Pregnancy tips Pregnancy Over 40: Just Think How Hip We'll Be In Our 60's!

Mitch Miller, Lawrence Welk, Ed Sullivan, Sherrie Lewis (Lambchop,)...if you know who I'm talking about you must be somewhere in my age range. I often feel privileged to have had a baby later in life. Not only do I know all of the above entertainers, but I know I'm going to know everything about the new hip entertainers as my daughter grows up. She's not only going to teach me what's "cool", but she's going to keep me active.

You know the old saying..."kids keep you young". I do believe that's true. I frequently run into people I went to school with with since I live very close to where I grew up. I must say many of them have let their age get the best of them. Not only have they slid into "frumpyhood", but they're acting like "old people!" Most are empty nesters with their kids off to college or even married. Some have become grandparents (with grandkids older than my daughter). I guess they feel entitled to kick back and observe life rather than getting out there and living it. It's almost like I have redefined my peer group. I now hang out with other (younger) moms and I never bring up my age (afterall, it is just a number).

Yes, there are times I would like to sit in my recliner and watch TV without the constant noise and interruption. I've learned to record the few things I care to see and watch it after my daughter goes to bed. What's so great about watching TV anyway???
Us older parents are more motivated to stay in shape and take care of ourselves...so we are around to see our grandchildren. Statistically speaking, women who have their first child over the age of 40 are four times more likely to live to be 100!