I'm going to be a Grandma

Hi, I hope this is the place to put this information. I found out a week ago that I was going to be a first time grandma in February or March. Yippee!

My son and his wife will be married for nine years in August. We had about given up hope that they'd try for a baby. What a happy time. I asked them why now and he told me he guessed he had wanted to spend time partying and just being a couple. I understand that.

The best part is they are ready for this baby. I had two children and planned both of them so am glad they planned this baby. It helps them realize the time is good.

So, thought I would share this with you all.
Thanks for listening to me go on.

Sandpiper

WONDERFUL NEWS! Take it from me, there ain't nutin like it. I melt everytime Lea does a patty-cake, or leans her little chubby cheek over to mine, to give me sugar. Unconditional love, that's what grandchildren are...sigh. CONGRATS!

JJ

Yippee! Great news Sandpiper....I'm sure this is a happy time for ALL of you with only MORE happy times to come. Congratulations to you AND your family!

Congratulations Sandpiper! What glorious news! Have you started browsing the baby clothes yet?!

sandpiper, I'm tickeled at your news. And how smart of them to wait until they were ready. My sister is also going to be a grandmother for the first time. I shared in her excitement Friday night when my daughter and I started shopping with her for the shower we're throwing. Gald to hear exciting times are ahead for you and your fmaily. This news makes me smile ear to ear.

Yes, blessings and Joys is the perfect place to post this news, Sandpiper. Congratulations from me too.

chick

All of Gods blessings to you dear Sandpiper and your son and daughter-in-law. What a wonderful surprise. Being a Grandmother is always so magical but especially the first time....

Hey, thanks everyone for the warm thoughts. I am as pleased as can be. I'll share this with you all. I asked my older sister, along with my twin sister and myself to pray they would get ready to be parents. Sometimes they just don't realize what it is in their lives they need and are missing.

Yep, we have started browsing the baby items. My daughter and I went last week to Macy's and saw the baby items. Sooo cute! Have looked at shoes.com at baby shoes. Looked at Target for baby clothes and furniture. So, I guess I am more than ready to be a grandma.

I have an Aunt that just became a grandma for the first time about 3 years ago and she is now 80 years old. The baby is such a blessing to her. But I kept telling my son, please don't make me wait till I'm in my 70's!

So glad to hear it is exactly what everyone has said. You all are, I am sure, fantastic grandma's. Thanks again for the lovely thoughts and wishes.

Sandpiper

Congrats Sandpiper,
You're going to love this. If I had know it was this much fun, I would have STARTED with the grandkids. Being a grandma is great. I love it. Love my grandkids and they love me. And that's what it's all about!!
smile

Sandpiper ... one of the biggest blessings I had as a Nonnie (grandma to most), was doing the things I never had time to do with my daughter. Now, I can have fun with my granddaughter, Alix, who is almost 10, and my grandson, Cody, who is 8 1/2. We have special things we do together and even though I'm here in Germany, when I go back and visit, we make sure to do those things. It helps keep us connected.

I feel like I am that special adult they can trust implicitly.

Congratulations.

Blessing, Francine

Even long distance grandma's are special. I am one also. My baby boy will be here soon (August). Boomer's make the nicest grand parents.
chick

Sandpiper, what wonderful news. I've yet to make that distinction but am looking forward to it.

Chick, you're right. Boomers do make the best grandparents.

Sandpiper, grandma ...that is surely a blessing. What a neat surprise for you! It's also a blessing they are both prepared for this child.

Do you crochet or knit? If so, it's a good time to start a baby blanket or booties, or whatever your heart desires.

If not, don't worry! Enjoy the moment and the days ahead. I'm not a grandma yet. Still, wish you & yours the best!

Thanks to all, I am very excited about the prospect of being a Grandma. I'm going sometime this week with my daughter-in-law to look at baby clothes and furniture. I guess it's a tad early but I like to shop so can get a feel for what's out there.

She has her first ultrasound Aug. 11th to find a due date and if there is only one baby. She is a part of a pair. He brother died during pregnancy. So, they are not sure if they are hoping for twins or not. I'll just be happy with a healthy baby.

