Elizabeth Adeney the 66yr old having a baby. The Sun Telegraph want to know what Mumsnetters think

I think the cutoff age should be the menopause, whenever that happens.

I think she's just too old but I would say the same about a man becoming a father at that age.

I agree with Thumbwitch, I think it is selfish.

I think the whole issue is different for men, they are able to go on producing a lot longer without the need for intervention.

But I think the same things apply that even though they may be ok for a few years, by the time the child is a teenager they will be elderly and less able to be involved in their lives

I think this is just wrong! I have an 18 year old whose Grandmother is younger than that.

The child will not the usual extended family relationships with grandparents,cousins etc.

HOW embarrasing for a child when you bring your mates home from school/college and they see how old your mum is? Although, maybe she won't be a Mum waiting in the playground - will send the Nanny!

How obliged will the child be to an ageing elderly parent at far too young an age? When they should be enjoying Uni life or their first job.

I totally agree with the "a child is a gift not a right" comment, and in the light of the recent TV series on "forgotten children", why not adopt??

She looks good for 66.

I read it and thought Dear God, poor baby, won't have his mum around for very long unless he's very lucky.

I felt guilty enough being 40 when DS was born, especially as I'd just lost my own mum (aged 63) and didn't feel remotely ready for that eventuality (my parents were both in their 50s/60s when they lost their parents) - I mean, I've got to make it to 80 so that DS will be at least as old as I was when I became Mum-less.

So I think it is pretty selfish of her. And no doubt will get flamed for that.

men? I don't think there should be an age cutoff for anyone who can concieve naturally. I said 40 cutoff for fertility treatment - if a woman can concieve naturally after that age then so be it.....ditto for a man.

I think IVF at 66 is too old, teh cut off should be about 45. I'm sorry but I'm thinking of the child facing the real possibility of going through her teenage years without a mother because she died of old age. Really selfish.

honestly? I think 40 should be the cutoff. Lady in this story is breathtakingly selfish but now the damage is done I wish her well and do hope she palns to retire from her business so she can care for the little one.

I think this is a difficult situation to call on. The child will realistically have a limited time with it's mother but from the article it looks like she will be able to provide for it, take care of it and it will be well loved.

A teenage mum will probably be around for their child for longer, but may not be able to provide as much financially and so on.

I suppose it's a question of quality over quantity, if this woman can offer a few (or maybe a lot more, who knows) years of fantastic care and support to a child they've have longed for should she really be turned away.

I think I'm still on the fence.

oh acc to google the av age is 52

While I do think it's very tragic if a woman can't have the children she craves, I do think having IVF at 66 is too old, they should just go with the very latest age you could possibly start the menopause.

At the end of the day when her baby is a teenager she'll be 80 - it won't be easy for either of them. Pretty selfish imho, but I hope both her and her baby are healthy and happy together for as long as possible.

hehe she wont in a few months
wonder how many staff will do the unpleasant bits?

certainly under 50.
what is the average age of menoopause.
I think for a loto of these woment they simply cannot accept the ( undertsnadbly heartbreaking) concept that they cannot have it all.

ridiculous.

I think the cut off age should be 45, maybe 50 at the most.
I have to say the woman in the aarticle looks much younger than 66.