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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Definitely too old. I really wish this trend of 40+ Moms would go away. [/quote]

Why? (honest question... not trying to be snarky)[/quote]

Plainly, because it's a racket. IVF doctors and clinics are scam artists preying on desperate women. They give false expectations and are all about the exorbitant amount they charge for their services. The cost to insurance companies (if it's covered) is huge with little gurantee of a "return on investment".

The probability of a SN child is high and along with that comes increased healthcare costs associated with having a SN child.

Older woman are more reliant on childcare, because their parents are too old to assist with childcare needs. The increase in demand is what now have folks paying $15+ hour for a babysitter.

Older parents have the responsibility of raising children while also saving for college & retirement. Contrary to what many want you to believe, not all 40+ parents are well to do and financially set. It's a financial juggle for many.

Older parents increase the likelihood that they will die while their children are young(er) and/or have significant health conditions that may become a burden on their children.

So, yeah, while it CAN be done, it really shouldn't be seen as the way to go. Women should not fall for the idea that it's okay to delay parenthood for 20+ years because "there's time". While there are many women who struggle for many years with IF, there are also just as many who started late because they knew IVF was an option. [/quote]

I just hate the assumption that women "CHOSE" to delay parenting or are somehow oblivious to the statistics.  I didn't choose to have kids later.  I would've GLADLY had them sooner.  I didn't find a partner until later.   [/quote]

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