hooked 0 #1 July 10, 2006 Anyone read this or hear about it???? 62-Year-Old British Woman Gives Birth By Associated Press Sun Jul 9, 5:50 AM LONDON - A 62-year-old child psychologist has given birth to a boy, becoming the oldest British woman to have a baby. Patti Farrant _ known professionally as Patricia Rashbrook _ delivered her son, J.J., by Caesarean section on Wednesday, according to The Daily Mail newspaper. The baby was conceived after fertility treatments. Farrant has three grown children from a previous marriage. It is the first child for her husband, John, 60, an education management consultant. "He is adorable, and seeing him for the first time was beyond words," she told the newspaper. "Having been through so much to have him, we are overjoyed. His birth was absolutely wonderful and deeply moving for both of us." Other older British mothers include Liz Buttle, from Wales, who was 60 when she gave birth to a son in 1997. The oldest woman in the world to give birth is believed to be Romanian Adriana Iliescu, who was 66 when she had a daughter in Bucharest in January 2005. -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #2 July 10, 2006 If mum and Dad are healthy and fit enough to take care of the baby why the hell notYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #3 July 10, 2006 I was 42 when my son was born....WAY too late in life for me. It would have been a challenge at 30 to keep up with him but nooooooo, I had to be 42 and over-the-hill gasping for breath to play with him at his speed. I tried teaching him easy stuff, like chess, poker, shooting, stuff like that but noooooooo, he wanted football, baseball, soccer, wrestling, skating, biking, paintball etc., etc., etc. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #4 July 10, 2006 was this the couple who got IVf treatment and there was a uproar about their age ? Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #5 July 10, 2006 Granted I'm the youngest of 9, but my father was 57 when I was born and he was an outstanding father to me!! He was probably in his early 60s when he taught me to ride a bike in the front yard. I will never forget it. So, I'm not saying I agree or disagree, I am just saying that everyone is different and you can always make it work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hooked 0 #6 July 10, 2006 I'm sure they will make it work and be excellent parents, but to me..........it doesn't make sense. I'm not saying it wasn't right, they have every right to have a child, if that's what they want. -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #7 July 10, 2006 Sure, that's cool. I never have really made any sense. Guess my parents must be CRAZY!!!!!! But hey, I'm pretty glad they had me. Cuz that would have sucked for me if they didn't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CSpenceFLY 1 #8 July 10, 2006 I think it is selfish and they should think about leaving a kid parentless at the age on 10 or 15 yrs old. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #9 July 10, 2006 I think this belongs in Speakers Corner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #10 July 10, 2006 QuoteI think it is selfish and they should think about leaving a kid parentless at the age on 10 or 15 yrs old. . That can happen to children of young parents too. I don't think it's selfish specifically because there was much to risk in bringing this child into the world. She's also got some credentials that make me believe they probably thought it through just a little. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #11 July 10, 2006 Please don't misunderstand...it was a pleasure having him and and doing all those things with him and I lived a lifetime of memories helping him grow up while watching his personality develop. My previous post was completely tongue-in-cheek. Oh and BTW...he's developed into a really good kid...in spite of Mom's over-protective coddling. It was a big argument with her just letting him play all those sports and do all those crazy things kids like to do when he was coming up.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 226 #12 July 10, 2006 Quote Cuz that would have sucked for me if they didn't. Us too.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #13 July 10, 2006 No misunderstanding what so ever! I was just putting it out there that it can work. I feel like my father gave me things that some others could never get, and I'm sure there were some things I missed out on. My mom was the one who was out there driving the family bus to soccer games and playing kickball in the front yard. But my father gave me a lot of wisdom and appreciation for some of the more amazing things in life. He was very young at heart and very active. I wish he could have been around longer than the 28 years I had to know him, but I think he did a damn good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #14 July 10, 2006 QuoteNo misunderstanding what so ever! I was just putting it out there that it can work. I feel like my father gave me things that some others could never get, and I'm sure there were some things I missed out on. My mom was the one who was out there driving the family bus to soccer games and playing kickball in the front yard. But my father gave me a lot of wisdom and appreciation for some of the more amazing things in life. He was very young at heart and very active. I wish he could have been around longer than the 28 years I had to know him, but I think he did a damn good job. That's awesome Liz. And a very good point: just because you're young means you're healthy, but it doesn't mean you know the first thing about what to teach your kids. An older parent's wisdom may well prepare his child for the world better than a young parent who's still figuring himself out. