About to become a Gran

Wonderful news, Georgiegirl.

That's great, georgie. Welcome to the world, Freddie.

Congratulations georgiegirl!!

What exciting news! I live 200 miles away from my DD and when their baby was born last year made a flying visit, only staying a couple of hours and taking with me, in an insulated bag, ready meals from M&S to keep them going for 2 or 3 days.

Congratulations georgiegirl My step dd is expecting in September (due date 20th) so we are driving to England and arriving on the 16th. We hope the baby arrives early rather than late or we will miss him and not see him till Christmas!! We have to get back here as our 3 dogs will be in kennels! Still we will see the other gc and the youngest is being christened whilst we are there!

Welcome to the world Freddie and congratulations Grandma. Enjoy!

Thanks everyone. We paid a visit on Sunday then popped in on our way home in Monday. They seem to be doing really well. Poor little Freddie was tongue tied but that had been corrected today so they are hoping the feeding improves. Popping down for three hours to take them to lunch on Tuesday so OH can meet him. My son went with me (he's unable to dog sit for us at the minute due to a broken ankle) Can't wait for another cuddle ��

Congratulations,Georgiegirl,if you're anything like me,you'll never have any money left. I spend all mine on my two.
My D,I,L wasn't very nice to me at first,but I never retaliated,I just go there and enjoy our G,C.and my G,D,gets very excited when she sees me,and don't let me go all afternoon.My D,I,L has realised I'm good with the kids,and relies on us for all the baby sitting.Shes ok with me now.
It could be knowing your place.Sit back and keep stum.My son will ask my opinion sometimes,but I wouldn't dare volunteer my opinion.
Having said that,the little girls two years five months,and the little boys five months,and they really are a joy to be with.

Congratulations. Being a grandparent is the most wonderful thing. You just need to be very patient for the first couple of months to let the new parents find their way but be there if they ask for help. It won't take them too long to realise they can't do it on their own and start to involve grandparents more. My first grandson is now 15 months old & I look after him for 2 days a week while my DIL goes to work. I absolutely love my days with him we have a great bond and wonderful fun! Son & daughter in law really appreciate my help now. Make the most of every second spent with Freddie.

My first GD was born six years ago and now has a sister. I remember thinking that several things had changed since I had babies. I also thought that the poor new parents had almost too much information. It almost seemed that if the internet said it, it must be true. My only advice is to proffer advice if you are asked. Reassurance is helpful to a struggling new mum. The best thing is to be on hand to help with household duties, giving the parents time to get to know their new baby. Enjoy the wonder of grandparenthood it's so rewarding .

Congratulations on the new arrival! Lots of good advice here and I'd agree with all of it. The other thing I've learnt is to know when to advise and when to zip it! Things have changed so much since DD was a babe in arms herself that Mammar's advice is somewhat outmoded! Be there to support, listen and generally help!

Try and remember how you felt when your DS was born and then you'll see how your DiL feels. It's not easy but you'll get there in the end.

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