Sharing Our Writings: Richard Hanel Wrapping Up Bath Time!
Chuck Coxe and Scott Hopkins
Ranch Writers is a group of SaddleBrooke Ranchers who have a passion for writing. Our mission is to encourage writers and improve our writing skills. Here’s a trick or treat story we’d like to share from member Chuck Coxe:
SaddleBrooke Ranch Babies
“There is nothing for sale in SaddleBrooke Ranch, nothing at all!” announced Larry Brown, the leading real estate agent in the area. “No homes, no lots, nothing!”
This unusual real estate situation began more than a year ago. That is when Amy Leman of SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) gave birth to a boy. Amy was 68 years old at the time. Yes, 68 years old! On that day Mrs. Leman took the title of eldest birth mother in the state of Arizona, supplanting Dawn Brooke (Guernsey) who had conceived a son at the age of 59 in 1997.
Mrs. Leman’s new record did not last. Less than two weeks later, Connie Moore gave birth to a boy. Connie was 69 years (and 77 days) old. Connie also resides in SBR.
The birthrate accelerated from there. In the following month, six new pregnancies were announced—All the mothers over 60 years old and living in SBR. Each pregnancy went to term, and each produced a boy.
“Oh my, this is a blessing!” gushed SBR resident Richard Hanel. “I mean the second time around for a family, it’s a godsend.”
Word spread of the amazing fertility of this 55+ community, and women of all ages, not just elderly mothers-to-be, rushed to the area.
“SaddleBrooke Ranch is busting at the seams,” complained Kenny Vincent. “We used to have a slower and older community now it’s all about babies! Look at the Ranch Roundup. It’s all baby news. There’s even a multi-page insert of infant care advertisers!”
“Oh yes, we’ve changed some things,” explained Diane Alper. “Please stop by the LaVista Room. We have converted it into a bright and airy maternity support facility.”
As of this writing, 23 boys and 1 girl have been born to SBR women. While curiously, no geriatric births have been reported in the surrounding area.
“I’m not sure what all the excitement is about?” questioned resident Kathy Montgomery. “I would like to have a boy too, but gosh… Nothing. I mean my husband is doing his part.”
Why and how are these post-menopausal births happening in SaddleBrooke Ranch?
Numerous natural elements such as soil, water, and air have been tested, retested, and ruled out. At one point, fezolinetant, a menopausal drug, was considered. That drug and the antidepressant drug paroxetine were also ruled out by the FDA.
Geriatric fathers have not escaped scrutiny. A wide range of testosterone and male enhancement products have been surveyed and ruled out.
Today, SaddleBrooke Ranch is nationally known for geriatric pregnancies—whose reasons remain a mystery.
Ranch Writers meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. New and interested writers are always welcome! For more information, contact Chuck Coxe at cfcoxe@gmail.com.