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Playing the waiting game (grandchild due)

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Newbiegran Sun 12-Jul-20 09:43:26

I'm a soon to be (and anxious) first time gran. Due date was 11 July - DD had sweep on Thursday and is booked for induction (routinely; midwife said prob wont get that far) on 23. July. She's 200 miles away and I am thinking and wondering about her constantly. She was born 8 days late and I recall my mother really annoying me by ringing up every day asking Have you had it yet? Even though I promised I would call as soon as it happened - so I am very loath to get in touch with DD (we use Whatsapp fairly regularly) as I guess she is waiting too. I find myself constantly checking my phone, worrying if she is OK .. any tips on how to handle this waiting game (especially at a distance?)

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Greenfinch Wed 22-Jul-20 21:28:34

Congratulations! Exactly the same as me 9lb 5 oz boy by Ventouse. I can fully empathise with the long labour. Glad all is well.

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Jane10 Wed 22-Jul-20 21:29:24

Congratulations Gran! 9lbs 5ozs!! That's a whole lot of baby. All the more for you to love. Well done that Mum too.
Forget the wine, break out the bubbly!

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Jamie Wed 22-Jul-20 21:30:26

Many Congratulations on the birth of your first Grandchild and welcome to the 'Granny' club. Hope all is well.
Wishing you much happiness.Enjoy.

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Lizbethann55 Wed 22-Jul-20 21:33:03

Congratulations!!! Sleep well!! Love and best wishes. Xxx

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Moth62 Wed 22-Jul-20 21:36:47

Woop woop! Well done to all concerned. My second son was 9lbs and a long long labour, so I can fully empathise with the poor exhausted mother! Have a glass of champagne ? to wet the baby’s head. Would it be too nosy to ask you to let us know how he’s doing and any names? ?

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SueDonim Wed 22-Jul-20 21:41:21

Congratulations! I wish you all well and hope you get to see the not-so-little chap soon. ??

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geekesse Wed 22-Jul-20 21:45:29

Congratulation and joy to the new gran and to all concerned! Thank you for allowing us to share your experience.

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vickya Wed 22-Jul-20 22:08:08

Well done mum. That is a big baby! And congratulations new gran and all the best to you all.

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Grannyben Wed 22-Jul-20 22:10:52

Congratulations to you all. I can stop checking now and go to bed.

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Gelisajams Wed 22-Jul-20 22:16:56

Congratulations to all. Enjoy him!

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grannybuy Wed 22-Jul-20 22:19:49

Great news. You'll be on a high at the moment - I remember it well. I hope you sleep. Best wishes to all.

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Luckygirl Wed 22-Jul-20 22:22:03

9 lb 5oz - wow!!! That is some baby! Congratulations to all!

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Dorsetcupcake61 Wed 22-Jul-20 22:23:50

Congratulations ???. So pleased for youxxx

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Newbiegran Wed 22-Jul-20 22:28:05

Thanks all! Yes bedtime now. Baby is called Leo for short - mother went in with an infection (which she wasnt aware of) so they both must stay in for couple of days and have antibiotics. Howeverjudging by the video she sent of him crying his eyes out at having to be born he seems in pretty good shape!! So I am not overly worried now

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Moth62 Wed 22-Jul-20 22:47:20

Sleep well tonight. Thank you for letting us all be a part of it. ?

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B9exchange Wed 22-Jul-20 22:53:19

That's a lovely happy outcome, so thrilled for all of you, welcome to the world Leo!

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Juicylucy Wed 22-Jul-20 23:12:22

Wow thank goodness everything is ok, I’ve been checking every hour on the hour. Congratulations and welcome to officially become part of the gang.

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grannydubh Wed 22-Jul-20 23:15:34

Congratulations

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Bluecat Wed 22-Jul-20 23:56:33

Congratulations! Worth the wait!

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V3ra Thu 23-Jul-20 00:19:21

Lovely news for you all ?

I didn't say earlier as I didn't want to add to your worries, my daughter was induced on a Monday and after starting and stopping labour she finally had a section on the Thursday. That was a long week!
It's exhausting for everyone in the family so I've felt your concern.

I hope your daughter and grandson baby Leo are both able to come home soon ☺️

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Baloothefitz Thu 23-Jul-20 02:02:31

Congratulations...beautiful name for a lovely boy born in July.

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Ellie Anne Thu 23-Jul-20 08:37:54

So first thing this morning I’m on gransnet to see if he has arrived! Congratulations gran! Now it’s my turn. My sons partner is having a planned section today. So I’m glued to my phone!

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JdotJ Thu 23-Jul-20 09:28:20

Congratulations

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Jane10 Thu 23-Jul-20 09:38:28

Good luck Ellie Anne. Hope it's all over soon.

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Ellie Anne Thu 23-Jul-20 11:19:21

He’s here. Baby Arran. 6 lbs 14

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