I was almost 50 when I had my first baby, people call me selfish and I’ve lost friends over it but older mums are better

WHEN Rene Byrd first held her baby boy, Crue, in her arms, she felt like life was finally complete.

The Londoner had spent years battling infertility before deciding to undergo IVF – a journey that cost her over £20,000.

Jam Press/Rene BrydRene Byrd was 48 when she welcomed her first baby[/caption] Jam Press/Rene BrydShe says she has received plenty of criticism but believes older women make better mums[/caption]

But Rene’s struggle didn’t stop other parents from judging her for becoming a mum later in life.