Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.



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Posted: Dec 15 2008 at 7:26pm | IP Logged Quote Helen
I've been reading the life of Mother Cabrini (slowly)...I haven't found out how old her father was at the time of the saint's birth but her mother was 52. Her father was probably at least that age.

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, pray for us!

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Posted: Dec 15 2008 at 7:27pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
I'll be 38 in March, my husband is 47. Our youngest is currently 9 1/2 months old. We are open.

My husband shares your husband's concern for his wife when pregnant. My pregnancies are very high risk and have an impact on our immediate family and extended family (without whom we would not be able to take care of our family while pregnant). My life and that of our new child face great risk. Each pregnancy is a leap of faith yielding a great shower of grace.

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Posted: Dec 15 2008 at 9:10pm | IP Logged Quote Mary G
See, I think the issue isn't necessarily how old the dad is or how old the mom ... but the history ...

If I consistently miscarried and/or hadn't had any babies and got pregnant at 45+, that could be a real issue; if my dh (who is a pretty darn healthy 56), was sickly and smoked and drank and ...., then that would be a problem.

I think the thing to remember is that altho we cooperate, having a baby is called "procreation" because we are working with God to have a baby and whether or not "we" want it, it truly is up to God.

On a lighter note, it sure is fun trying.....

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My dear friend and her husband are expecting a child next June. She is 47, he is slightly (I'm not sure how much, probably not more than 2 years) younger.




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I had my 8th baby when I was 44,dh was 51. she's nearly 5 mos. old.
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My last child by birth, I was 35, dh 41. We adopted (infants) our last when I was 44, dh 50. Dh is now in his later 50's and he does pretty well but I can see he is tired from a demanding job, etc. I wish he had more energy for all of them. I think it really depends on the individual. He isn't a drinker or smoker or such, just doesn't have the energy he once had. I think it is difficult but he wouldn't trade it for an easier life at all! Children are the ultimate blessing!
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