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Can’t tell anyone else ….

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Archibald · 05/02/2026 15:02

I’m sworn to secrecy by my dd, but she’s told us this week that she’s 8 weeks pregnant! She’s 22, been with boyfriend for a few years, and they’d already bought a flat that they move into next week before they found out. shes quite young but has been working ft for a few years (she’s a qualified masseuse and beauty therapist) and I’d say ready for this. I’m delighted though a bit spooked at going to be Gran! Dh is even more spooked but coping with it!!

So I’m just telling you lot as I couldn’t hold it in but can’t even talk to my dad or best friend until I get the nod from dd, which is likely to be after the 12 week scan. We didn’t tell anyone until then when we were expecting so can’t argue with her choice.

Anyway, just wanted to share. I kind of hope she does or doesn’t find Mumsnet!!

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shellyleppard · 05/02/2026 15:03

@Archibald the biggest congrats to you all x

Rydes · 05/02/2026 15:04

How lovely ❤️

lucya66 · 05/02/2026 15:06

Nice

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MeganM3 · 05/02/2026 15:08

Lovely congratulations!! My mum was surprised when I fell pregnant at 23 but she dotes on her now 11 year old grandchild.

Loveing · 05/02/2026 15:23

Congratulations op.
Your daughter is at a perfect age to start a family.
Wish them and you all the best.

YorkieTheRabbit · 05/02/2026 15:30

Congratulations Flowers

HugHog · 05/02/2026 15:32

I think I'd be careful posting on here, unless you've changed the details. There's enough there to identify her to a colleague or friend.

CantThinkOfAnotherUsernane · 05/02/2026 15:34

Congratulations to you all!
Being a grandparent is the best feeling

IWantThisJob · 05/02/2026 15:35

Lovely stuff! I was 25 when I had my oldest. Started perimenopause at 30, yes 30!! I was so lucky that I started relatively young. Congratulations

BillieWiper · 05/02/2026 15:35

That's great. And it's good you're being respectful by not telling people until she wants to.

Congratulations to you both x

justthecat · 05/02/2026 15:36

Congratulations 🥳

floppybit · 05/02/2026 15:37

Congratulations!!

Nutmuncher · 05/02/2026 15:41

Congratulations!

Although truth be told I do feel a little sad when young people choose to start families at young ages, so much wasted potential of enjoying themselves, instead choosing to inflict the realities and responsibilities of parenthood onto themselves.

Good luck to them both.

Londontown12 · 05/02/2026 15:51

Congratulations 🌹
It's lovely your keeping quiet til their ready to share the news !!
Sounds like she's in a good position to be a mum !

mismomary · 05/02/2026 15:57

Aaaaahhh wonderful!

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