"older" mum to be

[Milligan123]

Hi I'm new to mumsnet and was just wondering if there are any other "older" mums out there? I'm pregnant with my first at age 38 and have suddenly developed a strange anxiety that I'm going to be the oldest mum in the playground!! I know its ridiculous but has anyone else felt the same way? (p.s I'm 13 weeks)

I'll be 36 when I have my first :)

I was 40 when my DS was born. I worry about this all the time now and I’m convinced everyone thinks I’m his Gran! I dye my hair and my grey roots are always poking through which makes my insecurities even worse. I need to get a grip and be more like the rest of you.

38 here expecting my first (though I don't feel a day over 31 haha! Well maybe a bit 😉) Sounds like you are in good company op, don't give it another thought 😁

You don’t walk around with your birth certificate. Nobody knows how old you are. I’m 40 but there are younger mums who’ve had a hard paper round and look significantly older.

Well said BigBlue Bubble and I love that expression - had a tough paper round- only heard it in Wales!