I know there are a few of us in happy anticipation of a new grandchild this year. My daughter's baby is due in February and she's chosen NOT to know the gender; although names for either have been chosen and I do like them both very much. I am very excited at the prospect of being present at the birth, as I was with daughter's first baby - and happily my lovely son in law is glad to share the experience. Who else is an expectant gran/grandfather?
Oh names....what a fraught area! Surely there is room for more than one Marmaduke Toadwinkle in the world? If you like a name - why shouldn't you stick with it? However, as an ex-teacher, I have been put off certain names by association - say no more! Belated congratulations to all new g/grannies and grannies
gracesmum it is hard for those of us who teach isn't it? My lovely daughter in law is now working in a local school and already has 'gone off' one of her favourite names! By the time she needs name for a son or daughter there will be a shortlist of names NOT to be considered.
Getting very, very excited! DiL goes down to theatre at 9 am tomorrow, my son will be with her, and has his mobile ready to phone and send a photo. How will I sleep tonight? When you know what's in store - all that fun, those cuddles, first smiles - it's such a wonderful feeling! [greatbighappyemoticon]
This isn't quite as bad as hanging around at the hospital. The fire is lit, I have a cup of tea - and I'm happily knitting away whilst waiting for news. Hope when is getting lots of cuddles right now.
He's arrived!!!! Beautiful Declan Gabriel Neil, 9 lbs, 1oz. Mum and baby fine. Got to dash, but a photo is on the way, and I'll get it on my profile later. Phew!!!! (Huge relief!)
I go to the log store, replenish the fire, turn my back for just a minute....... that's lovely news when and what a whopper! Looking forward to seeing the photo.
Hi everyone, I've just dashed home and am going out again shortly, but have managed to upload a photo of my new grandson on my profile, if you want to take a look (proud nana!)