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yes the risk des go up once you turn 35. you are considered high risk once you hit 35. you and dh really should agree on when to have another though. I am close to 38 and want 1 more but I would love a chile with downs as much as the children I have right now who are genetically normal. You have to decide what you could and couldnt handle and if the risk it worth taking to have what you want. I have had 2 m/c and 1 sucessfull pregnancy in the last 2 years and know I want another very badly so the risk is worth it to me. I hope you and your dh can decide whats right for your family and that you are able to concieve quickly once you do.

I am 36 and pg with my 4th child. I had to go through the extra testing (IPS) this time around, and your risks do increase, but if you are healthy it shouldn't be too big of a concern. My baby is fine gentetically, and so is my DD who was born a couple weeks before my 35th birthday. I would however, discuss your concerns with your GP and with your hubby. You should both be on board TTC again. A baby is stressful enough, without adding that kind of issue as well. Good luck and all the best!

I am 38 and 14 wks pg (4th pg - have carried one to term). We waited until I was 34 and my dh 38 to start ttc...never dreaming we would have problems. My husband I talked about this again recently - because another couple was talking about waiting and he said his advice would be not to wait, you just never know how long it might take.

I agree with babyblue - you guys should both be on board. Let your hormones balance back out and talk to him again. :-)

you can buy a set of Baby Einstein 26 dvd set to him .