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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:29 PM Original message |
How old is too old to have kids? 50+ year old pregnant woman on cover on NY mag |
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msongs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:30 PM Response to Original message |
1. if you can PAY for them, support them, and love them, age is not an issue nt |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:00 PM Response to Reply #1 |
40. Is pay more important than support and love? It is the only word with caps in your whole post. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:33 PM Response to Reply #40 |
105. if you're 50, it is, because you won't be there to support them and love them very long |
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Kurmudgeon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:44 PM Response to Reply #1 |
56. Age is not an issue, conceiving a baby then carrying them to term and have the child be healthy is. |
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DebJ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 12:07 AM Response to Reply #56 |
124. I don't think the child whose mother dies at age 65 would |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 08:55 AM Response to Reply #1 |
134. As someone who lost a parent when she was young - that's something difficult to deal with |
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yawnmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:30 PM Response to Original message |
2. As old as they want. eom |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
3. i am not seeing a cover of 50 and over men asking if too old. and ya |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:33 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. true enough. Recent studies show sperm of older males not optimal |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:42 PM Original message |
No, but there are some pretty clear bio-differences between fatherhood at 50 & motherhood. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
24. . |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
44. genetic disorders, achondroplasia, schizophrenia, apert syndrome. lower iq. |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:34 PM Response to Reply #44 |
71. No, neither are optional. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:44 PM Response to Reply #71 |
93. i wouldnt either. |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 11:53 PM Response to Reply #93 |
123. I meant optimal |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 09:24 AM Response to Reply #123 |
138. btw.... i have not made the point, that i feel strongly about |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 12:14 PM Response to Reply #138 |
144. Yeah, we had to do that additional testing with our 2nd, as well. |
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Darth_Kitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:51 PM Response to Reply #44 |
112. Actually, higher I.Q. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:59 PM Response to Reply #112 |
117. i am not opposed to that, but that is not addressing |
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awoke_in_2003 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:06 PM Response to Original message |
50. same here... |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
53. True |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:33 PM Response to Reply #53 |
68. Okay, but where do you draw the line? |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 07:24 PM Response to Reply #68 |
149. It has nothing to do with what anyone deems wise... |
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Yo_Mama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:06 PM Response to Original message |
63. Hear, hear |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:36 PM Response to Reply #63 |
106. no she didn't |
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Yo_Mama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 08:54 AM Response to Reply #106 |
133. Ha, live and learn |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:23 PM Response to Reply #3 |
87. Yes. This question is both ageist and sexist. nt |
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teddy51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
4. Ugh, Whatever floats your boat I guess. As a male, I certainly would not want |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:56 PM Response to Reply #4 |
79. So, then you don't think a 50 year old male should be a father either? |
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teddy51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:15 PM Response to Reply #79 |
85. Nope, just saying that I would not want to be a new father at 50 (personal preference). |
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meegbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
5. Oh that Demi |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:59 PM Response to Reply #5 |
38. LOL |
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mod mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:32 PM Original message |
self delete |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
13. Indeed... |
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mod mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:49 PM Response to Reply #13 |
57. There are risks with adoption as well. |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:03 PM Response to Reply #57 |
61. This is very true... I've seen it happen... |
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trumad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
6. As long as the kid is healty..... |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:33 PM Response to Original message |
8. I cannot imagine... |
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teddy51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:38 PM Response to Reply #8 |
12. "I'd cry back at the kid during 2am feedings too" lol no kidding. This thought is not |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:39 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. that really made me laugh. cute. and ya..... nt |
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Arkansas Granny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:41 PM Response to Reply #8 |
20. The nighttime feedings would be bad enough, but I can't imagine |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:43 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. Oh dear... |
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woodsprite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:55 PM Response to Reply #8 |
35. Nah, if you're pre-menopausal you'd probably already be up with them. |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:04 PM Response to Reply #35 |
45. Hot flashes! |
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Sheepshank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:17 PM Response to Reply #8 |
65. I had my kids starting at age 37. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:20 PM Response to Reply #65 |
66. i was 33 and 36. there are cetainly advantages to being older |
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Abq_Sarah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 09:37 PM Response to Reply #65 |
122. She's a 63 year old model |
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FedUpWithIt All (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 10:47 AM Response to Reply #65 |
140. I have a 19 year old i had at 20 and a three year old i had at 36. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 10:52 AM Response to Reply #140 |
141. isnt that fun. nt |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
9. Isn't nude, pregnant bodies on the cover of magazines to provoke... |
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BeyondGeography (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
10. It's dragging your ass to school functions when you're in your 60's that scares me |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:35 PM Response to Reply #10 |
72. You don't want your teenager stealing your medicare part B drugs |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
11. I know someone older than that who is raising a grandchild |
