Two very different women are joining our ranks as Devis with Babies.First, congrats to Parminder Nagra, who is expecting her first child this summer.
And also--in case you missed it--congratulations to Rajo Devi (heh), who yesterday became the oldest woman in the world to give birth. She is 70 years old.
Can you imagine? Running after a newborn when you are 70?? What do you think the story is here?
Deepa is a wife, mother, writer and she sometimes masquerades as a lawyer as well. She revels in friendship, humor, champagne, and laughing at herself--often. She never ever reads US Magazine, thinks Rushdie is a genius, wishes she could write one sentence as funny as "Arrested Development," and lives in the Bay Area with her motley crew. She can be reached at deviswithbabies@gmail.com
OH. MY. GOD. I think I would rather die a slow, painful death!!! That's CRAZY! I'm tired now. I'm 31!!
Knowing what I do about Haryana culture, the reason why such an old couple sought out IVF to have a child before they day is because they wanted a SON to carry on their name and for PROPERTY INHERITANCE reasons. But oh my, they had a GIRL. Not considered a blessing amongst Haryana villagers (male/female sex ratio statistics in that state - check them out and take a guess at why there are so many more BOYS than girls). Also check out the latest Haryana laws regarding property. Nope, the old couple is not happy, I bet.
Yup, that makes sense, I was going to say I can't imagine 70 year olds just dying to have a baby so badly for the sole reason of the joy of children. I hope there is somebody else to take care of the little baby?
Eww gross!