Comments on: Famous older dads http://www.greatdad.com/greatdadblog/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/ Because dads don't always think like moms. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:12:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: erawin2008 http://www.greatdad.com/greatdadblog/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/comment-page-1/#comment-884 erawin2008 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:54:25 +0000 http://blogs.greatdad.com/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/#comment-884 I must add to our story.... I read about we should think about the children.... Our children in my case are miracle babies. I lost my 2 pregnancies at 26.5 weeks my daughter (1994) and 21 weeks my son(2000). My daughter dies 4 days after she was born. My son soon after birth. i thought I would never have children. We divorced a couple of years after my son's death. I met my now husband about 4 years after my divorce. He was told about 20 years earlier he could no longer help conceive children. He and his 2nd wife did the tests and he couldn't. To our surprise 2 years after we met I was pregnant. Then when our daughter was 7 months we found out we were expecting again. Yes, there were comments even from some family members, but it was another little miracle. Soon after his birth they got over it and welcomes the new family member. BTW..I did get my tubes tied after our son's birth. Too many little surprises all of a sudden :). I always whisper to our children what little miracles they are and how happy we are to be their parents. I will always tell them that. I hope that when they are older and maybe bullied about our age (i'm no spring chicken either) that they will always remember what they mean to us and how much we've cared for them. There will always be bullies and those are the children and people that did not receive the love they deserved. My children have the love and support of a very extended family. They are and will always be lucky in love. I must add to our story….
I read about we should think about the children….
Our children in my case are miracle babies. I lost my 2 pregnancies at 26.5 weeks my daughter (1994) and 21 weeks my son(2000). My daughter dies 4 days after she was born. My son soon after birth. i thought I would never have children. We divorced a couple of years after my son’s death. I met my now husband about 4 years after my divorce. He was told about 20 years earlier he could no longer help conceive children. He and his 2nd wife did the tests and he couldn’t. To our surprise 2 years after we met I was pregnant. Then when our daughter was 7 months we found out we were expecting again. Yes, there were comments even from some family members, but it was another little miracle. Soon after his birth they got over it and welcomes the new family member. BTW..I did get my tubes tied after our son’s birth. Too many little surprises all of a sudden :) .

I always whisper to our children what little miracles they are and how happy we are to be their parents. I will always tell them that. I hope that when they are older and maybe bullied about our age (i’m no spring chicken either) that they will always remember what they mean to us and how much we’ve cared for them. There will always be bullies and those are the children and people that did not receive the love they deserved. My children have the love and support of a very extended family. They are and will always be lucky in love.

]]> By: erawin2008 http://www.greatdad.com/greatdadblog/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/comment-page-1/#comment-883 erawin2008 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:40:35 +0000 http://blogs.greatdad.com/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/#comment-883 Well said wayitwas! Well said wayitwas!

]]> By: erawin2008 http://www.greatdad.com/greatdadblog/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/comment-page-1/#comment-882 erawin2008 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:39:16 +0000 http://blogs.greatdad.com/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/#comment-882 My husband is 65 and I'm 34. We have 2 beautiful healthy babes under 21 months. Our daughter 20 months and aour son 4 months. He is very prourd to be a dad again and is not embarrased to mildly and kindly at times correct people when they say " what beautiful grandkids". Our daughter is a female version of him so some people figure she is his daughter and she is Daddy's lil girl. He has 4 bio children from his 1st marriage ranginf in ages 43-32 and a step daughter 26 from his 2nd marriage. He is in constant communication with all of them and his grand kids. His grand kids love their new aunt and uncle and even baby sit at times. He is a very dedicated husband and stay at home dad. Do we talk about how long he will be around, at times. I also mention that Death does not descriminate. Death comes to any age parents at any time. He is pretty healthy and very active, I have a feelling he will be around for a long time, God willing. Believe it or not, he runs around in the yard and park with our very active daughter. I guess his grandkids kept him in shape all these years. Eldest grandchild now 22 and youngest 7 months. We do get looks and so does he. He doesn't care about the looks, he loves us and that's all that matters to him. We didn't plan the pregnancies and they are 2 wonderful blessings from God. He says " I wasn't expecting them, but God must know what he is doing. I got the time I didn't with my oldest, I may not have the stamina I did back then, but I sure have the love and time. They keep me young. I needed that." BTW...Betty..my husband is also older than my parents also. They don't mind as long as he treats me well. That's another can of worms, but they sure do get laughs out of it! My husband is 65 and I’m 34. We have 2 beautiful healthy babes under 21 months. Our daughter 20 months and aour son 4 months. He is very prourd to be a dad again and is not embarrased to mildly and kindly at times correct people when they say ” what beautiful grandkids”. Our daughter is a female version of him so some people figure she is his daughter and she is Daddy’s lil girl. He has 4 bio children from his 1st marriage ranginf in ages 43-32 and a step daughter 26 from his 2nd marriage. He is in constant communication with all of them and his grand kids. His grand kids love their new aunt and uncle and even baby sit at times. He is a very dedicated husband and stay at home dad. Do we talk about how long he will be around, at times. I also mention that Death does not descriminate. Death comes to any age parents at any time. He is pretty healthy and very active, I have a feelling he will be around for a long time, God willing. Believe it or not, he runs around in the yard and park with our very active daughter. I guess his grandkids kept him in shape all these years. Eldest grandchild now 22 and youngest 7 months. We do get looks and so does he. He doesn’t care about the looks, he loves us and that’s all that matters to him. We didn’t plan the pregnancies and they are 2 wonderful blessings from God. He says ” I wasn’t expecting them, but God must know what he is doing. I got the time I didn’t with my oldest, I may not have the stamina I did back then, but I sure have the love and time. They keep me young. I needed that.”

