I had my first child at 35, second at 36, third at 37. having said that, I am knackered, but figure I am pretty fit for my age and young at heart so what the hell! At 30 years of age, the chance of having a baby with Down’s is about one in 800. ( and still be kind of young:). I would expect the combination of having had a child with Down syndrome and then a decade elapsing between your third pregnancy likely explains the increased chance. In a lot of ways, having a third child is like bombing yourself back to the stone ages. I have found so many mommies online that have had children at ages 38 40 and 42 as first children and everything was just fine. Hello just wondering if anyone knows when I'll start and active labor with contractions ? My mother is not making it any better. Since men don’t hit … It just happened that at 39 I … ! These practice contractions usually occur irregularly and will often stop when you move or change positions. I am jealous you are 38 and get to have another child!!! My first pregnancy was TOUGH- bedrest on 2 separate occassions, severe preeclampsia at 33 weeks with resulted in more bedrest and an emergency c-section at 37 weeks. Why three really is the magic number when it comes to having children ACCORDING to research, families who have a third child are the most stressed. You at 38 weeks. I certainly don't regret having two slightly late babies. Lots of people asked whether I had a child later because of my career, and while I did have a high-pressured job it wasn’t really that. Someone told me there’s not much difference between 2 and 3 children but THAT’S A LIE!! These are among some of the most common benefits of having a child … I say "Go for it" if that is what you want. I would love to have a third one too but I will be 42, almost 43, when this one is born, so I will be calling it quits then. Your baby at 38 weeks. I wouldnt change a thing, she is gorgeous and her brothers adore her. To answer your last side note q, my husband actually WANTS a third child regardless of our age. You may have also had a change in your relationship status and you want to have a baby with your partner. My mother had her 4th at 42. If you are pregnant with your third baby, you're probably tired, you might second-guess yourself as a mom or your decision to have a third child, and you're likely overwhelmed. My child is kind, ferociously bright, whimsical, silly and basically a sponge for knowledge. It will be quite an adventure having three children under four but I am up for the challenge. Having four children and a full-time job as well (after maternity leave of six months) was very tiring. The pair welcomed their third child on Thursday, August 8. I feel it is in God's hands and I pray everyday that the baby will be healthy. For me it was a case of not really being too bothered about having children when I was in my twenties - I was too busy working and having fun and travelling. I am totally fine with his perfection -- I mean, I waited long enough for him, he damn well better be this perfect. If this is the case, your midwife will want to monitor your baby closely as it could mean he or she is stressed. Having a second child doesn't seem to be influenced by the gender of the first child: the outcome is very nearly even, with parents being just slightly more likely to stop at one child if the child is a girl. Hello ladies , I have a 3 year old girl, am 38 years and my husband just turned 43. (I dont mean prematurely, just before 40 weeks!) The birth of her daughter, Altalune, came four years before the … 38 weeks? On the other hand, true labor contractions will come at regular intervals, getting closer together over time. The odds of Down’s syndrome and other genetic or chromosomal conditions also jump as you get older. Uma Thurman had her third child at 42, with her ex-fiancé Arpad Busson. After having a child with Down syndrome, the chances of having another child with Down syndrome increase. Take care. “First at 35, and if you wait until the kid is 2 to try, more than likely you have the second at 38 or 39. Just when you think you have this whole parenting gig figured out, the second baby comes along and life gets a lot more interesting. After age 35, pregnancy is more difficult because of less frequent ovulation. It really won't be long now, but the wait can be maddening! Loudly. My husband was worried about his age because he read that paternal age greatly influences the baby's health . My oldest son is currently three and a half and the youngest is 18 months. Water breaking. And despite the never ending piles of laundry and fact that my house always looks like a bomb went off, a third baby is going to be the perfect addition to our family. Whether it is your first child, or you already have a child or children from a previous or current relationship, the issue is the same: is it too late to have a child in your 40s? For instance, the risks of having a child with a genetic disorder rise after 40, says Starck. I am a proud mommy to a precious 4 year old son and beautiful 8 month old baby girl. There’s no expiration date on when guys can father a child. You don’t even realize you are pregnant until you figure out the reason you have gained 20 pounds in four weeks is … I know this baby will come when its ready but Im really struggling through at the moment, very sore back, sickness, the usual! I … If you're 38 and you want two more children, you probably don't have the luxury of spacing them three years apart. But the over-35 set still tend to face more risks and complications. "I had my daughter when I was 30," she says, "which, at the time, seemed very early. 2nd pregnancy- other than severe nausea was perfect! Ive just had my third at 40. my other two were at 32 and 35. it took a long time to convince my dh that we should have a third, and a while to conceive. 3 cm dilated third child but not having active contractions? 66 thoughts on “ Don’t have a third child…(unless) ” Fiona Kyle November 11, 2014 at 7:40 pm. I had my third baby at age 37 and my fourth at age 39. Celebrity Babies of 2019: See Which Stars Gave Birth ... 38, had their third child on … My first son was born 10 days early and my second was induced on his due date due to complications. Anwen, a woman in her 40s, tried for five years to have a second child. Plus, as you age, your chances for having a child with Down syndrome increase. Case in point: Rocker Mick Jagger just had his eighth child at the age of 73. My dilemma is that after reading countless articles about having babies after age 35, I feel very nervous about trying to get pregnant . If you’re younger than 30 and have … I have read this in a pregnancy magazine and a few people have told me too. I had a third child because I needed a third child, and that child was Zak and he’s amazing! As children either graduate or quit school, they need to increasingly have “skin in the game” and strive toward being self-sufficient. Third trimester pregnancy symptoms (at 38 weeks) One new symptom this week could be frustration or even boredom. Your signs of pregnancy could also include: painless contractions around your bump, known as Braxton Hicks contractions; When you have your third child, you have a pre-schooler and a toddler both claiming they are the center of the universe. Most women go into labour between 38 and 42 weeks of pregnancy. She worries so much about me and the baby. He was 18 months on Friday. Your two miscarriages might have simply been due to chance.The “usual” risk for miscarrying a pregnancy in your 20s is 15 percent. If you feel a trickle of water, it means the amniotic sac has ruptured and the fluid is leaking out. Since you've already had children you will know how tired you are likely to feel. In the big picture of life's blessings, I won the lottery, and I can't complain. But if you're younger than 30 and don't have any health problems that could make conception difficult, you can be a little more flexible. This does … There are risks to a first pregnancy after the age of 35.