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teddy51 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:40 PM Response to Reply #11 |
17. Thats a little different though, it would seem that raising your grandchild |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:41 PM Response to Reply #11 |
19. Raising a grandchild... |
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Arkansas Granny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
15. I know there are no guarantees in life, but I worry that parents who have |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:39 PM Response to Original message |
16. Well, look what it got Elizabeth Edwards--cancer and death. |
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tblue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:40 PM Response to Original message |
18. I wanna know how the heck she did it. |
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Pisces (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:59 PM Response to Reply #18 |
39. Donor egg and invitro. |
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yawnmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:00 PM Response to Reply #18 |
41. You want pictures??!? eom |
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seaglass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:37 PM Response to Reply #18 |
91. She's 63 and it's not her belly :-) n/t |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
21. Reproductive choice: no exception. |
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dana_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 12:24 AM Response to Reply #21 |
128. I agree |
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HockeyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
22. Would never be an issue with a MAN |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:45 PM Response to Reply #22 |
26. The same issues apply, actually... |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:47 PM Response to Reply #26 |
29. thankyou. The other issues is the same - will he or she be a healthy living parent in 20 years? |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:48 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. True |
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Chorophyll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:46 PM Response to Reply #22 |
27. Right? Thank you. nt |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:46 PM Response to Reply #22 |
28. True. And the male having kids older usually has a younger wife. This 60 year old woman |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:02 PM Response to Reply #22 |
42. The most important difference |
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Hell Hath No Fury (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:06 PM Response to Reply #22 |
49. I just saw someone I knew in high school - |
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HockeyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:00 PM Response to Reply #49 |
59. My friend's Dad was in his 60s when she was in elementary |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:37 PM Response to Reply #49 |
73. but the baby will at least have one young parent. n/t |
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HockeyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:43 PM Response to Reply #73 |
74. Well, she had 2 after her bio Dad died |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:38 PM Response to Reply #22 |
108. it is an issue with a man |
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Chorophyll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
25. The reproductive choices of other women |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:47 PM Response to Reply #25 |
30. The only shit storm I see worthy... |
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formercia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
31. I was 54 when my Son was born. |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 09:00 PM Response to Reply #31 |
118. You make me smile. |
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formercia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 08:24 AM Response to Reply #118 |
130. Thank You |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 10:12 AM Response to Reply #130 |
139. Polish smolish |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
32. I had children in my late 30's after devoting much time to career - |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
34. As old as none of your damn business. nt |
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EmeraldCityGrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:57 PM Response to Original message |
36. I prefer to wait and hear how the kid feels about it. n/t |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:07 PM Response to Reply #36 |
51. +1 |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:12 PM Response to Reply #51 |
55. not that old, but my kids are of a generation of older parents. i find more parents my age |
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laundry_queen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:24 PM Response to Reply #55 |
100. I agree with that |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 03:58 PM Response to Original message |
37. Well good luck to her... |
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yawnmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
43. remember, 50 is the new 40. Shouldn't be a probem. eom |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:04 PM Response to Reply #43 |
46. yeah, but i think she's 60 |
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yawnmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:04 PM Response to Reply #46 |
80. 60 is the new 45 eom |
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Blasphemer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:05 PM Response to Original message |
47. Basically, it comes down to the individual |
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Habibi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:05 PM Response to Original message |
48. Um, how much "over 50" is this particular woman? |
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seaglass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:38 PM Response to Reply #48 |
92. She's 63 - she was just on TV - and it's not her belly. n/t |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 07:14 PM Response to Reply #92 |
97. thanks. |
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dana_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:07 PM Response to Original message |
52. if she is up for it, good for her!! |
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DebJ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 12:11 AM Response to Reply #52 |
125. Heart-breaking for the child though. |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:11 PM Response to Original message |
54. Do we have an obligation to the people we may make, and if so, |
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saras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 04:54 PM Response to Original message |
58. Why is it anyone's business but the mother? |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:05 PM Response to Reply #58 |
62. If you read the thread... |
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DebJ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 12:14 AM Response to Reply #62 |
126. But only about the physical health of the child and mother. |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 07:20 PM Response to Reply #126 |
148. There have been several mentions of that... |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:32 PM Response to Reply #58 |
67. She allowed herself to be put on the cover, naked, with a caption asking "how old is to old?" |
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Motown_Johnny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:01 PM Response to Original message |
60. My mother was 45 when she gave birth to me and my dad was pushing 47 |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:34 PM Response to Reply #60 |
70. I know of someone in your circumstance, when she was 40 or so, her parents were in their 80s |
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Motown_Johnny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:29 PM Response to Reply #70 |
103. when I hit my 40s both of my parents had passed on |
