OHbaby! Forums : How old were you when... https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:30:50 +0000 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:27:06 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=18261 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 26, always thought I would...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417789&title=how-old-were-you-when#417789 Author: Shorty
Subject: 18261
Posted: 20 June 2008 at 2:27pm

I was 26, always thought I would be 25 with 2 kids...]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:27:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417789&title=how-old-were-you-when#417789 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : i was 26 been with df for 4 years,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417754&title=how-old-were-you-when#417754 Author: hooper
Subject: 18261
Posted: 20 June 2008 at 1:57pm

i was 26 been with df for 4 years, 27 with second now 28.]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:57:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417754&title=how-old-were-you-when#417754 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I had Alan the day after my 24th...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417423&title=how-old-were-you-when#417423 Author: 11111
Subject: 18261
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 10:11pm

I had Alan the day after my 24th birthday. about to have my 3rd at 27.]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:11:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417423&title=how-old-were-you-when#417423 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : turned 19 2 months after I gave...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417405&title=how-old-were-you-when#417405 Author: BabyOnBoard
Subject: 18261
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 9:57pm

turned 19 2 months after I gave birth to Arabella]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:57:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417405&title=how-old-were-you-when#417405 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Was 34 when I had Miss E ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417347&title=how-old-were-you-when#417347 Author: kabe
Subject: 18261
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 9:19pm

Was 34 when I had Miss E]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:19:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417347&title=how-old-were-you-when#417347 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : married at 31, first baby is due...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417339&title=how-old-were-you-when#417339 Author: ShanzD
Subject: 18261
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 9:12pm

married at 31, first baby is due this december and I will be 34]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:12:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417339&title=how-old-were-you-when#417339 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was preggers at 21, and had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417223&title=how-old-were-you-when#417223 Author: ooEvaoo
Subject: 18261
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 7:53pm

I was preggers at 21, and had Kahtrell a month after my 22nd birthday, DP had turned 20 a couple months before. Ideally I would have finished studies, done a little OE and be married, but life throws curveballs sometimes. Instead I'm back studying, will never have an OE as such but plan for family holidays overseas, and marriage is probably 4 years down the track. Though Kahtrell wasn't planned I can't imagine my life without him. I'll always put my world on hold for my honey boy.]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:53:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417223&title=how-old-were-you-when#417223 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 32 and thought I would be...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417127&title=how-old-were-you-when#417127 Author: catcase
Subject: 18261
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 6:21pm

I was 32 and thought I would be one of the older ones at my parent centre antenatal class, but I was actually one of the youngest!!  We had quite a mature class with most over 35.]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:21:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417127&title=how-old-were-you-when#417127 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : i was 21 ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417123&title=how-old-were-you-when#417123 Author: Candkids
Subject: 18261
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 6:15pm

i was 21]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:15:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417123&title=how-old-were-you-when#417123 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Engaged at 18 married at 19 pregnant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417073&title=how-old-were-you-when#417073 Author: BessieBear
Subject: 18261
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 5:19pm

Engaged at 18 married at 19 pregnant at 20 i'm 21 now and the lil tyk will be poping out soon.

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:19:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417073&title=how-old-were-you-when#417073 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 18 when i had janaya, managed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417055&title=how-old-were-you-when#417055 Author: Snappy
Subject: 18261
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 4:46pm

I was 18 when i had janaya, managed to visit a pub once before getting pregnant
]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:46:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417055&title=how-old-were-you-when#417055 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I am 31 and ttc # 1 ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417035&title=how-old-were-you-when#417035 Author: mummymegs
Subject: 18261
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 4:11pm

I am 31 and ttc # 1]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:11:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417035&title=how-old-were-you-when#417035 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I will be 32. Married at 31, been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417009&title=how-old-were-you-when#417009 Author: aussiegirl
Subject: 18261
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 3:40pm

I will be 32. Married at 31, been with Dh for 6 years. we are probably average age-wise in our antenatal group ]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:40:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=417009&title=how-old-were-you-when#417009 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I&#039;m 26 and just pregnant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=416900&title=how-old-were-you-when#416900 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 18261
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 12:46pm

I'm 26 and just pregnant with #1. I always wanted to have kids relatively young but wanted to be married to DH first (we'd been together 6 years when we got married). Got married the day before my 26th b'day and was pregnant 2 months later - the first month of TTC

