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Waiting for a call from the Labour ward….

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grannyactivist Sun 11-Sept-22 00:02:00

My daughter-in-law’s waters broke last night and she’s been having contractions, on and off, all day. We’re taking care of the dog, the other grandparents have our granddaughter…..and we’re all on tenterhooks hoping that baby puts in an appearance overnight.

It’s been a difficult year with many family members having serious health issues, so we’re all looking forward to the joy that a new baby brings.

Is anyone else in line to be a granny before the year’s end? This little chap will be my tenth.

V3ra Sun 11-Sept-22 00:09:21

Is anyone else in line to be a granny before the year’s end?

Hmm, not as far as I know!!
We had an unexpected but very welcome grandson last year, our family lockdown baby.
My daughter had given up hope and suddenly he was on his way ?

Ten grandchildren is an amazing number! Fingers crossed you won't have too long to wait ?

Lauren59 Sun 11-Sept-22 00:20:33

It is such an exciting time awaiting the birth of a grandchild. My son texted me updates throughout DiL’s labour. I hope it goes quickly!

Rosie51 Sun 11-Sept-22 00:25:52

Congratulations grannyactivist hope your hear something soon! Yes we will get twin granddaughters next week, fingers crossed everything goes smoothly.

Shelflife Sun 11-Sept-22 00:58:11

Twins Rosie, how wonderful! I am a twin - nothing nicer!!! Congratulations.
grannyactivist, ten GC , wow!! Lucky you. Hope all goes well , please keep us posted.

AussieGran59 Sun 11-Sept-22 01:51:06

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JacknJill Sun 11-Sept-22 05:25:23

How lovely I hope you get news soon ?

CanadianGran Sun 11-Sept-22 06:00:25

How exciting to welcome another family member, congratulations and I hope everything goes smoothly.

SunshineSally Sun 11-Sept-22 06:07:58

Hope everything goes well. How exciting - 10 grandchildren!

We will be welcoming our 4th grandchild in November - so an exciting time ahead for us too ?

nanna8 Sun 11-Sept-22 06:23:35

Due to be a gt. Grandma again in March- we have 10 grandchildren and 4 greats. It's great!! Hope all is well and mum and bub have an easy time!

Sago Sun 11-Sept-22 08:07:47

?Let us know.
Wondering if Elizabeth will make a come back as a little girls name.

dragonfly46 Sun 11-Sept-22 08:13:56

Very exciting - hope all goes well!

Germanshepherdsmum Sun 11-Sept-22 08:49:26

Very best wishes to your daughter in law grannyactivist.

sodapop Sun 11-Sept-22 08:57:55

Best wishes to you all Grannyactivist hope everything goes well. That's a nice round number of grandchildren.

grannyactivist Sun 11-Sept-22 10:23:46

Thanks all for good wishes, and congratulations to all you grannies in waiting.

Baby has arrived and both mum and little grandson are doing well. No name or photographs yet because they want big sister (just shy of 4 years old) to be the first to see and be introduced to him. There was obviously some drama surrounding the birth as our son sent us an enigmatic photo that possibly suggests baby was born in the hospital bathroom - he’s going to tell us the tale once mother and baby are settled. ?

ixion Sun 11-Sept-22 10:35:24

Congratulations! ?

Germanshepherdsmum Sun 11-Sept-22 10:37:01

Congratulations!

MiniMoon Sun 11-Sept-22 10:43:17

Congratulations and welcome to your new grandson. ?

Grandmadinosaur Sun 11-Sept-22 10:43:18

Congratulations to you all. Lovely news ??

honeyrose Sun 11-Sept-22 10:47:38

Congratulations - wonderful news!

JackyB Sun 11-Sept-22 11:16:57

Congratulations - hope all goes well. Keep us posted!

Our 5th grandchild is due soon, due date 27 Sept (this month!)

Zoejory Sun 11-Sept-22 11:17:50

Lovely news

Aveline Sun 11-Sept-22 11:19:01

So nice to hear such joyous news

JackyB Sun 11-Sept-22 11:20:19

Oh - whoops! I see I missed the post where you announced the birth. Glad all are well. Look forward to hearing the story about the bathroom.

My mother thought she needed to go to the toilet and the nurses found her there just in time to get her back to the delivery room for my birth!

Grannmarie Sun 11-Sept-22 11:20:55

Congratulations, grannyactivist, best wishes to you and yours! ? ?