Extreme case of obsession or just trying to break a world record?

Question

MADRID, Spain (AP) — A 67-year-old Spanish woman became the world's oldest mother after she gave birth to twins in the northern city of Barcelona on Saturday, a hospital official said.

The woman, whose identity has not been revealed by Sant Pau hospital, gave birth by caesarian section on Saturday having previously undergone in vitro fertilization in the United States, according to the national news agency EFE.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2006-12-30-oldest-mother_x.htm

Who in their right mind would give a 66/67 year old woman in vitro? It sounds almost like cheating in my books.

Let's not even get into the matter of who is going to raise these kids since there's a good chance she'll die before her children turns 20!

Answer 1

I also read the article wondering about her child rearing abilities at that age. Children can tire a 25 year old women out, let alone 67 years old and twins to boot. The lady must have had money and a desire to have children. Yet, in a way, I'm glad for her. Just hope her money is enough to take care of the kids.

Answer 2

My answer is that the two options you gave are not the reason. A third possibility that she is wealthy since she traveled to U.S. to get in vitro fertilization but mad as a hatter. another really wierd example of these earthlings strange behavior.

Answer 3

Congratulations to the 67 year old mother! Everyone has the right to have children at any age. If anyone is concerned about their future, then he/she can open a bank account for these children. But I don't like to read ugly things against old people having children. I mean, these things are usually being posted at Israeli media websites. So leave these things there.

Answer 4

swim as long as you can! like 20 or 30 miles!! or you can see if u can hold ur breath the longest. or run really really really fast! or go the longest without blinking! do something your good at! these might help u on. (just suggestions!)