Hi Jane,

My only grandbaby is over 600 miles away...so I can definitely relate. Sorry to say, I don't have a handle on it yet. My daughter and I have always had a pretty close relationship so we seem to be doing fine. One fun thing we have going is all the 'firsts' that don't have a place in the baby book...first time the baby peed on her...bit her while nursing...those kinds of things. It's just a funny connection we have. Like you, I try not to give a lot of unsolicited advice. Maybe you could ask your daughter what kind of support she wants/needs from you. She may want you to still be the supermom and grandmom!

I know you'll work it out. Oh, I gave my granddaughter a pig that's dressed up like a bunny and oinks the bunny trail song when you press its foot. It's a hoot and she likes it (she's 8 months old).