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Found out today, can't take it in

(5 Posts)
JaneyLovesSwimming Sun 17-May-26 21:23:53

My 25 year old son and girlfriend have today told me they are expecting their first baby - in September!! My head is spinning and I can't take it in.

They bought a tiny flat together last year, no chance of them moving anytime soon. GF was focusing on her career and has just started a PhD - they don't have a huge amount of money and had plans to get on a firmer financial footing before they thought about children.

We told them that we will do everything we can to help and support them (although we both still work fill time), GF plans to carry on studying and DS is in denial a bit I think.

Of course I didn't express any of my worries to them but the tiny flat, their financial situation, this is going to be tough. I love them both very much and I know people manage it in far more difficult circumstances, I am just in shock I think.

I am going to be a Grandma!!!

midgey Sun 17-May-26 21:28:58

Congratulations! flowers People manage.

Retread Sun 17-May-26 22:02:12

Congratulations 🥰! It will work out, Midgey is right, people manage. Do they live near you?

JaneJudge Sun 17-May-26 22:05:56

Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️

They sound sorted anyway xx 💋

The shock will wear off

BlueBelle Sun 17-May-26 22:37:42

Of course it will work out, they ll be fine
Congratulations