"I gave birth at 50 - trolls tell me it's shameful but it's made me wiser and more immersed"
- 10 days ago
A mum who gave birth at 50 says trolls tell her it is "shameful" to be an older parent - but she feels "wiser" and "more immersed" in her son's life.
Tatiana Kaplan, 54, knew she wanted to have a family with her partner, Kenan Kaplan, 52, who works in IT, and the pair started trying for a baby a month after meeting.
After three years of trying with no success the pair resorted to IVF but following seven unsuccessful attempts - costing $100k CAD - Tatiana was ready to give up hope.
She and Kenan went on a trip around Europe but when they returned Tatiana realised her period was late and discovered she’d fallen pregnant naturally - after 11 years of trying.
Tatiana Kaplan, 54, knew she wanted to have a family with her partner, Kenan Kaplan, 52, who works in IT, and the pair started trying for a baby a month after meeting.
After three years of trying with no success the pair resorted to IVF but following seven unsuccessful attempts - costing $100k CAD - Tatiana was ready to give up hope.
She and Kenan went on a trip around Europe but when they returned Tatiana realised her period was late and discovered she’d fallen pregnant naturally - after 11 years of trying.