It's really interesting to see what people consider to be "young" or "old" to have kids back home in NZ. Over here (in Singapore) I'm considered young - I have 3 friends here who are also pregnant and they're all in their mid 30s. ]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:46:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=416900&title=how-old-were-you-when#416900 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 27 , had been trying for nearly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=416890&title=how-old-were-you-when#416890 Author: LJsmum
Subject: 18261
Posted: 19 June 2008 at 12:25pm

27 , had been trying for nearly 5 years so could have been younger just thankful it happened naturally at all Have been married fro nealry 7 years together for 10!]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:25:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=416890&title=how-old-were-you-when#416890 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 27 (have just turned 28 and Rohann...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=416403&title=how-old-were-you-when#416403 Author: Tiff
Subject: 18261
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 6:38pm

27 (have just turned 28 and Rohann is basically 3.5 months). I didn't want to leave it too late as have had a lot of prolems to do with my girly bits, and figured if I had a problem conceiving I would need the time to deal with it. And apart from a mc I didn't have any probs.
DH and I have been together 8 years and married 5.5 years.


Edited by Tiff]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:38:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=416403&title=how-old-were-you-when#416403 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I&#039;ll be 29 when this one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=416375&title=how-old-were-you-when#416375 Author: KiwiL
Subject: 18261
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 5:57pm

I'll be 29 when this one arrives.

I had wanted two by the time I was 30, but nature wasn't on our side. DH will be just shy of 30 when we have our boy. We got married when I was 24. ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:57:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=416375&title=how-old-were-you-when#416375 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Met DH when I was 20, married...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=416336&title=how-old-were-you-when#416336 Author: EmDee
Subject: 18261
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 4:50pm

Met DH when I was 20, married at 26, Ollie was born at 27 and Lilia at 29. I had planned on having all my babies by the time I was 30, and immediately after having Lilia, everything was as planned. However recently I've started getting clucky again! ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:50:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=416336&title=how-old-were-you-when#416336 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 36 when Gabs was born, but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=416314&title=how-old-were-you-when#416314 Author: lucky3rdtime
Subject: 18261
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 4:10pm

I was 36 when Gabs was born, but we had been trying for 3 years by the time she was born. I wanted to have my first by 35.

I didnt' want kids when I was younger I was too busy enjoying life without that responsibility and then studying to get a good job going before having kids, plus I wasn't going to have them before i got married and although DH and i have been together for 12 years we have only been married for almost 4.

There's pros and cons either way though.]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:10:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=416314&title=how-old-were-you-when#416314 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 30 when I had Miss M. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=415712&title=how-old-were-you-when#415712 Author: Paws
Subject: 18261
Posted: 18 June 2008 at 5:42am

I was 30 when I had Miss M. ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:42:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=415712&title=how-old-were-you-when#415712 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I have had children early due...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=415518&title=how-old-were-you-when#415518 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 18261
Posted: 17 June 2008 at 9:31pm

I have had children early due to fertility factors. i haven't have any problems getting pregnant I just knew that my endo was going to take over and I would need a hystrectomy early and now at 26 I have been told I will have it done just after I turn 30 - I am fine with that as I know I have had all the children I want to have.

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:31:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=415518&title=how-old-were-you-when#415518 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Got Pregnant at 22 had him at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=415507&title=how-old-were-you-when#415507 Author: Bubbaloo
Subject: 18261
Posted: 17 June 2008 at 9:23pm

Got Pregnant at 22 had him at 23 hopefully to be all done by the time I'm 30. Jesse was 29]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:23:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=415507&title=how-old-were-you-when#415507 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 3 weeks off 21 when I had Sienna...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=415415&title=how-old-were-you-when#415415 Author: floss
Subject: 18261
Posted: 17 June 2008 at 8:27pm

3 weeks off 21 when I had Sienna and 22 when I had Noah & Lola.

A few of my friends had already had kiddies and a few more have had them since I have had the twins]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:27:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=415415&title=how-old-were-you-when#415415 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 21 ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414334&title=how-old-were-you-when#414334 Author: busymum
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:07pm

21 ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:07:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414334&title=how-old-were-you-when#414334 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Someone mentioned the fertility...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414324&title=how-old-were-you-when#414324 Author: emz
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:04pm

Someone mentioned the fertility factors - that was our reason. Seeing as I was due to start clomid we kind of figured we might have a few months up our sleeves - nup!

