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I AM their mother, Not their grandmother

Holidayromp View Member Profile	20/01/2013, 09:19 AM Post #151
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A Grandparent at 40 in this day and age tells me that they had their kids very young and the trend has continued. I don't see that being a Grandparent at 40 something to be proud I would have a comeback line saying something along the lines of are you used to teenage pregnancies in your household therefore being used to young Grandparents?

BeYOUtiful View Member Profile	20/01/2013, 09:22 AM Post #152
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I am 42 with a 2.5yr old thankfully nothing like that has been said to me. I would be upset too, mainly I think because not everyone is able to have children when younger.

Mo2k View Member Profile	20/01/2013, 09:37 AM Post #153
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QUOTE (freespirit2012 @ 20/01/2013, 10:02 AM) I feel so much better after reading this thread. I am 47 and pregnant with twins (already have two teenage sons). Feel a whole lot better knowing that there is other older mums out there... So do I, it gives me hope! Especially when I usually get the "really? At your age?" Response when I tell people I am TTC!

bluecardigans View Member Profile	20/01/2013, 09:48 AM Post #154
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Shell14 that photo of your DS & DGS is gorgeous!!! They must love telling people they are uncle/nephew. This mum of two is also super jealous of the photo in your signature congratulations on your beautiful family.

bunnysquared View Member Profile	22/01/2013, 08:25 PM Post #155
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Hello again It happened to me again this week at the shops and you know what, I couldn't care less. I had two children naturally at age 40 which makes me super proud and to hell with nosy strangers and their 'foot in mouth'. I just say no, I am the mother and move on xx

cinnabubble View Member Profile	22/01/2013, 08:34 PM Post #156
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You go, girl!

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