How old were you when your first grandchild was born?

I was 56.... my husband was 60...I was ecstatic , as I thought my daughter would never have a child . But she always told me she’d have her first at 30...and she did! Your acquaintance was being a misery... you are just the right age...just enjoy the little one!

52 then 57 then 62... first one was slightly sooner than planned - it’s a lovely age range as the eldest is now 10 and the youngest only 6 months!

I was 63 just like you when first Grandchild was born. I am now 73 and feel fitter and younger than I did then.....take absolutely no notice of this 'friend'.

I had my own children at 35 and 37 and my mum was 60 when my 1st was born although my brother had made her a gran a few years earlier. My MIL had her 60th birthday while I was pregnant with my youngest. Despite being on here I'm not a grandparent yet. I hope my children have theirs earlier than I did as I'd like to be young enough to enjoy my grandchildren when they arrive but it may not happen. I'm 64 and there are no plans for grandchildren yet as my DIL is still training and my DD is single. It's one of the reasons I try to look after my own health and keep reasonably fit for the future.

4 little people arrived in quick succession. First one just before my 63rd birthday. It has kept me young in heart and mind and overflowing with love and joy. The oldest is now 7. They all sleep over regularly which I love but it takes 2 or 3 days to recover!

Ignore rude comments,you arent old.My first Grandchild was born when I was 57,he is now twenty. I hope to see all of my four Grandchildren Graduate, even if I am in my eighties.

37 ( much to my own mothers disappointment) then a great grandparent at 57. I’ve had such fun with them all and am looking forward to a second great just after Christmas.
My own grandmothers were both much older, however in good health so I’d enjoy bike rides and swimming in the sea regularly with them.
Life has been hard/ exhausting at times as I was determined to help out as much as possible ( I had little support from my own mother as she didn’t live near) but worked full time until last year, it’s hard being at work when you had a bad night with a sleepless baby at any age.
The best thing about being retired is spending time with my grandchildren, I have 4 here today happily splashing in the paddling pool. This is the best summer holidays I’ve had in many years and I have a tan?? Just by watching them play outside.

64 and I thought that was about the standard then. Did meet a 32 year old GM not that long ago. Had her daughter at 16 and her daughter had GS at 16. What a pickle they were in re housing, finances, the GM working full time so limited how much she could help out.

I was 55 when my first granddaughter was born, she is now 11, her sister, my youngest granddaughter is 19 months and I am 66. There are 3 more granddaughters , aged 10, 7 and 3. There will be no more.

I was 58. However I have a 21 year old son at home, (46 when I had him) who,if he follows his brothers patterns, won’t marry till mid 30’s, I expect grandchildren to arrive in my 80’s!!

You beat me by a year MissAdventure, I was 40 when my first grandchild was born, 58 when last was born and 5 others in between. Not all by the same parent I hasten to add.

I was 67. We had all given up all hope so he is a blessing. I know I won't see him get past early 20s if I'm lucky, but I will make the most of him while I can .

That was an unpleasant comment Juno56 it seems families are waiting a while now before having their babies. It's such a personal thing and nothing to do with anyone else.
I was 43 when my first grandchild was born. They are all grown now and independent, I'm waiting for great grandchildren now. Enjoy your grandchild, such a lot to look forward to.

Hi all, just joined this forum. Today. I turned 60 in july my first grandchild was born when I was 44.

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I was 60 when my first GD arrived, 63 for my GS. Then my other DD surprised everyone by having an egg-donor baby at the age of 46, when I was 77. My youngest has been married for 11 years, and they keep saying that they will have children, but their busy lives are getting in the way, I think. I MAY become an even older Granny yet, at 80+ No great-grandchildren yet, though.

A friend of my daughter became a GM at the grand old age of 32, when her daughter followed her teenage example by becoming a mum at 15!

I was 46 a few weeks later i was 47.
I had my both my ds at 24 and 27.
I didnt think i was that young having mine.
My younger ds has no children and ive 3 dgs now from my oldest son.
There 10, 5 and 2.
Im having them 3 times a week as its now the summer holidays
Im delighted to have them, !although its never easy with 3 boys.
And i have a lot of health probelms.
When a child comes in my view it is always a blessing.
My dh and I always wanted a girl.
But i lost 2 at 5 mths of pregnancy.
I was told i couldnt carry girls.
I would love a dgd but dont think it will ever happen.

So very young!! I'm sure she will have support but it's a shame she hasn't had the chance to have her life first.

I was 48. I have 5 now and I suspect at least another 3 to come.
MDM was 44. MIL 42

I was 47 and my husband 51 when our first Grandchild was born

I was 59, my parents were 66 and 67 - both saw my children (their grandchildren) graduate and get careers - just enjoy all the time you have

Jacksl, if you are talking about the 15 year-old mum, I agree to a certain extent. However when her mother had a baby at 15 she she coped really well, with family support. She had a very close bond with her daughter, moved into her own place at 18 and became a fantastic mum. Once her child was old enough she 'went back to school' and ended up with a degree.
She was disappointed that her daughter didn't learn from her mistakes, but the child had had such a good relationship with her mum that I honestly don't think that she saw being a teenage mum as a problem, and has also made a great job of bringing her child up.
While I admit that having children at a very young age isn't ideal, by any means, it also means that you are young enough to go out and enjoy life when the child becomes independent.
I have always said that there are far worse things that can happen in life than having a baby. That was my mantra when I became pregnant with my 5th child at the age of 38, just as my husband was advised to give up work on health grounds! We survived!

I’M 67 and still waiting........

I was 63 when my grandson was born and at 65 I’m now awaiting his little sister in September. Age is just a number you will have gained a wealth of knowledge experience and patience. Your grandchild will not compare ages all they will know is that you love them and have time for them. I have arthritis so walk with a stick but because I walk slower we have time to study the flowers, stop to watch bob the builder on the nearby construction site and walk at his speed.Enjoy them and don’t worry?

Fifty one for the first, and sixty six for the last. Ignore silly comments Juno - that lady is clearly not as lively and young minded as you!