I was like you Arohanui - had got the degree and living so to speak out of the way, got married so was ready to go. And I would much rather get the 'baby thing' (lol) out of the way so I can then start working as I don't think I'd like to start teaching then leave for the amount of time I'll be taking off (3ish years)]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:04:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414324&title=how-old-were-you-when#414324 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 17 and DH was 15 when i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414319&title=how-old-were-you-when#414319 Author: BaAsKa
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:02pm

I was 17 and DH was 15 when i first got pregnant ( we have been together 8 years, married 2 years) but i had a MC at 14 weeks.
I was 20 when i had Bailey, 22 when i got pregnant and had MC at 6 weeks and 23 when i has Astin.
I had always planned to be a young mother as long as i had degrees/qualification which i do and so does DH so having kids young hasnt held us back.
I had planned to wait 10 years before having 3rd/4th as i would only be in my early 30s but its not going to work out that way.

Edited by BaileyandAstin]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:02:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414319&title=how-old-were-you-when#414319 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I just turned 28 with Bella and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414263&title=how-old-were-you-when#414263 Author: ShellandBella
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 7:12pm

I just turned 28 with Bella and I'll be 29 for this baby.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:12:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414263&title=how-old-were-you-when#414263 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 30 - 4 days after my b&#039;day...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414074&title=how-old-were-you-when#414074 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 3:36pm

30 - 4 days after my b'day in fact ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:36:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414074&title=how-old-were-you-when#414074 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Jack was born a few months after...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414055&title=how-old-were-you-when#414055 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 3:15pm

Jack was born a few months after my 27th birthday. I had ealways thought that I would have had kids in my early 20's but now realise that I wouldn't had had time to go to Uni, overseas or at least have a few years of a career first. For me it was the right time.
DH was just shy of 29 when Jack was born, we were married a few months after my 24th.

I am sure that it was said a while ago that the average age of first time mums was around 28 last year, or it could have been 26. I just remember that I was a year off!]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:15:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414055&title=how-old-were-you-when#414055 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 30. We did antenatal classes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414029&title=how-old-were-you-when#414029 Author: Febgirl
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 2:52pm

30. We did antenatal classes through the parents centre and we were one of the youngest couples there - average would be around mid 30s I'd say. I think it depends on where you live too, urban areas have older mums I think?]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:52:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414029&title=how-old-were-you-when#414029 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 22 when I had Andrew. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414020&title=how-old-were-you-when#414020 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 2:34pm

I was 22 when I had Andrew.

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:34:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414020&title=how-old-were-you-when#414020 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : And that&#039;s cos the focus...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414013&title=how-old-were-you-when#414013 Author: MumsyMoo
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 2:23pm

And that's cos the focus is always put on the younger mums, because it's not considered 'right' to have children at a young age.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:23:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=414013&title=how-old-were-you-when#414013 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I will be 27 or 28 depending if...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413961&title=how-old-were-you-when#413961 Author: maysie
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 1:34pm

I will be 27 or 28 depending if she comes early or late. Have been with DH since I was 21 though so it has been a long time waiting for him (he's 39). I'd planned on having children (if ever) in my 30s and I am the first of my close friends to get pregnant. They won't be popping them out for about 5 or so years. I'm probably one of the younger ones in my antenatal class but can't really tell.
I think the national average right now is 30.5 years for first child, so while it might seem that there are a lot of young Mums, there must be more older ones ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:34:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413961&title=how-old-were-you-when#413961 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I will be 23 and dh 26 when we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413937&title=how-old-were-you-when#413937 Author: Leahsmummy
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 1:20pm

I will be 23 and dh 26 when we have this bubba, and i was 22 when we got married. ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:20:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413937&title=how-old-were-you-when#413937 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 23 when I got pregnant. 24 when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413936&title=how-old-were-you-when#413936 Author: SMoody
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 1:19pm

23 when I got pregnant. 24 when I had her. ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:19:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413936&title=how-old-were-you-when#413936 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 30 when I had my first and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413930&title=how-old-were-you-when#413930 Author: Millie1976
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 1:09pm

I was 30 when I had my first and 32 with my second due next month.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:09:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413930&title=how-old-were-you-when#413930 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I had Natasha at 26 so was almost...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413919&title=how-old-were-you-when#413919 Author: shaz
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 12:56pm

I had Natasha at 26 so was almost young way back then. There were two younger girls in my anti-natal classes.

We married 13 months before that when I was 25.

