I had my first child at age 38 and the second at 41.
What I didn't anticipate, though, was that there are also many benefits to having children later in life.
But somehow, we've been able to recognize each other as part of the same secret society of older parents.
AdvertisementI also often find myself editing the way I talk around other, younger parents .
Because although being an older parent can be a mixed bag, it's one I'm very grateful to have been handed.
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I'd, Caitlin Weaver, we're, I've, we've, I'm