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I know a couple people whose parents were around 40 when they had kids, and no, I don't think that's weird.

My Grammy gave birth to my mom at 43. My aunt Ethel was pregnant at about the same time as her mother. My mom was an aunt before she was born. I honestly don't see anything wrong wtih it, as long as she was healthy and happy, what's so wrong with having kids at an older age, in some ways it proves that my grandparents still loved each other...my Grammy died when my mom was like 20-21 of skin cancer. I never met her. My mom always wanted to have a kid at 43 to be like her mom, but she's decided that 3 is enough.

I've seen pictures of my mom and my Grammy when my mom was like 9, and yea, she looks like she could be her Grandmother, but they were SO CLOSE...she had the hardest time leaving her mom to go to college, she left college when her mom got sick with cancer and never went back, they were very very close...just like my mom and I.

Nah, I don't think it's weird. My paternal grandma had her 7th and final kid (it was actually her 9th, because she gave birth to two daughters that died the same day, in different years) when she was 37, going on 38. My grandma is now 80 and my aunt (the one she gave birth to at 37) is now 42 and turns 43 later this year. Oh, I didn't mention that my paternal grandpa was 46 when they had their final child....By the time my aunt graduated from HS at 18, my grandma was 56 and my grandpa was 65. My grandpa turns 90 later this year. :eek:

I can't even conceive(no pun intended) ha ha of having a child after 40! I had my first child at 19 and my first grandchild was born when I was 41. My sister had her first baby at 40. Now her son and my 2 grandchildren play together!My grandchildren are older than her child! Weird, huh?:crazy:

Originally posted by lifesuxorrox
IMy mother gave birth to me when she was 40. when I was a small kid I often asked my mom how old she is, but she never answerd.
After I grew up I learnt how old she is. I know it is wrong to think this way, but I always ashamed of the fact that my mother is so old than other moms. (to be honest, she is not very beautiful either.)

Why is your mom's age at the time of your birth such an issue with you is what I'd like to know. You should be proud that she carried on the pregnancy! As for beauty, why not post picture of yourself so we can judge your beauty. And finally, my aunt had my uncle when she was 51. She LONGED for a baby and one finally arrived. It ain't over til its over, and it's really none of your business how old your mom was when she decided to have you. You're HERE arent' you? Without her, you wouldn't be ALIVE.

My mother had me when she was 38. I understand what you mean when you say that having an older parent isn't the greatest thing. My mother looks like my grandma. Sometimes when we are in public people will say, "Oh, so you're out with your grandma?" It used to bother me when I was younger. My peers often mistakened her for my grandmother, including my friends who were shocked when they found out her age. When I was 12, my friends had mothers who were in their early 30s. And there I was with a mother who had just turned 50. I hated it. It doesn't bother me anymore though.

But oh well. Nothing you can do about it.

i dont think it is wierd, my mom gave birth to me when she was 38 and i never thought it was that wierd, but some of my friends are bitchs so i lie about my moms age too.

Originally posted by lifesuxorrox


Excuse me, what do you mean, "It ain't over til its over" ? I couldn't understand.

Having babies. A woman can have babies until she reaches menapause. It's not over til it's over. It's the way of nature. Back in the old days, women gave birth until they were physically incapable of doing so. More kids, more help on the farms, etc. There is NO shock or shame to having an older mother. And if you read the papers and the statistics of TODAY, women are delaying childbirth more and more. Well into their 40's. So I expect in about ten years, being 12 and having a mother who is 60 will be just one of those things. You don't say how old you are now, but Id like to think you're mature enough to realize that

1) it doesn't matter

2) The deed's done, and you're born...so get used to it.

:wave:

You don't say how old you are now, but Id like to think you're mature enough to realize that yes they did:

Last spring she turned 65, and she started getting her pention.(I was 25 at then)
:wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:

Age is nothing to be ashamed of. Commiting crimes, being a bad citizen, leaving your family, cheating, lying...THOSE are things to be ashamed of. You may have deeper issues. If you do you're certainly old enough to separate yourself from your mother and go on with your life. If she's been a good parent to you, you should have unconditional love for her, just as I would like to think she has for you. Her age, looks, weight--all superficial. The body no matter how old it is or what it looks like, is just a vessel for the "real" person, and the soul. :wave:

no, its not that weird

My mom was 38 when I was born which was kind of unusual in the early 70's for people to have kids later in life. It was embarassing when other kids would ask if she was my grandmother and my mom also had no clue as to the clothing and music styles of my generation. My friends also thought it was wierd that I had siblings who were 10/15 years older than I. In a way I thought it was cool though because I was the only kid in my neighborhood who became an aunt at age 12. I remember feeling very grown up. Anyways, it doesn't bother me anymore. There's nothing I can do about it and nowdays it's quite normal for women to give birth later in life.

