I've been a Mom for sooo long now!

[TinaBelle]

I had my first child at the "normal" age of 25, divorced, then remarried and had my younger two at ages 38 and 40. Well they'are getting a little more independent now. I enjoyed the postings. I could really relate to not relating with the younger moms. I also had moved to the area and didn't know anyone except my husband. Luckily I live in a really stable community. I had an interesting experience though when I was at the school event where all the high school  seniors and their parents were ordering their props for graduation. I saw so many kids and parents that had been in pre-school with my daughter. It really gave a sense of the passages and growth of our families.

[smokeybear]

 Hi Tina & welcome to 40ish.  I have been a Mom for 25 yrs, kids still at home!!   I know how you feel!

[suzi960]

HI TINA,AND WELCOME TO 40'SH.

[Shanix]

TinaBelle, I've been parenting for 34 years, the last one is being raised as an only child and he's 11.  I don't know anything but mothering and I'm still loving it. 

[dana63]

 I have twins that will be 27 and still a 4 yr old at home. Welcome to the 40ish family!!

[deedon]

Hi, welcome.  I have been a mom for 26 years in June. 

Do you ever wonder if anyone will ever call you by your first name and not mom?

[GeezLouise41]

Hello Tina and welcome to the group.  I've been a mom for 20 years. 

[TinaBelle]

It has been a really long time since I posted. I enjoyed the replies last time. Update -- youngest graduates high school. Only two months before I became a grandma by my oldest!. 

[RubyQ]

[Momz1025]

I was a MOM before I gave birth lol! Nieces and Nephews old as me... But, I have 3 sons and 1 daughter! Ages 22-13 and ALLLLLL of them Are Living in my HOUSE!!!!!! not to mention I  have a Step Daughter who wants her dad, my husband to make up for lost time living there too..My oldest son is 22 and has a leg injury and NO job. My#2 son bought a girlfriend and a 10mth old baby back home with him,My step daughter is 20 and drugg a boyfriend(unemployed) also a kitten to my house too Its 10 of us living in 4 bedroom duplex and only 2 of us have jobs!!!! SOOOO Somebody PRAY for my continued Strength and Sanity Please!!! HElp a Sister Out LOL

[catwoman123456]

I  I     I've been a mom for 38 years now. I started at a younger age and would really like to share some of my hard won  battles with younger moms but in my experience they always seem to get a little intimidated(?). So I'd be say, at the playground and to avoid the inevitable comments of "you look too young to be a gm" and the resulting uncomfortable silence after I said thanks, I just started telling every one I was an aunt !  Out of the kids' earshot ,of course.