Older First-Time-Moms Speak Out: The Pros and Cons of Having Babies Later in Life

40-Year-Old First Time Mom Talks About Her Experience

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40-Year-Old First Time Mom Talks About Her Experience

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Older First-Time-Moms Speak Out: The Pros and Cons of Having Babies Later in Life

40-Year-Old First Time Mom Talks About Her Experience

As one 40-year-old mother said, “Financially, I’ve been preparing for this for years and had even saved up a nanny fund for the first year. My home and cars were selected specifically to support growing our family by 1.”

40-Year-Old First Time Mom Talks About Her Experience

However, there are some downsides to having a baby later in life. As the 40-year-old mom put it, “I’ve been going to bed at 8pm for years now… it’s hard to adjust to keeping twilight hours.”

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As one 36-year-old first-time mom commented, “I agree with pretty much everything you’ve mentioned.

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The pros and cons of having a baby at a later age can vary for each individual. A 34-year-old mom humorously said, “I do not have the energy anymore though and my back and hips hurt.”

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As one 43-year-old mother pointed out, “The biggest pro is perspective and emotional maturity."

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