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I think she's nuts

dmazment says ...

I think she's nuts

Deb...........didnt you say something like this about Octomom?  Lol

I'm 55 and do not want another pregnancy but I say, "God be with you, girl".  Pregnancy, at any age, is stressful and giving birth is no walk in the park but, in reality, that's the easy part.  The next 20 or so years of raising, feeding and educating that child is the tough part.  She will be 87 when that baby is 20.  What if she is unable to care for it?  Does she have a plan?

This is not about her and her rights  This is about her child and a boy  Who will play ball with him mentor him? When he goes anywhere and they ask her is that her grandchild or great grandchild.  What about him when he loses his mother to the rights of age?  We always hear about the woman and her rights but what about the rights of the child? Who advocates for him or them? Will a replacement guardian be enough for him after he loses his mother?  We do not know.  Anyone can give birth but it takes a special person to be a parent.  Obviously this woman wanted to give birth but I believe she shorted the child on a parent.  Socially and religiously morally this will continue because they can unless we say this is not correct and speak out That too may not make a difference

I think it's awsome. I know it is not the norm and society says that it is not a prudent thing to do at that age.  She will have many things to put in place for that child and herself.  But who says it is impossible.  She may be carrying someone who may have an important contribution to make to this world.  Only God knows the outcome.  And who is to say she will not live to 105 or more and be healthy.  We need to raise our consciousness and stay out of other people's business with our negative thoughts. 

Mum is reported emotionally exhausted and responsible.  She says she also feels 57 not 67....well, this all sounds wonderful, but....How resposible is someone 66 without a partner or support to get pregnant?  And if she feels emotionally exhausted, it is but a matter of time she will have physical exhaustion to go with it.   She may feel 57, but reality is that she is 67 and will be 77 when the baby is 10 and 87 when the baby is 20.  That means she will be parenting a teen in her eighties!  Hello!!!  What's wrong with this picture?  Anyone who ever had a two year old and followed through throughout the child's teen years, knows how much energy and stamina it takes...and without a partner or support?  What is she thinking?  Yes, I know that Elizabeth was 60 and Sarah was 90 when they had their babies, but that was a God given to fulfill the prophesy.  With those pregnancies came divine intervention.  I wish the same for this mum, but It is my hope that she considers adoption.

Yep angie I did say that about octomom and I still think they're both nuts.  It's my opinion and I don't expect anyone to agree with me.  This is not a miracle, it's science.  This is not the act of a supreme being intervening, it's years and years of scientific experimentation and research. 

I think its wonderful.  Do you realize how many grandparents raise their grandchildren.  Age means nada.  A young woman can become pregnant and then become terminally ill.  Anything can happen to anyone at anytime.  She will be fine raising this child.  Things always work out for the best for people with good intentions.  And I have raised four boys on my own with no partner.  So get that idea right out of your heads that a woman must need a partner or husband to raise a child properly.  so not true.  She was given this gift for a reason.  Children adapt to their parents conditions and situations very well.  Some children have crippled parents and some children have parents that never do a darned thing with them the entire time they are raising them.  So her age does not matter.  It is how she loves this child that matters.

I am 56 years old and have never been pregnant, but I still think about it.  My husband says "don't worry about it" ; and that's what conforts me . While I probably wouldn't go through with  IVF to get pregnant; I do understand this woman's maternal longing. To those of you who have children already you would "NEVER" understand this I am sure, but you did your thing and now she's doing hers.

I think that it's her body, but her wanting or any woman over the age of fifty wanting to give birth to a child is depriving the child. There are too many risks to consider and your not always going to be able to run behind a toddler like a thirty year old or forty-five for that matter.  It's just being selfish to me...

God Speed!

I agree with Suzanne 1, I think she is being incredibly selfiish and self centered.  I really doubt that she will live long enough to be able to see her complete school, get married and all of the stuff that is important for a child.      Anniebelle

I suppose that women in their late 30's and early 40's should not give birth either! Bull!! It does not matter at what age a women is blessed to become pregnant there is always a chance that something may happen to that mother before her child is old enough to take care of him/herself! I just hope that all single mothers find a great person to take over the responsibility of raising that child in her absence!!!!!!!!!! I was 39 when I had my second child, will I live another 20 years to see him grow up, only God knows that, I do know that I was better prepared both emotionally, physically and financially than I would have been in my 20's. Also a lot more patient since I was stable in my job and my life!!!!  I hope she enjoys her child for 20 or more years, I have worked with women in there late 90's early 100's who are in great shape with very few health issues, I wish that upon this lady and her child and her family!!! i HATE the sterotype that old women should not have children or their children will be born with birth defects etc... I hope this women shows the world that not everyone is the same.

She has every right to have a baby.  We only live once.  We must do things that make us happy.  It is our life, no one else's. Why should we let the world dictate what we can or cannot do? You came into this world alone, you will leave it alone, no one will die because you are dying. Follow your heart, be grateful for opportunities, including the opportunity to be able to have a baby at 66, live your life the way you deem fit and forget about the crowd.  I respect this lady for her decision.  All we can do now is pray that they will both be okay and happy. We are nurses, we don't take sides, we preserve lives and this lady has a life inside of her. It is our responsibility to emphathize with her.  We take care of murderers who get shot commiting crimes, rapists who come to us with mental problems, people who have hurt others and we still treat them with respect.  What has this woman done wrong?