It's Official!

I'm a grandma. I just found out this morning. My son has been waiting for the paternity test results to come back and he got the call this morning.

He had a very short relationship with a girl, who later got pregnant, but didn't tell my son that the baby was his until a month after the baby was born.

So, it's official. I'm a grandma. Wow.

Congratulations granny! Isn't it a great feeling? Will she let you be a part of the baby's life?

Well you are a grandma no matter what, nobody can change that! Congratulations! Hope you can be a part of your grandchild's life.

Well, so far she's letting my son be a hands-on dad. We'll sort the rest out as we go, I guess. I did go out and buy my son a "congratulations it's a boy" card and put a gift card in it to Toys R Us/Babies R Us.

He really is proud and happy to be a father. I'm glad he's taking this seriously and taking responsibility. He's getting his name put on the birth certificate as well. I've noticed a change in him over the last week or so while we waited for the results. Good changes. More settled down and being more cautious. He's even talking about selling his motorcycle and getting a safer vehicle. One that he can put a car seat in the back seat.

You never know what kind of decision your kids are going to make until they're faced with the situation. He could have walked away, but even before the test results were in he stepped up and took responsibility. He's been over to the girl's house every night after work helping with the baby.

One thing this has done, is made him think twice about joining the military. Now he's not so sure. He doesn't want to leave the baby.

So happy for you Grandma Vicki....Is his girlfried letting you be a part of the babies life. If it were me, I would make the first move, call the girl and ask to meet her and the little guy and take a nice baby gift and something nice for mother too, maybe a baby album, thats not too personal but is useful and considerate..

Happy for you all Vicki. I am only into grandmahood for 6 months so far but it is everything and more that all told me it would be! I agree, make the first move by letting the mom know you are thrilled and welcome them both into your life.

Vicki,
How wonderful! Name? Your gratitude at the Thanksgiving table will hold new meaning now, I'm sure. Congrats to all of you! How does your hubby feel about being a Pappaw?

CONGRATS. How wonderful for you all. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Well, I can't go over to the girl's house because they live in Tucson, AZ and I'm all the way over here in Florida. But, we all have computers so I'm going to give the girl my e-mail address so she can send me pictures.

The baby's name is Dominik Patrick.

I found out today that they are going to share joint custody and she's letting the family get as involved as they want. She's even spending Thanksgiving with my son and his father and all the family over there. It's going to be a bit more difficult for me living so far away, but hey, families are spread all over the country now.

Thank you all for the congratulations, it's still sinking in. I've been a bit numb about it all, really.

Vicki, do I see a video web cam in your future? Congrats. I'm glad to hear you are proud of your son and how he is handling fatherhood.

Vicki, congratulations! I hope you get to see him
often : ) Hugs, Cindy

CONGRATS Vicki --

Sounds like this has all changed the babies MOTHER as well as the dad

I'm sure the way your son and you have reacted to this is going to win her over and you will play a major part in Dominiks life !!

Vicki,

I have a friend whose husband had a similar situation (before they were married). His daughter is 17 now and she is very involved with his family and even my friend's family.

I know you will all have much happiness. Congrats!

thanks, very much.

According to my son, he's going to have joint custody and said the baby's mother wants to have all the family involved as much as possible. I've asked my son to give her my e-mail address so she can send me pictures as well.

Great idea! You can share them with us now!

My son holding my grandson

Awwwwwwwwwwwww!

Cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute!

grandbeauties -- couldn't you just yum yum them up !!

Vucki, you are so kind to indulge us. Congrats.

How simply adorable. Just adorable! Vicki, this just warms my old heart!

Thank you, all. He is a cutie, isn't he?

He's beautiful! Doesn't your heart melt when you look at the pic of him?

My heart does little flip flops.

I love the way a baby smells...the lotion and baby oil...aren't they precious!!

Sweet baby smells and puppy breath. That's what heaven could be like.

Vicki, my DIL called me the other day just so I could hear Landin cooing. I wanted to jump on a plane and go to AZ to get my Landin fix!

I saw a baby t-shirt that said, *Boob Man* on it. Well, he does nurse so I guess that makes him a boob man. I thought it was a bit extreme though so I didn't buy it.

Hi, Vicki: This is great news to come back to! Congratulations!

Oh you are so right Vicky, puppy breath and a babys both have that unique sweet smell about them....
Dianne you should have bought that shirt, to cute!

I'm so excited. I bought airline tickets yesterday, made hotel and rental car reservations so I can go see my grandson next month. I figured I'd do my traveling after the holiday settled down. Woo-hoo!

Vicki, that's great! Pack your camera because we will be expecting to see some new shots of Granny and Grandson, and oh! Don't forget Grandpaw, too! And your son...and Mommy...okay, you get the idea, right? You need to make one of those online photo albums thingees....Hey, so do I...hm...

I am thrilled for you. Being a grandparent is right up there in excitement with winning the lottery.

I've already instructed hubby to make sure to pack the camera.

Here's a new picture to tide you over until I can get some while I'm there.

What an incredible doll! You must be so excited!

Oh my, makes ones heart flutter to see such innocent perfection.

Does this baby have red hair Vicki? What a beauty....my, my...Santa sure was good to you all this year!

Probably a little dusting of red, but mostly brunette. Ok, brown for boys. My son was born with red hair and now he's a blond.

What a great looking fella!

smile

I haven't shown you a picture lately, so here's one

It's a picture of Dominik and his mommy.



