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Hi I'm 36 and will be 37 by the time I deliver my little boy in March. This is our first and so far everything's fine, I'm at 27 weeks. I did have a previous m/c so I'm going to a high risk dr and he's very cautious! I really can't complain about anything with this pregnancy, I didn't have any morning sickness and I feel great! I also am remarried but I have no children from the previous marriage. Don't be afraid to try just make sure you get a good dr that you can trust! Good luck & happy holidays!

PLEASE don't be afraid to try!! If you want a baby you should try. I am 38 and will be 39 when my daughter is born.Everything is fine.36 is really not that old and they have tests for genetic problems like Down syndrome. GO FOR IT.

Robyn, I just turned 36 and I am hopefuly ovualting as I post, LOL. I too am afraid of the possibilities of downs and other complications, but everyone seems to be telling me what the couple of posts are telling you. I think we need to focus on the positive and keeping our bodies healthy in the first place to have a healthy pregnancy, and just say prayers for a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby! Best of luck! Baby dust your way!

to Robyn I am 35yrs and prego with my 3rd also my husbands first don't be scared...I had a m/c our first try and that was hard but these things happen I am now 32wks with a healthy baby boy...you will have to take more tests and yes your gonna hear your high risk cause of "advanced maturnal age" but there are tons of women that have healthy babies in their 40ies it is just a bit stressful at first take care and good luck

I'm 39 and tried for nearly 4 yrs to get pregnant so, yes, I've been in your shoes. At your age your percentage of a chromosomal abnormality is only 1%, which is very small. Of course you can have an early amnio (13-15 wks), amnio, or CVS which can tell you your specific odds for your pregnancy. I had the "dreaded" amnio and agonized about the procedure for weeks before I had it. Its really not as bad as we all fear it will be. It took about 30 seconds and wasn't painful at all. It felt just like giving blood. Best part was that I got to lay about like a princess the rest of the day and have my husband at my beck and call. LOL!

You are still young enough to not worry so hard!! I have 2 grown kids (20 and 18 yrs old) and I have a 2.5 yr old at home and am currently 23 wks pregnant with twins. I will be 38 when the babies make their appearances. I did have one m/c last year also. However, the blood testing during this and my last pg came back great with no indicators for downs and such. An amnio is not required to be done. I myself, don't choose to have one...I feel there is no need to risk m/c especially if the blood tests come back fine. They can do special u/s now in place of the amnio to look for physical markers that would suggest any abnormalities as well. At 36 your increased risk is really not as high as some might make it seem to be. Good luck with however you decide to go. I wish you the best. "God bless"

I'm 38 and will have our first child induced tomorrow - I was due last Friday. You will continue to hear about your "advanced maternal age" the entire time, but these days, there are so many women choosing to start families in their mid to late 30s! I had the easiest pregnancy on record, no sickness or weird cravings or anything. I was very worried about Down's also, but I had a level 2 ultrasound where they can spot any "markers," and everything was fine. We are going to try for one or two more children after this one. If you are really wanting to have another baby, go for it and good luck!

Thanks for all the encouraging responses. It's great to hear some positive stuff for once!