Im 23 and my DH is 43, with 2 kids from a previous marriage. I feel that time is against us as I dont want DH to be too old to raise more children. I know they are fertile for longer than women, but I want him to be able to do Dad things, without getting tired.

Just wondering, How old are you and your OH? Anyone else in the situation as me?

xx

Hi glittergal,

I wouldn't worry about the age gap, so many celebrity men have had babies in their 60's and 70's I am sure you will be fine!

I'm 24 and hubby is 28 so can't really give advice from experience but if he's already got 2 children its a pretty good sign!

I hope you get your BFP soon x

Hi im 38 with 4 children from 1st marrage and my now hubbys 46 with our first baby together, hes fantastic dad it really does keep them young. Were trying for our last baby its the longest its ever took me 7months and misscarrying most months. Wish you luck .x

try not to worry as ttc is worrying enough,lol. is your hubby ready for another baby now or does he want to wait abit? (i only ask coz you said you didnt want him to be too old,not what he said/wants) im sure he will be a great dad whatever his age. my friends dad is a year younger than my grandad and her dad is alot more active than my grandad. good luck with ttc xx
btw im 23 and my DH is 30

OH MY WORD-You pinched my situation!!!

I'm 26 (27 next week) and my OH is 47. We are engaged and planning the wedding but we have finally had the talk, that we have been avoiding for ages cause it makes us sad, and decided that we are going to try for a baby.

The only thing is, is that he is concious of his age - which I get. Therefore, we have a window between now and May next year, and from April 2010 (after wedding) until the end of 2010 when he turns 50.

I honestly get your side of the situation. He has a child from his first marriage and adores him (he's 14) and they have a very active relationship, playing sport and things like that. I just feel that you cut the cloth. If my OH can't physically run around, teaching the little tyke to play cricket or football, then they play golf! Alternatively, the bambino may have my sporting ability and therefore, would not be an option!!

I feel that you are right, and although celebritties have babies in their 70's, makes me wonder if it is really fair on all parties, and so the sooner the better in my eyes! But then again, thats because i'm feeling very broody and need it to happen NOW!!!!

x x x

Hi glittergal !

Im in a similar situation, Im 26 and DH is 43, we have been married for 1 month today! DH has a 7 year old from his previous marriage.

Tbh the age thing has never been an issue for me, but now we are married and ttc its something that i do think about and it definately makes me want it to happen ASAP !!!!

Good luck

xx

Hi,

Try not to worry, remember men are kid for longer, haha!!!

My partner is 10 years older than me and we have just conceived our 1st baby, I hope this helps, good luck!!! xxxx

Aw hunni, don't worry about it, i'm sure he will be a fantastic dad and do all the 'dad' things lol. I don't think it has anything to with age, its all about how young you feel! I'm not in the same situation but stil didn't wanna r+r. I'm only 21 and OH is 24

Hi babe try not to worry about it too much. I am 28 and my hubby is 39 and we have jsut had our first child together a little boy called Ashton who is 11 weeks old. Oh already has a 15 yr old daughter from a preivious relationship!
Couldn't really ask for a better partner or father for my child, he does everything that I do and adores our little boy and we are currently trying for baby no 2! Although he does worry about being an 'old' Dad so wants me to fall pregnant again before his 40th birthday which is in April.
Good luck!!! Tammi & Ashton xxx

Hi,

Try not stress chick.

My Dad is 55 and my little brothers are 7 and 4!!!!!! Anything is possible.

Saz x

Hi glittergal, my situation is the other way round: I'm 36 and hubby is 28. I'm hoping that his puppyhood will cancel out my, well, foxy maturity and get us a baby quicksticks!!