Average age

No grandchildren yet 53 and really enjoy the forum

First GC at 43, joined GN about 5 years ago because I had been on MN and saw some GN posts somewhere that looked interesting...

First grandchild at 62, I’m now 65 and our second grandchild is 3 weeks old. I joined 3 years ago and love to read the forums and useful tips but this is my first time posting.

I’m 61 I became a grandmother at 36 and now have seven lovely grandkids

I'm probably among the top 10% or so of us at 81. First grandchild at 56 when I was still working full time and considered myself MUCH too young to be a Grannie. DGCs aged between 4 and 25 (6 in total between my two children). Can't remember how long I've been on Gransnet, formerly mostly lurking rather than posting, but it's generally a delight.

I was 58 when our first GC arrived. I was newly retired so perfect timing. I joined GN a few years later when I had some family issues. A friend recommended this to me, and it was good to know that others go through exactly the same kind of problems. All happily resolved now. I did briefly join MN but soon realised that I am of a different generation to most of the members there!!

First grandchild at 49 , I’m now 59 with three grandchildren 10 7 and 5 years old.

Had my first grandchild at 67, now I'm 72.

I was 52 when my first grandchild was born. I will be 70 in May.

Became a Granny at 48 I’m now 63!

I've been using this site for about a month ever since I was on my own. Just for a little social contact and you've all been fabulous. Thanks! I'm 66 now, and I was a Nan at 43.

I became a granny aged 66. Two GDs now 14 and 10. They are such a joy and turned our lives upside down in the best possible way. Normally see them weekly and sorely missing RL contact with them.

The years seem to have wizzed by and I am now 70. DD2 who was on MN told me about GN and I joined under a different name 9yrs ago. I do miss some of our regular posters who no longer post. I have also met a few members and enjoyed meeting them.

I'm (very nearly) 68 and became a gran at 62: I started late but my youngest DD started early!

I will be 61 in May and my first and only grandchild will be 3 in July. Joined to see how grandparents fared generally and found a lot,of useful information on this site.

Most of you are Well this confirms what I had been thinking that most of you are younger than me.I will be 85 in May, my youngest grandchild is 15 ,the other four are now over 18. I am on my own and in isolation ,my grandchildren are wonderful in that they have all been messaging me ,sending photos, videos and phoning, likewise their parents. A clap clap to all the parents and grandchildren supporting us.

Stumbled upon it really been a lurker for a while then started to join in. Live it it’s my daily catch up. Normally after work.

Happy Birthday Tmeadow2 ???

I was eighty on Leapyear day. First and only twin grandchildren at 60. Joined a couple of months ago and love the chat.

I was a grandma at 37. Great grandma at 55.
It’s my birthday today and I’m 68, have 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. My Mum is in a care home with dementia and will be 90 in August.
Live in Abergele at the moment but waiting for the lockdown to end to move to Great Eccleston, Lancashire.

I'm 73. First grand-child at 60. I've now got 6 gc, ranging from 3 to 13. I'm missing them........boo hoo!

I'm 63. Surviving son 24. No rush!!
I live Gransnet, more my scene than Mumsnet

I was 49 I am 64 now.3 teenage gc and a 4yr old .

I was 60 when my first grandchild arrived. I have 4 now ranging on age from 10 to 18. I am now almost 79. Birthday this month.

My first grandson was born when I was 47 his brother was born 5 years after they now have a 5 year old half sister I am 72.

I used to work with a lady called Sue Lindsey many years ago. I joined from mn as I needed advice when both my children left home and I felt a bit empty nestish.