BTW…Betty..my husband is also older than my parents also. They don’t mind as long as he treats me well. That’s another can of worms, but they sure do get laughs out of it!

]]> By: Catchafire http://www.greatdad.com/greatdadblog/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/comment-page-1/#comment-762 Catchafire Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:04:06 +0000 http://blogs.greatdad.com/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/#comment-762 well said wayitwas BTW i'm 47 and my wife is 36 we have been togther for 15 years and she is due a baby is 2 months. We are thrilled, chufffed, delighted!!!! what is all the fuss about ? Take the last 2 British prime ministers for example, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, both had children latter in life (and Obama). No one even mentioned their age, it wasn't a news issue REALLY!. It is pretty common actually and frankly it is nothing to do with anyone else. As for Silly and BETTY C get over it. It is your attitudes which are an embarresment. well said wayitwas
BTW i’m 47 and my wife is 36 we have been togther for 15 years and she is due a baby is 2 months.
We are thrilled, chufffed, delighted!!!!
what is all the fuss about ?
Take the last 2 British prime ministers for example, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, both had children latter in life (and Obama). No one even mentioned their age, it wasn’t a news issue REALLY!. It is pretty common actually and frankly it is nothing to do with anyone else. As for Silly and BETTY C get over it. It is your attitudes which are an embarresment.

]]> By: wayitwas http://www.greatdad.com/greatdadblog/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/comment-page-1/#comment-128 wayitwas Sat, 06 Jun 2009 05:04:38 +0000 http://blogs.greatdad.com/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/#comment-128 yea, on the reverse, My mother married at age36 to a man about 13 yrs younger, had 3 children between ages 39.5 and 45. was told how dumb she was and she would never see her grandchildren. to make a long story short, Dad died at the age of 67. (He was a great Dad) Mom is 81 and still going strong. She has lived to see 13 grandchildren. Rangeing in ages from 18 to 18 mo. Point is parenting is full of suprises and so is life, so live it, love it and don't listen to what everybody thinks! wish all fathers old and young the best! yea, on the reverse, My mother married at age36 to a man about 13 yrs younger, had 3 children between ages 39.5 and 45. was told how dumb she was and she would never see her grandchildren. to make a long story short, Dad died at the age of 67. (He was a great Dad) Mom is 81 and still going strong. She has lived to see 13 grandchildren. Rangeing in ages from 18 to 18 mo. Point is parenting is full of suprises and so is life, so live it, love it and don’t listen to what everybody thinks! wish all fathers old and young the best!

]]> By: Dryasabone http://www.greatdad.com/greatdadblog/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Dryasabone Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:23:59 +0000 http://blogs.greatdad.com/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/#comment-113 With all the PC floating around today, I'm a bit surprised at anyone with a negative on this issue. Yes, older dads, in all probability, will die far sooner in their child's life yet, the assumed maturity and focus of an older dad would compensate for less years together. Is it not the relationship of the parenting couple that chooses the time for raising children...at ANY age? So, quickly, all those who wish to get a "shot" in, write something critical before "ageism" becomes off limits! With all the PC floating around today, I’m a bit surprised at anyone with a negative on this issue. Yes, older dads, in all probability, will die far sooner in their child’s life yet, the assumed maturity and focus of an older dad would compensate for less years together. Is it not the relationship of the parenting couple that chooses the time for raising children…at ANY age? So, quickly, all those who wish to get a “shot” in, write something critical before “ageism” becomes off limits!

]]> By: SexyDiva http://www.greatdad.com/greatdadblog/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/comment-page-1/#comment-114 SexyDiva Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:07:28 +0000 http://blogs.greatdad.com/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/#comment-114 Welllll......... having a grandchild/children, or even great grand children is very much expected of a 59 or 66 year old man. But, a CHLID UNDER the AGE OF 10!!!! You guys should be ashamed!!!! Welllll……… having a grandchild/children, or even great grand children is very much expected of a 59 or 66 year old man.
But, a CHLID UNDER the AGE OF 10!!!!
You guys should be ashamed!!!!

