“But in the real world, “Midlife Moms,” as they are sometimes called, are the fastest-growing demographic giving birth across most of the West. Yet our attitude toward them often seems mired in the dark ages.”
Becoming a midlife Mom has been physically difficult, and still is. Isolation from peer groups is still an ongoing issue. It depends on where you live. I found that in the Midwest, there were a lot of Moms who had their kids in their late twenties and thirties, and some in their early forties. While on the West coast, more women were delaying childbearing until their forties.
Just having a mom-buddy, no matter what age she is, is extremely helpful. But there are always those who appear to be living in the medieval times who still don’t get it. Yes, we are older Moms, and we can do it!
We hear about a few Hollywood superstars, having babies much older, but appear to look like they just stepped out of their college yearbook. It’s not realistic and we know it, but it’s still a difficult pill to swallow.
No, I don’t earn the salary of a Hollywood superstar, and no I haven’t had a face lift lately, but can you please respect me for who I am?
Whatever happened to mind your own business, and if you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all, just smile. Works for me!
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