Then I had Alex at 28 and Alyssa at 37!!
so now I'm an "older Mum"]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:56:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413919&title=how-old-were-you-when#413919 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Lol, love the way you put it Serenity....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413892&title=how-old-were-you-when#413892 Author: Daizy
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 12:31pm

Lol, love the way you put it Serenity. I'm almost considered old... and am one of the few that was Married before I had any babies (I did that really young too )]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:31:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413892&title=how-old-were-you-when#413892 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 23 when I had my first baby.And...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413891&title=how-old-were-you-when#413891 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 12:31pm

23 when I had my first baby. And 30 with my last

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:31:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413891&title=how-old-were-you-when#413891 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Lol, I so know what you mean! Paraparaumu...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413885&title=how-old-were-you-when#413885 Author: MumsyMoo
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 12:28pm

Lol, I so know what you mean!

Paraparaumu is teen-mum central! DF gave me so much crap for living there. In Tawa, P'ram is known as "SOLO CITY" because of all the single teen mums there... I suppose that's why it's also reffered to as 'Pram'.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:28:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413885&title=how-old-were-you-when#413885 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : i was 24 - 2 months before my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413881&title=how-old-were-you-when#413881 Author: WRXnKids
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 12:26pm

i was 24 - 2 months before my 25th he arrived]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:26:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413881&title=how-old-were-you-when#413881 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 19 with my first. Was the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413875&title=how-old-were-you-when#413875 Author: Daizy
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 12:18pm

I was 19 with my first. Was the oldest in my anti-natal class by far (Even though it was a teen class) Where we live there seems to be a lot of really young mums.
DD2 I had just before my 22nd Birthday and hopefully thats the last. By the time they are at school I will still be young enough to start something else.
I think there are a lot more really young people having babies theese days. And those that manage to survive past their teens without getting pregnant tend to wait a bit longer. ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:18:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413875&title=how-old-were-you-when#413875 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Quite interesting. although im...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413873&title=how-old-were-you-when#413873 Author: NeoshasMummy
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 12:16pm

Quite interesting. although im only 19 now (20 in a few months) with a 13month old DP is 30 in a couple of months so HE wants to have another baby like now because he said he doesnt want to be old when his kiddies are growing up Fair enough I'll be all done nice and early!]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:16:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413873&title=how-old-were-you-when#413873 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Hmmm.....I was 23/24 when had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413845&title=how-old-were-you-when#413845 Author: Kelpa
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 12:03pm

Hmmm.....I was 23/24 when had Paige..she is turning 9 this month..for some reason cant work that out in my head!
And am 33 in few days and thats it..my child rearing years will be done!]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:03:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413845&title=how-old-were-you-when#413845 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : i was 28 when i had jack and 30...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413841&title=how-old-were-you-when#413841 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 11:57am

i was 28 when i had jack and 30 when i had charli. i wanted to be younger than that but DH and i didn't get out sh*t sorted til later ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:57:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413841&title=how-old-were-you-when#413841 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 27... I will turn 31 a month...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413838&title=how-old-were-you-when#413838 Author: Roksana
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 11:56am

I was 27...
I will turn 31 a month after this bub is born.....YAY!

I aimed to have my second at 30. ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:56:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413838&title=how-old-were-you-when#413838 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 26 and so was DH. I always...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413829&title=how-old-were-you-when#413829 Author: Kellz
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 11:49am

I was 26 and so was DH. I always wanted to have had all my kids by the time Im 30,...we'll see!

We had 18 people at out ante-natal classes, 15 and 17 yr old sisters were the youngest,...up to 37year old.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:49:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413829&title=how-old-were-you-when#413829 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Had just turned 20 the day before...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413823&title=how-old-were-you-when#413823 Author: meow
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 11:44am

Had just turned 20 the day before I gave birth!
This time I'll be 24.

All the ppl that keep telling me - oh you have it easy being so young, pregnancy must be a breeze. Think again! If my body feels like this being pregnant at my age, I am really glad I'm not 10 or 20 years older!

Oh, and I ain't doing this again! ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:44:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413823&title=how-old-were-you-when#413823 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Was 20 when i got pregnant, had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413811&title=how-old-were-you-when#413811 Author: MelanieAndBree
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 11:37am

Was 20 when i got pregnant, had my 21st while i was pregnant

 

I didnt want to be too old when i had my first child. Under 30 anyways..and at least i was an adult (well... )

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:37:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413811&title=how-old-were-you-when#413811 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 27 I think, yep that&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413802&title=how-old-were-you-when#413802 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 11:35am

I was 27 I think, yep that's right.
Omg I had to work out how old I am Stupid baby brain.
There are 2 people younger than me in my coffee group and 3 older.

