AIBU to think that if there is any doubt in your mind...

[PointyDogs]

...then it is only polite to assume the woman with the toddler is the mother and not the grandmother!!!! I am 42, DD is 20 months. No, I honestly don't look a lot older!! I know that there are plenty of grandmothers the same age as me, but there are loads of older mothers around too. If in doubt, please be nice and assume I am the mother, or just say nothing at all!! It often seems to be the older generation (60+), who look at me questioningly "Is she your granddaughter?" or "Spending time with your...[querying look]...grandchild?"

And breathe...

[SadOldGit]

I was 37 when I had dd2 (now 10). She was taken ill at school this week and paramedic ambulance to A & E . I was at work in next city so DD1 (21)and DS (18 next week) went to the hospital whilst DH (who also works there ) got to her. By time I got there I had done days work (so knackered and anxious) sent DH and DS home and me and DD1 accompanied DD2 to children's ward for admission. It was 9pm (and poor light ) by the time the paed reg came to see her. He asked DD1 if she was the mother - both DD1 and 2 immediately protested that they were sisters - DD1 adding that she didnt give birth at 11!. I'm not sure who looked more mortified - knackered me or the Paed (esp as younger colleague found it highly amusing).

Thankfully she is fine and home now!