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No different from the dynamics today where some parents (who are 40+ when they give birth) might not even live to see their grandkids or only do so for a short length of time. (This is barring illnesses, etc that can claim a parent at any age). [/quote]

uh
not really

If I were a breeder who married in my 20s, I just might mirror the lifestyle of the Duggar mom - competing with my DIL as we go through our pregnancies together.

As a 40-something with two small children, while I may not live long to see my own grandchildren, I sure as hell can't compete with my son's future wife.

apples and oranges

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Your explanation reveals you as a very selfish person. Are you one of those women who gets upset if your sister/friend/SIL/aunt/cat gets pregnant when you get pregnant? You want the spotlight on you, is that it? Ugh....you're the worst type of pregnant woman. If the choice is between living to see my grandchildren and "competing" to be the only pregnant one in the family at a particular point, I pick seeing my grandchildren. What a ridiculous argument you've made. [/quote]

no - In fact, at my ripe old age, I got pregnant twice - 4 years apart - on one shot.  So I have nothing to be jealous of, as I'm probably still very fertile if I decided to trade in my normal life for a Duggar-like lifestyle.

Breeders who have children as old as their grandchildren are ridiculous.  Enough is enough, I say.

And if I were selfish, I would have had more children to care for my younger ones.  I have two - again at my ripe old age - and work so that they can attend private school and participate in activities.  Furthermore, b/c we have two, we can spend quality time with both kids.

So I am not jealous.

I'm happy.  I love my kids, my spouse and my job.

And even if I am not able to see my grandkids (if my kids have children, that is), I'm secure in the fact that my children will be happy and productive individuals.

You, however, seem a bit odd.   [/quote]

If you were 40+ when you gave birth, I doubt very seriously that you have time to have more to take care of your younger children. But keep telling yourself that.

You do realize that a large family does not equal the Duggar family, correct? Are you capable of seeing shades of gray?

I find 45 y/o mothers of a newborn ridiculous as well. Doesn't mean she doesn't have the right to do what she wants.

Mothers who choose to have large families are happy. They love their kids, their spouses, their jobs. How about we let them worry about how they live their lives, while you do the same, huh? [/quote]

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