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If you have a 10 year old how old are you/how old was your mother when you were 10

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Ikeawea · 31/12/2025 15:09

I’m 26 with a 10 year old, but when I was 10 my mother was 50. Feels very strange, I remember being my son’s age and very aware my mother was way older than the other mothers.

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Stressedoutmummyof3 · 01/01/2026 12:01

Ikeawea · 01/01/2026 09:27

True, having an older mum I had all the she’s going to die when you’re young comments.
All my kids have the same dad which being rare these days should make up for how young I was when it comes to any playground teasing

I've had the same thing said to me about dying when DS is young but I don't pay much attention. My mum died in her 80s, my dad is still alive (similar age) and 3:of my grandparents lived in to their 90s so hopefully I have good genes
I think people will always say something whether you're a young mum or an older mum.

Ikeawea · 01/01/2026 15:19

Stressedoutmummyof3 · 01/01/2026 12:01

I've had the same thing said to me about dying when DS is young but I don't pay much attention. My mum died in her 80s, my dad is still alive (similar age) and 3:of my grandparents lived in to their 90s so hopefully I have good genes
I think people will always say something whether you're a young mum or an older mum.

Yes my mother is in very good shape for her age she may of had me much later in life but it honestly hasn’t mattered at all

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