does anyone here over 50, still suffer from being broody? please

Have you got children? How old are they? At 50 they could still be quite young

Mine are grown up, in their 29s. If I still felt broody I think I’d foster, but it depends on your job and family circumstances

I don’t think it’s unusual tbh

Nope. Never have done and never will do (thank goodness) now I'm in my seventies.

Ooh no....59 and eldest GD now 9 ....baby days we'll behind me

I’m 66 and yes, I’d still like babies haha

PS Five children between us, just one DGS (so far 🙏🤞) and I make do with dogs haha 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

mae13

Nope. Never have done and never will do (thank goodness) now I'm in my seventies.

Do you have any children?

No absolutely not, my grownup GC are regulary having babies now so i can cuddle them and give them back, suits me. 😂
I too wondered if you do have childrem?

Definitely not broody, but I just love seeing babies, little toddlers and young children watching their adoring parents with equal adoring eyes. So lovely to see, and makes me smile.
Some toddlers will catch my eye in the supermarket, and will smile and make me smile too.

No way!

Am well over 50, am 67, 68 this year, so my broody days were over a long time ago.
I suggest getting a dog.

No.
I feel I've done my time with babies
I have had five children (now adults) and seven grandchildren who I love - but don't want to be their mother.

Enough is enough! 😂

Well I’m still working at 65 work in preschool room and it gives me my fix!

Definitely not! I have one child who is now nearly 50. Naturally I love him beyond words but I've never been child orientated and don't particularly enjoy kids. I've never been one to go out of my way to engage with other people's children except obviously with my son's friends when he was younger. I have no grandchildren and that really does suit me fine, although nobody ever believes me. I'd far rather look after a room full of puppies or kittens than babies.

Nooooooooooo!

I love my GCs dearly and see them several times a week but I am quite happy that I am not their mother and I don't live with them.

Broody, oh NO!

No. I think the closest I get is nostalgia for holding my own tiny babes whenever I hold someone else's baby. Doesn't last long though. Generally happy to be baby free now.

I'd much rather have a kitten.

Could your feelings be caused by hormonal issues perhaps?

It is a definite no from me!

I am 80 and am a great grandma.I love seeing babies and holding them, but I have not got the energy now to be caring for them full time

I’m 54 with 6 adult children . My 33 year old son has autism so will always live with me but he’s amazing so it’s no hardship . I have 5 grandchildren and happy with that . Hopefully no more babies to come my way

Nope, I’m not a gran yet , if it happens , lovely , if not , that’s fine too .

I never have been broody not even before or after having my daughter who wasn’t planned but who I loved with all my heart the moment she was born and the same goes for my granddaughter.
January2025b, I think you are probably menopausal so perhaps you could foster or help out at a mother and baby group. Hopefully you will become a grandmother at some time.