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Michele S

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...when she had her kids. I'm always curious to know how old someone was when they had their first, especially if they're in their 30s.

I'm always amazed at how great she looks...better now than ever! :D

Michele
 
I am almost sure she was 36 with her first and 38 with her second.

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I'm now very inspired...since I'm 37 and pregnant with my second child I feel I can get back in shape like I did with my first @ 31!

I love this forum.

I don't always post but I read the messages on a weekly basis. Great tips for staying in shape and inspiration from all of the pregnant ladies! You can't get this type of togetherness anywhere!

Due date - 3/7/04
 
Congratulations Cardio Queen! Let us know how you are doing and keep posting! I am 35 and 'contemplating' my first pregnancy...
 
It's really great to hear you all say this. I am 28 and I have been married for 1 1/2 years. Everyone gives me sooo much pressure to get pregnant, and they can't understand that we are just not ready yet. Especially my best friends who is the same age as me and is pregnant with her 2nd, and my sister who has 3 boys.

Thank you for making me feel like I'm not so crazy for not wanting kids this very second.
 
FYI: I was 30 with my first and 37 with my 3rd and I can definitely say it is MUCH harder on your body the older you are. I didn't want any kids until I was 30. I am now 40 and wish I had started earlier because I would love to have a 4th but not willing to take the extra risks (namely Down's Syndrome). You are still young though. Good luck when you do have kids, it has been the most enriching experience of my life.
 
You're not crazy at all. I had my daughter when I was 33, and although it was a difficult pregnancy and delivery, I thank God every day for her. I don't regret at all having waited until I was a little older. I think I'm a much better parent now than I would have been at a younger age, but that's just me. Everyone is different, and we each have to do what we feel is best at the time. Having kids before you're emotionally ready to do so isn't the best idea. Sometimes surprises happen of course, but I see nothing wrong with waiting until you feel you are ready. Let other people have their opinions. They don't have to affect you unless you let them do so. It's your life, and your marriage, and you're the one who will be going through the pregnancies and raising the kids. It shouldn't honestly be anyone else's business except yours and your husband's.

Carol
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Hi there,
I am just about to turn 30, and I just became pregnant with my first. I am very glad I have waited (and part of me is still wondering if I'm too young!). I am much less selfish and self-centered than I was in my early 20's... I am ready to devote my life to my child. Things are not "all about me" anymore. My mom always told me we spend our 20's being STUPID! :)
Of course, everyone is different. A friend from high school started having children at 19 - and by age 29 she has 5 kids -- but I have never seen a more caring, compassionate mom.
 
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