Robyn; I can understand your upset and I don't believe anyone would think you petty for raising a question. Do you have parnet skills hecked? Also if she is 50 or older, she wouldn't be baring anymore babies, so now you an have her train in other areas. Depending on what level your at she may live until 80 (the eldest my have reached) And personly, as a mum, motherhood is priceless. But I agree; it should count for something in the game. Along with fatherhood and making stew for 100 people.