My Dil and son are due to have their first baby, a little girl, in mid November. They were childhood sweethearts so I have known Dil and her siblings and dad for more than 15 years. Tragically, Dil's mother died when she was 7. So I will be the sole granny. Dil has felt quite confused during the pregnancy though she's picked up lately. I am thrilled to be a grandma and have offered to look after baby a day a week when Dil and son go back to work. Dil's father will also do a day with Dil working from home.
My question is: what should I offer when baby's born? I know some grandmas, but in my mind more commonly mum's mum, go to stay to help out for a week or two. I live nearby so wouldn't stay. I'll ask them what they'd like of course but I'm wondering if there are any norms and if anyone else feels there's something a bit sensitive about being the sole grandma. I worry I'll remind Dil of what she's lost.
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