New baby

Congratulations. dogsmother. I recognise that thrill when you get that joyful news. Thirty two years since I first felt it. And all over again, a year ago when that first DGD told me I was going to be a great granny. Do, please be a 'granny'. It was good enough for the Queen and her mother and so is an honourable title!

Congratulations?.
I became a Grandma earlier this year to a beautiful little girl.
This my second Grandaughter, unfortunately I no longer see my first Grand child but now have another chance to be a Grandma. I absolutely love it!
Enjoy every minute?

Best thing ever, being a grandmother. All the fun with less responsibility. I have always been "nanny Ann".

Congratulations there is no greater joy ! My 2 DGDs are such fun ( now 5 and 7) I'm Granny ...it was good enough for the Queen x?

Awwwwww congratulations ..... fantastic.

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Hurrah!
Excellent news and every good wish for the parents. Settled parents are often able to take the changes in family life more confidently so there is every chance they will feel more able to share their new family. They seem to have waited till the pregnancy is well established before telling you, so with luck, the next few months will be plain sailing.

Have fun!

How lovely and exciting! Such a great feeling! I have 6 grandchildren now. 3 live abroad .I chose Nana , the other grandmothers to the children chose Nanny and Granny .Grandma of grandmother sounded a bit too formal. Enjoy !

When first DGC arrived there was some debate about my name…I hoped to be Grandma but DD wasn’t keen, whereas I was reluctant to be Nanna. The compromise was Granna which I’m very happy with! Now have 4 adorable DGC…very blessed!

Congratulations to all new grannies/nannas/nannies

Can I join in? Our fifth grandchild was born last Wednesday - a beautiful girl, healthy and with quite a lot of hair!

Congratulations! It’s the most wonderful feeling in the world

I am so happy for you.best thing in the world ❤️

P.S. I was 46 when I was a grandmother.

Congratulations?
My fifty year old grandson has just announced that his four nine year old wife is pregnant!
His dad, my son, was twenty two when he was born.

My son and his partner have given us our 8th grandchild earlier this evening, baby boy 8lb 10oz

Congratulations Dogsmother, and hoping everything goes well. But I am green with envy cos my daughter was born in 83 and no sign of children. Sadly a very long-term relationship ended after 8 years so she was well into her thirties when she married a fabulous loving man and she says they want children. Naturally, I keep stum but hope is fading. Fortunately for us our elder daughter has two lovely kiddies who are the light of our lives. I'm sure your grandchild will be the same for you.

How lovely! Congratulations to your daughter.

When my first GC was born I really wanted to be Nanna but I thought DIL’s mum (senior grandma by tradition) would have that title. To my delight it ended up that she was Nan and I am Nanna. The GC decided on that by the time there two of them.

What a lovely happy post!
Many congratulations.
Being a grandma has been one of the best times in my life

I too longed to be a granny. Eventually it happened. Both my son and daughter took a long time to get around to it but both are happily married with two children each so now granny to four teenagers. I am very proud to be called Granny. We were given a choice and my husband chose to be called Grandfather.

Many congratulations Dogsmother! I left the choice of what I was to called to our first grandchild, and she insisted on Barry to the amusement of our two daughters. We now have another three, and it has stuck. Incidentally I notice that the queen’s grandchildren spelt granny as grannie, but apparently when George was smaller he couldn’t manage it and called her Gary for some time! I hope all goes smoothly.

Congratulations, what wonderful, exciting news. In my family we have always been 'Nan's' and I remember my Nan with great affection. My Mum was Nan to all her grandkids as were my sisters. If you dont have a family tradition or one you remember fondly, Granny is lovely but a quick Google can bring up something more unusual if you like that kind of thing as I do. Often though the mispronounciation that little ones come out with are a cute alternative that often sticks.

Congratulations, that's brilliant news. I wish you all the luck in the world. Grandparents are so wonderful. I have fond memories of being with my grandparents, and often think of them fondly. So many day-to-day triggers remind me of them because of their care and devotion. My grandmother passed away the same day as John Lennon and my grandfather followed her 12 years later while I was at teacher training. Grandparents are so important for children's development (IMO).

Congratulations! Wonderful news for you & your family .

What lovely news, I'm so excited for you. I wish GNs wouldn't be such snobs about the word Nanny, it feels so mean when we all know so many GNs are known by that name. Whatever you are called, it's wonderful to hear your little one saying it to you. (I'm a granny- so no axe to grind)

CathSoc62 I am sending you good thoughts and so sorry that you have to face what you are facing now. I hope you are getting loving support at least some of the time and salute you for sending good wishes to the grandmother - to - be and the baby. I hope you can find a pathway which works ok for you. I am sure there are others in GN who are also sending you loving thoughts.