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Ilsa

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1. Wow! I hope it all goes well, and mazal tov!

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Sat Jun 28, 2025, 12:55 AM

Jun 28

As an older mother, it can get more physically demanding keeping up with everything. Also, I hate that we'll lose her for another maternity leave, but I'm also happy for them. I couldn't imagine being a mother of an infant in my 50s, though.

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Nicolle Wallace revealed that her family is expecting another baby to be "delivered" [View all] elleng Jun 28 OP

Wow! I hope it all goes well, and mazal tov! Ilsa Jun 28 #1

Being an older mother ain't so bad, being an older GRAND mother may present us with a few issues!!! elleng Jun 28 #2

My last was at age 41. I was always the oldest Ilsa Jun 28 #3

DITTO, 41!!! and yesterday was her 37th birthday!!! elleng Jun 28 #4