Are You Ready To Be A Grandparent?
Posted by: midnightlady2010
18th Feb 2011 08:01am
Is anyone else out there longing/ready to be a grandparent? BUT their children are not ready to be parents? Don't know what's come over me but I'm wanting and dying to be a grandparent yet I wouldn't wish any of my children to be parents yet! I don't know anyone who has just had a babe so can't get close to one. Anyone got any suggestions as to how I can get over the "grandparent" thing?
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annie
I think I agree with you midnightlady.I have 4 children in their early 20s and teens but I will be really excited when they have children as I am really looking forward to becoming a grandparent.Although they are not in any serious relationship I have told them to wait to find the right person and not rush.I am in my late 50s and really do want to become a grandma later on
Nefertari
My husband and I became first-time grandparents just over 2 weeks ago and we are absolutely thrilled! My baby grandson is the first child of my daughter and her husband and I had my first nurse of him just last week. I had forgotten just how tiny newborn babies are! He is perfect and naturally doted on by both his parents and both sets of grandparents. Being a grandparent is something I never really thought much about but when it happens it is wonderful so the best advice I could give is to concentrate on other aspects of your life....then when you are least expecting it your wishes will come true!
Anonymous
im 35 and my eldest child 18 yrs is just about to have her 2nd baby and i am just as excited as she is i love been a nanny even though i have 6 other children at home its just been a nanny is so much more on a different level , you cant change how you are feeling so when its time for the grand-parent thing for you you will be ready and to enjoy
Ziggy
yes I'm longing to be a Grandparent but 1 daughter is just separated and the other is a little young and wants to advance herself at work first. Enjoy the time you do get with other's children or you could volunteer at the local school or pre-school.
mistymae53
For so many years I have longed to be a grandparent! It finally happened two days ago, I'm no spring chicken anymore, and although I am excited, I am seriously scared. I feel like I'm too old to be a first time grandparent. When I hold my beautiful grandaughter, I am afraid I am going to break her. How absurd is this? I have dreamed of being a Nanna for so long, and I have wanted this so badly the pain has felt almost physical. Still can't believe it, I'm a Nanna, UNREAL!
CAT17
I know how you feel I was the same for years and had to be satisfied with grand-dogs and cats! My two daughters weren't ready to have children until recently.They are both in their 30's and have 3 little boys between them! My elder daughter has a one year old and my younger daugther has a 2yr. old and a 5 month old. So even though I thought I would never be a grandmother my advice to you is to be patient and supportive to your children and don't pressure them into partent hood, It is a life long commitment and I feel that sometimes a more mature parent is a good parent. They are certainly more likely to be happy to be with their children and not feel as though they are missing out. In the mean time, why not volunteer where help is needed with small children (especially those with special needs). Your time will come and I am sure you will be a wonderful Nanna!
midnightlady2010
Thanks for your reply CAT17 and I couldn't agree with you more in regards to them having children so young. My children are only 18 to 21 and as much as I want to be a "nanna", I know that for them it is far too young to have such a commitment. I realize I must be very, very patient. Thanks again.