Any "older" moms with younger children??

Hi! I'm 39 with a 7 (in March) y o and a 4 y o. I'm here thanks to the 4 yo telling me I was fat, and because I gained 90 lbs while pregnant the first time. It was a rude awakening, I felt, being in my 30's having kids. There were more concerns, etc. so I ate poorly (no diet food) and stopped running. I ran 5 miles a day but almost miscarried at 10 wks. So yes, I shot off the excuses and allowed myself to eat for 20, but I'm also the one working to lose it all. Better late than never! I also have an old head Injury so every single time I do any cardio, I get extreme pressure, and terrible pain in the back of my head resulting from nerve damage. Because of this I could lay around and feel sorry for myself or grit my teeth and pray really hard for it to ease. I've chosen to live and breathe through it one day at a time. I've been doing so for almost 2 months and lost 20 lbs. No pain no loss right??? Lol. I'm sending you a friend request. I feel that anything is possible if you want it bad enough!

44 (almost) with a 3 year old. So fun, and like others, I don't feel "old" at all.

I'm 46 with a 24 yr old (getting married in April) and a 20 mnth old. Both boys and I'm loving every minute. getting healthy to be around for both boys through all their milestones. Feel free to add me as a friend.

I'll be 52 next month and I have a 14 year old and 9 year old. Somehow I didn't get the word that getting pregnant was difficult when you got older. LOL I have about 40 pounds to lose but would be thrilled with 25. Oh and I'm now single too. There are so many men my age looking for someone like me that has younger kids. *rolls eyes* However, I do love the kiddos and we along with the two cats make a great family. ^_^

I'm 40 with kids that are 6, 6, and 8. I'm not sure if I fit the "older mom" or the "younger children"

Hi, I'm 50 and I have an eight year old girl. Friend me if you wish. I'm new to the site and don't have any yet.

I'm 47 and my youngest is 11. Oldest 18.
I'll never forget those crazy years with little ones. When I brought my last baby home from the hospital I had the new born, a 2 year old, a 4 year old and a 6 year old. Crazy wonderful days!
Ask me anything!~
Debbie

I'll be 40 in April and I have a 15 yr old, an 8 yr old, and a 7 yr old....working on making my 40's my new 30's....slowly losing the weight and just recently stopped smoking!! ACK!!!

I am 44 and have a 7 year old and a 9 year old. Taking time "off" from being a mom to hit the gym has been hard, but it is something I need to do! The challenge never ends, though - this is a vacation week for the kids, so I'm trying to fit workouts in around being home with them on my days off from work. My vacation weeks never coincide with theirs. :frown:

Hi Christine,

Good Topic! I always feel like the elderly Mom considering my youngest is almost 2 and I had her after 40! My 13 & 12 year olds kept me pretty busy and I was content with my body image until this last pregnancy. I finally resolved to commit the early hours of the morning to work out to DVD's or wii fit. (it's the only time I have to myself) I take walks during my lunch hour but it's not enough to get me where I want to be. Juggling marriage, motherhood and work is a challenge to say the least. This is a great site for wellbeing.

Good luck on your journey

40 yrs old with 2 boys. 12 yr old and an almost 3 yr old. Love doing things with them and can't wait to get this weight off to be even more active..

I am 38 with a little boy who will be 5 in April.... Do I fit as an "older" mom?

Hello Christine!

I am 43, almost 44, and I have 5 kiddies that range from ages 25 to twins that are 8, and a granddaughter that is almost 4 - ALL live with me!!

Feel free to friend me!

Take care,
Jackie

Do I count??? I am 61 and my youngest child is 18.

I would like to add that my oldest is 43. I actually had to get out my calculator to figure out how old he is.