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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?

grannyactivist Mon 28-Jan-13 16:06:20

Aw he's gorgeous when. grin

grannyactivist Mon 28-Jan-13 16:12:05

MORE NEWS FROM Grannylin!!!
Just heard from Grannylin to say that her granddaughter just pipped Declan to the post by arriving last night in Manchester. Her name is Emily and Grannylin will be hot-footing up to see her at the weekend. Unfortunately she couldn't share the news herself as the high winds have wiped out her broadband. flowers and congratulations for new grannies.

whenim64 Mon 28-Jan-13 16:24:34

That's wonderful news! Congratulations Grannylin and a big welcome to Emily! flowers

annodomini Mon 28-Jan-13 16:29:19

Congratulations to you and the proud parents, when. He's a fine, handsome little boy. flowers wine

And congratulations Grannylin too. Hope you get your broadband back soon. Then we hope for a photograph! flowers wine

Butty Mon 28-Jan-13 16:45:36

Welcome to the world, Emily. sunshine

Congratulations to you and all the family, Grannylin. flowers

kittylester Mon 28-Jan-13 16:49:38

Congratulations to When and Grannylin and to your families - lots of lovely babies flowerssmile

soop Mon 28-Jan-13 17:07:56

Grannylin Emily...such a beautiful name. We look forward to seeing her photograph. flowers xx

mrshat Mon 28-Jan-13 17:10:14

Congratulations to all who have had new arrivals. I love the name Declan when - I have a brother Declan and he is really nice! Lovely photo flowers

harrigran Mon 28-Jan-13 17:50:54

Congratulations Grannylin and welcome Emily flowers
Congratulations when and welcome Declan flowers

Oldgreymare Mon 28-Jan-13 17:52:49

Congratulations to all new Grannies, I've just zoomed thro this thread to find a baby-boom smile.
I would love another GC or more but No. 2 son and his wife (she is older than him, 40+) don't seem to be thinking of parenthood sad.

gracesmum Mon 28-Jan-13 18:04:42

flowers congratulations to the new granniesxxxx

anma Mon 28-Jan-13 18:07:13

Congratulations all with new beautifull babies.flowers My DS & DIL are expecting their 3rd baby in may smile

Movedalot Mon 28-Jan-13 18:20:23

Congratulations Grannylin to you and all the family. Emily was one of the names I chose if we had a girl, we didn't. flowers

hummingbird Mon 28-Jan-13 18:51:23

Only just caught up with this thread - warmest congratulations When - I was wondering how it was going! Delighted for you, too, Grannylin flowers

london Mon 28-Jan-13 18:56:18

congratulations when and Grannylin flowers

grannyactivist Mon 28-Jan-13 18:58:06

HELLO FROM Grannylin.
Still no wi-fi, but Grannylin sends best wishes to when. Baby Emily was 11 days late and weighed in at a respectable 8lb 3oz.

annodomini Mon 28-Jan-13 19:20:32

Just going to raise a wine to wet the new arrivals' heads. Cheers!

whenim64 Mon 28-Jan-13 19:54:30

.....and ga please give Grannylin my warmest wishes in return. flowers

There's such excitement in our family. Baby Declan (hereto referred to as Ant and Dec - don't ask!) has made us all go really silly and sentimental. grin

Marelli Mon 28-Jan-13 20:01:10

That's such lovely news, Grannylin and When. flowersflowers

Gally Mon 28-Jan-13 20:05:16

Hurrah for all the new babies! Many congratulations to all flowers

Ylil Mon 28-Jan-13 20:12:12

My dil just had a miscarriage, so we are all feeling a bit sad.

Bags Mon 28-Jan-13 20:13:17

when and grannylin and your families, smile flowers

Bags Mon 28-Jan-13 20:14:39

Sorry about your daughter-in-law's miscarriage, ylil. I hope it was not a late one. All the best.

Mishap Mon 28-Jan-13 20:20:53

Welcome Emily and Declan and huge congrats to all the families. How lovely for you all.

We are still waiting! - she's now 2 days overdue, but with our family history there could be a long time to go yet! I'm meeting her for lunch tomorrow after her midwife appointment so we'll see how things are going.

Sorry ylil for your loss - my DD had several miscarriages and is now the mother of two fine boys, so don't despair - we never thought it would happen for her, but it did in the end. I know it is a difficult time.

I was very proud of her being truly joyful when her dear sister had her babies in spite of her own losses, so I do hope that the good news from other gnetters will give you heart.

glassortwo Mon 28-Jan-13 20:25:01

Ylil sending you, DS and DIl love flowers