How old were you when your first grandchild was born?

I was 32 years old when my daughter was born and 62 years old when my first grandson arrived.

I wasn’t expected to look after mine (they live at the other end of the country), so my age wasn’t a problem.

My children were still at primary school when I was the age some of you became grandparents!

I was ancient, 73! And feel it when helping out with 2 under 3. I was 37 when i had my daughter and she was 36 when she had her first

56 for the first one, and the latest to date, a few days before my 70th. I did feel a bit unready for the first one, and can't believe I am grandparent to a 14 year old!

I was 47 when 1st DGD appeared. Last DGC is now 19 months old. DH and I certainly feel the difference in our ages looking after youngest compared to when we looked after first two. Like others have said we hope we have many more years with them. We could be great GPs couldn’t we with the age of oldest DGD?

41 and now at 63 i am a ggm

I was 60 when my first grandaughter arrived. I was 24 when I had my daughter. She was 36 with her first. I would have loved to have been a younger grandma, say about 50. On saying that I am really greatful for what I have.

59 for me. We've had three more since. It is tiring but they are a delight

I was 47 when our first granddaughter was born and I was there at her birth. The bond was immediate and we have had so many adventures over the years. Her A level results are due on Thursday .... where have those amazing 18 years gone I wonder! I also have 6 and 3 year olds who I adore but this 66 year old Nanny just ain’t what she used to be … the mind is more than willing but the body just will not take heed!

My 1st Grandchild was born when I was 41 however this is a Step-G thanks to my lovely Step-Daughter & SiL

My 1st actual Grandson was born when I was 54, I had DD at 25 but she was 29 when she had DGS1 & 36 when DGS2 was born. My DM became GG at 81.

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I was 64. Long time coming .

54 when first one born. 63 when last one was born.
My Mum was only 42 when I had my first son as she married young as did I.

64 and didn't think it was old.

I was 44 when my first DGD was born and had the unexpected privilege of seeing my second DGD born a week ago today, 10 weeks early!!

(Mum & baby both doing well, Nanny is an emotional and physical wreck ....)

I was 49, and gave up my well paid but demanding job to look after him. Best thing I ever did as I have a fabulous relationship with him, (he’s 10 now). I also looked after my granddaughter who was born in 2014, so only five years later, but I found it much more tiring. Now looking forward to my real retirement. ?

48 and delighted !

I was 55 when I became what I thought would be a Step-Grandma but my lovely step-daughter told me no I would be Grandma and not having had any myself it was lovely and I felt so accepted.
What an unkind comment from your friend, truly thoughtless in my opinion.
Just look forward to your GC being born in November and enjoy!

I was 60 when DGC1 arrived - the perfect time, as I was heading towards retirement and reduced my hours to 4 days a week a year later so that I could look after him on my day off
I've now got 3 DGC - am retired, and am still looking after the younger two for one day a week (the eldest now lives too far away for weekly care, but I see them regularly).
It's been great, as I've been able to build really strong bonds with all of them - and I look forward to being part of their lives for a long time (fingers crossed..!)

64, I left it very late to have children and so did my daughter. Inevitable these days , I think.

Hi everyone
I am 66 my husband is63 and our only child a boy has said he has no intention of getting married or having children.
He has been in relationships with lovely girls and women(engaged once)
He is 37 and works professionally with loads of females(he is a professional photographer) no relationships though.so we will never be grandparents.please enjoy your gc and give them a hug for me. Thank you.

I was 57 which was just last year & it was a total surprise when I found out I was to become a GM, my son always said when I'm 40, he is 35 so totally out of the blue It has totally changed my life very much for the better. I retired from a very stressful job at 55 & now have the time & energy to enjoy all the time I spend with him, bliss...

We reached 60 with no grandchildren, but by 70 we had nine! Lovely.

We may not have been the most active grandparents, but now at 80 benefit from tech savvy teenagers, keen to help us oldies.

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bit cruel to say you won't see them grow up. Take no notice.