I’m so upset

Hope you all recover very soon and I pray that you unite with your grandchild and fam very soon!

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Won't be long before you can see and hold your new grandson. We cannot predict when illness strikes. Take care of yourself.xx

Ah, Covid’s a bugger, isn’t it? So sorry that your plans have been scuppered, Grannyflower, but this too will pass. My DGS6 was born two weeks into our first lockdown in 2020. I couldn’t help out or cuddle him or my DD for months and our first meeting was us squinting at each other across a busy road, him carried by his mum in a car seat. We’re great mates now and DH and I look after him every week. All the worry and disappointment’s in the distant past and best forgotten. Just take care of yourself now, get well and look forward to meeting your little darling very soon.

Grannyflower, my best wishes to you. Hope Covid is mild.
Get the knitting needles, crochet pin or sewing machine our and make the baby and your granddaughter something even matching beanie hats. Cuddle time will come. Let us know when baby arrives.

Hope you aren't feeling bad with dreaded Covid and get plenty of rest because I'm sure you will be in great demand for plenty of Nanny cuddles very soon.

Oh no I’m sorry ?
Best you look after yourself and rest up and get well. Your daughter will appreciate some baby sitting for the next 12 years or so, so you’ll be able to help soon X

One day nearer to seeing the new baby and your daughter. Look after yourself as much as possible because you will be very busy when you are able to help ! I am sorry your plans were dashed. Get well soon. x

Surely if you had Covid 3 weeks ago they should all have recovered and you will be allowed to be there to help with your GD ?
Try ringing 111 for advice - There may be no reason why you can't be there for them.
You can't help being ill at important times, not as if you planned it, is it?

I'm sorry you're not able to be there for your daughter. Such a shame.
But I think we all know plans may not happen now. It's a way of life really atm.
Bring ill is probably making you feel worse. Your daughter will be OK. Try to look forward to when you will see her and new baby. And enjoy the photos/videos which I'm sure you'll get.

jennil23

I know it isn't much comfort but the latest strain of Covid appears to be very mild for most. It was all over in 10 days for us; we have only just tested negative. However, my son was getting negatives within 5 days so, if you have tests, keep testing.

Some folk open their mouth without thinking!

Grannyflower you feel you are missing out on an important occasion and the arrival of a GC is important. What is even more important is you and your health. You are being safe and protecting others too. You have happy times to look forward to when you meet your grandson. Congratulations and hope all goes well for everyone.

I have a PE, Pulmonary embolism. ie a clot in my right lung.

PE. pulmonary embolism can be fatal

How upsetting - and annoying that you didn't catch Covid when the others did but have got it now. I hope you don't feel too poorly and can see your new grandson soon Grannyflower.

The main thing is that Mum and baby are both well and you can see them soon.

Daisydaisydaisy

How rude German Shepherd !

Clearly you haven’t read all the posts and thus missed my apology when OP explained. Always a good idea to read everything before wading in.

You poor dear! I'm afraid this awful virus is no respecter of plans, even ones that mean a lot to you. I join others in saying you will be able to meet your new grandson soon and often in his life. He will love you just the same.

Sending a huge hug, Grannyflower. Of course you're upset, I would be, too. Hopefully, a safe delivery and many happy future times looking after your granddaughter and new grandson will make up for the sad feelings now. Wishing you good health. X

You poor thing. Covid has been such a disruptive time for everyone’s plans. I hope you are feeling ok and not too ill.
Once you have recovered you’ll have such a wonderful time with your grandchildren. Maybe your husband will have some precious time of his own with your grandchildren which otherwise he may not have had. Between the two of you your daughter is wonderfully supported. Well done both grandparents and massive congratulations to you all!

GreenGran how lovely you are finally in Australia! I too have family out there but things weren’t quite right for me to make that trip again. Enjoy every moment!

How rude German Shepherd !

Get well soon, Grannyflower. Being unwell has probably made your reaction to your upset plans much worse. Once you get a cuddle with the new baby it will all be fine.
To put it into perspective, I have had to wait almost 2 years to meet the grandson whose birth I should have attended, in Australia. I am finally here in Oz, and catching up on all the lost time with him, and my 5 year old GD. Unfortunately, after booking my flights, my UK granddaughter's graduation was re-scheduled for the time I was going to be out of England. It had been cancelled twice, and now I have missed attending it.
Life is full of uncertainties, and fretting about them only makes things seem much worse. I always say, "One day we will look back and laugh about it all."

Enjoy your new grandchild. All this will be forgotten when you hold the baby in your arms.
Get well from covid soon. ?

It's easy to say, but try not to be too down, Grannyflower; this is just a moment in time, and it sounds as if you have a close and loving family that will pull together and help each other right now - that is such a blessing.
It does sound as if life has dealt you some harsh cards over time, but you are still here, and able to enjoy the new arrival as soon as you test negative. Keep that chin up; it's hardly surprising that you feel sorry for yourself, and you are allowed that, but not for too long! There is much happiness waiting ahead for you , and I hope you feel better soon. x