to wait and have children a bit later in order to make sure your marriage is stable, you’ve grown up and you have the financial means to provide for them.

By Stacey

April 15, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

My mother had her oldest when she was 18 & youngest at 42 (seven kids total) and she always said 28-32 was the perfect age to her. Although it was “expected” at that time for a woman to get married and have kids right out of high school, she readily admitted she was too young with the first two. She said she was tired by the time the last three came along (I’m #6) but having had so many, she knew every trick in the book so we couldn’t pull anything over on her!

My mother-in-law remarried after my father in law died and had a child at 38. While she by no means regrets having him, she said it really hit her when #3 left home and #4 was still in elementary school. She divorced now and would like to retire but she still has kids in college and the debt incurred with that to contend with. :-(

By NameGame

April 15, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Well, I’m 30 not married no kids. If I had been fortunate enough to find my husband earlier, I would have liked to wait until now to start my family.

At this point, if I marry, I’ll be under pressure to have kids while I still can. I don’t really want to venture into motherhood after 35 if I can help it.

I would love the luxury to spend 5 years just being husband and wife. But the flipside is that I’ve gotten to know myself and do all the things I’ve wanted to do as a single woman. And in theory, when I marry I’ll be more stable then I was in my 20s. We’ll see.

By NameGame

April 15, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

By the way…isn’t 3 enough? (just asking)

By fk

April 15, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

Vladimir: Most of those marriages that ended in divorce, where I have known the couples personally, all failed after 15, 20 & 30 years of marriage. Yes, there were two that failed within five years, and in both instances, they had children right away. However, three of the four adults were over 30.

I think the most important thing is to know who you are, what you want, what your partner wants, and to know the art of compromise. If one or the other does not respect the expectations, beliefs & goals of the other, there will be problems.

Speaking of divorce, we have friends who recently divorced after twenty years of marriage. He is the good friend of my husband. They have been buddies since they were in high school, 15. I became good friends with his wife, while we were all still dating, some twenty-five years ago. We have children the same age. And, although we live 900 miles apart, we used to get together with them quite often, when we were in town. Since the split, both of them have receded from social gatherings with us and other friends as well. The divorce changed the dynamics of that social circle. Right now, I keep in fairly frequent contact with her, but I know that my husband’s allegiance is to his buddy. Who gets the friends when marriages fall apart? This is just another sad reality of divorce.

The Mr. Dad Blog is a great idea.

By Lynn

April 15, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

Stacey - that would have done me in too. I married at 15, had my first at 17, second at 27 and last at 29. There were hard times and there were great times. I learned to appreciate things at a much younger age than most teens. I definately think I was able to keep the body in better shape by having them so young. The great part is - I’m 43 and my kids are almost grown. I don’t think I’d have the patience now that I did then. The world was a lot more relaxed in those days IMO.

By A complex reality

April 15, 2008 12:24 PM | Link to this

Ask the European countries (Italy, Germany, etc.) and Japan if it is wise to have fewer (two or less) children as a nationwide rule.

Many of these countries have been at or below replacement population rates (which I think is 2.3 children per couple) for years and will soon face a huge crisis when there aren’t enough “young workers” to support the elderly population and the heavy social entitlement programs on which the countries have come to rely. Then watch an entire contintent’s culture completely collapse. Perhaps that’s the goal of some, but these statistics are scary enough for these countries to take notice, and they are beginning to create policies that they hope will encourage their citizens to have more children (tax incentives, etc.)

Or ask the citizens of China how they like the government mandating the number of children they can have.

Becoming a parent — or not — should be an intensely personal decision. It SHOULD be about “me” (or “we” as a couple), “how I feel” and “what I want”. If environmental concerns affect your desire to have or limit the number of children in your family, that’s your intensely personal decision. But environmental concerns aren’t the only ones out there, and you only get to dictate those decisions in your family.

My general thought is that you should have as many children as you want and can sanely care for and afford. For some, that number is zero; for others, that number is 3, 5, or more.

