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A thread about your offspring making you extremely proud!

119 replies

erikbloodaxe · 19/12/2023 19:16

A safe space (no comments about bragging allowed) to just have a moment to express your pride.

I'll start

DS and I work for the same company. Very different roles. He has just been made Senior Management at 24. Just so blooming proud.

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Sonolanona · 19/12/2023 22:46

DD1 has just finished her GP training and is now a fully qualified GP, having just absolutely aced (over 90% in final exams plus amazing feedback in competencies, from patients etc etc)

And did this while going through a hideous divorce from her cheating, controlling ex who has tried to rip every penny from her despite never contributing a single penny to the home my daughter bought and paid for.

AND has managed not to relapse back into the anorexia that she took a decade to beat.

And has come out stronger than ever, with a true sense of her own worth, now a truly independent woman, and a kind, dedicated doctor .

And we have her back... she wasn't allowed to be with her family for years.

I am so proud of her I could shout it from the roof tops. She's bloody amazing.

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 19/12/2023 22:48

We're dealing with a horribly tragic bereavement. My teen, who has grown out of hugs and kisses, has given me some awesome hugs of late. And bought me flowers last week just because.

QuitChewingMyPlectrum · 19/12/2023 22:50

My son has just been nominated for the perseverance award at school. After 3 years of struggles getting through primary school in a school that was not supporting his needs, a transition to high school, and absolute terror of new things, routines and people, with the help of his lovely new SEND team, he is almost through a full term of attendance, and he's made new friends, is talking to teachers and asking for help when he needs it. I could not be more proud

QuitChewingMyPlectrum · 19/12/2023 22:52

Almostnew2023 · 19/12/2023 19:59

My younger son is a gifted ballet dancer. He gets bullied at school on at leat weekly basis (school is trying their best, but it keeps popping up), but he keeps dancing. This year he got selected for a ballet company associate scheme that is usually only for children at least 2 years older than he is. Resilience and determination, I’m incredibly proud of him.

Love this. Male dancers have to cope with so much, congratulations to him!

Ifonlygreywormhadatodger · 19/12/2023 22:53

Ds1 was given a certificate for being the best reader in year 8.

Ds2 has dyslexia and has just gone up to set 3 in Math after being in the lowest set since year 2.

PermanentTemporary · 19/12/2023 22:53

Loving this thread.

Ds is 19 and lovely. I am proud of everything he does. People have always assumed he finds things easy because he's a high achiever, but he doesn't, in fact. He's just very quiet and level headed and if he puts his mind to something, it gets done. He's done some challenging things recently and coped well and I'm just so happy that he is healthy and thriving.

QuitChewingMyPlectrum · 19/12/2023 22:54

Sonolanona · 19/12/2023 22:46

DD1 has just finished her GP training and is now a fully qualified GP, having just absolutely aced (over 90% in final exams plus amazing feedback in competencies, from patients etc etc)

And did this while going through a hideous divorce from her cheating, controlling ex who has tried to rip every penny from her despite never contributing a single penny to the home my daughter bought and paid for.

AND has managed not to relapse back into the anorexia that she took a decade to beat.

And has come out stronger than ever, with a true sense of her own worth, now a truly independent woman, and a kind, dedicated doctor .

And we have her back... she wasn't allowed to be with her family for years.

I am so proud of her I could shout it from the roof tops. She's bloody amazing.

What a woman!!! That is phenomenal!

110APiccadilly · 19/12/2023 22:58

The other day, DD1, aged 3, rushed over to give DD2, aged 1, a cuddle after she'd fallen over.

(I should note that DD2 didn't appreciate it in the slightest, but it was still kindly meant and I was proud of her.)

Tacotortoise · 19/12/2023 23:00

Ds2 has just smashed his gcse mocks. This time last year he was newly diagnosed w crohns disease, was on a feeding tube and missed so much school. He's worked so bloody hard to catch up.

Beignet · 19/12/2023 23:06

Dd1 is 17. An older man made a sexual suggestion to her this evening when we were out having dinner. Before I could say anything, she gave a fabulous and witty put down.

Dd2 is a teenager and suffers terribly from anxiety but still pushes herself to do things I know she is scared most of the time, but my heart could burst with pride when she faces her fears and gets on with it.

ColleenDonaghy · 19/12/2023 23:12

Love this thread.

I reminded my eldest this morning that it was her last day at after school club so she should wish the grown-ups happy Christmas. Turns out she took herself off around the building to say happy Christmas to every adult who works there. She's only 5 and can be a bit shy, so I'm so proud of her today for that.

