Average age

First grandchild at 53, now 69 and trying not to think too hard about the next birthday! Having said that, I have found every decade better than the last so maybe I have nothing to worry about!

70 now, first GC at 63 followed fairly swiftly by 3 more, 2 each from my son and daughter. Best thing that ever happened to me, loved being a mother and adore being a GM. 2 live in NZ though so I don’t see them but the 2 here I have been seeing once a week which makes the present situation so hard ? video calling just not the same as holding their little hands and giving them a cuddle.

I am 64.
Came over from Mumsnet, as was sick to death of the Nasty Noras whose only pleasure in life was to make rude and spiteful comments. These were not even aimed at the poster, but at the responder.
Miserable small minded people.
Even although it was not aimed at me, enough was enough.
I just don't need pointless nastiness in my life.
So here l am, with the vague hope that the comments/advice will be productive rather than poisonous.
So far, so good......

I have 2 grandchildren aged 2 and 3. We were all late starters!

My only grandson was born when I was 63 (now 68). I had been on Mumsnet for a few years, but was somewhat perturbed by some of the popular threads. Took the opportunity to join Gransnet, which is an oasis of good sense!

I became a Nanny when I was 58 and another GC is due in September.
My promise to her when she was born (2hrs old ) was that I would be the very best Nanny I could be and fill her life with fun.
Joined GN fairly recently as DH is on football forum and got tired of listening to views on football so thought if you cant beat them join them . We now sit in the same room each on our own iPads and swop funny stories.. Small pleasures

I am 53. First grandchild at 47. I have 3 now. I missing their cuddles sooo much

I am 72. Four lovely grandchildren, eldest 17, youngest 2. Still fit enough to ride my horse but sadly on lockdown currently- thanks China!

Not a grandmother (unfortunately) and I am nearly 70.

I'm 70 and this lockdown for "over 70s" was affecting me mentally - wondering why my neighbours aren't offering to help the old lady! Then I realised that if I was still 69 I wouldn't be included. The zero birthdays never bothered me until the last one which I found hard to accept. Needing to get my head around it still!i

I'm 65 and not yet a gran, but feel this forum suits me better as many members are my age. I know there are others who are not grans on here though I guess we are in the minority.

Am I the baby gran? I was 43, I’m 59 now and my grandson turns 16 tomorrow 4th April. I bought a convertible just to prove a point when I became a gran! My beautiful son passed away when he was just 33 and without my grandson I don’t think I could go on but for him I’m still here. I discovered the site only recently and find it powerful, it joins us together, helps you realise you’re not on your own, that we all have our crosses to bear and comments can put a different perspective on your own views. Glad to be a part of it ladies ?

Too old but not too old for [café] and

I have only just joined too. I am 74. My first grandchild was born when I was 54, and my youngest grandchild (I am lucky enough to have seven), was born when I was 67. I thought it would be good to be able to talk to others of my age group on here, because so much of social media relates to young people.

I was 63 when I became a Grandmother and 64 when I joined the forum. I joined in a panic as I needed tips on childcare for a one year old! Have found many interesting threads on here since then ?

I am 69 and became a grandmother at 59. Now have three grandchildren. Joined quite a while ago because I became a gran.

77. I have 6 Grandchildren from 9 to 25 years old. I cannot see them due to lock down but feel bad as home schooling isa nightmare. I know it’s the holidays but the 11 plus is coming up. A worrying time for us all.

Hi everyone - I am 66 - my grandchildren are between 22 and 5 - have 10 grandchildren and miss them so much as I know we all do. I became a Nan early - was bit of a shock but wouldn’t have it any other way.

Grandma at 50, just one beautiful granddaughter whos now 4.. hoping for many more! I just pop on here every now and again. Xx

I am 79 and my eldest granddaughter is 23. I have 7 grandchildren altogether.

I was 31 when I had my first. My son became a father at 37
And my daughter a first time mother at 40. Both were very
career focused. I am probably not the most hands on grandmother but that suits me very well!!

I was 42 when I became a gran. GD is 18 this month!
Joking GN a few years ago

I was 55 when my first granddaughter was born. I now have 5 granddaughters, 2 x 11, 8, 4 and 2. I'm now 66. My DH has 5 grandchildren aged 8, 6, 5 and 2 year old twins. We are kept very busy. I joined GN about 5 years ago.

I'm 58 and became a Granna at 47. Eldest grandson is 11 in June.

I've 2 other grandchildren whom are nearly 3 this August and 15 months.

I think I joined originally in 2014 time. Recently had to delete the old account and set up a new one.

For some reason gransnet couldn't work out why I had stopped getting emails from you, on my old account

I’m 73 can’t remember how I heard about it but on joining found out my cousin was one of the original members of staff, Geraldine Bedell. I don’t take part often but enjoy reading everyone’s comments.