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Feeling inadequate

(106 Posts)
italiangirl Mon 30-May-16 07:07:56

Don't worry about this it sounds,as though you have a really good relationship I have found so far that my DD has been very fair ,independent .I too felt anxious about the other grandparents and still do to some extent I try to bee there at the end of the phone,do things my DD,s way And play with my grandson as much as I can so far he feels safe with me and although tearful when she goes out initially for the most part he seems confident with me.Just realised this seems a bit long winded hope it's of some use.

suzied Mon 30-May-16 07:04:07

Twice a week sounds a lot to me ... He's only 3 weeks old ! He'll be asleep most of the time. What are you expecting? Why would anyone other than a parent want to look after a new baby for whole days beats me. Enjoy what you have. It's not a competition.

thatbags Mon 30-May-16 06:53:55

What an interesting name, fruitbat, alongside this ridiculous whine you have posted.

Yes, you are being silly.

janeainsworth Mon 30-May-16 06:32:32

Your grandson's 3 weeks old and the other grandma has him for whole days?

NanaandGrampy Mon 30-May-16 03:29:15

Congratulations on your new arrival .

I think maybe you are being a bit silly to be honest . You are obviously valued and close to your family , you got to do all the anti natal stuff that the other grandma didn't. And the baby is her grandchild too .

She obviously can get to see the baby more often at the moment but it's early days . Why not offer to babysit or visit based on your bus schedule ?

Or could your daughter come to you ? Enjoy the time you do get , it's very early days .

Fruitbat63 Mon 30-May-16 01:47:58

I'm a first time grandma to a gorgeous baby boy (he's 3 weeks old) during my daughters pregnancy i took her to all her antenatal appointments as her partner had started a new job and didn't want to take the time off. I love all 3 of them dearly and we get on really well. My problem is that I have a chronic illness and I live in a village with a very limited bus service. During the pregnancy we were loaned a car so that I would be able to be with my daughter whenever she needed me. Now I feel that m missing out as the other grandma visits nearly every day!! I get to see hm twice a week! She also has my grandson for full days....am I being silly?