1 minute ago, Liberty City said:

Oh, I know. Those babies will be deformed, right?

Yes, because no woman over 35 has ever had a healthy pregnancy according to ChatGpt stats lol.

3 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Yes, because no woman over 35 has ever had a healthy pregnancy according to ChatGpt stats lol.

N E V E R

3 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Yes, because no woman over 35 has ever had a healthy pregnancy according to ChatGpt stats lol.

Kristen was like 50 when she was preggers 

Kristen had to be at least 55 lol.

3 minutes ago, Gina90 said:

Kristen was like 50 when she was preggers 

Marlena was like 60 when she got preggers with Roman's baby and fell down the stairs

2 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Marlena was like 60 when she got preggers with Roman's baby and fell down the stairs

Oh lord. I forgot about that.

1 minute ago, Vee said:

Oh lord. I forgot about that.

That's the correct response for that debacle. 

9 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Marlena was like 60 when she got preggers with Roman's baby and fell down the stairs

Take that ChatGPT!

😂❤️

OK, I re-wrote that forum post 12 different ways to avoid the implication.

My point is that Holly is 8 times more likely to get pregnant from a one-night stand than Sarah or Cat, given the number of eggs in Holly's fictional womb.  That is a fact, not an opinion.  So, to suggest that Sarah and Cat might conceive, in their late 30s, after one moment of passion is as factually unlikely, as a submarine sailing through the Salem river.  It doesn't mean it does not happen, however less than 4% of all births annually in the US in 2020-2023 were by women 35-39 ( a census fact, regardless of source).  The idea that DAYS has a history of absurd pregnancies, is not a valid reason for it to continue.

It is silly to suggest that recognizing the fact that women menstruate is ageist.🧓👧  

And, the entire idea has been lost that this was based on my grip that because DAYS tends to flatten the character issues of those between 30-50, we get Brady & Johnny (what job should I do?), and Chanel & (possibly Sarah and Cat) dealing with the same plot, despite their fictional age difference.

No harm, no foul.  However, I feel unfairly judged based on a clip of a post, that neglects the context.  It only provides an ill-founded opportunity for those who only seek to argue, and never read the background.  And, it lessens the impact of valid concerns; such as yesterday's casting discussion in the BTG forum.

Edited October 24Oct 24 by j swift

34 minutes ago, j swift said:

OK, I re-wrote that forum post 12 different ways to avoid the implication.

My point is that Holly is 8 times more likely to get pregnant from a one-night stand than Sarah or Cat, given the number of eggs in Holly's fictional womb.  That is a fact, not an opinion.  So, to suggest that Sarah and Cat might conceive, in their late 30s, after one moment of passion is as factually unlikely, as a submarine sailing through the Salem river.  It doesn't mean it does not happen, however less than 4% of all births annually in the US in 2020-2023 were by women 35-39 ( a census fact, regardless of source).

It is silly to suggest that recognizing the fact that women menstruate is ageist.🧓👧  

And, the entire idea has been lost that this was based on my grip that because DAYS tends to flatten the character issues of those between 30-50, we get Brady & Johnny (what job should I do?), and Chanel & (possibly Sarah and Cat) dealing with the same plot, despite their fictional age difference.

No harm, no foul.  However, I feel unfairly judged based on a clip of a post, that neglects the context.  It only provides an ill-founded opportunity for those who only seek to argue, and never read the background.  And, it lessens the impact of valid concerns; such as yesterday's casting discussion in the BTG forum.

You are actually just doubling down on incorrect information suggesting that Holly's womb is more viable. That wasn't your point initially.  You said both women were unlikely to get pregnant because they were nearing 50.  No matter how you edit it now.

No one was arguing women menstruate as ageist?   Like it's 1950 and you are some women's advocate lol.   Own what you say or don't.  I don't mediate or gate keep this thread like you do.

@carolineg I honestly don't understand your point.  I have clearly differentiated between the womb and eggs.  As we both know, a woman only has a certain number, so as they menstruate there is less chance of conception.  

Thus, when @brisbydog suggested that Sarah and Cat might face an unexpected pregnancy.  I replied that IRL that would be unlikely.  Which then naturally became a secondary support for my argument that I don't like that the entire 30-50 set are given the same set of repetitive issues (i.e. Brady and Johnny's search for career inspiration).

In order to make my point, I searched the 2024 census report, and had Google summarize, if the issue is that you would prefer that I cut and paste it. I can assure you that I am the only who seems to have offended you by tagging in a post that I incorrectly assumed you would find entertaining; not AI.

I can infer your frustration, and I don't wish to inflame it or make you uncomfortable.  I know you didn't like what went down with your buddy.  Honestly, I am just trying not have intentions misunderstood. I trust that we can respectfully disagree about our perceptions without the need to accuse each other of ill-intent.  Especially, given that my only intent is to engage on the topic.

Edited October 24Oct 24 by j swift

8 hours ago, j swift said:

@carolineg I honestly don't understand your point.  I have clearly differentiated between the womb and eggs.  As we both know, a woman only has a certain number, so as they menstruate there is less chance of conception.  

I can infer your frustration, and I don't wish to inflame it or make you uncomfortable.  I know you didn't like what went down with your buddy.  Honestly, I am just trying not have intentions misunderstood. 

Yeah, that's fine.  There's no reason to escalate this, but I am not sure who my buddy is?  Lol.  

Edited October 24Oct 24 by carolineg

Leave me all the way out of this. I am not your problem round here.

All this bloviating about wombs makes me yearn for the days when child characters were sent to boarding school en masse. One of soaps finest lost traditions. 

This is the soap that has had someone possessed TWICE by the devil nearly 30 years apart. Tom Horton's face ghost flying around the Horton living room. Stefano still be possibly alive at what 95 years old? Multiple characters in a cage that never went to bathroom for a full month. Marlena falling down 25 stories and living to tell about it. This list could go on and and on. Holly vs Sarah and pregnancy isnt in the top 200 other scenarios in Salem.

Edited October 24Oct 24 by J Brooks
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