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New grandchild in 2013?

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grannyactivist Tue 01-Jan-13 23:53:21

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?

Grannyeggs Fri 25-Jan-13 14:20:28

Congratulations to all the new granny's and great granny's flowers

soop Fri 25-Jan-13 14:27:49

A day for some special news. Congratulations to all the proud family members. Welcome to the world, Oscar. smile

london Sat 26-Jan-13 18:01:23

flowers for all you kind people x

Ella46 Sat 26-Jan-13 18:25:51

london flowers Congratulations on Oscars arrival,and kitty lovely news! sunshine

gracesmum Sun 27-Jan-13 10:03:13

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 flowers

Marelli Sun 27-Jan-13 11:52:31

I've not been keeping up to date with this thread - my goodness! So much has happened smile. Congratulations to all flowers.

grannyactivist Sun 27-Jan-13 12:34:32

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.

glammanana Sun 27-Jan-13 18:28:52

Congradulations to all the new Grandparents and new babies envy

whenim64 Sun 27-Jan-13 18:41:02

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] grin

glassortwo Sun 27-Jan-13 20:02:15

When bet you dont sleep smile

grannyactivist Sun 27-Jan-13 23:42:33

when ............ we'll all be waiting. grin grin

kittylester Mon 28-Jan-13 07:08:36

when let us know asap smile

grannyactivist Mon 28-Jan-13 11:28:43

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. grin Hope when is getting lots of cuddles right now.

whenim64 Mon 28-Jan-13 12:26:16

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!)

Nonu Mon 28-Jan-13 12:29:00

What really , really excellent news WHEN. x

Nonu Mon 28-Jan-13 12:36:02

flowers too. I love the name DECLAN

soop Mon 28-Jan-13 12:38:06

Wonderful news. I'm grinning from ear to ear. Welcome to the world Declan Gabriel Neil . Congratulations to all the family. flowers

glassortwo Mon 28-Jan-13 12:38:25

Congratulations when wine flowers look forward to seeing your photos of Declan. smile Good weight.

Ana Mon 28-Jan-13 12:40:37

Wonderful news! smile

Movedalot Mon 28-Jan-13 12:42:16

Congratulations to you and all the family when flowers What a whopper!

grannyactivist Mon 28-Jan-13 12:44:04

I go to the log store, replenish the fire, turn my back for just a minute....... hmm that's lovely news when and what a whopper! Looking forward to seeing the photo. flowers

whenim64 Mon 28-Jan-13 15:43:35

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!) smile

soop Mon 28-Jan-13 15:55:11

Such a beautiful bonnie boy. I'm thrilled for you. smile smile smile

soop Mon 28-Jan-13 15:56:26

Declan is very like the twins. Gorgeous! grin

Faye Mon 28-Jan-13 16:04:55

I had a look, he is lovely when. You must be proud, Congratulations. flowers