Your thoughts on people my age( 40's) getting married and /or having children for the first time.FOR THE RECORD,NEITHER ONE APPLIES TO ME-AT THE MOMENT.
2007-03-13 02:39:49 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
people in their 40's who get married are more mature they know what they want and are set in their ways, having a baby in their 40's is in fact another story there are to many things that could go wrong with a baby for instance high risk of baby being born with down syndrome, so its not a good idea;
Who has the greatest risk of having a baby with Down syndrome?
Parents who have already had a baby with Down syndrome, mothers or fathers who have a rearrangement involving chromosome 21, and mothers over 35 years old are at greatest risk. The risk of Down syndrome increases with age, from about 1 in 1,250 for a woman at age 25, to 1 in 1,000 at age 30, 1 in 400 at age 35, and 1 in 100 at age 40. However, about 80 percent of babies with Down syndrome are born to women who are under age 35, as younger women have far more babies.
2007-03-13 02:46:49 · answer #1 · answered by Mary O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting married? Sure. I'm happy for them.
Having kids? No. Sorry, I don't agree. Can you imagine being 60 with a teenager in the house? My God! People can do whatever they want, but in MY opinion it's not a good idea. Health reasons as well. When I see news stories about women 50 or even 60 having babies it turns my stomach.
If they want to have kids that badly at 40+ I suggest they look to adopt a kid in the 5-10 age range. These kids are much more difficult to place then babies.
2007-03-13 09:50:32 · answer #2 · answered by Disco Stu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My thoughts are that everyone should get married if they want to and they are of legal age. Many elderly ladies that attend church with my mother have been married 2 or 3 times within their circle of elderly friends. But at their age, it's just for the company. Being married in your 40's is much better than adultery.
2007-03-13 09:49:07 · answer #3 · answered by Dovey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats fine. Some people don't find anyone who they truly love before a certain age, but if they find it, go for it. Having children at that age can be a little dangerous though, so you have to think about the risks and if it is even possible.
But even younger people have trouble conceiving. I am 20 and am having problems with my fertility. I cannot carry a baby to term.
2007-03-13 09:50:02 · answer #4 · answered by Muslimah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to me the answer is yes people that are in love get married at any age.but are you ready to have a family at age 40.its a big responabilty bringing up children just give that a little thought
2007-03-13 09:52:20 · answer #5 · answered by patj773 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am thirty seven (almost 38) and have a six month old little boy, my husband (of three years) is almost 40. Both of us are on our second marriage. We are happier than we have EVER been in our lives!!! I think it is great, and if both people are up for it, then it is a beautiful thing!
2007-03-13 09:49:32 · answer #6 · answered by Austins Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!!!
I had my two boys when I was young, and at 35 have a 3 month old daughter....my husband is the proud daddy...and he will be 62 in May.
Trust me, life is grand the second time around!!!
2007-03-13 09:45:09 · answer #7 · answered by salemgirl1972 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
getting married, great ... kids Hmmmm . I think they are a little too old. But hey, who am I to judge :)
2007-03-13 09:43:29 · answer #8 · answered by dakota_gal_1968 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its good. Better late than never :)
2007-03-13 10:10:42 · answer #9 · answered by hello 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing wrong with it as long as they love each other.
2007-03-13 09:45:59 · answer #10 · answered by bette69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