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I don't know how I feel about this, especially because they already had 3 kids [2 living]. I think it is selfish to deprive your kids of a full lifetime relationship with you because of age. When this baby turns 25, his parents will be 85 and 82. My grandmother is in her early 80's and just got diagnosed with dementia.
 

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I don't know how I feel about this, especially because they already had 3 kids [2 living]. I think it is selfish to deprive your kids of a full lifetime relationship with you because of age. When this baby turns 25, his parents will be 85 and 82. My grandmother is in her early 80's and just got diagnosed with dementia.

I know I don't like to put age limits on things because I believe you should "LIVE" up into your last breath, but yes it wasn't like she had no legacy to pass down since she did already had other kids. This is doing too damn much
 

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No one this old needs to be having children. It’s just not smart. Depending on their lifestyle, their bodies may have already started deteriorating & death could be right around the corner. She’s cheesing up a storm, but it’s not funny to not be able to play outside with your kids or see them into adulthood.
 

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This was a reckless decision. I guess she expects her other children to raise them if something happens to her. I hope they refuse.
 

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She looks to be healthy and in better shape than most of these young moms walking around and she's probably more than likely is in a better financial position to support that child, however, it seems selfish but I'm not judging (okay I am a bit). I mean, 57 is REAL even though you're fit, things naturally deteriorate with age. When she's at the child's graduation everyone is going to think she's the grandma. I mean will she even be around to see that kid grow up, get married, etc? I know that's not promised to any of us, but at her age, she's starting at a disadvantage to have that type of relationship with that child.
 

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I don't know about her but I personally couldn't do kids again at my old age, plus wherever you take them you'll be treated like the grandmother. I had a child past 35 y.o. and felt ancient around the younger moms.
 

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Nothing in life is guaranteed. I feel indifferent about this. It’s her body she can do what she wants.
 

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Her life her choice. But. I cannot imagine running after a toddler at 59/60. I’m late twenties and my 2.5 year old gives me a run for my money. I can’t imagine doing this at her age.
 

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Why? This isn't cute, she's just thinking about herself and not the kid. Selfish as hell.

At that age, she should be relaxing, not chasing after a kid. Wait until the teenager years, she'll be catching hell from the kid.

Why didn't she just get a foster kid or volunteer in her community or something?
 

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This is beyond my scope of understanding any of this. I believe people shouldn't decide big decisions like this until they REALLY think it through. Make a list of pros and cons. I'm pretty sure this woman would come up with more cons than pros. I'm not 57, and I can't imagine when I do reach this age that I would ever want to do the diapers, teething, potty training and toddler battles. It sounds exhausting.

But it's her body and choice, free country. I feel for her baby, though.
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Wow. I'm honestly trying to decide if I want children after 35 because I am already so laid back and kind of low energy. I wouldnt want to do a disservice and not be active with the kid.

I cant imagine running around after a toddler (that is my own child) at 60.
 

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My mom is 57. Two days ago she tells me that she wants to have a baby. Must be the menopausal hormones fanning this baby fever. I will hide this article from her.
 

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