Will kids be off the table at 36? 36F 28M

28M I’ve been dating a 36F. I’m 28M. 3 dates. So obviously nothing serious yet but I feel like there could be something there.

She moved here from abroad 6 months ago. Single since feb. And obviously there’s a bit of an age difference. I’ve really enjoyed the dates. I stayed over at hers on date 2 but no sex. And there was a moment in date 2 when I was like oh this is actually really nice. Haven’t felt that for a while. We had sex on date 3.

But. I don’t know what she wants. The age difference gives me pause and if she wants kids I feel the timelines may be difficult. I’m also aware that if she doesn’t want kids that’ll be an issue for me long term.

The thought of asking her what she wants is making me really really anxious. I’ve tried to sorta open the door to that convo by asking if my age bothers her. But she just said it doesn’t.

I don’t know if there’s a difference between US (her) and UK (me) dating culture. But I don’t know what she’ll be thinking.

I can already feel my self starting to get feelings. I’m going away for 2 and a half weeks now… so not sure what will happen. But she accidentally voice noted me on hinge today and it was meant for someone else. The day after we had sex. So she’s clearly still dating.

There are plenty of other girls my age who would be interested. But I feel like I’m really getting to like this woman. But I feel at odds with myself. Like this is very exciting and I’m enjoying it, but it probably won’t last.

I don’t want to hurt anyone. Or get hurt. And I’m worried I’ll have to stop seeing her if we don’t align. I do want kids. And I’m worried that even if I wanted them now, it’s not possible.

She wants to do a long weekend with me and as much as I like her and would like to, it feels a lot after 3 dates. And I don’t know about kids etc.

Need some help on this. I feel I could really fall for this girl and I’m worried.

Tl;dr dating a woman 8 years older than me and I’m worrying a bit