Molly Sims on Motherhood: “I Don’t Regret Starting Later”
Molly Sims covers the February / March issue of Fit Pregnancy while showing off her growing baby bump in a light blue summer dress.
The model talks about having her first child later in life, becoming a mom, and her second pregnancy.
“I would have been a good mom earlier, but I didn’t find my prince until I was older,” Sims who welcomed her first child, Brooks, at the age of 39. “I don’t regret starting later — everything I’ve wanted to do, I’ve done. I lived in Europe for six years, waitressed, worked at a book company and in a law office.”
Although, Sims admits her age has played a factor in her pregnancies.
“I’m 41, so I had an ultrasound and blood tests to make sure everything was okay,” she explains. “We waited until we got the results at 14 weeks to tell anyone, but my in-laws came to visit early on and they said I looked green!”
The author’s second pregnancy has been relatively easier than her first.
“I had a difficult time with Brooksie. First, I had a velamentous cord insertion [when the umbilical cord inserts into the fetal membranes rather than the middle of the placenta, causing a higher risk of rupture],” she explains. “The doctor monitored me closely throughout the pregnancy, and I had a scheduled c-section to protect the cord, which was necessary, but disappointing.”
Sims is not opposed to giving birth naturally this time around.
“This time, I don’t have the same condition, so I’m not opposed to a [vaginal birth]”
Breastfeeding is something Sims would like to do, but has accepted the fact she may not be able to.
“When Brooks was born, my milk never came in, and I tried to breastfeed for three months. I felt awful and ashamed. I wanted to breastfeed because it’s so good for the baby, so I worked with a lactation specialist,” she recalls. “After three months, she said, ‘You’re done. You don’t have any milk.’ I’ll try breastfeeding again, but if it doesn’t work, I won’t push it.”
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I think starting later is smarter. That way you have a chance to live your own life before devoting yours completely to someone else.
I was just having this conversation with friends the other…about having kids ‘too late’ I think to each his own…every one of us is different and we know when the time is right for us!
These women make pregancy seem so glamourous. They don’t seem to take pictures of them when they are 9 months do they. Always when they are tiny.
I love seeing the perspectives of famous moms and moms to be. It puts a human face on people that otherwise seem more like mythical creatures than humans. Also, it’s sometimes funny to hear some of their ideas.
This is a great post! It’s nice to hear how people who are famous go through their pregnancies and how they can relate to other moms out there!
OMG! I WISH I had looked half that amazing when I was pregnant. They say that pregnancy gives you a beautiful glow. The truth is, it’s just sweat… 😉
It really all depends on the situations. Allot of people are having kids later in life just because they have not found the right one yet. She looks amazing!
I had my last child when I was 29 and I looking at it now while my friends are having kids in their late 30s, I’m glad I had mine early!
I often wonder what it would Have been like to wait until I was a bit older for kids. I don’t regret or wish i could change things but I know it would be a lot different!
Sometimes I wonder what it would have been like if I would have waited to have kids til I was older…but I’m actually very happy that I had my two daughters when I was younger. I actually had my first child when I was 20.
I was just talking about later in life pregnancies with my friend. She had her first at 42. he is a healthy and happy 5 year old now. I had mine in my mid 30’s but I think I admire that she waited until her prince came along.
I started at 34 and I am so glad I waited – I wasn’t married until 32, and there was no way I had patience or time in my professional life before then. Now I’m content with where I am on the career ladder and I feel competent as a mum too!
This woman has a very good attitude! She more or less decided to wait to start a family which is her right. She got in all the fun and traveling and is now ready to settle down and become a Mom–no easy job at any age.
I think there is less pressure to have children early nowadays which is a great thing for women. Older and younger moms are both cool with me!
I was just talking about this to my friend! I definitely agree with her points.
Aaah what a cute baby bump! She looks gorgeous. I chose to have my kids at an early age but I don’t judge those who don’t.
My mom had her last child when she was 43. I think it’s totally cool to have kids late in life!
Very cute baby bump, I’m a mom of two but I’m happy to have it. Really nice to read this.
There are advantages to waiting later in life to have children but there are also advantages to starting early. I was a young mother and now in my early 40s and empty nesting. I still have plenty of time to enjoy my life and do all the things I want to do.
I was just having this conversation with a few friends, I love her points and agree with them.
39 is pretty late to start, but later is always better. Gives the mother a chance to grow and mature.
We have four. We started young. The last baby is 7 now and I’m 44 (hubby is 50). There are so so so many great things about starting late. The one not-great thing is we worry about who would take care of little man if something happened to us. Hopefully that won’t be an issue, but we still think about it.
I had two of mine early in life and the other later on. Definitely ups and downs for both.
I’ve seen so many people having babies later in life and wonder how do they do it? I’m in my middle 30’s and and wonder how would I keep up with a baby if I was older then that? I’d be really exhausted at that point.
The later you get pregnant, the higher the risks. I was pregnant at 27 and for me it was perfect.
She looks beautiful. And what a cute bump. I think it is great that she is happy with her decision to start later.
I will be 40 this year and I am unable to have kids on my own. Fertility treatments are expensive and aren’t fail proof. But, if I choose to do it, I would not let age be a factor for at least a few more years. I understand all of the risks, but even those risks are minimal. So, I’ll either come to terms with it and adopt, foster or just not have any.
Im all about being older…. I had my daughter when I was 30 and it sucks that most of my friends kiddos are way older….. But I’m thankful that I had me years and had a chance to travel etc
This is a great interview. She looks amazing.
I really hate that there is so much nasty stigma against moms who just can’t nurse no matter how hard they try. She looks absolutely amazing too!
Whatever floats her boat. Personally, I want to be “young” enough to see my kids graduate and get married, before I kick the bucket. Then again I had my first at 18, what do I know..
I think is is awesome she waited for her prince before having her kids. The time is different for everyone. My sister just had her first baby at 37 years old. Thanks for sharing.
I’m planning to be older when I have children. I would like to have at least finished my college degree first. That’s one of my goals at least. I think it’s better to have them when you’re older myself, because then you’re a lot wiser and more prepared mentally and emotionally.
I can imagine the experience is completely different when you age to a certain point. Very interesting read!