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brits17 0 #15 July 10, 2006 Way cool... My grandmother practically raised me during the time I was in elementary and middle school. She picked me up every day from school to drive me cross city to and from gym practice. And still she found the energy to feed me, take me shopping, and host my friends. She did much of the same with my 10 year younger brother. Even now, she can still run circles around most women her age. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #16 July 10, 2006 You bring up a good point... the role of family in a kid's life. If that kid's going to be surrounded by brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews and cousins, even if the parents do die when the kid is young, he'll probably turn out just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChrisL 2 #17 July 10, 2006 Irresponsible idiots. Both parents could be dead of old age before their kid gets into high school __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #18 July 10, 2006 QuoteIrresponsible idiots. Both parents could be dead of old age before their kid gets into high school And who the living hell are you to judge? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #19 July 10, 2006 QuoteBoth parents could be dead of old age before their kid gets into high school Anyone could be dead before their kids hit preschool.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bolas 5 #20 July 10, 2006 The kid could always be raised by his brothers and sisters. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 226 #21 July 10, 2006 I didn't realise that judgememnt was so easily given out, perhaps one might want to expand on WHY their opinion is what it is.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weegegirl 2 #22 July 10, 2006 QuoteIrresponsible idiots. Both parents could be dead of old age before their kid gets into high school So you think my father was an irresponsible idiot?????????? That's pretty ignorant of you! Remember that thread on Father's Day... say something nice about your father. Did you read it? Do you know how many people had totally shitty relationships with their parents? Do you know how much my father loved me???? Do you know how supportive of me he was??? He was probably one of the best father's in this world. And what about all those Grandparents out there raising kids because their kids were druggies, or whores, or in jail, or died of unfortunate causes, or for whatever reason couldn't raise their own children?? Are they bad parents too? OMG! That just made me so mad. I am going away now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rebecca 0 #23 July 10, 2006 Weege, if Chris actually thinks those people are idiots, it speaks volumes about his overall faith in humanity and his experiences and outlook on life and love. I'm fairly sure it was nothing personal, and if it was, that's sad for him. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 226 #24 July 10, 2006 QuoteWeege, if Chris actually thinks those people are idiots, it speaks volumes about his overall faith in humanity and his experiences and outlook on life and love. I'm fairly sure it was nothing personal, and if it was, that's sad for him. I can't see that it could be personal - I think it was just a random bust of thought that was just that - random - and uninformed.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
hooked 0 #6 July 10, 2006 I'm sure they will make it work and be excellent parents, but to me..........it doesn't make sense. I'm not saying it wasn't right, they have every right to have a child, if that's what they want. -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #7 July 10, 2006 Sure, that's cool. I never have really made any sense. Guess my parents must be CRAZY!!!!!! But hey, I'm pretty glad they had me. Cuz that would have sucked for me if they didn't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #8 July 10, 2006 I think it is selfish and they should think about leaving a kid parentless at the age on 10 or 15 yrs old. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #9 July 10, 2006 I think this belongs in Speakers Corner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #10 July 10, 2006 QuoteI think it is selfish and they should think about leaving a kid parentless at the age on 10 or 15 yrs old. . That can happen to children of young parents too. I don't think it's selfish specifically because there was much to risk in bringing this child into the world. She's also got some credentials that make me believe they probably thought it through just a little. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #11 July 10, 2006 Please don't misunderstand...it was a pleasure having him and and doing all those things with him and I lived a lifetime of memories helping him grow up while watching his personality develop. My previous post was completely tongue-in-cheek. Oh and BTW...he's developed into a really good kid...in spite of Mom's over-protective coddling. It was a big argument with her just letting him play all those sports and do all those crazy things kids like to do when he was coming up.