I think women are starting to have children earlier again, I know that with all the fertility problems that women have had from waiting till their 30s it was very much on my mind to get on with it before then and I think alot of other people my age and younger are thinking that way as well.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:35:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413802&title=how-old-were-you-when#413802 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I just scraped in to 22 when I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413789&title=how-old-were-you-when#413789 Author: Maya
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 11:16am

I just scraped in to 22 when I had Maya, my birthday was Dec and she was born in Feb.

And now here I am at 27 pregnant with number 4 And still unmarried!

I always wanted to be a youngish Mum, ideally around 25-26 coz I wanted to finish uni first and work for a while but Maya had other plans and once I'd had her I figured I might as well get it all over and done with, I didn't want to spend my 20's with a little baby, then do it all again in my 30's, I always said I would stop at 30 (only now I'm stopping at 27!).]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:16:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413789&title=how-old-were-you-when#413789 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 19 when Han was born... turned...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413781&title=how-old-were-you-when#413781 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 11:14am

19 when Han was born... turned 20 a month later.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:14:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413781&title=how-old-were-you-when#413781 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 27 when Michaela was born....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413771&title=how-old-were-you-when#413771 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 11:05am

I was 27 when Michaela was born.  

I'd joked with DH several years earlier when I was going through a particularly clucky stage (long before we started TTC) that if I wasn't pregnant to him by 26 I'd find another way  he must have taken it to heart because we concieved 2 months before my 27th birthday.

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:05:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413771&title=how-old-were-you-when#413771 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 35 for my first one (two weeks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413754&title=how-old-were-you-when#413754 Author: linda
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 10:56am

35 for my first one (two weeks off turning 36). Now will be 41 and TTC #3]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:56:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413754&title=how-old-were-you-when#413754 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 24 when I got pregnant and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413749&title=how-old-were-you-when#413749 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 10:48am

I was 24 when I got pregnant and after my 25th I had a still-born baby. This time I was 31 when I got pregnant and my son was born one month after I turned 32. This time I got pregnant one month before I turned 37 and will still be 37 when I have her.

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:48:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413749&title=how-old-were-you-when#413749 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Yeah I think cos I got my OE outta...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413748&title=how-old-were-you-when#413748 Author: arohanui
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 10:48am

Yeah I think cos I got my OE outta the way when I was 17/18, got my degree etc I felt I'd done what I wanted to. I totally don't feel too young, it just feels that this is the way it's mean to be.

And same as Stacey, my DH is a bit older... 7 years in fact... he turned 30 shortly after Harry was born. Not that you'd know it, he's just a big kid ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:48:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413748&title=how-old-were-you-when#413748 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was preggers at 21, had him...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413734&title=how-old-were-you-when#413734 Author: kebakat
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 10:38am

I was preggers at 21, had him at 22. DH was 28 though.

I was at the younger end of our AN class, DH was in the middle age wise but we had a very strange group. None of us have kept in contact.

I always wanted to get baby making 'out of the way'. Never really had the urge for huge partying or big OE's etc.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:38:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413734&title=how-old-were-you-when#413734 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I&#039;ve said it before, and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413728&title=how-old-were-you-when#413728 Author: Jay_R
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 10:34am

I've said it before, and I'll say it again...

You young mums totally freak me out! You all seem to me to be SO mature and incredibly capable for your young ages!

Man, when I was 18,20,24 or however young you all are I was shockingly immature, and was far too interested in partying and travelling the world to have even considered having a child. And here you all are, PLANNING babies.

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:34:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413728&title=how-old-were-you-when#413728 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was five days shy of being 20...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413721&title=how-old-were-you-when#413721 Author: MumsyMoo
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 10:26am

I was five days shy of being 20 when Eden was born.

I always knew I wanted to start my family whilst I was young, but wasn't intending on being this young.

I have no regrets though, I thoroughly enjoy my job and you know what they say: Age is but a number and a state of mind... And I'm telling you now, I've never felt my age.

