Should I be pregnant with his child?

Question

I'am a 47 yr old single mom. Since before I was married, I had already wanted to be with this man, but the conditions then prevented this. Now, I'am thinking of having a child with him, but I doubt that he will support this child, if ever, so should I continue?

Answer 1

If you truly are a 47 yr old mum then this should be a no brainer for you. Think of the chances for this baby. You are 47..do you have the means to provide well and educate this child on your own? If you are financially able, that is. And exactly why do you want his kid? Is it a good reason for bringing another being into this world?....I think you already know the answer. But in case you don't.....No.

Answer 2

understand that it is not unlikely that your child will be born with Down's Syndrome or something or defect

please discuss this extensively with your doctor

also, keep in mind that when your child is 16, you'll be 63. Do you really think thats a good idea?

Answer 3

Only if you want to bring a child into the world that YOU can afford to support on your own. If you already have child/ren that would probably be a NO, but if its ok with you that this new child will probably never know it's father, and that you will be the only one responsible for raising it...then sure, check your sanity at the door and go right ahead.  

Answer 4

From my understanding you would be on TV

and all the newspapers

because you would be a 48 year old pregnant single mom

Answer 5

Its harder to get pregnant at your age and it comes with more health risks. You may never get pregnant because of your age. You also need to consider you'll be 65 when your child turns 18 and you may not have the childs father to help you.

Answer 6

You are 47 and asking this ?  How long do you expect to live ,,, A child doesn't ask to be born but once he's conceived he has every right to life and expect this parents to do the very best for him they can ,,,, How long do you think you are going to live anyway ?,,,, I'm surprised that at 47 you haven't already gone through menopause let alone  considering getting pregnant ,,,, What kind of a life do you think this child is going to have ?,,,  You've said you doubt this guy would support this child ,,,,  What if you pass away  ?,,,,  Do you want to leave the child to live his formative years as an orphan?,,,, A person has to think about how much they love their children before they have them ,,,,Be with this guy if you want but your wanting a child now at your age is being selfish and self centered ,,,, You are only thinking of yourself here,,,, Not the child ,,,, It's very hard for a child to grow up in an orphanage or live as a ward of the state,,,, What do you think you ought to do ?,,,,   //

Answer 7

Only if you want a lot of problems and heartache.  Think of the child and how it will feel not knowing its dad or worse yet knowing he doesn't care for him.