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #12 July 10, 2006 Quote Cuz that would have sucked for me if they didn't. Us too.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #13 July 10, 2006 No misunderstanding what so ever! I was just putting it out there that it can work. I feel like my father gave me things that some others could never get, and I'm sure there were some things I missed out on. My mom was the one who was out there driving the family bus to soccer games and playing kickball in the front yard. But my father gave me a lot of wisdom and appreciation for some of the more amazing things in life. He was very young at heart and very active. I wish he could have been around longer than the 28 years I had to know him, but I think he did a damn good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #14 July 10, 2006 QuoteNo misunderstanding what so ever! I was just putting it out there that it can work. I feel like my father gave me things that some others could never get, and I'm sure there were some things I missed out on. My mom was the one who was out there driving the family bus to soccer games and playing kickball in the front yard. But my father gave me a lot of wisdom and appreciation for some of the more amazing things in life. He was very young at heart and very active. I wish he could have been around longer than the 28 years I had to know him, but I think he did a damn good job. That's awesome Liz. And a very good point: just because you're young means you're healthy, but it doesn't mean you know the first thing about what to teach your kids. An older parent's wisdom may well prepare his child for the world better than a young parent who's still figuring himself out. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #15 July 10, 2006 Way cool... My grandmother practically raised me during the time I was in elementary and middle school. She picked me up every day from school to drive me cross city to and from gym practice. And still she found the energy to feed me, take me shopping, and host my friends. She did much of the same with my 10 year younger brother. Even now, she can still run circles around most women her age. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #16 July 10, 2006 You bring up a good point... the role of family in a kid's life. If that kid's going to be surrounded by brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews and cousins, even if the parents do die when the kid is young, he'll probably turn out just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #17 July 10, 2006 Irresponsible idiots. Both parents could be dead of old age before their kid gets into high school __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #18 July 10, 2006 QuoteIrresponsible idiots. Both parents could be dead of old age before their kid gets into high school And who the living hell are you to judge? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #19 July 10, 2006 QuoteBoth parents could be dead of old age before their kid gets into high school Anyone could be dead before their kids hit preschool.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #20 July 10, 2006 The kid could always be raised by his brothers and sisters. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #21 July 10, 2006 I didn't realise that judgememnt was so easily given out, perhaps one might want to expand on WHY their opinion is what it is.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #22 July 10, 2006 QuoteIrresponsible idiots. Both parents could be dead of old age before their kid gets into high school So you think my father was an irresponsible idiot?????????? That's pretty ignorant of you! Remember that thread on Father's Day... say something nice about your father. Did you read it? Do you know how many people had totally shitty relationships with their parents? Do you know how much my father loved me???? Do you know how supportive of me he was??? He was probably one of the best father's in this world. And what about all those Grandparents out there raising kids because their kids were druggies, or whores, or in jail, or died of unfortunate causes, or for whatever reason couldn't raise their own children?? Are they bad parents too? OMG! That just made me so mad. I am going away now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #23 July 10, 2006 Weege, if Chris actually thinks those people are idiots, it speaks volumes about his overall faith in humanity and his experiences and outlook on life and love. I'm fairly sure it was nothing personal, and if it was, that's sad for him. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #24 July 10, 2006 QuoteWeege, if Chris actually thinks those people are idiots, it speaks volumes about his overall faith in humanity and his experiences and outlook on life and love. I'm fairly sure it was nothing personal, and if it was, that's sad for him. I can't see that it could be personal - I think it was just a random bust of thought that was just that - random - and uninformed.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
