You're talking to a brick wall, PP. You're right, but the point is moot with OP. |
How is it different, did you have a child at 48? I know at least 4 women who had kids after age 45. All tell me it’s the best decision they’ve made. One is a highly paid MD (adopted a black girl with mild autism at 47), another adopted at 51 an Indian girl with some tribal rights over the child (after a 20 years childless marriage); a third got accidentally knocked up at 44 and retained 50% custody of her son in a bitter battle with a powerful dad; #4 had twins at 48 (divorced much older dad at 60 but they are on very good terms he continues residing in her house helping with kids while she dates her boyfriend in London). Again, all women are extremely grateful for their kids; they were well off when the kids “arrived” and all of them are thriving. Kids with developmental delays are now excelling at school; athletic sports and music. Moms are now in their 60s but look way younger and have husbands or boyfriends their age. |
This is a very dumb idea for those older men AND the younger women even if it’s “allowed”. |
A “dumb” idea is to follow advise of those who think it’s too late for others to live their life. |
A dumb idea is to follow the advice of people who can’t spell advice. A dumb idea is not to recognize that age inexorably limits your options and requires you to make sensible choices. |
Kayaking with a baby is actually possible and enjoyable. There are vests and 2-seats kayaks for that. Also, real hikers do it with babies - they just take non-slippery easy hikes. It’s shocking how many people think having kids is like a major decease. Signed OP |
The thought of this particular OP adopting a non-white child is absolutely horrifying. |
Yeah. The “begging for it” line sounds like male fantasy. |
Hahaha this is perfect. She can find her insufferable brethren. |
You have it all figured out and you dismiss every word anyone says to you that doesn’t feed your preexisting bias, so just ask the moderator to delete this thread. It’s pointless. |
President Tyler's (1841-1845) grandson is still alive. |
I'm figuring that's you again, OP. It fits your pattern of coming back to argue and keep adding anecdotes about privileged women to support how right you feel you are. Save the time you're spending typing out these posts and either get on with finding your sperm donor (because, you're not likely to get that baby AND a relationship though you will insist you'll have both). You are so deeply invested in the image of perfection that you've created around older motherhood that there's no swaying you here, so I'm not sure why you keep coming back to defend your position, other than to make yourself feel superior to everyone here. Go forth, climb Everest, raft the Nile, procreate, whatever. . |
99% of people commenting here are locked in stereotypes that women have hot flashes in late 40s that don't allow them to raise kids successfully. This is indeed very strange for the US in particular. There are many way poorer countries where women are basically "babysitters" for their own grandkids in late 40-50s and they do the lion's share of the household responsibilities. I was brought up by my grandmother while my mother worked (they divorced with my dad when I was only 1 y.o.). My grandmother took a role of a "SAHM" whereby my mother was at work 7am-9pm making money. Maybe this is why I don't see child rearing in late 40s so disastrous. Also, many threads on this forum are related to lack of financial resources, career challenges related to child birth, men not happy when women stay at home or other way around, alimony, child support etc. When you already accumulated certain assets and achieved certain income level by your 40s, all these issues are easy to resolve. I do feel I would bring way more to the table to a man who wants a real family in my 40s vs what I can bring in my 20-30 y.o. self. These are all theoretical questions, but I am indeed bothered how lopsided the society is in relation to older mothers. It's almost like everyone is telling you: time to enjoy your life, kayaking, hiking and dating. Kids will take all the enjoyment from you. But I just don't feel that way, as having my first child was a very enjoyable experience and enriched my life immensely. All these kayaking groups and dating won't bring me a long term sustainable feeling of fulfillment and family stability. My grandmother was telling that people live as long as others still need them on Earth. |
Yes you haven't said anything of a substance beside personal attacks. I get it you are irritated by wealthier women who are easy with a "privilege" of having a nanny. My grandmother had a nanny in 1958, while she worked full time. She was not particular wealthy or privileged. |
+1 So is the thought of her adopting (or having) a child with developmental delays or any other issues rendering the child imperfect to her. Note how she insists that "Kids with developmental dealys are now excelling at school, athletic sports and music." Can that happen? Of course. But is OP oblivious to the work and emotional toll involved for the entire family and support system as well as the child? Yes. |