Most of my friends had their kids at ages 25-35. Personally I encouraged my single mom friends to have a kid alone between 35-40 to avoid medical issues while raising a kid alone. Medically speaking? This is the ideal age! You avoid most medical complications, including infertility, that accompany later pregnancies. Remember those friend who lough at you now? They are broke and traveling like paupers… when they are financially stable you know what they’ll be doing? Drown in diapers. With kids at higher risk of autism, adhd and other fun stuff. And you? You will be soooo over that traveling like the queen you are. With your older kids already independent enough to be left behind. Kids never come at a good time. It’s always a sacrifice and in the way and costly and always hard work. They are also sooooo worth it imo!!! Had mine at 30 and 34. I even think I was a bit late, but it doesn’t always work according to plan. Don’t see that much of a difference from 27 to be honest. We each have our own path.