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How old were you when had your first born

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TrendyNannie6 Fri 28-Feb-20 10:43:53

I had my first child at 21 And loved every minute, even though I remember coming home from hospital after a week and thinking oh my goodness I hope I can do this, lol

farview Sat 29-Feb-20 17:30:00

First at 20,second 21,miscarriage 22,third 25,miscarriage 29,fourth 30..

pipdog Sat 29-Feb-20 17:42:31

Married at 19, 1st at 20, lost one early at 22, 2nd at 22 and third at 23, husband got the snip 5 months later. I got pregnant far too easily! It was normal in with my group of friends so didn't think anything about it and didn't feel too young. After my first I was asked by a nurse in hospital if I had had any other children as I was copying so well, no just been babysitting for my older sisters since I was 12 so loads of practice, sent home 2 days early because of all that practice as they were so busy on the ward. On the other hand my DH hadn't even held a baby so it was a steep learning curve for him.

glammagran Sat 29-Feb-20 17:55:18

First at 19, second at 22 and third at 39. I have the curious situation of being closer in age to DD1 than DD1 is to DD2.

Veejay61 Sat 29-Feb-20 17:58:21

22, 26 and 32.

crazygranny Sat 29-Feb-20 18:00:29

Married at 19
First child at 32
Second child at 34
Third child at 37
Would have loved another but, as the midwife said after my fairly problematic third pregnancy, the equipment was wearing out!

Grannycool52 Sat 29-Feb-20 18:16:48

In University until 25, lived together from 26, married at 28, children at 34 & 36, first grandchild at 66, second due when I will be 68.

HiPpyChick57 Sat 29-Feb-20 19:02:12

Married at 40 had one and only child at 44 after having two miscarriages.
Felt really insulted at being termed as what I thought said elderly primate on a form I had to sign to do with another matter. I kept telling everyone that the hospital said I was an old monkey!!!
It was quite a few years later that I found out it had actually said elderly prima gravida lol

Carrie10 Sat 29-Feb-20 19:15:48

1st child at 23 and 2nd child at 28.

Teddy5005 Sat 29-Feb-20 19:18:40

First baby ( prem ) 22 , second at 25 , third at 30 ! Did not even know how to hold a baby . Breast feeding happened as prem baby knew what to do thank god. No help from parents they were still young and at work. It meant I could have a career when they went to school .

JanT2004 Sat 29-Feb-20 19:21:04

First child at 17, married at 18 second child at 21. The early years were tough but we are still married

JanT2004 Sat 29-Feb-20 19:23:30

Oops posted early. Meant to say still married 38 years later and very happy with our little family including 3 grandchildren. And they said it wouldn’t last ?

EthelJ Sat 29-Feb-20 19:29:08

I was 27. It seems so young now

Janetashbolt Sat 29-Feb-20 19:45:11

Married at 20, told I couldn't have children. First daughter born when i was 29 second when i was 32.

sharon103 Sat 29-Feb-20 19:50:24

Married at 20,
1st son born when I was 20,
2nd, a daughter when I was 23,
3rd, another son when I was 29.
Divorced at 32.

GJL2 Sat 29-Feb-20 20:00:43

First child at 19, then 21 and 24. That is always what I wanted for myself and I wasn’t disappointed, loved being a mum from the start. I now have 5 gorgeous grandchildren.

Jennyluck Sat 29-Feb-20 20:37:49

Married at 23, first child at 25, second at 28 and third at 30.

Dancinggran Sat 29-Feb-20 20:40:22

Married 4 days after my 25th birthday 1st daughter at almost 28, 2nd daughter two years later, husband left when she was 51/2 weeks old. My own parents were 21 when I was born and had just celebrated their 1st Wedding anniversary. Then 22 and 28 when my brothers were born, they will celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary later this year.

Hollycat Sat 29-Feb-20 21:15:57

We were both 20 when we married. We had our first child at 24 and the second at 30. They are 50 and 44 now.

twiglet77 Sat 29-Feb-20 21:20:37

30, 32 and 35. Eldest was exactly the same age, 30 years and 3 months, when DGS was born.

Thisismyname1953 Sat 29-Feb-20 21:39:26

I married at 19. Had my daughter at 20 , my first son at 21 and my second son at 22. To be honest I managed fine , mainly because they were formula fed. They were all drinking from sippi cups by they were 12 months. Firstborn was out of nappies when 3rd was born. I was also a stay at home mum till the youngest was 10. We were poor but we managed.
I also made sure that I was sterilised 3 days after my younger son was born. Entirely my choice. I believed that if I split up with my husband at any point then he would want another baby but I most definitely wouldn’t. It is safe to say that I don’t really like babies, I prefer them older. My youngest granddaughter is 8 now and makes me laugh every time I see her, which didn’t happen when she was younger as she screamed her head off when she wanted her own way.
My children are now 44,45 and 46 and are my best friends since my husband died 12 years ago

chrissie13 Sat 29-Feb-20 22:01:15

Married at 23 (just), first child at 28 and second at 31.

Sheilasue Sat 29-Feb-20 22:46:43

26 10 days in St.Nicholas Hospital.

Trudy1925 Sat 29-Feb-20 23:07:22

Married at 19, first son at 20, second son at 25. Did my best but first husband and I split when my DS2 was 3. Being so young I feel we made lots of mistakes and learned big lessons along the way and thankfully sons have both become great dads now. I look at my amazing dils and think they were much wiser to leave having children til their 30s. Very mature, wonderful mums who inspire us all the time; our grandkids are so lucky and I do enjoy our time together now.

di1964 Sat 29-Feb-20 23:34:54

At 19, actually to be precise the day before my 20th birthday, what a lovely present.
I’m 55 now and he’s 35 - how time flies x

Bettysbugs Sat 29-Feb-20 23:47:05

Got married early nearly 20 .12 months on I gave birth..we were lucky we had a home and worked hard so...and so in 10 years later divorced after a lot of turmoil..I wanted more from my life after leaving the marriage trust me I was brave in those days 7 weeks later I found out I was pregnant again..so just had to get on with it..love them to pieces ..but a few years working my but off and getting no where..I done open university .got. My qualifications in my late 30s.. again worked several jobs while looking after the youngest myself.run myself into the ground worked at my dream job for several years lived every minute of it was just getting on my feet..when I took a virus in my brain.and do t remember the next two years had to get lifted and carried was looked after by home helps..So my thing would be is go out there and live your best life ..remember we only get this one..Not a do over .am now just been made a grandmother a few months ago and loving every moment .just wish I was healthier