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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 20:31:18

Many more babies still to come during the next few weeks; there are six more GN babies due before the end of February. Mishap and Bags, I think you're on next, followed by Pollyann, me, and then Kazgran and NannaAnna both due on the 21st February. grin

Ylil Mon 28-Jan-13 20:29:44

Thanks it was early and they were away from home at the time - she's strong so I feel sure she'll bounce back soon.

I had two, one early one very late, 7 months, so can identify with her.

glassortwo Mon 28-Jan-13 20:27:31

grannylyn congratulations on the birth of Emily,love the name. wine flowers

when Declan is gorgeous.

grannyactivist Mon 28-Jan-13 20:27:01

Ylil that's sad news. Many of us have been in that situation as either parents or grandparents, so we can readily sympathise. flowers

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

Ylil sending you, DS and DIl love flowers

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.

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.

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

when and grannylin and your families, smile flowers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

congratulations when and Grannylin 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

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

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

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

flowers congratulations to the new granniesxxxx

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome to the world, Emily. sunshine

Congratulations to you and all the family, Grannylin. flowers