<![CDATA[Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ?]]>Moving the conversation here because the SMH forum is encountering technical problems.


Any mommies in this age group are welcome to join us 😉 Don't need to reveal your real age lah.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/12030/any-mommies-in-mid-late-30s-or-over-40-with-small-childrenRSS for NodeThu, 30 Apr 2026 13:25:37 GMTWed, 30 Jun 2010 05:30:28 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:26:57 GMT]]>Thanks Duriz.


Being a late mom has its challenges but I must admit I am lucky cos I was able to work from home now and spend time with the kids. I don’t need to think of what might hv been. It’sa case of been there, done that kind of thing.

So u r ready to settle down and do some serious mothering!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/242532https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/242532Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:26:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:26:37 GMT]]>Thanks Duriz.


Being a late mom has its challenges but I must admit I am lucky cos I was able to work from home and spend time with the kids. I don’t need to think of what might hv been. It’sa case of been there, done that kind of thing.

So u r ready to settle down and do some serious mothering!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/242531https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/242531Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:26:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:08:04 GMT]]>

PowerPuff Mum:
I wonder if anyone is here older than me..I am in my late 40s ( very late)with a DS 11 and DD 8 years old. I am a WAHM and have a very good domestic helper.


I find late motherhood works for me cos I am calmer and more accepting. The reason for it is my travelling corporate job. DH and I have known each other for more than 20 years! We only got married 13 years ago. Now I am all ready to do all the mothering!
:love:
I am just lucky that I got my children when I want them. Thank God for that.
Never too late PowerPuff Mum. I married when I was 39 and now I'm 41 and my one & only DD is 10 months young.

I think older moms are better prepared and more patience but that's just IMHO.

Here's to you and your lovely brood :celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/241697https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/241697Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:08:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:24:22 GMT]]>I wonder if anyone is here older than me..I am in my late 40s ( very late)with a DS 11 and DD 8 years old. I am a WAHM and have a very good domestic helper.


I find late motherhood works for me cos I am calmer and more accepting. The reason for it is my travelling corporate job. DH and I have known each other for more than 20 years! We only got married 13 years ago. Now I am all ready to do all the mothering!
:love:
I am just lucky that I got my children when I want them. Thank God for that.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/241560https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/241560Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:24:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:53:21 GMT]]>

Funz:

My kids drink Meiji fresh milk. The supplements they are taking since they started childcare are just multivits and fish oil. There was a period when I put them on multivits with lysine cos they were not eating well. That helped to improve their appetite. Once they are eating well, I reduce their dose, alt days, then slowly, back to normal multivits.

I don't know about wind in their stomach, my kids normally drink their milk chilled, so far no issues. When DD first tried fresh milk, she had a bit of lose stools but that went away after a couple of times.

If you are concerned about the expiry, then start with the small packs which I believe she will be able to finish within a day. Will be more costly for a start but at least no wastage.
Hi Funz,

Multivits with lysine? Which brand and where can I get this? The taste is ok with your kids?

How abt normal multivits? Any brands to recommend?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/241182https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/241182Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:53:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:04:49 GMT]]>Had been busy and just had time to see this thread.


DW would qualify for this thread. DD is 7 this yr, and DS just celebrated his 5th birthday last Mon.

DW was expecting no. 3 2.5 yr ago, but amnio result was no good… Gynae didn’t give us a choice, but just told us to arrange soonest date to go down for the inevitable…

It wasn’t easy, but we came through it…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/240981https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/240981Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:04:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 05:48:20 GMT]]>

Funz:
leo:

[quote=\"Funz\"]
My kids drink Meiji fresh milk. The supplements they are taking since they started childcare are just multivits and fish oil. There was a period when I put them on multivits with lysine cos they were not eating well. That helped to improve their appetite. Once they are eating well, I reduce their dose, alt days, then slowly, back to normal multivits.

I don't know about wind in their stomach, my kids normally drink their milk chilled, so far no issues. When DD first tried fresh milk, she had a bit of lose stools but that went away after a couple of times.

If you are concerned about the expiry, then start with the small packs which I believe she will be able to finish within a day. Will be more costly for a start but at least no wastage.

[/quote]thanks funz... 🙂

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leo:
Funz:

[quote=\"yamyam\"]Hey Mummies.


Those with kids that are already more than 3.5years old. Are you still letting them drink powder milk? Can we switch them 100% to fresh milk or full cream milk?

Switched my kids to fresh milk since they were 2yrs old.

Ahh..am thinking about this topic too.... am thinking of switching my gal to fresh milk..

which brand of fresh milk do u all let ur kiddos drink? I read the fresh milk thread, and there are talks about added sugar, oz cows reared in indonesia, oz cows in oz etc... overwhelmed by information...

