Last month, salon.com’s Broadsheet, there was a short article, “Would you like some Geritol with that baby formula?” which reviewed the book, Ready: Why women are embracing the new later motherhood by Elizabeth Gregory. The review did not really focus on the book itself, but more the underlying message. Although the title is a little disconcerting (hopefully being 40 doesn’t make me geriatric), but I understand the basic idea. Most of the comments seemed to fall in line with the book’s author, arguing that later motherhood works out to be a-okay for most. A good message to hear after reading all the depressing “warnings” and “worries” of later-in-life motherhood. I think that the old saying “there is no good time for a baby” is pretty true. There are costs and benefits to early pregnancy, pregnancy in the late 20s and early 30s, and pregnancy in later life. I can’t imagine what I would have done had I had a baby in my 20s, but I’m sure I would have figured something out. In all truth, I can’t imagine what I’m going to do having a baby at 40, but again, I will figure something out.
I did order the book from Amazon, but it is on pre-order, so it won’t be out until late December/early January. But, I promise to do a review on this blog when it arrives!