By Liz

April 15, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

I had my first daughter at age 29. I had my second and third daughters, twins, one month shy of my 33rd birthday. They went undiagnosed till I was in my 7th month and delivered them at 8 months. They were actually due on my birthday, but they were healthy enough to be delivered at 8 months. They were 6.5 lbs. each. I, sometimes, do wish I had them when I was younger, but I feel I’m much more patient these days. They are now 17, 13 and 13.

By Ronnie

April 15, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

My only son was born when I was only 22. He gave me a grandson when I was only 48. Now I’m almost 50, and my wife and I are empty-nesters. We live in a loft downtown, and our 1-1/2 year-old grandson comes to spend every Saturday night with us. We take him to the Aquarium, the zoo, the park, just about anywhere. We’re young enough to really, really enjoy him to the fullest. If I could go back in time, I wouldn’t change a thing.

By Jesse's Girl

April 15, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this

Hold on Liz….do you mean TWINS were undiagnosed until 7 months or the actual pregnancy? Surely to goodness you knew you were pregnant.

By JJ

April 15, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

Ronnie That is so sweet. Every saturday night. You are very lucky. Enjoy.

By Liz

April 15, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this

I knew I was pregnant right away. Even the first ultrasound only showed 1 little blob. I found out at 7 months that I was having identical twin daughters. The doctor was amazed that she could have missed that for so long. Needless to say, by the time I was in my 7th month, I was HUGE. Thank goodness, though, that I only had one month to think about all the things that could go wrong with a high risk pregnancy. They are now almost 14 and are 5/8” tall. They have always been healthy and are doing great still.

By DB

April 15, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this

Married at 25, first child 3 weeks shy of 32. I had had a while to work on a career, we had lots of travel, and we had built a nice house before the first one came along. Second one came along 2-1/2 years later.

Two kids was pretty much my dream family. I have no regrets whatsoever having our family when we did, because I don’t feel like we missed anything along the way, and I was able to easily stay at home and not feel that I was missing out (well, at least, not much …!) As far as going back to work, I ended up starting my own consulting company, which suits me fine.

By Lauren

April 15, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this

In China they limited the number of children per family to one child. However, my brother-in-law lived in China for years and he said this was only enforceable in the cities. Out in it provences families still have lots of kids. This has not stopped China from landing itself in a a huge crisis which we are only beginning to see play out. Baby girls killed and abandoned because boys are favored. Consequently, there will be only one woman per 3-4 men in upcoming generations. Let’s see how men in that country react when there are not enough women to go around. Know what I mean? Start messing with people’s right to procreate and you get imbalance. A very dangerous thing to do.

By Jesse's Girl

April 15, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

Twins would be cool. My older brothers are 10.5 months apart. So…they grew up like twins.

I was afraid you were going to say that you were one of those women that go though an entire pregnancy without ever realizing they are with child. Its those moms I do not get. I mean…how the heck does that happen? Its either extreme denial or they are too morbidly obese to tell. Either way…its sad.

By Stacey

April 15, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

JG….My husband’s cousin had babies 10 months apart (one in Feb & one in Dec of the same year) and no one knew she was pregnant until she went to the emergency room with severe abdominal pains. She nearly fainted when the doctor said she was in full term labor. Because she had just had a baby, she attributed some of the hormonal changes to being postpartum and the fact that she was breast feeding. She said she mentioned to her Dr that she still had not had a regular period and he told her not to worry because it wasn’t necessarily unusual for lactating women to have a delay. The December baby has always been “slow” and I wonder if it’s due to lack of prenatal care.

