Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 Hum. It is difficult to know how to respond to this without sounding unkind. I put myself in the position of Joan London's new babies and I think I would be glad I had such a kind loving mom and dad, even if they were older than my friends parents. I put myself in the position of Joans husband who loved her and wanted children of his own and I think she did the right thing. Just because having a child later in life is not ideal does not mean it is horrid. Child abuse is wrong, wrong wrong. War is wrong, wrong, wrong. Hate crimes are wrong, wrong, wrong. The life sytles of evil people like Sadam Husein is wrong, wrong, wrong. Having a child later in life has draw backs, as does having a child at 17, which I did. But you love them and they love you and love is good, even with the drawbacks. People clamor for world peace and yet sit in judgment on others on these types of issues. I know you are a kind person Carol and I don't mean to sound unkind, but I think your response on this is a little extreme. Blessings Donna - Carol Minnick Thursday, September 18, 2003 4:54 AM RE: First cloned human embryo is ready to implant in surrogate mother Hi Wendy – Or having that teenager, graduating from high school, being asked from a friend “oh, I see you brought your great grandparents with you?” I almost gagged when I read that story about Joan London with her brand new twins. Although she didn’t HAVE the babies, she still has to raise them. Well, on second thought – I guess she won’t raise them – she’ll have nannies. But that also involved a surrogate mother, although not old – I just think it is wrong wrong wrong!! Carol ky_wendylynn [ky_wendylynn] I agree with you, Carol. I am an older mama - I am 41 and have a 4 month old. Although in some respects I am more patient than I was when I was younger, I am definitely more tired. I haven't closed the door entirely on having more children, but it isn't too likely. I couldn't imagine being much older than this and having babies. Even in optimum help I don't see how a 60 year old could keep up with a little one. And imagine an almost 80 year old having to put up with a teenager! ~Wendy «¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»NATIONWIDE DENTAL BENEFITS PACKAGE PLUSSAVE UP TO 80% on DENTAL, PRESCRIPTIONS DRUGS,GLASSES, CONTACTS, VISION CARE, & CHIROPRACTIC.$11.95 For Single or$19.95 For an entire household per month!Immediate Coverage * No Waiting Period Pre-existing Covered * No Limit on Benefits http://www.mybenefitsplus.com/MMerrill/ Email: MEM121«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§ - PULSE ON WORLD HEALTH CONSPIRACIES! §Subscribe:......... - To :.... - Any information here in is for educational purpose only, it may be news related, purely speculation or someone's opinion. Always consult with a qualified health practitioner before deciding on any course of treatment, especially for serious or life-threatening illnesses.**COPYRIGHT NOTICE**In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107,any copyrighted work in this message is distributed under fair use without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for non-profit research and educational purposes only. http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 Well, since I homeschool I won't have people ask if I am my children's great grandparents. Frankly, I don't think they'd ask that anyway since right now they think I am my older children's sister. However, if they did think that, so what?! I don't have a problem with older people having babies. It is exhausting, that is for sure. But if my body parts are functioning and nature is allowing a child to be conceived and born, how can it be wrong? Yes, there are difficulties for the older parent, just as for the younger ones, as Donna mentioned. However, that doesn't make it wrong. IMHO what is wrong is science progressing to the point where we start to tamper with what is natural. I am against surrogacy (even though the doctor who did my reversal also helps with that). I'd have rather seen Joan Lunden adopt. My personal opinion aside, I do think she and her husband will be great parents. She didn't get to enjoy her other children when they were little because of the hours she worked. There isn't a doubt in my mind that she won't lavish these babies with lots of love. ~Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2003 Report Share Posted September 19, 2003 I never said it’s wrong to have a baby if you are old but still capable. It’s the surrogate that I said was wrong and totally goes against my moral fiber. Carol -----Original Message----- ky_wendylynn [ky_wendylynn] I don't have a problem with older people having babies. It is exhausting, that is for sure. But if my body parts are functioning and nature is allowing a child to be conceived and born, how can it be wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2003 Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 Carol, Posts are coming into me out of order. I read a reply to your post before I read yours and took things wrong. Sorry. I definitely agree with you on surrogacy. ~Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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