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WHAT DO YOU THINK OF A 65-YEAR-OLD HAVING A BABY? This is from an article I read: A 65-year-old woman in Israel has just become a mother for the first time. The ultra-Orthodox woman gave birth to a healthy 5.9-pound baby boy this week, reports the Jerusalem Post. Haya Shahar did so thanks to IVF treatment she had outside the country, likely Russia, because Israel forbids the procedure for women older than 54. “We do not recommend this,” says Dr. Tal Biron of Kfar Saba hospital. Nevertheless, he added that the baby is “very cute.” Shahar’s husband is 67, and they’d been trying unsuccessfully to have a baby throughout their 46-year marriage. The Post notes the sperm was either donated or bought, but the hospital won’t specify; Haaretz says the couple used a donor egg. --------------- I never had a baby and I'd love to have one. Realistically though, the time has passed. In the case of the above couple, I feel it would be unfair to a having a 65 year old mother, given he's just a baby. At school, I would imagine the would be made fun of. Certainly the parents wouldn't be able to keep up with the physical stamina needed for this . There are many other issues but those come to mind first. That said, there have certainly been celebrities that have adopted or had late in life, like Tony Randall. Is it fair to the ? I don't think so. Do you? For the record, in the past few weeks, things have gone from bad to worse blogging here. I write SFF and it doesn't do a thing. On average, my post(s) don't show up until much later so they end up near the bottom of the pile. It's frustrating. They don't get seen as much and frankly, that isn't fair. It makes me feel like blogging less. That said, I'm trying to take the advice from my previous post, "Don't sweat the small stuff". Elaine Shuel |
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I love that last remark about the monkeys and zoo. Very cute, Pat.  I agree that it's selfish. It's seems they tried for 46 years. They are persistent.  I know about the watched list but I only have 6 people watching my blog. I hope more than 6 people read it. Based on the numbers, that is the case. So, only those watching the post or going to check if I wrote something, will see many of my posts. That disturbs me. Thanks for your comment. I hope the bash is going well.Elaine Shuel
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That is very possible, Bob. It will be hard for someone in their 60s to keep up with the child. Also, it will limit their freedom and ability to travel. That is the case unless they are very rich and have people doing everything. In such a case, how much quality time will the family have? As you pointed out, the child will suffer the most, in all likelihood. Thanks for your comment. Elaine Shuel
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I believe, from what I have garnered, that this family unit is very secure and that the siblings will assume some of the parenting roles as conditions warrant. This is not the United States and we would benefit from learning of the societal and familial mores of people in other countries before making ill informed generalized judgments. Elaine Shuel
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Thanks for your comment, Liszt. I agree with what you wrote. Elaine Shuel
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Welcome to my blog, Shirdolphomite. I think the confusion is with this woman: The 65-year-old German schoolteacher who drew headlines after announcing her pregnancy with quadruplets, has given birth, according to AFP. The mom of 13 welcomed the four babies on Saturday. Annegret Raunigk had three boys and one girl, who were born premature at 26 weeks. The news was announced by RTL, a German TV network. Elaine Shuel
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I've thought about that one too, My Seek. There most certainly have been grandparents that have had to raise their grandchildren due to the death or other things that happened to the parents. In such a case, there really is no choice. The children know it's their grandparents raising them. The grandparents do their best. The alternative would be an adoptive home or foster home. In such a case, being with the grandparents is usually the better alternative. In this instance, the couple chose to have a baby in their mid to late 60s. That's a very selfish thing to do, in my opinion. Thanks for your comment. Elaine Shuel
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