About to turn 70, now I want to adopt a baby (divorce, move)

[Escort Rider]

Originally Posted by jonesg

At 70 its a rather self centered thing to do.
At 60 it would be slightly foolish.
I suggest goldfish.

At 50 it would be questionable.

[jrkliny]

Is this some sort of urge or is there some logic involved?

[silibran]

Originally Posted by chronic65

I mentioned it to my wife and she ripped me a new one. I saw some cute babies in church this morning and I just got to thinking about it. Then I happened upon a life expectancy calendar from some insurance company and I found that they think I have a good chance to live to 87 or 90. Wow, almost 20 more years? I planted a garden this year, but, that is just not enough. Lord help me!

If you think you will live that long, then adopt a young dog. Get a smaller breed that is likely to live almost as long as you will.

[NYgal1542]

I think the OP might be due for a complete physical. Including the brain.

[eaton53]

Originally Posted by ccc123

Get a dog!!

Or some other critter that won't outlive you.
Turtle, parrot or baby... no.

[mlb]

Dogs can be just as, if not more time consuming as children.

Ask me how I know.

/have a 5 month old corgi with giardia we can't get rid of..... and a 3.5 year old golden retriever.

[Harpaint]

Early dementia happening OP. Start hitting the cross word puzzles.

[marino760]

Originally Posted by alpineprince

My wife had a baby when I was 62 and I have a friend who had his first child at 72. I highly recommend it. Although, it can be risky without a young wife and significant assets.

Quit being selfish and think about the kid. It's not great growing up with a parent who's elderly and probably won't live long enough to see him or her graduate high school or get married among many other things. When did people stop thinking about what's best for their children instead of what their latest infatuation is?

[pacific2]

How about first trying a Baby Think it Over Doll?:
https://www.ebay.com/i/262993564299?chn=ps&dispItem=1

Or, to be more realistic about a late life baby who really fits in and looks just like mom and dad:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/2492377...FQcwaQodGcgFqg

My vote is to be a foster grandfather.

[Dustyroad70]

Originally Posted by Rakin

Skip the baby stage. I'm looking to adopt a 22yo college girl from Sweden.

Adoption may not be the right word.

Dang, I was too quick to rep you for your earlier post!