My main 3 concerns -
==> since FM is fortified, does that mean we need to feed our kids supplements (eg, DHA) if we switch totally to fresh milk? My gal's solid intake is still not very nutrious (fussy eater)
==> concerned that she will get wind in her stomach drinking warmed up fresh milk which had been kept in the fridge.
==> fresh milk has a short expiry date. If I started her partially on fresh milk, she will end up drinking from the same bottle which is near to expiry date (hb and I are not milk drinkers)[/quote]My kids drink Meiji fresh milk. The supplements they are taking since they started childcare are just multivits and fish oil. There was a period when I put them on multivits with lysine cos they were not eating well. That helped to improve their appetite. Once they are eating well, I reduce their dose, alt days, then slowly, back to normal multivits.

I don't know about wind in their stomach, my kids normally drink their milk chilled, so far no issues. When DD first tried fresh milk, she had a bit of lose stools but that went away after a couple of times.

If you are concerned about the expiry, then start with the small packs which I believe she will be able to finish within a day. Will be more costly for a start but at least no wastage.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/235978https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/235978Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:52:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:18:07 GMT]]>

Funz:
yamyam:

Hey Mummies.


Those with kids that are already more than 3.5years old. Are you still letting them drink powder milk? Can we switch them 100% to fresh milk or full cream milk?

Switched my kids to fresh milk since they were 2yrs old.

Ahh..am thinking about this topic too.... am thinking of switching my gal to fresh milk..

which brand of fresh milk do u all let ur kiddos drink? I read the fresh milk thread, and there are talks about added sugar, oz cows reared in indonesia, oz cows in oz etc... overwhelmed by information...

My main 3 concerns -
==> since FM is fortified, does that mean we need to feed our kids supplements (eg, DHA) if we switch totally to fresh milk? My gal's solid intake is still not very nutrious (fussy eater)
==> concerned that she will get wind in her stomach drinking warmed up fresh milk which had been kept in the fridge.
==> fresh milk has a short expiry date. If I started her partially on fresh milk, she will end up drinking from the same bottle which is near to expiry date (hb and I are not milk drinkers)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/235835https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/235835Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:18:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:56:37 GMT]]>Hi, I’m a 35++ mum with a P1 boy. Great to to have found this thread!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/219555https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/219555Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:56:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:45:14 GMT]]>

yamyam:
Hey Mummies.


Those with kids that are already more than 3.5years old. Are you still letting them drink powder milk? Can we switch them 100% to fresh milk or full cream milk?
Switched my kids to fresh milk since they were 2yrs old.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/218883https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/218883Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:45:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:18:21 GMT]]>bigmama, cup_muffins,

Welcome to this thread 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/216829https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/216829Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:18:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:53:14 GMT]]>I’m directed here by Tam too…


30+ with a 5YO DD & 3MOS DDsTwins!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/216807https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/216807Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:53:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:19:13 GMT]]>Hi

I m a SAHM of 3 (5,2,5mths). Recently facing a v strong willed boy entering his terrible two stage and I am pulling out my hair trying to get him do things like sit and eat, shower.... 🙂

I am more active at another forum, was directed here by tam, thanks 🙂 I din know there is a similar thread here.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/216789https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/216789Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:19:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:15:23 GMT]]>Thank you for all mummies who have shared yr stories on the aminocentesis

Me too, I belong to the grp who believed in mentally well-prepared for any unexpected birth defects rather than leave to nature........
(though i din go thru the test as i stopped at 1.... 😉 )

Augmum:
For those mummies giving birth after the age of 35,
i wonder .....did u all go for the amniocentesis test???

my cousin who had her 4 th child at the age of 40, her gynae persuaded her several times to go for the test,
but she refused (she is a devoted christian), saying that
whatever the outcome, she would not abort the child as it is God's gift........

do u all agree on her saying.....???

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214532https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214532Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:15:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:20:48 GMT]]>I took amnio tests for both pregnancies. 1st time was recommended as I was over 35 & I wanted to be sure & prepared. JIC.


Originally didn’t want to do for 2nd pregnancy. However, during the detailed scan, gynae was worried that one of the twins may have problems, so recommended it. Wanted to make sure & be prepared, again. 2nd amnio took shorter time for results, if I wasn’t mistaken.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214510https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214510Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:20:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:08:54 GMT]]>i took the test as well for ds. i prefer to have it done because i wwant to be well prepared for any decisions we make.


even though the result is good news, i still read up on down syndrome and other illnesses. i dont want to wait till the baby is born and realise that there is something wrong and be ill prepared for everything.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214507https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/214507Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:08:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:06:25 GMT]]>I went for amnio when I had DD but not DS. The triple test showed that DD fell into the high risk category. I remember going blank and then crying buckets after receiving the call from my Gynae’s nurse. She was not tactful at all. I was in a middle of a meeting with a client when I had a few missed calls. When I called back, the first thing she said was your triple test results shows positive for Downs so you need to come in as soon as possible for an amnio. When I met with my gynae his explanation put me more at ease. He said the odds are on my side as the result shows a 1 in 200 chance. He then explained the risks of amnio and his track records (no mishaps due to amnio). He did say more often then not, most amnios come back showing that the babies are normal. The decision whether to go for the procedure or not is ours and he will respect our decision. We opted for the procedure. But after the procedure, I ended up crying as well, to DH’s alarm. But the gynae was very reassuring, telling DH it is very normal as there will be fear and worry so it is good to just let it out. Amnio at that time takes at least 4 weeks to get a result so we were on tenterhooks for 1 whole month. On the 1 hand praying that we won’t get an earlier then expected call but on the other hand needing and answer.


