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Comment on Midlife motherhood by Judith in Umbria

Judith in Umbria — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:28:13 +0000

I was nineteen. I am a much better mother now. Ask my kid.

Comment on Midlife motherhood by Bethany

Bethany — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:53:44 +0000

I think there are waaaay too many mother-related prejudices. Too old, too young, at home, in the work force, too many kids, not enough kids…etc. It’s crazy! Moms should just be moms, that’s it! =)

Comment on You can’t scare me by Mary

Mary — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:41:48 +0000

I tried starting to potty train Luigi, but it’s a little early yet. He tells me when he goes, but always after it’s a done deal. I’ll have to wait until this summer I think. Funny, but after the latest episode, I went and got a roll of toilet paper to show him. He’s not afraid of it, even if I make it do the levitation like the commercial does, but he’s still afraid of the commercial. It’s very odd.

Comment on Shiny and new by Mary

Mary — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:39:54 +0000

Well, I may have to try the vinegar. I’ve just never liked the smell, but maybe if it’s diluted enough it won’t bother me.

Comment on You can’t scare me by Mary

Mary — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:39:09 +0000

I don’t know Gil. He’s fine until the roll actually turns. That’s when he screams. Go figure.

Comment on Midlife motherhood by Mary

Mary — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:36:26 +0000

Thanks Cherrye! I’m sure you’ll be a great mom when you’re ready. Most of the women who were having children at the same time as I was were in their 30s, with some in their 40s, so it’s definitely not an issue here.
I’m amazed about your friend in Texas being “high risk” though. That seems a little over the top to me. And, to be honest, I’m a little skeptical about all of the statistics about older mothers and birth defects/disabilities. I’d like to see the actual studies.

Comment on Midlife motherhood by Mary

Mary — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:31:30 +0000

Judith, you should see some of what’s written out there on the web, including what health professionals have written. I never thought 44 was that old to have children, but to hear them tell it, it’s ancient. I do agree with you when the woman is post menopausal. I read about a 60+ year old woman who had ivf. That’s pushing it too far.

Comment on Midlife motherhood by Mary

Mary — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:28:49 +0000

Angel, hopefully what you’re doing will raise awareness in the US as well. I don’t know about the attitude in other countries, but I think it’s pretty much the same as in the states.

I think here in Italy later life motherhood is more common because, quite frankly, people tend to get married later. Then they’re settling down into married life before they decide to have children. The economy is also a factor too.

Keep up the great work!

Comment on Midlife motherhood by Cherrye at My Bella Vita

Cherrye at My Bella Vita — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:17:34 +0000

I love how Italy doesn’t see me (at 34) as old to have children. However, one of my closest friends in TX had to see a specialist b/c she was “high risk!” I agree with so much of what you said, especially the part about thinking you are a better mother because of the things your age has taught you. I hope I’ll be like that, too, Mary!

Comment on Midlife motherhood by Judith in Umbria

Judith in Umbria — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:34:47 +0000

I’m amazed that anyone would consider you too old. Fifty nine, now that’s stretching it, but 44 for a second child? Boh!

If I have reservations, and are they mine to have? it’s the woman who is post menopausal who reverses that process to have a child that might be selfish.