How old were you when your first grandchild was born?

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.

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!

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.

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'.

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 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!

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

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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.

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...

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.

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

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..!)

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!

48 and delighted !

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. ?

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 ....)

64 and didn't think it was old.

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.

I was 64. Long time coming .

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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.

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!

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

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.