| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/10/2006 9:15:24 PM | yeah...the math kinda gets to me.
39 years old + 18 years (minimum) of raising and supporting the child = 57 years old when they move out.
in other words, they move out...and try to find a decent job so they can afford the old folks home they're going to have to put you in in a few years. | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/11/2006 12:04:13 AM | | Biz... whatever works for you and Rhonda,... how does she feel about it? how old is she? If natural childbirth is out due to genetic concerns... how about adopting???? sounds like you have a whole lot of room for love in your heart(s?). Best of wishes to you! | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/11/2006 8:34:46 AM | not on your life.....plus all the plumming is gone
good thing my b/f doesnt want any either
together we have three 11 year olds...works out perfectly
we will have a great retirement.... | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/11/2006 11:25:19 AM | | wow! everyone seems to be done with babies/kids on here....and I'm 36 and am now finally ready. I would say if you both want a child, GO FOR IT. I personally don't care that I'll be in my 50's and still have a child around, I have lived for myself and have been selfish, have travelled and have done what I wanted for a long long time...so for me it would be another chapter in my life, if it happens :) (if not, I'll get a cat) hehehe | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/11/2006 1:01:44 PM | I would!!!
A child is a wonderful blessing.
For anyone who believes it's difficult.. it's only difficult if you look at it that way... no matter what your circumstance.
You go Bizie  | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/11/2006 1:06:31 PM | And Diggy pops out of the wood works!
Yeppers me thinks that 39 is not too old. My ex was 40 when my kid was born. Now that would make me 32? when he came in to my life. | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/11/2006 1:09:40 PM | Of course you both have to be on the same page with this one.. not just one of you 
Yeah I'm still lingering | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/11/2006 1:13:14 PM | What so like maybe I should ask her about this? lol! Never thought about talking to her about it!
So ya still going to make it out this summer? | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/11/2006 3:36:13 PM | Heh, just to share with those thinking of 'moving out' ages: my daddy was 42 when I was born  I was 20 when I moved out a few months back...so, do the math - he got his 'freedom' at 62. I wont share my mommy's age, though, as somehow she'd know and give me hell. Just say, she's not a whole lot younger than her husband. | |
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chinua
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Joined: 9/30/2005
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/11/2006 4:14:04 PM | i know so many people who've had kids when in their mid 30's and up.........and their kids are just fine. There are also a lot of people raising their grand kids; and they are doing just fine too.....at any age. | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/11/2006 4:45:41 PM | I had my daughter at 34 so that means learners license and driving lessons when I am 50!
Some people seem surprised when they realise I have such a young daughter.. most of my firends have children that are all 'grown-up' (late teens) and they keep forgetting the babysitting days are still here for me... | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/12/2006 7:37:15 PM | | I find it amazing how many people who have had kids say oh never again, but at the same time would never trade having their own kids. I am curious what the difference is between "terrible twos" and "teenage rebellion"? Arent they close to the same thing? and isnt easier with the 2 year old cause ya know they wont take the car to meet up with their friends? No I am not a mom....Im just asking out of the experiences Ive seen with folks that I know. I suppose either you are made for parenthood or you arent...each to their own | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/12/2006 9:00:49 PM | | My mom used to say the terrible 2's start arround age 18 months and go till age 33....but, now that my brothers and I are over 33, she says they never end. | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/13/2006 12:23:42 AM | | not to sure if I would want to go through it all again,I am still changing stinky diapers..lol..i would not be upset if a mistake happened to occur,definatly naught shooting in there right now...hehehe and and and and apparently she is getting addicted to shakolaite sauce shakes... | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/13/2006 12:40:01 AM | Did someone say Chocolate sauce???? Sheeeeeeeeeeeesh am I ever hungry for a chocolate shake right about NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........HD....... and and and and I gotta go... | |
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Joined: 3/18/2004
Msg: 40 | |
| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/13/2006 12:52:07 AM | lol....my kids are 5 and 7 now......and whats worse....i work in a maternity store and see newborns every blinkin day..... i long for a 3rd and final one...my bf has zero and wants it to stay that way.
yeett he drops hints like my son will never do that....will you do that to me when you are pregnant?/?
its weird...one month he will condider it then my 5 yrs old son will do something dumb and he syas NOO WAY IN HELL!!!!
SIGHHH its hard his parents will never be grandparents my kids are not his his blood....but loved nonetheless i have 4 more yrs then im done the babybunmaker is permanently closed | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/13/2006 9:19:40 AM | hi just to play devils' advocate here.... My mother had me when she was 38 years old and my dad was 53 years old this was 40+ years ago! She worked FT and he was a student for a short time. I think they managed okay...
 
Having kids late in life I was told keeps u mentally young, hopefully physically young (thank god for ginseng  ), hopefully more progressive in ur thinking of being liberal minded as u have to keep up the trends and lingo  .
OT: personally I wouldn't though I am enjoying myself too much now and far too selfish . OMG .. did I say that??
I do love children and babies especially the baby smells of ivory snow and baby soap! If I need to play with babies and small children I have great neices or I can play with small children @ the schoolyard if I want too. Also, I work @ a place where there are babies whose mothers are in crisis and r trying to stabilize their lives. I go to work to play with the babies! Just got to love it!! 
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/13/2006 4:34:43 PM | | a baby at 39 no thanks my daughter is thirteen that is to much of a gap and i am selfish i guess, but do not want to raise any more babies even if my man did all the work. but all the power to you i hope you find that special lady. | |
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Joined: 1/13/2005
Msg: 43 | |
| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/13/2006 8:49:46 PM | WEll i wioudnt...mostly because i am fixed LOL I had my last baby last year at 34 1/2. There is a 15 year age difference between my kids. Loving every minute of it. Even though i am a single mom again... Its all good though
though a friend at work who's mom is 38 is having her 4 baby. Her oldest is 21 my friend at work is 19 and her sister is18. Sooo there are those who do. So now i dont think 15 years is a big difference any more
my mom was 38 when she had me ...her youngest.. | |
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chinua
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Joined: 9/30/2005
Msg: 45 | |
| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/13/2006 10:47:22 PM | | the chance of downes isn'tthat high........and most women don't go though menopause until after 40 | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/13/2006 10:49:15 PM | I'm a single father at 38 of a two year old, had him on my own since 7 month. Its a lot of work and yes I agree that you give up a lot of yourself personaly. But that said, when they look up at you for a hug, ah hell its worth it and Id have another one LOL Ask this question again when I'm 48 and he's 12 lol opinion may change.
Happy Fishin | |
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| A baby at 39..............
Posted: 4/13/2006 11:16:38 PM | | My sister just had a baby a couple of weeks ago and she's 42 and she had her first one when she was 40...super bright kid...very advanced developmentally in all respects. Her husband's 9 years younger He wants more but I think she's done. I would have to say at a later age, I think you're more appreciative and just all around in a better position to take care of a kid. | |
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