congratulations all new grandparents! its great and you come round to the idea eventually.
My first grandchild was born nearly 2 years ago in New Zealand. I talked briefly to my son after she was born but didn't see my GD until she was 6 weeks old and then only for a week and only once since then. I certainly did feel deflated after she first came and was so sad not to see her as a newborn-I've been missing out ever since!
Luckily though my DD had her first baby 6 months later and I have been totally involved with him ever since. My DD moved to be within reach of me before the baby was born and she invited me to scans and hosp apps. Unfortunately she had some problems with the pregnancy and birth near the end and I was going with her and her partner to the hospital on a regular basis. Then my sweet GS was born a month early under difficult circumstances and had to stay in the SCBU for a few weeks. This meant once again that i was totally involved-visiting and supporting the little family.
I now mind my GS two days per week while his mum goes to work and I finally feel like a real grandmother-my GS knows I am Nanny ( though he can't say it yet)and he treats me as his ' next in line' carer after his parents.
I know how lucky I am-having him has changed and enriched my life immeasurably and I try hard to hang on to these baby years which I know will be the best, as well as attempting to keep in touch with my first grandchild who I hope will one day come back to UK so I can get to know her too.
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