By motherjanegoose

April 15, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

I had my son at 27 and five years later ( less one week) had my daughter at 32. I loved having the time with my son as the “only child” and now have the time with my daughter too and we can do so much together. FYI son was a C section 10 1/2 pounds and one week early…I only gained 27 pounds with him…he was huge…born in Texas! My daughter came VBAC courtest of a Gwinnett OB/GYN and I was in labor over 24 hours…ripped from here to yonder and her arm was paralyzed because she was stuck in my pelvis and they had to yank her out. The term is called erb’s palsy. Fortunately she is 95% recovered and most folks cannot tell. It was a horrendous experience…my pregnancy went fine…I worked the entire time and then the know it all doctors made a terrible choice and tried to up the quotas of VBACS with me. I met a neurologist last year from California and he assured me that what happened to me was a terrible mistake and that many children suffered the consquences from crazy OB’s who were pushing VBACS. No more kids for me! Anyway, mine were not really chummy growing up as they were five years apart and different sexes but my son was a big help when we had the baby and now he comes home from UGA and takes his sister out to eat and to the movies…it is wonderful~ She calls him when she has questions about things that she wants his opinion on. FYI…Father Goose has taken care of ours whenever I had to be out of town and I am with you Jess’e Girl about the clothes thing. He has no clue. I used to lay out a complete outfit for HIM everyday until I started traveling for work. I then figured he was 40 and SHOULD be able to dress himself! Some days he came home in the most ridiculous things and when I rolled my eyes…would say, “no one at work said anything about how I looked today..” Right, ” Oh wow…it is obvious you dressed yourself because you look like $#!* …where is your wife?” He actually thought most women dressed their husbands each day….I even put out the sox…LOL!

By Vladimir

April 15, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

The key factor is education or job skill/trade of the parent. If you have children young (between 18 and 23) odds are the mother will most likely be limited in earning capabilities; no college degree or technical school. The mother will therefore become dependent on the father for a standard of living as her hands will be full dealing with babies and she will not have the opportunity to pursue a higher education. Should the father vanish, this leaves an underprepared mother to earn a viable living in order to provide for her family. This happens all the time in rual Georgia and the cycle continually repeats itself with people becoming grandparents in their late 30’s and each generation seems to be stagnant in advancement. One rule in order to provide yourself and your children with a quality standard of life is to earn a degree or skill trade first, babies will then follow and reap the reward. Delay having a child until your late 20’s or early 30’s ideally.

By Together for 12

April 15, 2008 4:04 PM | Link to this

Wow, there sure are a lot of spring chicken mamas out there! I’m 36 and FINALLY starting on my first! I try not to do the math about things like how old I’ll be when they go to HS or college or graduate, etc. It’s too depressing! And we want more than one, so do that math for a 2nd one in a couple years. I’ll be dead before they’re out of our house at this rate!

Hey Theresa, I’d love to see a topic on good labor & delivery hospitals in the area. Two friends gave birth at Northside about 10 and 6 years ago, but 2 more friends recently gave birth at N. Fulton and raved about it.

By Becky

April 15, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

Coming from a family of 10, I was never lucky enought to have children..That has been very heartbreaking to me..BUT, I do get my nephews twins every weekend & at 46, I wouldn’t trade it for nothing..JG, twins are great..There are 4 sets in my family & it’s wonderful..

By peaches

April 15, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

Wow, what a shame some of you wait so long to have your kids. When I had my first I was 20yrs w/a 2yr associates degree, 23yo w/a 4yr degree and I was married. When I go to the malls here in Ga. some of you look HORRIBLE!!! big stomachs, wide hips, hair all out of place and letting your screaming 2yrs run all over the place. So stop complaining about being so old when you have your kids.( that’s what you get for waiting so long for Mr. Right and having the perfect kids.) What can you expect… You’re old, frumpy and you’re miserable. Me,I look good for 44 and I’m still young and good-looking to still turn heads.My kids are in college and I’m still married. You get your period early for a reason. Don’t see how some of you can be my age with a 2 or 5yo and not go crazy. Here’s to looking great!!!!!

By Theresa

April 15, 2008 5:42 PM | Link to this

hey together for 12 - we can do a talk about birthing centers - will add to my list right now

By Geanpool Mommy

April 15, 2008 5:56 PM | Link to this

Hello Theresa,

I got married at 19, pregnant five times (lost the twins), and 4 children later, I wouldn’t change a bit. There is a article written about me and my husband. We both graduated from college at the same time with our children in the audience screaming for us!!!

