I am going to belong here soon!

Congratulations! I had no idea how wonderful it would be until I held my gd in my arms a few hours after she was born (yes, I was invited!). It was instant love and eight years later I have just spent a lovely day with her and her younger brother.

Oh goodness, getting a bit weepy here.

One thing she is stressing about is that I had MC before I had her, so she thinks she may take after me in that. I have reassured her that my DM smoked all the way through her pregnancies and that can lead to MC in any daughters born.

I have never smoked, so that risk factor is not there for her.

MammaTJ Oh I remember that feeling.

That was the point I started on GN in 2012. I didn't like to admit to not being a proper gran until DGS was born in the September. I was so amazed by all the good wishes I think I expected everyone to just take it for granted. "What are you making a fuss about?" style.

It is amazing to hold a new grandchild knowing s/he is part of you.

Welcome MammaTJ and congratulations on becoming a grandmother soon. My youngest arrived on 18th March, but is actually only due today. Being a Granny is the absolute best!!

How lovely and welcome to you- most of these people are bonkers but I'm Ok you can tell me.

You can tell us!!! - so pleased for you.

Hello and welcome Mamma T*J, First babies are very exciting. My DD was young also. She was not married either, and we went in fear and trembling to tell my very old fashioned mother. We needn't have worried, she was delighted to be getting a great grandchild! My DD was 23 when she had my DGD.

Welcome and congratulations to you and the expectant parents

I am excited. My younger children will be too. They will be auntie and uncle at 9 and 10.

That is great news- you are all obviously delighted.

Congratulations & welcome to Gransnet

Ah such lovely news. You must be so excited! Welcome to the happiest club in the world - Grandparenthood