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Age does matter when it comes to having children. Good or bad, age is a factor. As to being happy or unhappy for them, I am indifferent. That's not true... right now my thoughts/emotions are reading, "money can do wondrous things".
I am sure that they will love their child and provide he/she/them a great home - and I guess that is what really matters.
Age does matter when it comes to having children. Good or bad, age is a factor. As to being happy or unhappy for them, I am indifferent. That's not true... right now my thoughts/emotions are reading, "money can do wondrous things". I am sure that they will love their child and provide he/she/them a great home - and I guess that is what really matters.
Or if they die, they will leave him alone in the world at an early age.
Maternal age influences the chances of conceiving a baby with Down syndrome. At maternal age 20 to 24, the probability is one in 1562; at age 35 to 39 the probability is one in 214, and above age 45 the probability is one in 19.[56] Although the probability increases with maternal age, 80% of children with Down syndrome are born to women under the age of 35,[57] reflecting the overall fertility of that age group. Recent data also suggest that paternal age, especially beyond 42,[58] also increases the risk of Down syndrome manifesting.[59]
Just what the world needs...another Scientologist.
20yrsinBranson
there....there it is--someone finally had the nerve to say what others with animosity toward this couple wouldn't say. Sad-just really sad. Jealousy and anger toward someone based on their belief. Shameful.
happy for them, if that's what they want. Personally, I don't think a 56 yo and a 47yo having a baby is a wonderful idea.
W did it. No invitro,no planning, just one of lifes BIGsurprises as I was told years ago I couldnt have any more (cancer survivor) Our youngest was in college and we had celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. (See what happens when the kids left the nest?) I admit, at first hearing the news and thinking of a round of "Barney birthday parties" thru me off, but it was my easiest pregnancy, easiest delivery (no C- section, the usual escape route) and I dont know what we would do with out him!
Hope they enjoy every minute, congrats to them.
happy for them, if that's what they want. Personally, I don't think a 56 yo and a 47yo having a baby is a wonderful idea.
I agree, at that age, ugh, who would want to be bothered starting all over again.....diapers get real tired real fast, LOL
After having a "special" son already, you would think, "that", plus her age, that they really would not want to have any more children, since the odds are not really in their favor. Not to be cruel, but reality.....
LOL! My sister had her youngest at 43. He's 10 now. I don't know how many times she's complained about how old she feels when she's in the car pool line, or a class activity, and is looking at all the twenty-somethings.
But Shane's a great kid and totally worth it!
I wish John and Kelly nothing but the best.
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