I'm sure I must be about 35]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:26:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413721&title=how-old-were-you-when#413721 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 24. We were the first of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413708&title=how-old-were-you-when#413708 Author: caraMel
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 10:20am

I was 24. We were the first of our friends to have babies too, they're all starting now!]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:20:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413708&title=how-old-were-you-when#413708 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : i had just celebrated my 21st...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413678&title=how-old-were-you-when#413678 Author: mum2emj
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 9:44am

i had just celebrated my 21st when i had my first it would of been a lot sooner if me and my hubby had our way!! we tried for 18 months to get pregnant ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:44:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413678&title=how-old-were-you-when#413678 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 26 (nearly 27) when I had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413677&title=how-old-were-you-when#413677 Author: CuriousG
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 9:43am

I was 26 (nearly 27) when I had Charlotte and you know what? I *still* feel too young to have kids. I would have liked to have been a little bit older.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:43:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413677&title=how-old-were-you-when#413677 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 18 when i had Blair. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413672&title=how-old-were-you-when#413672 Author: kasbee
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 9:41am

I was 18 when i had Blair.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:41:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413672&title=how-old-were-you-when#413672 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Will be 34 and will be the first...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413669&title=how-old-were-you-when#413669 Author: KABJ99
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 9:38am

Will be 34 and will be the first of my friends to have a child.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:38:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413669&title=how-old-were-you-when#413669 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 31 when Joshua was born. Was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413666&title=how-old-were-you-when#413666 Author: Jay_R
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 9:37am

I was 31 when Joshua was born.

Was the youngest in my antenatal group by 5 years.

I think the trend is definitely to have your babies older. Well, in the circles I mix in anyway. All my friends are either pregnant now, or looking to start trying very soon. And we're all in our early to mid 30's.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:37:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413666&title=how-old-were-you-when#413666 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 21, had my 21st when i was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413662&title=how-old-were-you-when#413662 Author: mum2paris
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 9:33am

I was 21, had my 21st when i was 5 months preggers like kylahs mum ,lol

Had Ayja at 23, miscarried Sage at 25, and will be getting married finally at 26. YAY!

I found i didn't quite fit in when i had Paris, as there were either lots of teen teen mums, like 16/17 or lots of older mums in the late 30's/early 40's. I felt in between.

I was, and still am, the first of my friends to have babies. Which is quite funny really, cos they were all the ones going out to parties and getting up to dodgy behaviours all through highschool, and i was the goody good. lol

Edited by mum2paris]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:33:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413662&title=how-old-were-you-when#413662 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Kels wrote:I hated being the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413661&title=how-old-were-you-when#413661 Author: ginger
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 9:33am

Originally posted by Kels Kels wrote:

I hated being the youngest everywhere I went when I was pregnant. Even the teachers at school were rude...I have a nearly 13yr old averaging levels of a 15yr old, who is well spoken and very polite. Huh and to think they all expected I would abort piff



That, my dear is because you are a fabulous Mum, have worked very hard ... and fully grasped the concept that the very best revenge is success!




I'm 29, and will be just shy of 30 when this one is born. Having said that though, had things gone according to plan, I would have been more like 26 with number 1. ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:33:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413661&title=how-old-were-you-when#413661 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Man I feel old!!!! I was 34 when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413658&title=how-old-were-you-when#413658 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 9:32am

Man I feel old!!!! I was 34 when I had Tom and will be 36 for this one.  I am in the middle to top of my antenatal group. (ages from 26-37)]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:32:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413658&title=how-old-were-you-when#413658 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 25 when I got pregnant with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413654&title=how-old-were-you-when#413654 Author: Bel
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 9:29am

I was 25 when I got pregnant with Luke - one of the first of my friends...

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:29:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413654&title=how-old-were-you-when#413654 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 27 when I had Ella. I was also...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413650&title=how-old-were-you-when#413650 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 9:24am

27 when I had Ella. I was also one of the youngest in my antenatel group.

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:24:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413650&title=how-old-were-you-when#413650 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I had just turned 31 when Liam...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413630&title=how-old-were-you-when#413630 Author: sally belly
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:59am

I had just turned 31 when Liam was born. Hardly any of my friends have kids yet.

I think it really does depend on where you live. In my coffee group we have 2 or 3 ladies in their early 40's & the youngest Mum is 29. So around where I live, "older" definitely seems to be the trend.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:59:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413630&title=how-old-were-you-when#413630 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : My husband and I were both 20...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413628&title=how-old-were-you-when#413628 Author: 2bmumof3
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:58am

My husband and I were both 20 when we got married and 23 when we had our first child. Our antelnatel class was mainly mid to late 30's]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:58:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413628&title=how-old-were-you-when#413628 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : With my first who died shortly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413610&title=how-old-were-you-when#413610 Author: Neeks
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:37am

With my first who died shortly after birth I was 22.. I was scared to try again after everything I went through hence the reason I was 27 when Keziah came along ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:37:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413610&title=how-old-were-you-when#413610 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I&#039;d just turned 26 when I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413607&title=how-old-were-you-when#413607 Author: Snickerdoodle
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:36am

I'd just turned 26 when I got pregnant.
Married at 24.
]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:36:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413607&title=how-old-were-you-when#413607 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 26. The youngest in my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413604&title=how-old-were-you-when#413604 Author: newmum
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:31am

I was 26. The youngest in my antenatal group too.