For me, there was no real question about going for the amnio. I believe in knowing and being prepared rather then leaving things to chance.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213786https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213786Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:06:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:01:31 GMT]]>

tamarind:

When I had my second boy, I was also at the age where the amnio test is recommended. I chose not to take the test because I was scared of the needles !
The amnio test was recommended to me when I had my 2nd boy too. I struggled dunno want to do or not. Finally, I chose not to.

Cos I scare of the result and the % of miscarriage. F.Y.I, I had twice miscarriage.

I was 🙏 very hard that my bb is normal.....so stress

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213767https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213767Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:01:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:49:50 GMT]]>hi i am going to be forty this year :shock: and have 2 kids (DS: 4 years old and DD: 1year old). Wanted to have no 2 earlier but took a long time to conceive..


Am a FTWM with maid.. Always feel tired out every day and my greatest wish is to strike toto and retire and spend time with my kids... 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213739https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/213739Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:49:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:23:19 GMT]]>

phankao:
DesertWind:

[quote=\"phankao\"] The point is - if you have amnio, what are you going to do if the results are not what you want to hear?


I did not do any tests for our 4th baby (nor our earlier 3 either), but I went one step further. I requested for no scans as well.

Wah Phankao,
You very brave leh!
:celebrate:

Why Brave??? Takes more effort to go for all these tests, leh. Going to see OB/GYN already a very *sian* thing for me. i would stretch my visits so that i see him only every 6 weeks or so.[/quote]
When I had my second boy, I was also at the age where the amnio test is recommended. I chose not to take the test because I was scared of the needles !

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212961https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212961Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:23:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:58:04 GMT]]>

tree nymph:
tamarind:


Just have to expect 4 big candles on the birthday cake hahaha

I thought I will have my menopause soon, asked my gynae and she said its only when I am over 50 years old :oops:

Let me tell you all one joke.

A few years ago, I noticed that my period was very short and light. that continues for a few months. Short and light means i prob only use one pad and that's it. Was a bit worried so I went to a Chinese Medicine Hall and ask if I should take something to 调理. Thought maybe I should take 白凤丸. When I descripe my conditions to the sales assistant, she told me i have to take the special 白凤丸, I asked why, she told me that based on my description, I'm most likely having menopause liao. I was so :shock: :shock: ! Told her I'm mid thirties and I asked her if she has heard of anyone like that. She told me in straight and serious tone - yes, nowadays women are getting their menopause earlier and earlier. So its no surprise that you are having menopause... :!: :!: I was a bit 😐 alarmed, and immediately called my gynae to see him the next day. When I told the gynae my conditions and asked if I'm having my menopause, he :rotflmao: and assured me with tears in his eyes that I'm definately not having menopause. Just that the lining is thin and I may not be able to have kids anymore. :roll: :roll:

3 months later, I'm pregnant again... :roll: :roll: 😐 😐


Some sales people like to use \"scare tactics\".

Once I went for a facial, the staff said my skin looked very bad and asked if I had been ill. Her purpose was to make me sign up for the expensive package. I was so angry I never went back to that shop.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212954https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/212954Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:58:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Any Mommies in mid-late 30s or over 40 with small children ? on Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:54:24 GMT]]>

duriz:
tamarind:

I am also fine if children call me auntie. But if people in their 20s start to call me auntie, then it is a little depressing 😞


Aww, no lah.
I'm positive you're still young and beautiful.
Young people nowadays very silly, don't take it to heart.
They really only know how to \"interact\" with PCs and HPs, not real people. Thus their social interaction skills very limited.
I'm 41 and rightfully an aunty 🙂

Thanks for your comforting words 😉

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duriz:
Augmum:

[quote=\"DesertWind\"]
Hi KopiYing,
You still OK lah! My friend gave birth to first kid at age 43! :lol:
:celebrate:

wow.....any prob in conceiving ??

Married December 2008, had my baby October 2009. No scandal :imanangel:

All natural conception and birth. Very lucky, very blessed.

LOL @ myself. Just kidding about the scandal part ladies and gents :D[/quote]hi duriz,
u're indeed blessed..... 😄

y i said so ....recalled when i was hospitalised for a drip due to severe morning sickness,
my next bed patient, who was at 40,
she was hospitalised becos of treatened miscarrige (her 2 nd pregnancy),
after discharged , we did keep in contact, then did i realise that she had a miscarriage again......
from then on, she was unable to concieve.......feel sad for her.......
DesertWind:
Augmum:

wow.....any prob in conceiving ??

Hi Augmum,
Yes with some difficulty hence the late pregnancy. And also sufferred miscarriage before.
:celebrate:

hi DesertWind,
after all the difficulty but u're blessed with a child....happy for u..... 😄

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