I'm a 50 year old male. My wife is 46 and just found out she is pregnant. This was a huge shocker to us as we already have kids who are 10 and 13. I'm worried for many reasons. Mostly because of our age. When I'm 60, I'll have a 10 year old. I don't think I'll be able to do the same things that I've done with my other children. I'm sure I'll do the best I can. Family wise, all my relatives are already in their late 60's and early 70's. By the time the baby is born, most of the extended family population will no longer be alive. I'm hopeful that me and my wife will have a long life and provide for this baby, but for some reason neither one of us is excited to have this child for the fear that we may not be here long enough to protect it and help it along in life. These are our legitimate worries. In addition, we worry about chromosome defect and possibility of autism which will place burden on one or both of our kids in the future. Is there anyone out there who can relate or share a similar experience? Did you go through with the pregnancy or abort? I'm very nervous about ensuring the welfare of our new child as they get older in their 20's.
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I'm a 50 year old male. My wife is 46 and just found out she is pregnant. This was a huge shocker to us as we already have kids who are 10 and 13. I'm worried for many reasons. Mostly because of our age. When I'm 60, I'll have a 10 year old. I don't think I'll be able to do the same things that I've done with my other children. I'm sure I'll do the best I can. Family wise, all my relatives are already in their late 60's and early 70's. By the time the baby is born, most of the extended family population will no longer be alive. I'm hopeful that me and my wife will have a long life and provide for this baby, but for some reason neither one of us is excited to have this child for the fear that we may not be here long enough to protect it and help it along in life. These are our legitimate worries. In addition, we worry about chromosome defect and possibility of autism which will place burden on one or both of our kids in the future. Is there anyone out there who can relate or share a similar experience? Did you go through with the pregnancy or abort? I'm very nervous about ensuring the welfare of our new child as they get older in their 20's.
April 16, 2018 - 1:32pmThis Comment
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