Married at 23 (hubby was 26), I remember people being surprised over here because they thought we were so young but in Germany noone batted and eyelid... I guess it depends on the culture ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:31:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413604&title=how-old-were-you-when#413604 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I always had a vision to get married...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413603&title=how-old-were-you-when#413603 Author: peachy
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:27am

I always had a vision to get married and have my first child all around the age of 30. I turned 30 two months before Lauren was born!

The average age in our coffee group is around 30 aswell! The youngest is 26, the oldest is 36!]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:27:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413603&title=how-old-were-you-when#413603 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 28 :D Youngest at antenatal class...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413602&title=how-old-were-you-when#413602 Author: MissAngel
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:27am

28 :D
Youngest at antenatal class too!]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:27:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413602&title=how-old-were-you-when#413602 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I hated being the youngest everywhere...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413601&title=how-old-were-you-when#413601 Author: Kels
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:26am

I hated being the youngest everywhere I went when I was pregnant. Even the teachers at school were rude. I wish they could see me now, I would laugh in their faces not to mention that I have a nearly 13yr old averaging levels of a 15yr old, who is well spoken and very polite. Huh and to think they all expected I would abort piff

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:26:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413601&title=how-old-were-you-when#413601 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : So I was 35 when I had Leah and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413600&title=how-old-were-you-when#413600 Author: LeahandJoel
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:25am

So I was 35 when I had Leah and will be 37 when the next one arrives.

Our antenatal coffee group is split fairly evenly with half about my age and half about 30, we all get on well though and see each other every couple of weeks. There was one 18 yr old in the class but she didn't finish the class and never kept in contact with us oldies!!!!

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:25:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413600&title=how-old-were-you-when#413600 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Ummm, can&#039;t remember how...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413593&title=how-old-were-you-when#413593 Author: Peanut
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:20am

Ummm, can't remember how old I am!

I was 27 when I had him but had only been 27 for 5 days.

Married at 24....lot's of out friends have children but none have got married yet...I want a wedding to go to!

Am the youngest in my AN (well, the ones that are still meeting) and plunket group!]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:20:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413593&title=how-old-were-you-when#413593 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : AliaDawn wrote:Oh dear I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413591&title=how-old-were-you-when#413591 Author: NeoshasMummy
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:16am

Originally posted by AliaDawn AliaDawn wrote:

Oh dear I'm the youngest I was 17, turned 18 when he was 6 months.



Well im close Alia,
Pregnant at 17 baby at 18

Edited by NeoshasMummy]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:16:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413591&title=how-old-were-you-when#413591 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 17 here and I know there are a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413590&title=how-old-were-you-when#413590 Author: Kels
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:14am

17 here and I know there are a few other who were also 17 or younger on the boards. Dont worry Alia your not the youngest lol

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:14:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413590&title=how-old-were-you-when#413590 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 23 ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413587&title=how-old-were-you-when#413587 Author: Glow
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 8:06am

23]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:06:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413587&title=how-old-were-you-when#413587 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 21, i was 5 months pregnant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413584&title=how-old-were-you-when#413584 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 7:52am

I was 21, i was 5 months pregnant on my 21st.]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:52:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413584&title=how-old-were-you-when#413584 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 26 ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413583&title=how-old-were-you-when#413583 Author: james
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 7:43am

26]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:43:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413583&title=how-old-were-you-when#413583 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 23 when I had Kelly(caitlyns Mum)...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413580&title=how-old-were-you-when#413580 Author: susieq
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 7:29am

23 when I had Kelly(caitlyns Mum)]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:29:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413580&title=how-old-were-you-when#413580 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Oh dear I&#039;m the youngest...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413577&title=how-old-were-you-when#413577 Author: AliaDawn
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 6:14am

Oh dear I'm the youngest I was 17, turned 18 when he was 6 months.

