Seeking Mom's Who Are a Little Older than This Target Group.

Vicki, You asked this question of me earlier and I'm glad that you put it out to everyone. I'm 64 and I wonder if there is anyone else either that old or a grandma.

I really like this site and I'm learning a lot that is helping me with my grandchildren. If we could find another site that dealt with the issues of older women I'd learn even more.

And I agree that we older women have something to offer young mothers. or middle aged mothers. :):):) I was 44 when I first became a mother by becoming a foster mother.

Hi V.,I am not sure what you consider older I am 42 and I to am in menopause.I am in the middle of menopause fun huh! haha.I have a total of 6 girls 2 in colledge and 2 in high school then a 6yr and 4yr. I don't see or get to talk to my 4 older ones long story not by my choice. but have you considered about maybe taking in foster children there is such a demand for people to do that. sounds like you would be perfect for that or maybe volunteering to be a big sister they need help as well.some daughters have lost their moms and they need that mother closeness and to help guide them and it is so rewarding as well.good luck sweety if you want to e-mail my e-mail address is ____@____.com ~lis~

I am a 44 year old with grown children. I would love to communicate with people close to my age with similar problems and issues. I am happy to see your question because that shows me there are others like me.

Vicky I just want you to know that you are very appreciated. The younger mothers need woman with experience and advice to look up to. I hope you find what you are looking for but please stay with mamasource. When I ask a question I want to hear from someone like yourself who may have had the same experience or know someone who has:) You will always be a needed mom.

There is another site called Cafemom. It has a variety of age groups on there. Its kind of like Myspace but its just for moms.

Hi V.!
I, too, am "older"...just 43...and my daughter and I are very close. When she graduated from high school, I finally went out into the world to seek my destiny. What I discovered is that I wanted more kids...the first one turned out so well! I met a man at my 40th birthday party and BAM...two months later I was pregnant with twins! My oldest daughter and I are still very close despite her having moved two states away (we talk on the phone everyday!) I'm not saying this is for you, maybe you could volunteer to be a Big Sister or something. Just don't dwell on the fact that your nest will soon be empty...it's never really empty if your heart is full! And there could be
grandchildren someday! You will always be needed!
Your pal, L.

I guess that's two of us here. I also enjoy Mamasource, but I have a hard time chiming in. I'm 42, daughter 20 and in college, and enjoying a quieter lifestyle than I had up until recently, pressures of being a single mom.

J.

Hi V. -
There is a fabulous new book out that I've been giving to all of my friends because it is so helpful and profound. It's called "Sacred Choices" by Cristel Nani. It could be exactly what you've been looking for and is fascinating. Personally, it's helped liberate me from belief systems that have kept me stuck and not knowing what to do. You might like it.

Good luck! - L.

Hi V.,

I am older, have 4 kids, my youngest are 18, twins. My oldest son has moved out, actually we got in a fight and he left against my wishes, so I painted his room pink and gave it to his sister! Every now and then he comes back but has to sleep on the couch when he does. My youngest son lives here but we almost never see him.
If the scholarships (and maybe the lottery) come through, my girls will be leaving for college soon and I am dreading the empty nest you are going through.

Does your daughter still live at home or is she close by? Do you have any other kids?

I'm part of the older group... I'm going to be 40 next week... I have two step daughters 26 and 23, and to boys of my own that are 19 and 10. The girls are out of the home, and my oldest son just moved back in after being out of the home for almost 6 months.

I like to help the younger mom's out there with custody issues, parenting step kidos, as well as helping with potty training little boys....

I was a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and I had to give it up to be a foster parent... I have lots of experience in court, dealing with DHS, foster kids, and etc.

I'm also hanging around for advice on being a grandparent, my oldest step daughter is a step mom to a four year old little girl. I also run a daycare out of my home.. so I'm always looking for something that might apply to my business.

I've had issues with heavy periods... and with complicated pregnancies.... I'm looking forward to growing old with my husband.... I'm not looking forward to menopause. So I keep checking in to what is posted...

hi i am new to this site. i am also an 'empty nester' but, have been for quite some time. my only son is in the army and is currently in Iraq. i miss him dearly. even though i don't see him so much since he moved out, i really miss our phone conversations too. he's still my 'best friend' and 'my baby' Hang in there. it gets easier after a few years.

Hi V.
My name is J. I am 50 yrs old, still kindof new to the area, I went through my menopause at age 46, yes young, wow, but got through it, I dont work, I always wanted to be a stay at home mom also, my kids are pretty much grown, I do babysit my grandson, I too, need to find myself again, my husband drives truck and isnt home very often, I dont know anyone my age so I pretty much am on my own, It would be nice to find a friend around my age who i can talk to and do things with also
J.