Gwen Stefani pregnant! - Page 2

Serrart · #16 12-21-2005, 05:18 PM

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Wow, 38 and Madonna was in her 40's when she had her two tots. This has me thinking...when is the scary age to have children? I wonder this a.) because so many more women are starting to have children in their late 30's to early 40's and b.) I am 30 and nowhere near ready to have children yet so I wonder how long I can go before it becomes scary. I've heard that once you turn 40 the possiblities of birth defects and complicated pregnancies increase.

I hear you. Unfortunately in the world we're living is very tough for a woman to have a child early, if she also cares to be independent and a bit safe in the work field. Certainly our parents have been more courageous. Hopefully, people who become parents in their late thirties or early forties would feel more self conscious of their choice.

Romy

SuzeQuze · #17 12-21-2005, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffdweller

Wow, 38 and Madonna was in her 40's when she had her two tots. This has me thinking...when is the scary age to have children? I wonder this a.) because so many more women are starting to have children in their late 30's to early 40's and b.) I am 30 and nowhere near ready to have children yet so I wonder how long I can go before it becomes scary. I've heard that once you turn 40 the possiblities of birth defects and complicated pregnancies increase.

A friend of mine is pregnant at 43. She said that the pregnancies of women 35 and older are considered "senior" pregnancies. :shudder: Modern society seems to be ignoring this biological reality. I hope that I can have a child later if I want to. I just never wanted to have one until I was ready to fully support it in every way. I also never had any interest in being a single mother so I would want to be married to a good father type! I feel like since I don't have a child yet it just wasn't meant to be. Perhaps it will be in the future.

DavidMn · #18 12-21-2005, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

A friend of mine is pregnant at 43. She said that the pregnancies of women 35 and older are considered "senior" pregnancies. :shudder: Modern society seems to be ignoring this biological reality. I hope that I can have a child later if I want to. I just never wanted to have one until I was ready to fully support it in every way. I also never had any interest in being a single mother so I would want to be married to a good father type! I feel like since I don't have a child yet it just wasn't meant to be. Perhaps it will be in the future.

Howe about Anthony Quinn having a baby at what was it, 82? That's just wrong.

I mean seriously, he was probably dead before the kid was even 6.

SuzeQuze · #19 12-21-2005, 05:31 PM

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Howe about Anthony Quinn having a baby at what was it, 82? That's just wrong.

I mean seriously, he was probably dead before the kid was even 6.

So wrong. I'm starting to wonder if I should have some eggs frozen!

DavidMn · #20 12-21-2005, 05:35 PM

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So wrong. I'm starting to wonder if I should have some eggs frozen!

Funny as it sounds, you could probably make some money doing that.

cliffdweller · #21 12-22-2005, 09:27 AM

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I hope that I can have a child later if I want to. I just never wanted to have one until I was ready to fully support it in every way.

This is exactly how I feel. I'm glad I've gotten all my schooing out of the way but my hubby is in the process of getting his Ph.D. and he's at the very beginning stages of his dissertation. It'll be at least a year before he finishes that, and then who knows how long it'll take him to get a job once he goes on the market

. I'm sitting here going, "my biological clock is ticking like this [insert stomping of feet like Marissa Tomei in "My Cousing Vinny"] and he's just taking his own sweet time. We'll be lucky at this" rate to have children by the time I'm 35!

But wow, 43! Is your friend having a smooth pregnancy? I hope so!

golddustwoman77 · #22 12-22-2005, 01:20 PM

I'm very happy for them, since this is what they want. I wish for the baby to arrrive happy and healthy.

SuzeQuze · #23 12-22-2005, 01:36 PM

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This is exactly how I feel. I'm glad I've gotten all my schooing out of the way but my hubby is in the process of getting his Ph.D. and he's at the very beginning stages of his dissertation. It'll be at least a year before he finishes that, and then who knows how long it'll take him to get a job once he goes on the market

. I'm sitting here going, "my biological clock is ticking like this [insert stomping of feet like Marissa Tomei in "My Cousing Vinny"] and he's just taking his own sweet time. We'll be lucky at this" rate to have children by the time I'm 35!

But wow, 43! Is your friend having a smooth pregnancy? I hope so!

She is! She's very healthy and says that the doctors and nurses always look at her like there should be something wrong but there isn't! Haha.

What is your husband getting his PhD in? You may want to get a pamphlet or other documentation about female fertility to show him. He probably doesn't get it.

cliffdweller · #24 12-22-2005, 02:49 PM

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What is your husband getting his PhD in? You may want to get a pamphlet or other documentation about female fertility to show him. He probably doesn't get it.

PFFFFFFFFFFFT! You're right...he really doesn't get it, he thinks I should be able to have kids forever I guess!

Of course he doesn't think of the physical toll child-bearing has on a woman's body, not to mention a woman of more mature years. Oh, and he's getting his Ph.D in American Literature. I am going to throw the biggest party when he finishes, it'll be like, okay, now we can BREATHE!

SuzeQuze · #25 12-22-2005, 02:55 PM

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PFFFFFFFFFFFT! You're right...he really doesn't get it, he thinks I should be able to have kids forever I guess!

Of course he doesn't think of the physical toll child-bearing has on a woman's body, not to mention a woman of more mature years. Oh, and he's getting his Ph.D in American Literature. I am going to throw the biggest party when he finishes, it'll be like, okay, now we can BREATHE!

A big party is a great idea! That will be quite an accomplishment. Most guys don't understand female reproduction - too scary!

Here's some good info http://amazingpregnancy.healthology....alclock&spg=FI

cliffdweller · #26 12-22-2005, 03:04 PM

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A big party is a great idea! That will be quite an accomplishment. Most guys don't understand female reproduction - too scary!

Here's some good info http://amazingpregnancy.healthology....alclock&spg=FI

So...20% chance at the age of 30? Yikes. But seriously, I'm glad i didn't have kids in my 20's, I mean for one thing, I got married when I was 27 (and i wouldn't have done that ANY sooner) plus I was in school for the better part of my 20's so, to me, it would've been unthinkable to have kids then. I mean, I'm glad I accomplished what I accomplished in my 20's, but now I'm starting to think about the future, and I don't want to wake up one day and regret missing out on something that could've been great. However, on the flip-side, my boss who is in her 50's does not regret not having children for a second. She is very happy with her life and seems very fulfilled and together and is about to retire and travel the world. How great does that sound?