New baby

Congratulations Mikkima, thrilled for you ?
I have multiple gg nephews and nieces my eldest sister has a good headstart.

Congratulations and to the mum and dad to be.
Although one of mine lives in NZ she often sends me such warning messages on her mobile, if she hasn’t gone and lost it!
While the other two have a Tanzanian mum so I don’t see them that much but they still give me a lot of comfort especially as my husband passed away many years sgo.

Congratulations. I didn't want to confuse my grandsons as the other nanny had bagged first dibs for the role , so I am Nana which is OK for me. My friend is called mum-mum by hers which means mum's mum . I quite like that.

oh what lovely news for you, congratulations to all involved. I have No10 due on Feb.
Nothing beats the feeling even this many in as a new life to love and help to nurture.
They bring so much joy and pleasure as they grow and develop into little personalities, even with their temper tantrums and the modern thoughts on parenting

Congratulations I know exactly how you feel. My DD struggled for several years to get pregnant and when she eventually announced the wonderful news I felt I would explode with happiness. I too was allowed to choose my ‘new name’ and I also became a granny. It’s everything you’re hoping it will be. It’s the most magical experience and a privilege getting to know this new little person. I believe grandparents and grandchildren have a unique relationship! I’m so happy for you

Congratulations. How wonderful. I am still waiting. Son & DIL recently got married after 2 postponements due to covid. I've got my fingers crossed.

R singredients you have grandchildren born via surrogacy?

Anything except Nanny. Nanny’s get paid. I am Grandma to my grandchildren and much to my amusement, Grandmama, to my great grandchildren. The explanation being the double ma at end. ( ! )

Congratulations! Being a grandmother is wonderful! I hope all goes well with the pregnancy and birth and that you have a lovely healthy grandbaby!

How lovely ! Congratulations and welcome to (in my opinion) the best club in the world.

Congratulations. I’m sure you are so excited the same as me when I became a grandmother. I’m called nanny which is what I prefer, as I think granny or grandma sounds ancient!

Many congratulations!
I don’t know if I’m allowed to mention it here - mods please delete this if you wish - but I’m a doula and I do an online workshop for grandparents to be who want to get up to speed, refresh their wisdom especially if they haven’t been near a newborn for 30-40 years. Google The Baby Experience Grantenatal Workshop.

To me a nanny is a nursemaid, or even a female goat! It is never used to mean grandmother in our family. I had a granny and a grandma, and now I am a Grandma. The other one is Granny. My children called my mother Grandmother in full, as she wished. They were very close.

It's lovely to hear some good news for a change!
So, Dogsmother, surely the obvious name for you is "WOOF!"

What fabulous news! you must be delighted! I have four GC and each one is amazing and funny and kind and brilliant.......I will shut up now! sorry!
Wishing the mum-to-be a healthy pregnancy.

Congratulations to new grandparents and grandparents in waiting. IVF was the miracle/ stork that brought two of my lovely GC, too, and I am forever grateful to Mr Winston and Mr Steptoe. Hellsbelles, I am Mormor to my Norwegian GC, which is Mum's Mum. I think that one of our regular posters is Farmor, which is Dad's Mum. Very logical, those Scandinavians.

Best ‘job’ I’ve ever had!
Thought I’d be Glam-Ma but it wasn’t to be GC has made up mind on our names and we love them, fortunately!

Congratulations! You’ll be in heaven with first and all grandchildren. What a blessing. We use Nana and Papa in our family.
Cheers!
USA Gundy

So you’re a granny to be!! How exciting!! Congratulations. Do you knit??

Congratulations!! I am a recent Granny too - we have a 13 month old Grandson. Granny was what I called my late Grandmothers. Likewise, our daughter called both her late Grandmothers Granny too.

Only thing I would add, is that I merchandised greetings cards for 11/12 years, and Granny cards are few and far between in most card shops/supermarkets. There are far more Grandmother, Grandma, Nana, Nanny, Nan etc, etc.

I still chose to be Granny, despite that, and sounds like you will do too!!

Congratulations dogsmother. wonderful news. I know just how you feel, I thought I was going to have to be content with two granddads and two grand cats!! Then my DD2 made the announcement when I was 68! He is now nearly 9 a loveable little monkey who has Down syndrome. ThenDD1 got married and she had to have IVF and gave me a lovely DGD! I feel so blessed and love them both

Warmest Congratulations!!
Our first grandchild was born when I was 57, and now there are 10 of them! You've been warned!
I hope everything goes well. Look forward to the happy times ahead for all of you.

Just a word of warning, as it’s your DIL not DD who is having the baby. Listen to what she has to say. Don’t rush round or make demands. It’s her first baby and so she maybe will want the pleasure of choosing things for it.
Luckily for me my first grandchild was born to a daughter so she was able to tell me to back off. Looking back I was entirely over the top as I fell in love ( still am) with the little scrap.
I would have moved in with them if I could. Now I have loads of them the novelty has worn off..
DONT criticise or give the new parents any advice. Be very careful even if it’s asked for. Keep absolutely stum.
It’s the ‘best’ having grandchildren but you need to be careful.

Such lovely and welcome news for you and congratulations.

I have always liked Grandma myself and that is what I called my Grandmothers, never liked Nanny, Nanna or Granny. But at the end of the day what does it matter when you have such wonderful news!

Congratulations dogsmother that’s wonderful news ?. It’s lovely being a granny. My little granddaughter is 4 and I babysat for her last weekend. She wanted me to hold her hand whilst she fell asleep ?. It was such a beautiful close time together. Love her so much ❤️