For those moms that had their kids in their late 30's and 40's...

I tried and tried to have kids during my 30's got blessed at the age of 38 (almost 39) I can't speak for everyone, but I do think I am more stable and patient than I was in my 20/s, but that is just me,, I liked to have fun and party in my 20's some ladies can't wait to settle down and get busy having their kids,, I have seen horrid mothers my own age and great mothers much younger than I am so it is a hard call,

I was 34 when I had my DD. On one hand I am happy that I waited until I was older due to that it does not bother to be home on a Friday and Saturday night. Then on the other hand I wish that I was a little younger because I realized that when I'm 50 she will only be 16. But you know what I don't think I would change anything. Love my "Taterbug"

I don't know if I would have been a better mom had I had my son younger, but I definitely would have had more energy! However being older, I think I may have more patience.

Wow I like how you answer a question pertaining to yourself and you're given DV's. hahaha

All I said was that I felt like I was to old to have any more kids cuz physically I didn't think I would have the energy to keep up. Now if someone took that as a slight to say I think women in their 30's and 40's are to old to have kids then allow me to apologize. I did make myself clear at the end of my statement and say I made the right choice for me. Not that I think women shouldn't have kids later in their lives.

i think i'm a better mother because i am a better mother. the only thing starting in my 20s would've afforded me is the chance (notwithstanding any physical issues) to have more than one.
then again, i wasn't ready to have children in my 20s. i wanted a career and parties and wasn't committed to committment until my early 30s.
the time was right when it happened. we miscarried three years later, and that was that. regrets are for things you would have done differently, had you known the future...and none of us know that.

Just an aside :) - for those who think that you wouldn't have the energy in your 40s that you would have in your 20s (and for the record, I maybe don't have as much energy but I have plenty to deal with the situation - lol) just remember that in your 40s you may have the patience that you didn't have in your 20s ... Swings both ways :)

Well I had my first at 39 & I just had another at 44. I lived my life how I wanted when I was younger, I traveled multiple times a year, stayed at the finest Hotels, bought the finest cars & Jewelry, worked full time & now have a retirement. I am in better health now at 44. I was not ready then but I am now. God gave me children when it was the right time for me. Seriously, It is not like I wasn't trying. I was married for 13 years before my son was born. I can give my children the best of me now & the biggest difference that comes with age I think, is appreciation for every day you are given on this earth to see your children smile. Life's path is different for everyone. I believe we walk the path that God chooses for us for whatever reason. Thank you God for giving me two healthy children & the strength to enjoy life with them.

I gave birth the day before my 33rd b-day & at 36. Honestly, I'm glad that I got to spend the majority of my 20's (got married at 27), carefree & single. I got to party & act like a fool, max out my CC's on spoiling myself: expensive clothes, trips, dinner & drinks out.

^^^"Last Friday Night" minus the threesome part, really reminds me of my late teens/early to mid 20's.