YetMoreNewBeginnings · 19/12/2023 23:19

We were told that our youngest would never sit unaided, walk or crawl or play.

Last week she sat briefly unaided and rolled a ball back to DS14 and DD10. Their lives aren’t easy because of their siblings needs, but they still make time to play with her pretty much every day. Usually one of them rolls the ball back for her and their excitement when she did it melted me as much as her achievement in rolling it did.

Cloverforever · 19/12/2023 23:29

What a lovely thread. So nice to read something so positive and kind.

caringcarer · 19/12/2023 23:37

Pinocolada · 19/12/2023 19:45

My DS 8 had a Christmas fair at school today. One of the children in his class who is not particularly friendly with had not brought any money and she was sad she couldn't buy anything. My DS gave her half his money. I am so proud of his kindness and emotional intelligence.

What a superstar your DS is.

Worldupsidedown23 · 19/12/2023 23:39

I lost my son at 22 weeks last week. When I came home from the hospital, I went to bed. My husband told my DD6 that I wasn't feeling well. She came up to check on me and I told her that seeing her made me feel better - she responded "maybe love is the cure".

She read me a bed time story and tucked me in before going to bed herself. She's keeping me going.

caringcarer · 19/12/2023 23:45

Beignet · 19/12/2023 23:06

Dd1 is 17. An older man made a sexual suggestion to her this evening when we were out having dinner. Before I could say anything, she gave a fabulous and witty put down.

Dd2 is a teenager and suffers terribly from anxiety but still pushes herself to do things I know she is scared most of the time, but my heart could burst with pride when she faces her fears and gets on with it.

Well done your DD1. We need more woman like her.

Bbq1 · 19/12/2023 23:59

So proud of our beloved ds, 18 for being brave enough to follow his dream. He has decided not to go to Uni as he wants to break into his highly competitive area of the arts as soon as he leaves college. He's already more than halfway there. We don't doubt he will make it. I wish i had half his self belief, determination and confidence at 18.

Icalledmywheelchairdoris · 20/12/2023 00:01

Super proud of my youngest (school year 6). They have autism and hugely struggle with things like empathy.

I'm (temporarily) unwell and have spent all day in bed feeling absolutely vile. This morning before youngest went to school I was presented with their special teddies. Turns out youngest was worried because I wouldn't have anyone to keep me company- dh was downstairs working.

For them, this is a huge step. Not only sharing their special cuddly toys but also thinking about someone else.

Gillipips28 · 20/12/2023 00:07

Son had an interview for Oxford uni last week - his GCSE profile is not what you might expect of an oxbridge candidate, (but A-level predicted grades are) so we were so proud when he got the interview. Daughter is also smashing life - she can be mardy and eye-rolly and rude - but she is going places! Like a pp said - with some family and some friends I just smile and say 'oh, they are doing great' and keep it vague, so nice to be properly proud!

SirVixofVixHall · 20/12/2023 00:08

MonsteraMama · 19/12/2023 19:26

My 16yo is cooking Christmas dinner this year. She's done all the planning, organised food deliveries, has her "cooking schedule" printed and laminated, has made menus, cocktail menus, done wine pairings, has a veggie option for her cousin, has employed my husband as her sous chef, and is absolutely buzzing about catering for 14. She's even got dog dinners planned for the six dogs who will be present.

If I'd been cooking dinner at 16 it would've been super noodles and bread and butter. She's determined to be the next Gordon Ramsay and I'm just really proud of her.

She sounds amazing !

WelshMoth · 20/12/2023 00:11

I want to'like' all these posts 💜

Downtoyou · 20/12/2023 00:15

DS13 was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer during the summer holidays. His strength and resilience throughout treatment has blown me away!

Some of the pupils at his school shaved their heads to raise money for us to have a treat at Christmas and my son chose to donate the cash to a local charity that has been supporting us.

He is amazing! As is the school!

Whatwouldyoudo2021 · 20/12/2023 00:20

Not as major as everyone else, but my 3 year old son started preschool in September and has got star of the week twice! I’m so proud of him, he’s just the best little boy!

WhichOneGoes · 20/12/2023 01:34

What a lovely thread. I love all the different achievements but it's especially nice to hear about those who face additional challenges.

My 4 kids (adults) are all kind, thoughtful, funny, hard working and clean! That will do me 😊

CeciledeVolangesdeNouveau · 20/12/2023 01:42

These are heartbreakingly nice. So proud for all your lovely DCs. I don’t have any but I’m proud of my boyfriend (21) for failing out of uni due to autism and mental health issues and just carrying on tutoring, being cheerful and singing for money.