KID YOU NOT
I got pregnant days after I turned 47 – trolls say I’m too ‘elderly’ and that they ‘couldn’t think of anything worse’
Watch the video below of a pregnant woman in her forties hitting back at trolls
A 47-YEAR-OLD woman has left people stunned with the announcement that she’s expecting her eighth child.
Among the flood of people congratulating her were trolls claiming that it isn’t fair for children to have “elderly” parents.
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Franky () is steadily growing her following on TikTok, where she gives a glimpse into motherhood.
She went viral on the social media app when she revealed that she unexpectedly got pregnant at age 47.
The mum has since been making videos joking about her husband’s reaction to their expanding family and sharing updates on her “weird” cravings.
In a recent 5-second clip, she described herself as “vintage” while rubbing her baby bump and smiling excitedly.
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“I’m a 1977 baby with my 2025 baby!” read the text over the video.
Over 42,000 people liked the post and flooded the comment section with congratulations.
“Girl 47??? Nooo way,” one person wrote. “You are glowing, congratulations and success with everything!!”
“You look like a 90s baby,” another commented.
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“Babies are a gift from God, you are blessed. Wishing you a safe delivery,” a third said.
However, others were horrified by Franky’s baby announcement.
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“OMG I would die and I always think of the young kids with the elderly parents,” a troll said.
“Please don’t let my mumma get any ideas for this, I enjoy being the baby of the family,” another wrote.
“1976 baby here and I couldn’t think of any worse [laughing] Good luck,” a third quipped.
Franky was defended by a stream of commenters saying their parents had them in midlife.
“My mum was 43 when I arrived, my sis said it kept her young,” one person wrote. “I’m 39 and planning my first for next year.”
Average Sizes for Babies at Different Ages
At Birth:
- Weight: 5.5 to 8.8 pounds (2.5 to 4 kg)
- Length: 18 to 22 inches (45 to 55 cm)
One month:
- Weight: 7.5 to 12 pounds (3.4 to 5.4 kg)
- Length: 20 to 23 inches (50 to 58 cm)
Three months:
- Weight: 11 to 15 pounds (5 to 7 kg)
- Length: 23 to 25 inches (58 to 63 cm)
Six months:
- Weight: 13 to 20 pounds (6 to 9 kg)
- Length: 25 to 28 inches (63 to 71 cm)
Nine months:
- Weight: 16 to 24 pounds (7 to 11 kg)
- Length: 27 to 30 inches (69 to 76 cm)
12 months:
- Weight: 17 to 27 pounds (8 to 12 kg)
- Length: 28 to 32 inches (71 to 81 cm)
These values represent averages and individual babies may vary. Always consult with a paediatrician for personalised information regarding a baby's growth and development.
“My dad was 50 when I was born and you’re not old, you look about 25,” another said.
Franky told viewers that it was “funny” how her life had turned out.
“I had my last at 35 then a year ago at 46 decided to get fit & healthy & bam! Pregnant a few days after my 47th birthday,” she said.
She confessed to having thought her pregnancy symptoms were the start of menopause.
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“I had no menopause symptoms and periods were still regular, actually thought my missed period was the start of it but nope! Surprise pregnancy, I have 7 kids,” she said.
Her eldest child is 29 and the youngest is age 11.
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