Two weeks and we'll be leaving to go see my grandson.

Oh my gosh! That is one beautiful picture, mom and baby!

Oh Vicki, that is simply goosebump material. How precious is that? And you'll be there soon. We won't be able to wipe the smile from your face, will we? Good for you?

Oh Vicki, hes not even my child and I'd like to sueeze him and never let go. You are one lucky lady, and his mom looks very pretty too.

He's precious Vicki. Does he look like your son? Have a wonderful time holding and cuddling your grandbaby.

That is an adorable photo of both of them, Vicki!

Bee - U - Teee - Full! I am anxious for you.

What a sweet picture. I love black and white. You must be so excited. I can't wait to hear about it.

It's so funny - my kids are still young (20 and 15) so I truly don't want grandchildren yet. But seeing your pics and hearing you all talk about doting on your grandkids sounds so nice! I just know I'd spoil mine rotten!!

Congratulations Vicki.
those pictures are all awesome. And what a head full of hair!
Eat him up when you get there!

Hannelore, the baby has features that look like my son, but the hair is from his mommy. My son has blond hair.

In two weeks, we'll be flying to Arizona. I've already been baby shopping and have things to take with me. Clothes from the Disney store. Of course, I got Winnie the Pooh.

I'll definitely come back and share all my pictures with you.

Vicki, what a precious moment picture. Oh what fun you are going to have.

chick

How precious...why didn't they make pictures like that when my boys were infants?

Dee, I think they got their pictures taken at JC Penney. Nice, huh?

I love it. My step-daughter-in-law had a picture of Adrianna taken and it's of Adrianna at six months butt naked sitting in a bowl (like the old fashioned bowls and pitcher? The water picture is off to the right of her and she has a garland of pink rose buds on her head and pink roses scattered around the table...it's just too cute for words.

oh my gosh, that pictures sounds adorable. I can see it in my head. I have one of those old bowls with pitcher. It was my mom's.

Uweee we got hip deep snow over here!!! Hubby is picking up our grandbaby today. We'll have her for 3 or four days. Last night Grandpa got the sled out with the baby seat. Oh boy...it's picture taking time!!!
My son told me he fed his daughter (she's 11 months old) 10 olives!!!! That can't be healthy, can it? He does all these crazy things. Am I being too sensitive , or is that really crazy. At that age we fed our babies bananas and baby food. Oh dear, he gives me headaches.

My 4 yr. old grandaughter is SO beautiful! She is 1/2 Cuban and 1/2 Irish...what a combo, right? Her hair has never been cut and hangs in long banana curls. She has a charming toothy grin and expressive eyes that sparkle and glimmer with light. She has dimples like Shirley Temple and sings and dances...She is a pure delight.
My grandson who also lives with me is six and so funny. He talks fast and uses goo on the front of his hair so it will stick up...wears his jeans and shirt too big, which I understand is in style and is as he puts it, "The math king" at his school.
I enrolled him in Cub Scouts and make sure he keeps up with his reading. I've set it up with his sister's preschool to have him read to her classmates in the evening.
What a deep pleasure to know that you had something to do with these exquisite creatures in your life. Isn't it a joy?

I'm back from my visit with my new grandson. I miss him already. It's going to be so hard with me in Florida and him in Arizona. I can see lots of flights in my future.

Here's a picture of me and Dominik


I have more pictures, just need to get them uploaded to my photo gallery

Here's a picture of Dominik, my son Kyle, and his girlfriend, Patricia.

Awwww, what a sweetie!

He's gorgeous! I love that age. You just want to squeeze them and kiss them on those fat little cheeks!!
I miss that age now that all mine are older.

He has so much hair! What a cutie. Oh I can sympathize with you Vicki. It must be tough to be so far apart.

We finally got our sweetheart to go to bed, after a warm bath, excited palm splashing (extended fingers and intake of air every time water drops fly to her face). She squeals with delight when grandpa makes the rubber duck dance.

Did you get to bathe Dominick too, Vicki? Oh that moment when you take them out of the tub, all warm and slippery, red cheeks, and damp curly hair. Then rapping them into a huge soft towel, and kissing their feet till they giggle. Those are moments too precious for words.

New Leaf, your granddaughter sounds like the second Shirley Temple. What a delight!
Can you post a picture of your grandchildren too?

Oh, Vicki! He's sooooo cute! Post more photos please. You can still see him as often as you like with a webcam.

Nice looking couple, and that baby is a doll. How did you get on with the babies mom?

Here are more pictures. Chatty, Patricia is a sweetheart. She's such a good mom and really loves Dominik and my son, Kyle. She wants to make a real family and have a future. She understands how much I want to stay in contact even though I'm so far away.

He IS a cutee! I love widdle wones! My favorite ages fall between 18 mos. and 5 years. Nothing like a sweet, innocent and sincere huggaboo! Thanks for sharing the pics.

Cootchy cootchy cooooooo! Love it. Look at him smile at his grandmaaaaaa!

How precious

The heck with the baby, your son's adorable. Good grief. What's up with you women for not noticing that?

Woops...

Thanks, Dotsie. He is good looking isn't he? I'm very proud of him for handling this very well. He took to being a dad right off. He loves his son and takes excellent care of him.

I noticed. Who do you think I was coochy coohing too?

Hannelore, are you as funny in person as you are online?

Ho Kathy! It's either develop a sense of humour in my marriage or die.

Vicki, loved the pictures : )
And both mom and dad are attractive as well!