Second Baby Over 40
"Are you going to have any more kids?" I never knew how to feel when I heard that question...part of me is very flattered that people thought I looked young enough to even ask since most people my age are grandparents. The other part of me wanted to give the person asking a lecture on how lucky we are to have one child and how we would never be greedy enough to expect another. But, of course, I usually smiled and say, hmmm...I'm not sure - we'll see.See also: getpregnantover40.com for more stories of women who had one or more babies over 40 (and 50)
I've often wondered what the best answer is to that question. I suppose it depends on who is asking. If it's a total stranger, I think the above response works pretty well. Afterall, if they wanted to think I'm a young fertile thing, why not? Like I said, I should be flattered. If it's a friend or family member who knows my fertility history to any degree I usually say something to the affect that we're very lucky to have one. Actually we really are very happy with one child. One is a very manageable number and we have time to enjoy every minute. I usually include that in my response as well.