]]> By: BETTY C. http://www.greatdad.com/greatdadblog/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/comment-page-1/#comment-116 BETTY C. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:48:04 +0000 http://blogs.greatdad.com/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/#comment-116 I WAS A VERY YOUNG MOM WITH NO KNOWLEDGE OF PARENTING SKILLS. MY FOUR CHILDREN ARE ALL ADULTS NOW AND I AM BLESSED WITH GRANDCHILDREN. HAVING SEEN A LOT OF LIFE; I NOW FEEL QUALIFIED TO COMMENT ON THIS MATTER. THERE IS AN AGE THAT IS BEST FOR ALL CONCERNED TO EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF PARENTHOOD. THERE ARE ALWAYS EXCEPTIONS, BUT NOT IN THE EXTREME EITHER WAY. NEITHER TOO YOUNG OR TOO OLD IS RIGHT FOR THE CHILD. IF THIS IS DONE IN THE RIGHT WAY, IT SHOULD BE ABOUT THE CHILD. TWO OF MY GRANDCHILDREN ARE STUCK WITH A FATHER WHO IS OLDER THAN ME. IT IS NOT A GOOD THING. HE IS TOO OLD TO PERTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES, HE IS MISTAKEN AS THE GRANDFATHER TO THE EMBARRESMENT OF THE CHILDREN, HE INSIST ON MAKING SURE ALL KNOW HE IS THE "FATHER". MY GRANDCHILDREN ARE FORCED TO DEAL WITH THIS AND HE IS IGNORANT TO THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY HIS BEING SO OLD. AS THE SAYING GOES, THERE IS A TIME FOR ALL THINGS AND THE TIME TO PARENT IS NOT AT THE AGE "NORMAL" IS BEING A GRANDPARENT. I WAS A VERY YOUNG MOM WITH NO KNOWLEDGE OF PARENTING SKILLS. MY FOUR CHILDREN ARE ALL ADULTS NOW AND I AM BLESSED WITH GRANDCHILDREN. HAVING SEEN A LOT OF LIFE; I NOW FEEL QUALIFIED TO COMMENT ON THIS MATTER. THERE IS AN AGE THAT IS BEST FOR ALL CONCERNED TO EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF PARENTHOOD. THERE ARE ALWAYS EXCEPTIONS, BUT NOT IN THE EXTREME EITHER WAY. NEITHER TOO YOUNG OR TOO OLD IS RIGHT FOR THE CHILD. IF THIS IS DONE IN THE RIGHT WAY, IT SHOULD BE ABOUT THE CHILD. TWO OF MY GRANDCHILDREN ARE STUCK WITH A FATHER WHO IS OLDER THAN ME. IT IS NOT A GOOD THING. HE IS TOO OLD TO PERTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES, HE IS MISTAKEN AS THE GRANDFATHER TO THE EMBARRESMENT OF THE CHILDREN, HE INSIST ON MAKING SURE ALL KNOW HE IS THE “FATHER”. MY GRANDCHILDREN ARE FORCED TO DEAL WITH THIS AND HE IS IGNORANT TO THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY HIS BEING SO OLD. AS THE SAYING GOES, THERE IS A TIME FOR ALL THINGS AND THE TIME TO PARENT IS NOT AT THE AGE “NORMAL” IS BEING A GRANDPARENT.

]]> By: zookpr http://www.greatdad.com/greatdadblog/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/comment-page-1/#comment-115 zookpr Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:40:47 +0000 http://blogs.greatdad.com/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/#comment-115 One question that crosses my mind when I have read these blogs is:Does it make such a difference to everyone that we need to cut others down for their lifestyles? I feel that whatever is right for the individuals is their concern. Children are very resilient and cope with a lot. I don't think a parent that is older is such an issue. There are many more issues that should raise concern such as drugs and alcohol abuse. An older parent has a lot to offer. Don't judge unless you have the facts and even then why would you?? One question that crosses my mind when I have read these blogs is:Does it make such a difference to everyone that we need to cut others down for their lifestyles? I feel that whatever is right for the individuals is their concern. Children are very resilient and cope with a lot. I don’t think a parent that is older is such an issue. There are many more issues that should raise concern such as drugs and alcohol abuse. An older parent has a lot to offer. Don’t judge unless you have the facts and even then why would you??

]]> By: carol http://www.greatdad.com/greatdadblog/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/comment-page-1/#comment-117 carol Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:29:07 +0000 http://blogs.greatdad.com/2009/04/29/famous-older-dads/#comment-117 Las Vegas has a dad who is famous, everyone knows his name. His wife and he had a baby by surgate. He was 60 + at time. I quess with all of his money he can have round the clock nannies. Or he can always sing a lullaby Las Vegas has a dad who is famous, everyone knows his name. His wife and he had a baby by surgate. He was 60 + at time. I quess with all of his money he can have round the clock nannies. Or he can always sing a lullaby

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