Babies after 35?

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I’m currently 34 and have an amazing boyfriend. I have a strong fear that my biological clock is ticking (I swear I can hear it) Anyway as much as I love and adore children and would love to have kids of my own I’m wondering if it’s worth the risk to have children after 35. I know the risk for complications and birth defects increases after 35 and that absolutely terrifies me. Am I being crazy? Have y’all had babies after 35 and its ok? Like you don’t feel too old? I’m in desperate need of some insight. Thanks ladies

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I was 34 when i had my first,  and 36 when i had my second and now 40 trying for a third... they really try and scare you about being an "aged mother" but as long as you are healthy,  i wouldn't worry about it.

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Check out “Adam Ruins Pregnancy” for a good summary of the data, but basically your okay through your late 30’s. The risks really increase after 40. 
I’m 37 and currently 7 Weeks into my first pregnancy.

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I had my first at 35, second at 38, and pregnant now at 40. At your age they will give you more testing. 
I think it's a great age to have kids. I'm patient, good career, financially stable. 
We used Clearblue Easy advanced digital monitor and were pregnant within 3 months each time. Good luck!

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I was 31 when I had my first and 35 with my second. I'm now 37 and we're trying to conceive our third baby. I did have a miscarriage in between them, but both my girls are perfectly healthy. My mom had my little sister and brother at 40 and 41.

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35 and we are expecting our first. We conceived the first month we tried & baby boy is perfectly healthy. Due 2/9. We plan on having another one or two before we're done. Schedule a visit with an OB & express your concerns, they will be able to set your mind at ease.

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I am 38 and pregnant with my 3rd and 4th babies.. 32 weeks with twin :)

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39 and expecting my first in a month. Unless there’s an underlying fertility issue (which you could have at any age) you are fine. My great-grandmother had her 10th baby at 50, no drugs or IVF back then. She gave birth to 10 healthy kids.

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i had my first child at 33 and i. am 40 now with my second .Am i scared yet but i was scared the first time.

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I'm 35 and ttc my second baby.i was almost 29 when I had my daughter

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I second watching Adam Ruins Pregnancy.

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