I had our son when I was 42 and our daughter when I was 43 and I turn 48 next month.  I was told after my son if we wanted another to not wait too long.  I met my husband later in life and getting pregnant wasn't easy.  Both our children are a result of IVF and I am just so grateful.  We are financially stable, I work minimal hours which have no impact on our family life and we are happy.  I lived and traveled a lot before having children and I feel I don't have to make any sacrifices.  My children keep me young and I believe age is a state of mind and I am definitely not 48 in mine!!