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Mandy45 Wed 11-Sept-24 17:14:08

I was wondering if anyone has had to cope with similar circumstances to mine.
My daughter gave birth to our grandson 5 days ago, he was 24 weeks 4 days in the womb. She was luckily found a bed and an neo-natal ICU for the baby. My new grandson is 1lb 1oz tiny. My daughter has requested no visitors to meet the baby due to the high risk of infection to the baby.I have been to see her once as she doesn't want a lot of visitors again I fully support her decision to protect the baby as much as possible.
My daughter is sending photos and videos daily.
I feel so helpless and my heart aches for them all.
Here's the problem we have booked a 10 day break about 1hr 30 mins from home, my daughter wants us to go,telling us that if baby takes a turn for the worse she will let my husband and I know. We desperately need a break my health has been very poor this year. My head tells me to go and come back if needed,my heart tells me to stay at home closer to the hospital . Any advice would be welcome, but please keep it nice, I'm struggling as it us

ginny Sun 22-Sept-24 12:47:04

So sorry to hear this very sad news. X

ixion Sun 22-Sept-24 09:42:07

I'm so very sorry to hear your sad news.
Please accept my condolences to you and Toby's family.
🕯️

harrigran Sun 22-Sept-24 09:41:14

Sending my condolences to you and your family Mandy 💐

nanna8 Sun 22-Sept-24 04:24:34

So,so sorry to hear your news Mandy They gave him a lovely name.He will always be in your hearts.

V3ra Sat 21-Sept-24 22:48:34

Oh Mandy45 that's the worst news, I'm so sorry to hear it.

There are no words to make things better, but the sun will shine for you all again one day.
You will never forget little Toby Jude, he will always be in your hearts 🩵

Ali23 Sat 21-Sept-24 22:30:28

I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your little grandson Toby, Mandy. Sending love to you all.

Calendargirl Sat 21-Sept-24 21:13:07

Saddened to hear about your little grandson.

Thinking of you and your family.

pinkprincess Sat 21-Sept-24 20:51:13

So sorry Mandy
I can't find the words. xxx

Oldbat1 Sat 21-Sept-24 18:12:54

Such sad news. I am so sorry for you all.

westendgirl Sat 21-Sept-24 17:31:08

I am so sorry to hear of your sad news
Sending you and your family my deepest sympathy .

Usedtobeblonde Sat 21-Sept-24 17:29:21

Such very sad news.
My sincere condolences to all the family.

Marilla Sat 21-Sept-24 17:13:11

Toby Jude is a beautiful name. He will always have a very special place in your heart.

Chocolatelovinggran Sat 21-Sept-24 17:07:03

I am so sorry to read this Mandy. Toby Jude will always be part of your family.
Sending you and yours sympathy .

Willow11 Sat 21-Sept-24 16:54:02

My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Such sad news. RIP Toby

ferry23 Sat 21-Sept-24 16:12:38

I'm so sad to read this.

My most heartfelt sympathies go to you and your family. flowers

lixy Sat 21-Sept-24 16:06:50

Oh, so sorry to read your news.
Please don’t feel guilty about going away.
Will be thinking of you and your family.

Grannybags Sat 21-Sept-24 16:02:15

So sorry to hear your sad news. Condolences to you and your family flowers

Luckygirl3 Sat 21-Sept-24 15:57:38

So sad. I am really sorry to hear this devastating news.

Mandy45 Sat 21-Sept-24 15:04:44

My grandsons name is Toby Jude

Witzend Sat 21-Sept-24 15:01:37

I’m so terribly sorry, Mandy45. 💐

Marilla Sat 21-Sept-24 14:57:37

Your devastating news has taken my breath away. I am so sorry to read about your little grandson. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Is it too intrusive to ask what name was given to your grandson?

Katyj Sat 21-Sept-24 14:32:30

So sorry for you and your family. Take care ❤️

tanith Sat 21-Sept-24 14:01:23

How very sad my consolences to you and your family. 🌹

Norah Sat 21-Sept-24 13:51:22

I'm sad to read your devastating news. Sympathies. flowers

vintage1950 Sat 21-Sept-24 13:49:10

flowers flowers Mandy45 and the poor baby's parents at this very sad time.