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My dear deceased husband and I wanted a baby when I was 41 and he was 48, but he was killed before it could happen. I don't think now at almost 55, I'd have the strength. More power to you if that's your desire.
My daughter was not able to have children. At one time, about 30 years ago, I would have gladly carried a child for her but she would not have approved of it.
And now, at 73, are you kidding?? NO way.
OMG, this is me. My mom prob would have done it for me. Did I ask her? No. I have plenty of children. A husband, six cats, a parrot and two horses. You think diapers are a pain............
OMG, this is me. My mom prob would have done it for me. Did I ask her? No. I have plenty of children. A husband, six cats, a parrot and two horses. You think diapers are a pain............
My daughter now has a pug and two cats. So in her words the pug is my grandbaby.
She was extremely bitter that she could not have a child and pretty much took it out on everyone.
She has been very angry with me and did not want a relationship with me for over 30 years. Now at 53 she has invited me into her life. Just as I am planning to move out of state.
I am going on with my plans to move. I've learned over the years her olive branch can be just as easily withdrawn as it is offered.
I had my first when I was very young, one in my late 20s, one in early 30s and one in mid 30s. I have to say, I had by far the most energy with my first! I never tired of playing with her, going to the park, late nights, etc. By the time I had the 4th, I can feel the difference. Now in my mid 40s, there is no way I could do another one. The late night feedings are exhausting. I cant imagine that with 4 babies at a young age, but in my 60s? I know there are many active older adults, but that is a lot to take on when you already have that many kids and are single. Who will care for them if something happens to her? that would be my main concern.
I had a friend all though school whose dad was in his 50s when she was born. By the time we were in middle school and he was in his 60s, people often thought he was her grandfather and she found it embarrassing. he was in good health, active, etc but it didnt change how people viewed him and it made her uncomfortable.
My daughter now has a pug and two cats. So in her words the pug is my grandbaby.
She was extremely bitter that she could not have a child and pretty much took it out on everyone.
She has been very angry with me and did not want a relationship with me for over 30 years. Now at 53 she has invited me into her life. Just as I am planning to move out of state.
I am going on with my plans to move. I've learned over the years her olive branch can be just as easily withdrawn as it is offered.
You have missed the point. She has slammed the door in my face for over 30 years. I'm accepting her bid for friendship now but I also know she can slam that door again at any time. But this time I will not be a victim.
Aw shucks... mom won't be able to play, hunt, swim... Huh, hunt? I need to have a talk with my mother.
I thought the same thing. I'm apparently falling down on the job. Unless you count hunting for bargains...I did teach my kids that.
I was a miserable pregnant lady, and never wanted to do it again. Maybe, if my marriage had not fallen apart, I would have gone for a third but my husband was so absent and unsupportive I knew I had to work extra hard with the two I had.
However, if a husband suddenly materialized, and someone handed me a baby that I didn't have to birth, I'd give it a try. But probably not after I was 55.
Not now...I'm 68, but I enjoyed the years I was a young mother with 3 children.
Good marriage, (still is after 45 years), had a good family life...
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