My mom had my sister when she was 21, my brother when she was 22, and adopted me when she was 24!! But I know people who had kids when they are in-between 35-49 and it's a risk for them because of the down syndrome thing!! Children born to parents that age have a high risk of getting down syndrome!!

my mom was like 37 when i was born.

Originally posted by EricIdlefan
My mom had my sister when she was 21, my brother when she was 22, and adopted me when she was 24!! But I know people who had kids when they are in-between 35-49 and it's a risk for them because of the down syndrome thing!! Children born to parents that age have a high risk of getting down syndrome!!

Having babies is a risk at ANY age. A woman can die in childbirth or have a down's baby at 18 or at 45. A woman can also have a baby at 18 who has Cerebral Palsy. So yes the risks go up as women age, but I have known many happy healthy moms in their 40's. These pregnancies are watched over very carefully by their doctors. Also...the age of the FATHER has nothing whatever to do with it. Men produce fresh spermatazoa every day, and can father children into their 80's. Ever hear of Charlie Chaplain and Tony Randall??

Originally posted by Mijada
My friends also thought it was wierd that I had siblings who were 10/15 years older than I. In a way I thought it was cool though because I was the only kid in my neighborhood who became an aunt at age 12.
Yes, I had older siblings as well and people thought it was strange that they were so much older than me. I used to hate being so young compared to them, but it doesn't matter anymore. Also, I became an aunt at the age of 7.

My mother was born in April of 1934 and gave birth to me in December of 1975 when she was 41 years old...I am now 28 and she is going to be 70 in a few months...

Lucille Ball had one of her kids when she was 41. I think it was Desi Jr. Not sure. And look at all these women stars adopting babies in their 50's. It takes ENERGY to run after babies! :baby:
:baby: :baby: :baby: :baby: :baby: Aaack that's too many babies! :eek:

My mom had me when she was 42, but its never really bothered me. Sure its odd be an aunt to 2 people that are a couple of years older than me, but I don't care. Its always been kind of a family joke. I don't have a problem with her age.

Originally posted by EricIdlefan
I know people who had kids when they are in-between 35-49 and it's a risk for them because of the down syndrome thing!! Children born to parents that age have a high risk of getting down syndrome!!
Yep, you're right about that. The risk does go up as you get older.

Lucille Ball had one of her kids when she was 41. I think it was Desi Jr.
Not sure huh?;) ;) Nice name too. ;)

My mother was 34 when she had me. Yah, I always thought she was old when Id hear my classmates say their mother was 37 or whatever and mine was 44.:lol: Oh well, she also had my bro 15 years earlier @ 19.

Here's a funny story. One day when my daughter was about 9 years old she and a friend were discussing how old their mother's were. Well, my daughter said that I was around 50! I was actually about 28 at the time!:lol: So there's some proof that some kids just can't tell the difference! :crazy:

But, I'll add that this same friend she was talking to always thought that I looked like Carly Simon, who was definitely not very old at the time! :lol: At that time I had very long straight hair(this was circa 1978) and I guess I did kind of resemble her!:D

As long as your mom took good care of you, why care about age? Some people grow up with their grandparents raising them. Should they be ashamed too?

Originally posted by dawsongirl
As long as your mom took good care of you, why care about age? Some people grow up with their grandparents raising them. Should they be ashamed too?

EXCELLENT point! Besides that, older people have more wisdom and I think the kids BENEFIT from that. It's better than having a mom who had you at like...12 or 14! :eek: I think I'd be MUCH more ashamed of that for some reason.

i know what year my mom was born, but i'm not allowed to do the math to figure out how old she is :D

Originally posted by robyrob
i know what year my mom was born, but i'm not allowed to do the math to figure out how old she is :D

:rofl:

Lucille Ball had her first child when she was 40yrs old and the second one came almost 2yrs later. I don't see anything wrong with that.
I just set myself a goal to have my kids before turning 30 and I did.:D

Originally posted by robyrob
i know what year my mom was born, but i'm not allowed to do the math to figure out how old she is :D

My mother has been 29 for like 10 years. When people ask her how old she is, she always says 29. If we say "no you're 41" she gets mad.... :grr:

Originally posted by MaydayMalonesGirl
My mother has been 29 for like 10 years. When people ask her how old she is, she always says 29. If we say "no you're 41" she gets mad.... :grr: :lol: yeah, my mom is younger than me now (!)

and if i was to correct her, id get my butt whupped !!!

Nah, I dont see anything wrong with it. My mom had me when she was 33. I'm the youngest child in my family. I mean, when I was younger it bothered me that my brother and sister were so much older than me. But now it makes no difference. So, I dont think theres anything wrong with having kids later in life...