Comments on SimplyForties: How Old is TOO Old to Have a Baby?

Interesting article. I am 44 years old, never marr...

2011-07-03T13:13:07.576-04:00

Interesting article. I am 44 years old, never married, educated African American female. Finding a suitable spouse is VERY DIFFICULT and I don't want to be a "baby mama" and contribute to the 70% out of wedlock births in the African American community. Unfortunately, African American women are invited to more baby showers than weddings and the only "ring" they get is a ring around the bath tub from men who won't marry them. It's really sad. I hope and pray constantly that God will send me a good man and that I can get married SOON. I only have maybe 2-3 years max to have a baby so I feel that clock ticking away and it's not a good feeling. Thanks for the article.

These are tough tough questions, and something tha...

2011-05-25T20:34:02.423-04:00

These are tough tough questions, and something that concerns me when I read about some of the technology advances that facilitate biological motherhood in the 50s.

I'm fortunate. I have two healthy children. I can't imagine what it must be like if - as you say - you're in your 40s, healthy, financially stable, and want to have a baby.

But as an "older mother" with teens - and solo (never my intention), I know what it does to your health, to your life, and certainly, to your wallet. Perhaps more importantly - what about the kids?

I agree - the decision is easier with health, support, money. And yet...

http://dailyplateofcrazy.com/2011/05/16/tic-toc-goes-the-clock-women-freezing-their-eggs/