New Grandson

Congratulations, but understand your feelings at the same time. I don’t quite know what to say, as I don’t really have experience of my children being so far away. When one of my grandchildren was born, my daughter’s first, she was living 300 miles away, but moved close to us when my granddaughter was three weeks old.

At least everything went well, which is the main thing. Would you be able to visit? Go for long trips? One advantage of having one child is you can put all your focus on him/ her. You’re not tied to other family members in the same way. Try to stay positive, and think of all the things you can do.

I know how you feel Lucca, ixionand Forsythia

In a word, yes it is.

It’s bloody awful isn’t it!

Me too, Lucca ?

Hithere

Congrats on a healthy arrival for mommy and baby!

Please focus on the positives, not the negatives

So easy to say. OP is simply saying that today is a difficult day as it brings home the distance issue.

I have a son in Oz. I do not resent him for going there at all and he is happy, however there are days when I feel incredibly sad and long to see him.

Congratulations! Wonderful news for you.
Where is your son or daughter living?
Why do you say you won’t get to meet the baby?
The world is gradually opening up with fewer countries now on the red list, so foreign travel is becoming easier and easier.

That is so sad , a very difficult time for you. I can only imagine how you feel. On the positive side mum and baby are well. Congratulations! ?.

Congratulations on your new grandson. My one and only grandchild was born a couple of months ago, he is also abroad and who knows when we will see him. I know how you feel. Lots of FaceTime, photos, watts app will help.

Congratulations Maine. Why do you think you'll never get to meet him?

Congratulations Maine52 on your new grandson and lovely addition to the family. I feel for you ?

Congrats on a healthy arrival for mommy and baby!

Please focus on the positives, not the negatives

Oh Maine52, I feel for you. But congratulation on the new arrival.