They seem quite different. It is amazing how they sound and act now that they know they're goig to be parents. I absolutely love it.

Thanks for all your good wishes. I am glad all who are Grandma's are having the time of your lives with yours. I also think it is the best thing.

My parents had 13 grandchildren and my mother doted on each one of them.

Thanks again,
Sandpiper

Well sandpiper, do you have bags and boxes all over the place yet? You think twins are possible? Double the pleasure for grandma!
chick

Hey Chick,

I must admit that I have been out looking at the stores at all the beautiful tiny baby clothes, furniture, strollers, and binkies. What a surprise for me.

The clothes are so cute and huggable. The furniture has gone so high for cost that I am sure my hubby and I will have to get the bed for the kids.

The binkies---who knew there were sizes now! My children only took a binkie for about 2 months. Guess they didn't like them when they realized nothing came out. But all the sizes-amazing.

My daughter-in-law is a twin. She's part of a pair, but her brother was miscarried in the womb early on in her mothers pregnancy. So glad it didn't affect my d-i-l. I think twins are passed down through the mothers genetics so the fact that I am a twin I guess does not matter. Twins would be nice for me!!! But I guess we will just hope for a healthy little one.

They find out the due date and if it's only one or two on the 11th of August. Can't wait. Then I'll start buying things.

Oh, oh, yes, there is this video monitor that goes in the babies room so the parents can see the little one. Not just hear but both. I am definitely getting that one. Have already told my son that is mine to get.

Thanks for the well wishes.

Sandpiper

I can't wait to hear if they're having twins.

A video monitor - how times have changed...for the better. Let us know all the news on August 11th. We'll be waiting.
chick

Thanks everyone. I am anxiously waiting till the 11th of this month. We had lunch with the proud expecting parents Sunday. Had a great time. I can tell the prospect of being a parent has already mellowed my son and I am sure my d-i-l is full of emotions also. Poor dear is beginning to get some morning sickness at other times of the day now. I guess they have her on some sort of pill to help.

Anyway, it was an interesting meal because we talked about their preferences in raising children, schooling, how to correct them. I was pleased with all I heard. I am sure it will be an interesting, fulfilling ride for all of us.

Sandpiper

Sandpiper....mega congratulations and best wishes to you and your whole family. What a special time for you! I have 7 grandchildren (long distance also...3 in Boston, 4 in Jersey) but with videos, computers, digital cameras and frequent trips, I've enjoyed all the special moments.
My girlfriend from highschool finally became a grandmother last Sept. and I've been able to share that joy with her. A whole new world is opening for you........enjoy each and every special moment!
My 11 year old first granddaughter, after 4 grandsons, is very special to us. Kaela was also a twin...my daughter suffered a miscarriage at 3 months. The dr. in the ER wanted to do a D&C (with no ultrasound done) My daughter refused, called me that night and said she still "felt" pregnant, saw her OB that week, had the ultrasound and she was indeed still pregnant...had lost one twin, but the other was fine. That was Kaela...my very first granddaughter, born the day before my birthday. Had my daughter not listened to her female intuition.....we would never even have KNOWN there was another baby. So your story about your daughter-in-law resonated with me.
Blessings to all of you and I look forward to all the upcoming details.

Thanks Terri, We are terribly happy about this baby coming. Had given up hope that they would ever try as they will be married 9 years in August.

I feel bad for you and your daughter. What a terrible thing to have happen. But, oh my, a lovely little girl anyhow. Lucky you and her. I am sure she is the apple of your eye, as well as the others.

We plan on having a ball with this little one.
Thanks again Terri.

Sandpiper

Terri, what an amazing story. Gracious. I've never heard of that. What a blessing.

Dotsie....I'm an RN, and I'd never heard of this either, but my GYN told me he had a case once where it was triplets.....two did not survive beyond a few months, but one did. Really amazing.

Sandpiper...you are SO right. Kaela will always be the apple of my eye. I now have a second granddaughter, Emma, who turned 2 in May....I love her to pieces....but yeah, Kaela will always be extra special to me.

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Originally posted by Sandpiper:

They find out the due date and if it's only one or two on the 11th of August.

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Do we have an update sandpiper? Is it one or two? and when?
chick