My personal preference was to have children early… I didn’t want to be past 30 having any children. I just celebrated my 30 years!!! Me and the hubby also wanted a large family… we knew it would be financially hard, and don’t get me wrong we had some monetary issues to deal with as we grew as a couple but waited for the challenges. We have a great time alone and with the kids and look forward to having a great time (home alone) and with the kids as they age! We are growing together as a family! Yes I know how corny it sounds… but it is true.

I think is boils down to your personal preferences and lifestyle goals. Thank god, I did because I can’t have kids and would have been severelly depressed, AND I DO MEAN SEVERE if I couldn’t/didn’t have kids.

By jm

April 15, 2008 7:16 PM | Link to this

I got married at 20 first child at 22…last child at 31. I love my kids. I wish that I had waited a few years to have her though. At least until I was 26-27.

By Lee

April 15, 2008 7:29 PM | Link to this

You know, no matter what age is the “right” age, being a mom has got to be an incredible experience. I’m still hopeful at 39, but firmly grounded in the reality that it likely won’t happen. It’s not always about waiting for Mr. Right.

Peaches: Gotta say, girl, you sound like a loon. Post a photo so that we can see if you look as good as you say.

By motherjanegoose

April 15, 2008 7:50 PM | Link to this

Being a MOM IS an incredible experience and even though my last delivery was a horrific experience…meeting that brand new person that you and your husband created is a real tear jerker. There is only one moment to welcome a brand new person into the world and when my children have their own kids ( not any time soon) I cannot wait to meet their little angels and spoil them too. It gives me goosebumps. Hats off to those wonderful aunts who love their nieces and nephews. My sister is one of them and she is FABULOUS to my children. This is very important because my kids grandparents are non involved…too busy. My husband’s parents have NEVER been to our house in 25 years. God Bless my wonderful sister and HAYS OFF to Becky!!

By new mom

April 16, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

My husband and I had been married for 12 years before finally having our daughter last year, at 35, after 8 years of trying. It’s not always by choice that we old ladies have our babies. The 8 years we tried were very difficult, but we have two positives from it: one, we are now in the financial situation that I am able to stay home with our precious baby. Two, we are so thankful and appreciative for her—because of the trials and heartaches we went through. I’m certain other mothers appreciate their babies, don’t get me wrong, but I still vividly remember the absolute sorrow and despair during our journey, and when I look at her—she just fills that space and makes me complete. She is definitely our little miracle, and I never take her for granted.

I am not sure if or when we will have number 2. We’re not in a rush; we just want to savor every minute with our daughter. However, we shouldn’t wait too long, I can’t imagine being 40 and pregnant. Then again—it’s out of our hands anyway! We will love and appreciate her, and if we are blessed with another, then great, and if not, we are still blessed with our little miracle.

By Allison

April 16, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this

My daughter was born when I was 27, I was born when my mom was 28, and my mom was born when her mom was 40, so I wasn’t viewed as a late-birther. Age-wise, sometimes I wish I was a little younger when I had my daughter, but maturity-wise I know that having her at the age that I did was better for both of us since I have more of a sense of who I am than I had just a few years prior.

By Robin

April 16, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

I’m 41 years old and don’t have any kids. Realistically, I could not have children earlier. I think 45 is a good age to start. By that point, people are generally financially secure as well as emotionally secure. For younger parents, especially those in their 20s, this isn’t generally the case. Too bad biology works against that.

By motherjanegoose

April 16, 2008 7:13 PM | Link to this

Robin…only someone who does not have kids would EVER suggest 45 is a good age to start. I have met folks who have had surprise children in their 40’s and while they love them dearly…they are exhausted. Ask a grandparent who has kept their grandkids…your body is WORN OUT! Really, it is probably best to get this done by the time you are in your mid 30’s but some folks have to wait and that is certainly their choice!

By Together for 12

April 17, 2008 7:14 AM | Link to this

Isn’t it funny how if you’re an older mother, people just assume you WAITED to have kids rather than assume you were trying throughout your whole marriage to get pregnant? I wonder why that is.

By Regina

April 30, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

I am 44 and gave birth to fraternal twin daughters in January. Being a mother is awesome, awe-inspiring and scary. I would’ve loved to have children sooner but I am happy to have them now. They are the joy of my life and my double blessings!