Couple Celebrates Double Milestone with Birth on 70th Birthday
In a heartwarming tale of modern family building, a married couple with a significant 35-year age difference has welcomed their baby son on the very same day as the husband's 70th birthday. Glenda, aged 35, gave birth to Roy Briley III on June 6, 2025, creating a perfect coincidence that marks both a new beginning and a major personal celebration.
From Business Meeting to Lifetime Partnership
The couple's journey began in November 2020 when Glenda approached Roy, a real-estate and insurance company owner, seeking guidance on launching her own insurance venture. Their initial meeting sparked an immediate connection that led to dinner that same evening, followed by four additional dates within just one week.
The relationship progressed rapidly, with the couple moving in together after only two months. Roy proposed during a romantic Valentine's Day dinner at the Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage in 2022, and they married in an intimate ceremony with just 20 guests on July 27, 2022.
Overcoming Challenges Through IVF
Eager to start a family together, the couple embarked on their IVF journey in September 2022. This process presented unique challenges as Roy underwent surgery to extract sperm following his battle with prostate cancer. After two heartbreaking miscarriages, Glenda successfully became pregnant on their third IVF attempt in December 2024.
Baby Roy Briley III represents Roy's ninth child, as he already has eight children from two previous marriages. The newborn's arrival has brought renewed purpose to the couple's lives, with Roy noting that as a semi-retired businessman, he now has meaningful daily activities centered around his young son.
Commitment to Health and Family
Roy has made significant lifestyle changes to ensure he can be present for his wife and newborn son. He maintains a rigorous fitness routine, exercising on the treadmill six times weekly alongside three to four gym sessions, and has exclusively consumed water since 2022.
"I do feel as an older man a responsibility towards her and the baby to live the healthiest and best life I can," Roy acknowledged. "I'm certainly not perfect, but at this point in time I'm healthy enough. I may not look 35 or 45, but I feel healthy and active."
Navigating Family Dynamics and Public Perception
The couple has faced questions from family members about their relationship, with Glenda's mother initially expressing concerns about the age difference. However, five years into their relationship, family members have grown more accepting and now take their partnership seriously.
On social media, where the couple regularly documents their relationship, responses have been mixed. While many offer positive support and inspiration, some commenters question the longevity of their relationship or suggest financial motivations.
Glenda addresses these criticisms directly: "We've had some negative comments where people say really mean stuff. I really just ignore those type of comments. We have all these text messages from people saying 'you inspire me and have given me hope.'"
Future Family Plans
The couple is already planning to expand their family further, with intentions to begin another IVF cycle in December 2026. Their story continues to evolve as they balance the joys of new parenthood with the practical realities of their age difference.
Glenda reflects on their connection: "I always tell people Roy and I have more similarities than differences. We're very similar in the way he is a very driven individual, very hardworking, very successful. We just had attraction, it was just there."
Their journey demonstrates that family building can take many forms, and that meaningful connections can transcend conventional expectations about age and timing.
