Category: Older Mum

This section contains articles about parenting from the point of view of being an older mum.

I had my first child when I was 44, and being an older parent does come with some distinct challenges. Parenting at any age is hard, but the last few years has definitely given me a new outlook.

I am sure that as I get older still and pass the 50 mark, there will be even more to share with you on this unique perspective. As a generation, we are having children later in life, so I definitely feel that there is a place for these older mum posts.

Things No One Tells You About Pregnancy

March 12, 2021May 14, 2021 Jo Boyne1 Comment

I spent a lot of time growing up wondering what it would be like being a Mum. But there are … Read MoreThings No One Tells You About Pregnancy

Older Mum, Parenting

Pregnant at 43 – Being an Older Mum

July 27, 2020February 8, 2021 Jo Boyne58 Comments

It was never my plan to be an older Mummy. I’d always thought that I would have my children in … Read MorePregnant at 43 – Being an Older Mum

Older Mum, Parenting

Accepting That I’ll Only Have One Child

March 25, 2019March 1, 2020 Jo Boyne48 Comments

This has been a post long in my head, but I wasn’t sure that I could actually put it down. … Read MoreAccepting That I’ll Only Have One Child

Older Mum, Parenting

The Pros and Cons of Being an Older Mother

August 15, 2018April 9, 2021 Jo Boyne20 Comments

Women are leaving having children until later in life. We are becoming a world of older mothers. The average age … Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Being an Older Mother

Older Mum, Parenting

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