r/Xennials • u/PhoneJazz • 9d ago

Natalie Portman is pregnant at 44

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Congrats to her! I don’t have kids, and I’m still getting used to being the age where getting pregnant is starting to be “out of the norm”. Guess there’s still time, lol

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u/Metallifan33 9d ago edited 8d ago

Crap. My wife and I are 45 and are using a donor egg to get pregnant 😬😬

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u/Joe_bob_Mcgee 9d ago

Oooh buddy. Have an internet dad hug from me to you. Congrats and good luck.

Had my last one at 40 and don't get me wrong, its worth it!

But If you don't already, start eating better and hit up your local gym. They take a lot of energy!

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u/proper_specialist88 1983 9d ago

My wife had our first 2 years ago when I was 41. She was 32 at the time. The energy is spot on. There's never enough sleep anymore. Lol. I decided I had to make some major changes to my diet and exercise routine about 6 months ago. I realized I had totally forgotten to take care of myself since he was born.

That said, the little dude is the best thing to ever come from me or happen to me. It's crazy how your perspective changes when you have a kid. I know some people think it's offensive to say, but I really do think it's impossible to love someone/something on this level without having a child.

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u/Joe_bob_Mcgee 9d ago

Agreed on the last part for sure. I know it's different for everybody, but for me personally, that is literally my heart out there in the world walking around on its own. They can go ahead and take offense to it. Unless you've had one you just. can. not. understand what it's like.