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dogsmother Thu 06-Oct-22 11:20:05

I’ve been waiting for years for this news but finally it’s in, my eldest is expecting a new baby in the new year.
My eldest was born in ‘82 so you can imagine I’d almost given up hope of any but surrogate grandchildren coming my way.
I’m allowed to choose what to be called as it’s the first but I’m happy to go with whatever (within reason). In my head I’m crying with joy “I’m going to be a granny” so probably should be that ?‍♀️

Mikkima Thu 06-Oct-22 20:38:58

Congratulations. My 1st dd was born in 83 and is at this moment in hospital having her 2nd child. No idea whether girl or boy - 2nd IVF baby, miracles of science and love. She has been in for almost 36hrs now having gone in to be induced yesterday. I have had the pleasure of dgs for 2 days and nights now and wonder how I ever managed with two! I will have to remember before she goes back to work. Although if Im honest I can't wait, I'm so excited.

Doodledog Thu 06-Oct-22 21:17:10

Congratulations! I can't wait till it's my turn?

JaneJudge Thu 06-Oct-22 21:21:17

congratulations GRANNY dogsGranny smile

JaneJudge Thu 06-Oct-22 21:22:32

Mikkima

Congratulations. My 1st dd was born in 83 and is at this moment in hospital having her 2nd child. No idea whether girl or boy - 2nd IVF baby, miracles of science and love. She has been in for almost 36hrs now having gone in to be induced yesterday. I have had the pleasure of dgs for 2 days and nights now and wonder how I ever managed with two! I will have to remember before she goes back to work. Although if Im honest I can't wait, I'm so excited.

let us know how it goes, you must be on tenterhooks x

Aveline Thu 06-Oct-22 21:27:46

Wonderful news for you. Many congratulations.

Nannagarra Thu 06-Oct-22 21:36:34

How exciting. Congratulations!
I love this role and sense you will too.

Nannagarra Thu 06-Oct-22 21:37:55

Mikkima - another here who wants to hear your news.

Jaxjacky Thu 06-Oct-22 22:07:54

?? lovely news dogsmother congratulations all round.

Mikkima Fri 07-Oct-22 16:44:40

It's a Girl !!! Evelyn Joy weighing in at 8lb 1oz . Both fine. Hoping to meet her later when her 2yo brother also sees her for the first time. He's missed mummy and daddy so much despite extra Grandma spoiling. I'm so happy. One of eachsmile

HowVeryDareYou Fri 07-Oct-22 16:57:14

That's lovely news smile. Exciting times are ahead.

tanith Fri 07-Oct-22 17:02:23

Congratulations how wonderful a lovely new Grandchild and one on the way. Enjoy this time. ?

Doodledog Fri 07-Oct-22 19:09:24

Oh, how lovely!

Welcome to the World, Evelyn Joy. Have a wonderful life.

Nannagarra Fri 07-Oct-22 19:20:41

Many congratulations Mikkima! I really like the names given to your DGD. Glad mum and baby are fine.
Excellent news!

HowVeryDareYou Fri 07-Oct-22 22:24:08

Mikkima Congratulations. smile

madeleine45 Sun 09-Oct-22 11:11:17

Lovely news and congratulations. In our family we had Granny, for both of them but if we were talking about them at home we would say Granny followed by the surname to differentiate between to two. Lots to look forward to and I wish you all joy

Yearoff Sun 09-Oct-22 11:13:54

Congratulations!!

Blossoming Sun 09-Oct-22 11:15:32

Congratulations to your son and family smile

Buffy Sun 09-Oct-22 11:17:53

My daughter’s left it late but we ‘suddenly’ went from giving up hope to having five grandchildren. It’s wonderful for us but the downside is that older mother’s don’t have as much energy.
Enter grandmas to help out.

henetha Sun 09-Oct-22 11:18:53

Oh it's wonderful isn't it. I well remember the joy and excitement of the first grandchild being born.
Congratulations to all.

Vintagenonna Sun 09-Oct-22 11:22:11

Wonderful to have such lovely news, dogsmother! Can I also wish the mother to be an uneventful pregnancy and labour. Are prayers allowed? Never sure - so asking.

DanniRae Sun 09-Oct-22 11:28:43

My daughter was born in 1973 and at the age of 45 made us grandparents! We were so happy when he arrived and he is now 3 and a super little boy (of course!) Happily for us our son (born 1984)and his wife made us grandparents again in 2021 - an adorable little girl.
Congratulations Dogsmother - enjoy every moment of being a granny! And congratulations to Mikkima too! smile

Theoddbird Sun 09-Oct-22 11:29:39

Congratulations

Cossy Sun 09-Oct-22 11:30:04

Many many congrats xxx

silverlining48 Sun 09-Oct-22 11:30:49

Congratulations to all new grandmas. flowers

Lesley60 Sun 09-Oct-22 11:35:22

Congratulations there’s no feeling in the world that can compare I have 7 ranging from 28 down to 4 years old and I’m called nanny by them all ?