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Missing out on precious, short baby time

(27 Posts)
Annlawsongarbutt Mon 23-Mar-20 10:29:38

We all know we're doing the right thing by keeping away, and there's no answer to this, but is anyone else feeling sadly bereft of the baby cuddles, songs and first smiles of our long awaited grandchildren? Just thankful that they're all well so far and pray that they'll stay that way, but can't help feeling sad. :-(

Carole2 Sat 28-Mar-20 16:52:28

My Daughter is due to have her 3rd baby in six weeks. She is alone with the children. She will want my help when she is in labour to take her to the hospital, sort out the children, be her as a birthing partner, take her and baby home after. Then help her afterwards. I am 66 and my partner is 79 with underlying health issues. I just don't know what to do to be safe for everyone concerned or how to sort out help for her if I cannot be there.