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smokey nj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 08:30 AM Response to Reply #103 |
131. My parents were in their early 40s when I was born. They'd both |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 12:01 PM Response to Reply #103 |
142. That's too early. |
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Hell Hath No Fury (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 03:05 PM Response to Reply #60 |
145. You raise the point that makes me furious about old parents -- |
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Mz Pip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
64. She looks much older than 50ish |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:25 PM Response to Reply #64 |
102. yikes! |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:34 PM Response to Original message |
69. I know someone who had a baby at 44 |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:47 PM Response to Reply #69 |
77. My mother had my younger sister when she was 43 years old. |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
75. Really hate to say this, but she looks older than me. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 07:25 PM Response to Reply #75 |
99. i think she looks good for her age. i dont know why everyone is going after her looks. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:40 PM Response to Reply #75 |
109. yes she looks very old, i'm guessing a photoshop here |
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alphafemale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 07:31 PM Response to Reply #109 |
150. I agree. That's a photoshop. |
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Ter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:46 PM Response to Original message |
76. Yuck, I was eating! |
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yawnmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:05 PM Response to Reply #76 |
82. What part disgusts you? eom |
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TheManInTheMac (512 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 05:50 PM Response to Original message |
78. Her uterus, her choice. |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
81. Ah, who cares? Her beeswax. |
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Hatchling (968 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
83. If her body, mind and spirit are up to it |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:12 PM Response to Original message |
84. One can acknowledge the woman's right to do whatever |
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Arkansas Granny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:30 PM Response to Reply #84 |
90. Thank you. You expressed that quite nicely. |
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theaocp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:18 PM Response to Original message |
86. Stop breeding. |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:26 PM Response to Original message |
88. She's in good shape for her age, and I am not, but I am 61, and she looks older than I do. |
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Crabby Appleton (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 07:01 PM Response to Reply #88 |
95. She is 63, and it's a photoshop pregnancy . |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 07:13 PM Response to Reply #95 |
96. well there you go: "I'm 63, I'm not going to be pregnant," says Maye Musk, the model in the photo. |
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tblue37 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 07:23 PM Response to Reply #95 |
98. I'm a pretty good guesser, huh? nt |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
89. Gay people can't adopt but this actually celebrated. God bless America. |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
94. 68 when the child turns 18, that is if she makes it to 68. |
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Darth_Kitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:53 PM Response to Reply #94 |
113. Women over 40 who have babies will be watching those who became parents at a younger age die... |
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McCamy Taylor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
101. Hell, I know women who got pregnant in their 50s the old fashioned way. Now 60 is a big deal. |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 12:22 AM Response to Reply #101 |
127. I'd be curious to know how that happened |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:30 PM Response to Original message |
104. well it's not fair to the child but such folk don't give a damn about their children |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:38 PM Response to Reply #104 |
107. i hadn't heard that. i googled and found nowhere stating older womens children |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:41 PM Original message |
since you posted two seconds after my post why don't you actually USE the google? |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:54 PM Response to Original message |
114. i tried two different google key words. i came up with down syndrome and mother expectancy |
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Darth_Kitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:57 PM Response to Reply #104 |
115. That's a very unfair generalization.... |
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Sheepshank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 09:08 PM Response to Reply #104 |
120. pitiable, narrow minded, judgemental broad swipe. |
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Stinky The Clown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:41 PM Response to Original message |
110. Some of the comments to this post could just as easily havew appeared on that . . . . |
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Darth_Kitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:47 PM Response to Original message |
111. Age is only one factor. |
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frogmarch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 08:58 PM Response to Original message |
116. The woman on the cover |
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a la izquierda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
119. It shouldn't matter... |
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War Horse (314 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-28-11 09:31 PM Response to Original message |
121. I'm torn on this |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 12:42 AM Response to Original message |
129. Sure, use science to cheat nature. Anything but adopting a kid! |
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LibertyLover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 08:51 AM Response to Original message |
132. 58 years ago, my mom, who was 45 at the time, gave birth to me |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 03:14 PM Response to Reply #132 |
146. congratulations. I think you made a great decision |
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Saphire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 08:59 AM Response to Original message |
135. the photograph is photoshopped. saw her on gma Wednesday. |
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Capt. America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 09:00 AM Response to Original message |
136. Immoral and disadvantagous to the child. For f%*cks sake people, adopt a kid. |
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ladywnch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 09:08 AM Response to Original message |
137. in answer to your question........ when the plumbing doesn't work anymore. |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
143. Not my body, not my choice, not my business. n/t |
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quiller4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
147. 60 years ago my mother was 37 when I was born |
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benld74 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-29-11 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
151. The wife was 41 with our 1st(who is now 18), adopted 16 month old in 2002 |
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