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Mrs_Strizzle

Mrs_Strizzle

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So I got really big news today. My oldest son told me that I'm going to be a grandmother. I am overwhelmed by emotions. I'm excited and nervous. He is 23 and she is 21. They own a house together, both are working in careers they went to school for. But kids are expensive. Their wedding has been planned for this December for a good while.

I also feel a tiny bit selfish, as I think I'm too young to be a grandma :lol: . I will be 45 when this baby arrives, so not too young. But what's a Gen X "grandma" to be called? Believe me I see the hypocrisy because I obviously had him at 21 as well. It's just feels weird when I not only have my parents (thank God) but I still am blessed enough to have both of my grandmothers too!

Any kind words will be greatly appreciated, as I really am happy about this news, just all over the place with emotion.
 
What wonderful news!! Congratulations! I do think, in time, you will grow into your new role as a gramma. You are young enough to be an active part of this little ones life!!
 
Many, many congratulations! This is wonderful news! And I think it's fabulous that you will be a young grandmother. It means that you will see many more of your descendants than you would otherwise, and be young enough to enjoy them too, and for them to remember you well! Just lovely.
 
Aw, congratulations on your growing family!
One aunt goes by "Nanna", and my other aunt goes by "Mee-maw", and the third just went with "Grandma".
I personally love the the word for Grandma in Spanish - Abuela, it rolls off the tongue so beautifully!
My parents were in the same boat, becoming grandparents in their 40s. They are very active in the lives of their grandchildren and are very happy to be so. While part of them wishes the grandkids had come along later, there are pros and cons to both, the pro they really focus on is being able to be a part of their grandkids lives for longer (hopefully!). My great grandmother was around until I was 23, for which I'll forever be grateful for.
 
Thank you so much @MamaBear , @Diamond Girl 21 , @Jambalaya , and @vintageinjune ! You are all right that I will hopefully be blessed to see more of their lives and have the energy to keep up longer! I hadn't really thought about that. I am grateful for the pleasant thoughts of those things.

My son told me to start thinking of what name to be called. He calls my mom Nana, my grandmothers "Grandma". His fiancée's Mother is already a grandma and is called YaYa. I've got lots of time to think about it and come up with something that doesn't sound to "matronly" to my ears :lol:
 
What fabulous news! Many congratulations to you & your family! And I am sure by the time the baby is here, you will have adjusted your brain a little & come to terms with a name that you are happy with.

My mother & mother in law are both Nanny's - we have Nanny K for Nannykins, though her name actually begins with an M, and Nanny Corn for Nanny Cornwall, as that's where she's from. Ultimately & rather sweetly shortened to Kins & Corn!
 
@Ally T Oh my goodness, how precious Kins and Corn! I definitely want something non traditional. Here in the southern US I hear lots of "Mimi" being used. It doesn't feel right for me though. I know it will occur to me with some relief when it's right, just like when I named my kids.
 
Congratulations! One of my friends just became a grandma at 62! We didn’t want to be called grandma either, so she is having her grand baby call her koko, which is a play in her name.
 
Congratulations!! So much joy ahead! I am Grammy Ally to my (currently only) 2 1/2 year old granddaughter. It comes out "Gammy Ayyy," and it's the most beautiful sound ever :kiss2:.
 
jaysonsmom said:
Congratulations! One of my friends just became a grandma at 62! We didn’t want to be called grandma either, so she is having her grand baby call her koko, which is a play in her name.
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That's cute! My name is Megan and my 13 year old son suggested Megatron (like Transformers) :lol: . Nah.
 
Woohooo! That's fantastic news! You're going to be the coolest mémé ever. fireworks.gif

*I think being Megatron is pretty metal, personally.:lol:
 
Congratulations! You will be so overcome with happiness you won’t care what the baby will eventually call you.
My grandsons call me Nonna. I also became a grandma at 62. It’s hard to get down on the floor to play with them..My back is weak. It would have been much better in my forties! It will be wonderful being a young grandmother.. I’m so happy for you!
 
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Best wishes to you and your growing family, @Mrs_Strizzle! You will be the hottest, hippest grandma around!!
 
That made me smile, I'm sure the new child will be the light of everyone's lives. I often wondered what the right age to have children was. They're so expensive and completely derail most of your financial and career plans.

But I now think that the earlier they arrive, the more years of your life you get to share with them. I'm sure they'll end up agreeing with this sentiment.
 
Mrs_Strizzle said:
Funny thing is I JUST


got my quote from DK regarding my 45th birthday present for myself 2 days ago! Maybe need to call it my grandbaby celebration piece too.
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How cool... we both have DK projects in the works! Our stones will be mingling together. :D
 
Congratulations (and yes you will be a young grandmother but that is totally fine!). We have a Nana and a Grandi here but we’ve also previously had a Nanny-Great for a great grandmother.

One of my close friend’s when she was pregnant with her first told her father in law he could choose whatever name he wanted to be called. He chose “Captain” - the children are now 13 and 11 and we all still think Captain albeit slight weird was a cool choice LOL.
 
My mother felt too young (at 51) to be a grandmother, so she said the baby should call her by her name, Nancy. My son mangled the pronunciation (of course) and she became Chi Chi to him and her 6 other grandchildren. It was perfect!

All transitions are difficult…time heals. It will be amazing!
 
Congratulations, so exciting! My mum is Nanny to my kids, and MIL couldn't decide between Nanna and Grandma (plus she reckons they made her feel too old! :lol-2:), so she's Nanma.
 
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