I think it depends on the woman. I have alot of old lady friends and I must say, some are on the ball, on the go, on the move, and can put me to shame. Others show their age quickly, and health problems follow them like breadcrumbs out of the forrest.

I have several older than 85 year old friends that are constantly on the go to casino's and beach vacations, and are presidents of the Ladies society, and womens clubs, and historical societies around town. OUr librarian is 87 and works full time! She sprints up and down those steps to seek out whatever book might bring fancy to your reading. So, I think it depends on the person.

If she is in good health, can afford it, without asking welfare to raise the child and herself, and is capable of doing what needs to be done, have at it. If on the other hand, she is bored, broke, and just looking to fill in a hole from many losses in her life with a child on board...pick up knitting.

My father was in his late forties when I was born, and did a crappy job. he was interested in making money. mom was a child bride and 17 when preggers with her first. (i was the last) and she was so young, and inexperienced that she missed out on learning her own lessons before trying to teach them to children. Maybe my own screwed up upbringing twists my view.