Just starting with an 'hello' here as I can't see an introductions forum. I guess the list of besotted grandparent posts / photos would be endless! I am so pleased to find this site - I knew of Mumsnet, but this is a real bonus!
I became a first-time grandparent yesterday, to a gorgeous little boy named Theo (Love the name - phew!). He is my eldest daughter's child and I also have 2 grown up sons, I had the privilege of first cuddles last night. Of course I don't feel 'like a granny' and am rolling the name around just to try to get used to it.
The new addition to our family is all the more precious because some years ago I lost a daughter (she was 12). Whilst everyone was telling me what an amazing and joyful day yesterday must be (and do not mistake me, it was), I spent most of the morning in tears that I couldn't explain but that I know must be linked to loss as well as gain. I wonder if anyone else has had a similar reaction? Jan x
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Welcome imperfect and congratulations on your first grandchild. Theo is a lovely name and lovely to hear you've even had cuddles already 
We know about loss in our family and I can well imagine that Theo's birth would trigger emotions like grief. You never 'get over' the loss of a child you just, eventually, learn to live with it. But this new little person in your life will really, really help. X
Thank you Anya, - I just keep welling up! What a strange mix of happy and sad! I wasn't expecting to visit yesterday - a real bonus! I was incredibly anxious before he arrived as I had had a very difficult labour with my first and my daughter did have a hard time - I really needed to see her and give her that first hug.
My mum (sadly no longer here) just made it plain through her actions that even though her grandchildren were precious to her, I came first and over the years, especially when my children were sometimes trying, or I doubted myself, I knew she was completely onside for me. I hope that is something I can pass on - continuing to celebrate the person my daughter is as well as the mother she has become.
Oh, and did I say ...? Theo is gorgeous! 
imperfect, welcome - and congratulations on the birth of your little grandson! I, too, understand why you were tearful yesterday, as each time a grandchild (now also a great-granchild!) has been born to my daughters, I weep for the loss of my baby son 48 years ago. That will stay with me, and it's mine to keep.
How wonderful to move forward with the joy of wee Theo's arrival, though. Your heart will be bursting with love for him! 
Thank you Marelli ... yes , it is 
Congratulations and welcome imperfect. You have years of fun ahead of you! You are bound to have mixed emotions at such times, don't try to fight them.
Welcome and congratulations imperfect its an emotional time. I have a friend who lost a daughter aged 12 a very long time ago and she often has a tear and we all cry with her too. Enjoy this little one I'm sure he is very precious to you.
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Welcome Imperfect27. I hope your little grandson brings you great joy. (actually I know he will )
Congratulations Imperfect27 and welcome to GN. I have been very lucky in that I have no personal experience of such loss, not even miscarriage, but I can so understand how little Theo's arrival would have triggered other, overwhelming, emotions.
But a new little baby to love! Oh lucky you, such wonderful times ahead
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