Most of my friends are older, so I can't judge on the "having kids younger" then... I tend to not hang out with people my own age anymore, we just don't share the same interests (probably because the 1 that does have a kid, who was born on the same day as Seb and is a little younger than me is a right crappy mum so I avoid her)

Edited by AliaDawn]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:14:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413577&title=how-old-were-you-when#413577 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Awww Emz, I didn&#039;t know you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413570&title=how-old-were-you-when#413570 Author: bookwyrm
Subject: 18261
Posted: 16 June 2008 at 12:02am

Awww Emz, I didn't know you were just a baby like me :)]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:02:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413570&title=how-old-were-you-when#413570 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 21 when I had Jackson (planned)....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413568&title=how-old-were-you-when#413568 Author: emz
Subject: 18261
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 11:51pm

I was 21 when I had Jackson (planned). The trend is definitely older, I was the youngest one in my coffee group (with WRXandJosh being the next youngest!) most of whom are in their late 20's/early 30's.

I have one friend that has a 2 year old and only cos he was a woopsy. Most of my friends won't be considering it for another few years. I do think it depends where you live, socio-economic factors etc (that sounds snobby but its true).]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:51:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413568&title=how-old-were-you-when#413568 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 22 (one month shy of being...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413565&title=how-old-were-you-when#413565 Author: bookwyrm
Subject: 18261
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 11:41pm

I was 22 (one month shy of being 23) when Phoenix was born.

I was the youngest by at least 3 years in my antenatal class. Found it very hard to socialise with the other mums as they all had so much more in common with each other ]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:41:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413565&title=how-old-were-you-when#413565 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I&#039;ll be 37 when he&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413563&title=how-old-were-you-when#413563 Author: Joelle
Subject: 18261
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 11:36pm

I'll be 37 when he's born. I'm the first in my family and we've been together 10yrs - the trend, so I've heard, is older rather than earlier as women want to build their careers 1st. ]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:36:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413563&title=how-old-were-you-when#413563 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 23- I was the same though, all...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413562&title=how-old-were-you-when#413562 Author: Jennz
Subject: 18261
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 11:35pm

23- I was the same though, all the women in my parents centre group were mid 30's. Almost every single class or coffee group I went to I was youngest by at least 10 years. I still find the same now though- at Charlottes school all the other Mums are way older than me, most are in their late 30s early 40s. I'm almost 27 now and I am still the youngest at all of Kates classes by a fair bit. Could be the areas we choose to live though?]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:35:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413562&title=how-old-were-you-when#413562 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 31...ironically when I was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413561&title=how-old-were-you-when#413561 Author: NovemberMum
Subject: 18261
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 11:27pm

I was 31...ironically when I was about 20 I said I didn't want children for at least another 10 years :P

my self fulfilling prophecy.]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:27:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413561&title=how-old-were-you-when#413561 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 2 weeks away from my 29th...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413557&title=how-old-were-you-when#413557 Author: Two Blondinis
Subject: 18261
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 11:05pm

I was 2 weeks away from my 29th birthday. I was the oldest at my antenatal class (not by much though). Most of my friends had kids about the same age or younger]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:05:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413557&title=how-old-were-you-when#413557 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : Um I was nearly 26 when I had...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413544&title=how-old-were-you-when#413544 Author: blondie
Subject: 18261
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 10:41pm

Um I was nearly 26 when I had my first.:)]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:41:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413544&title=how-old-were-you-when#413544 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 31 But I only act 15 ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413522&title=how-old-were-you-when#413522 Author: Mama2two
Subject: 18261
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 10:21pm

31 But I only act 15 ]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:21:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413522&title=how-old-were-you-when#413522 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 22 (only by 10 days ) ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413519&title=how-old-were-you-when#413519 Author: Ariana
Subject: 18261
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 10:17pm

I was 22 (only by 10 days ) ]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:17:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413519&title=how-old-were-you-when#413519 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : And yes I think the trend does...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413518&title=how-old-were-you-when#413518 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 18261
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 10:17pm

And yes I think the trend does seem to be that women are having children at a younger age. The majority of my friends I went to school with now have children or are TTC ...most of my friends are in or around the same age bracket and I have no real 'friends' without kiddies.]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:17:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413518&title=how-old-were-you-when#413518 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : 30 ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413517&title=how-old-were-you-when#413517 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 18261
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 10:17pm

30]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:17:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413517&title=how-old-were-you-when#413517 <![CDATA[How old were you when... : I was 19 ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413516&title=how-old-were-you-when#413516 Author: BuzzyBee
Subject: 18261
Posted: 15 June 2008 at 10:15pm

I was 19]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:15:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18261&PID=413516&title=how-old-were-you-when#413516