I had kids later than most of my friends. They were able to share valuable advice, but I had to connect with younger moms to survive.

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The author became a parent after most of her friends.

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I became a first-time mom at 46. Being an older parent is a gift because I'm the best version of myself.

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The author became a mom in her late 40s.

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I wanted to be a young mom. I had my kids at 37 and 40, and I'm glad I waited.

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The author had her kids Nick (left) and Chloe (right) when she was 37 and 40.

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Hilary Swank says she's glad she waited until her late 40s to have kids. It made her a more present mom.

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Hilary Swank, 50, said she's happy she had her kids in her late 40s.

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I became a first-time mom at 43, and I consider my age a plus

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The author became a mother for the first time at 43.

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I helped my aging dad get a job at the hospital I work at. I'm so proud and love being his coworker.

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Grace Ryu often takes selfies with her dad when they pass each other at work in the same hospital.

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My husband was 40 and thought he didn't have the energy for another baby. But when I ended up pregnant, he was thrilled.

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When Melissa Noble found out she was pregnant with her third child, she was nervous to tell her husband, but he was excited.

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I quit my dream job at Goldman Sachs to care for my mother. I felt bad for myself but realized the simple things are what truly matter.

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Cassindy Chao (pictured above) says she chose family over money and she's richer because of it.

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