AppleDumpling
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- Apr 8, 2015
It's definitely a very personal choice and so much depends on one's circumstances.
Like many here, I went through miscarriages and infertility. Because our "choice" was affected by things out of our control, I became a mother older than I had planned. I also would've loved to have more children but it wasn't to be. Life isn't perfect and sometimes throws you curve balls. I feel blessed and happy for what I have.
I don't really see an upper age limit for a woman having a baby as long as she is able to conceive and carry the pregnancy. I do think that once you're a grandparent, it's probably time to stop having more kids of your own. In my extended family, there are a few instances where a child has an aunt or uncle who is younger than they are, and that's kind of weird.
As for OP, I can't imagine having 9 children at any age, but I would certainly support this expecting mom and wish her every happiness.
Like many here, I went through miscarriages and infertility. Because our "choice" was affected by things out of our control, I became a mother older than I had planned. I also would've loved to have more children but it wasn't to be. Life isn't perfect and sometimes throws you curve balls. I feel blessed and happy for what I have.
I don't really see an upper age limit for a woman having a baby as long as she is able to conceive and carry the pregnancy. I do think that once you're a grandparent, it's probably time to stop having more kids of your own. In my extended family, there are a few instances where a child has an aunt or uncle who is younger than they are, and that's kind of weird.
As for OP, I can't imagine having 9 children at any age, but I would certainly support this expecting mom and wish her every happiness.
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