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I'm going to burst if I don't share this......

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gillybob Thu 18-Jan-18 11:48:40

My lovely daughter and her partner have just found out that she is 24 weeks pregnant !

What a shock. I honestly never thought she would have children as she is almost 33 and only has occasional periods (none for almost a year).

I am feeling full to bursting.
grin

henetha Thu 18-Jan-18 11:50:16

Congratulations to all concerned! How wonderful.

MissAdventure Thu 18-Jan-18 11:50:42

grin How exciting! What a lovely surprise for you all..

Baggs Thu 18-Jan-18 11:52:06

How lovely, gillbob! Have a happy hug ?

tanith Thu 18-Jan-18 11:55:09

How lovely congrats to all ?

Greyduster Thu 18-Jan-18 11:55:53

Excellent news, gillybob! I remember how I felt when we had that ‘out of the blue, never thought it would happen’ news! Don’t be in any hurry to come down from cloud nine!?

grannyactivist Thu 18-Jan-18 11:59:13

Aw gillybob I'm right in the middle of a family crisis (again!) and feeling really low, but your post has put a big smile on my face. I'm so, so pleased for you and all your family - lovely news. Thanks for sharing. smile

Anniebach Thu 18-Jan-18 11:59:29

What fantastic news, wonderful, a new life , you must all be thrilled, excited, full of joy, so happy for you x

gillybob Thu 18-Jan-18 12:02:51

Thank you everyone . We are all in complete shock. She took ill at work and ended up in hospital where they confirmed the pregnancy and the dates . So much to do and so little time . She’s having a second scan on Tuesday and obviously hasn’t had any antenatal care (which is a worry) .

Marelli Thu 18-Jan-18 12:03:23

Gillybob, I’m so pleased for you all! And 24 weeks, too! Lovely news- what a wonderful start to the year. Xx

Squiffy Thu 18-Jan-18 12:10:14

Gilly that's such wonderful news! A new adventure for you all sunshine

Bathsheba Thu 18-Jan-18 12:10:54

Oh that is such wonderful news gillyb, no wonder you are fit to burst! And 24 weeks already, so not very long to wait, how exciting for you all. Now go on, hit the shops, you know you want to grin

annsixty Thu 18-Jan-18 12:11:57

What thrilling news for you all, you must be so delighted.
Don't worry too much about lack of ante- natal care. I have known mother's who didn't disclose their pregnancy and the babies were fine, she will be well looked after from now on.

Marydoll Thu 18-Jan-18 12:24:47

What wonderful news Gillybob. I know just how you are feeling. We never thought DS and DIL would be able to have children and now we have our wee miracle. flowers

Welshwife Thu 18-Jan-18 12:24:50

Great great news - we had similar some years ago - DiL having treatment to no avail and then suddenly the wonderful news no one was expecting!i will never forget the moment they told me and DD and everyone’s excitement!

When you come down from the cloud you can start knitting!!

Auntieflo Thu 18-Jan-18 12:26:06

Gillybob, that is such lovely news, but a bit of a shock. You and she will be very busy until the baby is born. I'm going out with a happy face now. ?

GillT57 Thu 18-Jan-18 12:28:57

What wonderful news!

annodomini Thu 18-Jan-18 12:29:16

Wow! Gillybob. What a wonderful surprise. I hope she will now have the best of care and be able to enjoy the rest of her pregnancy. I'm sure you will be keeping an eye on her!

mcem Thu 18-Jan-18 12:31:02

Congratulations! I was only 16 weeks when I found out our miracle baby was due to arrive 2 weeks before I turned 38.
I was told my very erratic cycles were due to the fact that some ovaries work intermittently and we just 'hit' one of the rare times I 'd ovulated normally!
That baby and his wife are now discussing starting a family very soon.
As an experienced gran you'll be in demand.
Wonderful news but a bit overwhelming!

maryeliza54 Thu 18-Jan-18 12:36:45

24 weeks - well that’ll make the pregnancy shorter ?. Lovely news especially in the circumstances. Hope all goes well

Nonnie Thu 18-Jan-18 12:37:08

How wonderful! Have to get on with the plans!

Grannyknot Thu 18-Jan-18 12:39:03

What an exciting way to find out! Spared the worry of those first 3 months smile. Congrats.

GrandmaMoira Thu 18-Jan-18 12:39:25

Congratulations.

Matriark Thu 18-Jan-18 12:42:52

How lovely! Congratulations!

janeainsworth Thu 18-Jan-18 12:43:57

Congratulations Gilly what a blessing for you all x