So quick background, my daughter became pregnant with a miracle baby (lots of fertility issues) and although she and her husband live a distance away we have remained very close, speak everyday etc.
the pregnancy was very tough from the off and at 33 weeks her waters broke and 34 weeks she went into labour. Her plan was always to have her husband and myself with her and thankfully this happened but the labour was very long and tough and baby turned so an emergency c section was needed.
All was well and both came through. Baby stayed in special care unit briefly and after a stay in hospital they both came home.
During the hospital stay my daughter became quite upset and luckily I was allowed (by her request) to stay overnight until she was discharged.
I have taken 2 months off work and have been staying with them for just over three weeks now.
I’m returning home for a few days this week as I feel we all need some time ( I also want to see my husband and get some sleep as my daughter needs help though the night)
I will be returning as my sil doesn’t drive and my daughter is unable to post C section.
Tbh is is my first grandchild and obviously I’m besotted but I honestly do not know how I’m going to be able to go back to a normal day to day after this.
I make sure not to interfere, only giving suggestions if asked and aside for the nights I only help when asked (I mainly do the winding and nappies cheeky cuddle times when daughter resting)
I plan on only staying for a couple of days at a time from when my daughter is able to drive as I truly feel they need time to work out their own routines without my help.
I’m so worried that my grandson won’t know me and I won’t have a relationship with him although when my daughter returns to work I’m going to be looking after him once a week so I’m looking forward to that.
I guess I just want some reassurance that this sad feeling I keep getting is normal and I’m doing the right things?
Thanks in advance and btw my grandson is absolutely wonderful
To obliterate your address on packaging
Being moved along by someone who "wants your place".
How much do you spend on yourself?