article_snippet: The 39-year-old says talking to Sarah mother and THE GRANDMOTHER about turning 40 has helped Sarah feel less downhearted about ageing, going grey and being more critical of Sarah appearance .
article_snippet: As my granddaughter hits 40, My daughter Helen should really be thinking "I'm halfway done now, if I'm lucky, so let's enjoy this life!"
article_snippet: Helen says that when Helen turned 40 in the 1980s, it felt like a new phase of Helen life was beginning, 'If you have good health and enough money to be comfortable, it can be a great phase of your life' Helen Ivens, centre, aged 40 with Helen children, from left:  James, William (sitting on Helen lap) and Sarah . '
article_snippet: But of course this is all different now, and My daughter Sarah is not unusual that My daughter is turning 40 with a one-year-old daughter. '
article_snippet: Having a daughter who is turning 40 is quite a milestone for me.
article_snippet: But I'm excited for My daughter to reach this landmark age. '
highlights_snippet: As granddaughter Sarah turns 40 the women compare the women experiences .