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Theres really no definite answer to whens the best time to havekids.

This married coupledecided to wait until the wifes business became successful.

After a while, it did, and they gotpregnant.

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Theres no definite answer as to when to have kids.

The idea of a new baby might bring conflicting feelings such as deep love, disappointment, and loss.

Realizing and coming to terms with these emotions is a good first step to transitioning intograndparenthood.

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Finding someone you trust to share these vulnerable feelings with will be invaluable.

This could be a close friend, a family member, or a therapist, advises Peters.

Realize this is a loss.

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It is normal to have feelings of sadness, anger, and denial around this loss, says Peters.

Finances should also be considered.

You may also get to see much more of your grandchilds life milestones than if you were older.

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You may even get to see your grandchilds own children or grandchildren, Peters cheerfully adds.

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“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective

“I Really Wanted This Baby”: Man Grieves Aborted Child, Asks The Internet For Perspective