The big news here in NJ (other than who got shot in Newark) is about the 60 year old womand that gave birth to twins. I’m about to bitch and groan about this so, if you’re all for great-grandmas giving birth to itty bitty babies, then you may not want to read this. Remember, this is my blog and my opinions and I’m not going change them no matter which way you come at me.
*clears throat*
I can understand women that wait before having children. Not everyone has to be a teenaged mom. I sure as hell wasn’t. However, I think that what this woman did was purely selfish. Why? Because she’s 60 and becoming a new mom all over again. Other than the wisdom that only an older person can bestow upon someone, how is she going to care for these boys when they’re teens? And when it’s her time to leave this cold cruel world, who’s going to care for the boys if she leaves us before they’re old enough to care for themselves? Oh, yeah! I forgot. Her 30 year old child. That alone is selfish because they’re her kids and not her children’s.
Like I said, I don’t mind a woman waiting until they’re settled before having a child. Getting the career going and such is a very good thing. Maybe, if she didn’t have ids at all I wouldn’t feel this way. However, this is a bit much. I made a promise to myself that I wasn’t going to have anymore children after I hit 30 and I’m not. My baby will be 10 in another three weeks and I’m still counting the days when she moves out. I’m ready to get on with my life. Maybe that’s why I think this whole thing is pure selfishness. These women had their lives before having kids. But, there’s other things to deal with other than that. Like how fit will you be to truly get down on your knees and play with your children? Will you be able to do all the “soccer mom” bullshit? Will you still be around to see your grand kids?
There is so much I want to say about this issue but can’t formulate the words. Bottom line is, it’s wrong and selfish. At some point in a woman’s life she has to say “fuck it” if she wants to have kids. Regardless if a man is there or not, she has to do what’s best for her and the child. Since IVF was in the cards, why wait until you have one foot in the grave? And, yes, I know that she may be fortunate enough to outlive her babies. I just hope she’s fit enough to really care for these boys as she as done with her oldest child.
