I have three boys, ages, 18,16 and 12. In all the research I've done, having a baby at 40 has some risks....but I want a little one again...am I crazy? 

I think if your ready to wake up every two hours lol and take on that rsponsibility def do it. Also talk to your doctor about any health concerns first. Maybe you can even consider adoption depending on how you and your spouse feel about it. Best of luck! 

My mother had me at 38, I know the risk of having a Child w/Down Syndrom significantly increases after 35. I agree w/Isabel if you are ready for the task of 2am feedings and starting over, go for it! I also agree w/talking things over w/your doc.. 

My aunt is pregnant with triplets and she is 46, and she and all three are very healthy. She was trying for years, and tried adoption that kept falling through, I believe that if you are meant to have a baby at that age, God will make it happen 

wow! triplets...one would work just fine for me....this has been eating at me for about three years now. You would be surprised at how much I miss those days of early morning feedings. I breastfed all my boys. My mom thinks I'm nuts. I don't need babysitters or diapers, and yet I want to start over. I miss it all. "This phase" as she calls it has been going on for years now...God willing, I'm praying for another little one. 

I don't think 40 is too old. My husband is 45 and he just started over again. We have a 1 yr. old and 2 yr. old. Sometimes I think the older you are the more you appreciate and pay attention to all the little things having to do with kids. Especially if you really want another baby, I say go for it. Babies are precious and like Faith said if you are meant to have a baby God will make it happen, I believe that. 

I had Abby at 35 and now i am 37 and wanting another one. We really are alot more relaxed and enjoy the kids more. I know exactly how you feel and I say go for it! I felt that same way before I had Abby. I wanted a baby for like 7 years. The feeling doesn't go away. You have older kids to help. my kids love Abby & I couldn't imagine my life without her. Your chances for a miscarriage are higher, so just be more careful about taking care of yourself. It's nice to know there's someone out there that feels the same way as me. All my friends thought I was nuts, but you should see them around Abby, lol. 

My mom adopted my cousin at 50. It was hard at first, Jenna is now 2 & 1/2 and she and my mom are inseparable. We couldn't imagine life without her. 

Faith, did your aunt do invitro? 

My mom had me at 41 and I was a perfectly healthy 8 1/2 lb baby! I think as long as you are in good health and at a good place in your life, having a baby at 40 wouldn't be a big problem. The doctors will give you extra attention b/c of your age so I wouldn't worry too much if you got pregnant! Good luck hun! 

We have decided to go for it. I have no health problems and my other three pregnancies were normal. I'm so excited...I'm glad to see most don't think it's nuts to start over. Hoping for a girl this time. 

I didn't read all of the above comments cause don't have any time.. lol. But my mom had my little sister at 40 and she said it's the best thing she's ever done. She had no health risks either and since you are healthy and no risks I'd say go for it.. According to my mom, it keeps you younger for longer. :) 

WOW!!!!!!!!!! I can't imagation having triplets at 46. I say more power to her. I am 32 and have a two year old. I tell you what. If I wasn't taking such good vitamins, I wouldn't be able to keep with him. 

I had my only child at age 41 and 1/2 and he is 2 now. Everything went well and we were both healthy. Birth defects are more common with older mothers but they can happen with any birth, even very young mothers. I would say do what your heart tells you, but also be prepared for those first three months and the lack of freedom that having a baby will give you. I think you need to be brutally honest with yourself about what a baby truly means and if you can get past that then you should be prepared for another one. 

My mom has 2 friends at the age of 41 and 43 that got pregnant. Yes there was health concerns but they both deliverd 2 beautiful baby girls and they are all healthy but the moms are tired and worn. LOL, yes they did not plan for that to happen but they wouldnt change it for anything in the world. They are very happy and loving every moment they share with thier little miracles. 

My mom had me at the age of 40. i don't mean to make you nervous, but she's had bladder &bowel problems ever since... I basically drug her insides out with me. :-/ In fact, (20 years later) she recently had to get surgery on it again this last August. I feel bad that she has to go through all of that, just because of one pregnancy/labor. Ohh &I was my mom's only child. 

I think a c-section is the way to go for the after 40 crowd. It heals quickly and you don't have to worry about the pressure problems that having a child naturally creates. I wanted to, but the baby was stressing, so we went the c-section route and I had none of the problems that having him naturally would have created, plus he came out with a round head! 

I agree, cesarian is the way to go. 

I have a 19 year old and a 16 year old then I started again at 38 and again at 39 I have 2 perfect little girls 2 and one they where born 12 months and 2 weeks apart. I think we are better prepared for them when we are a little older. I did all the screenings with the 2 year old including the amnio (not fun) it was well worth it and i would do it again 

I say go for it :) My mom was 43 when my baby brother was born. She had him naturally and there were no problems. I think he was a week and a half early. 

The ultimate decision is yours and if you and your husband want another baby, you are healthy, and in a good place (mentally and physically), you should definitely go for it.