How did you feel?

Somebody once told me that you love your children........... but you are 'in' love with your grandchildren. My 4 year old granddaughter is the love of my life........???

Congratulations! ..welcome to the club ?
The meeting with my first little grandson was a bit traumatic as he was 10 wks early (DIL had pre eclampsia) and weighed a tiny 2lb 6oz ...tubes everywhere and kept in special unit for 6 wks ... his GD and l visited every day and took over for a few hrs to give mum and dad a break ...but the overwhelming love l felt for that little man was so strong.
He is now 11yrs old and is still the apple of my eye ...he has been joined by his sister who is 9 yrs ...my beautiful GDaughter...(born at full term !..yay) and now my other son (l have 2 sons) has blessed us with another GSon ( also full term) he is 5yrs (tomorrow).
I don't think anyone prepares you for the love..patience ..and joy that grandchildren bring....especially after a busy noisy day with them and then you get the joy of handing them back ! ..lol

Surprise! My Granny had 2 daughters, My Mum had 2 daughters and I had 2 daughters, so the arrival of a great big thumping 10lb+ BOY was a bit of a culture shock. Now at 9 he is almost as tall as me, still has big blue eyes and a mop of hair and remains the cuddliest and most loving of the 3 DGC. My 2 DGD who followed maintained the 2 girls tradition - all 3 have their special place in my heart.

Yes. I felt the same. Still do, when I'm not actually with them. When I'm with them, at eleven and fifteen, I often think, "How the f---did I...".

Still love 'em loads.

Feel just the same as everyone else. On cloud nine. And the greatest thing is that every time another 'new' grandma is made I feel elated again.

Both boys btw (which probably accounts for a lot)

I watched my first grandchild being delivered by cesarean. It was amazing seeing him come into this world. He is now over six foot tall and nearing twenty. I have five other grandchildren now but I still have that moment in my head....

Congratulations! No one prepares you for that overwhelming sense of love towards your grandchildren. I think the first one will always be that extra bit special. The OH and I would go to the ends of the earth to be there for them. It has a,so bought us closer to our children and we have huge respect for them as we know parenting isn't easy. Grandsons 5, 2, nearly two and two more due next year (1 we know is a boy) working towards a 5 a side football team.

I fell in love with my first granddaughter when I saw her scan picture. She was peacefully asleep with her head resting on her arm, but the major cleft cutting through her lip, palate and gum was clearly visible. She could have been legally aborted; thank heavens her mum and dad were adamant that she wasn't, as she has grown into a lovely, clever girl (9 next week) who fills my heart with joy.

My first granddaughter is 17 now and that overwhelming feeling of love it still there and has followed on with the next six.

I can't describe the love I feel for my lovely grandson who's 8 I never thought you could feel such s rush. Seeing my fan daughter and son in law as parents is lovely to. When my little man gives me a cuddle all problems go away. I live being a mum but a Nana is so special so enjoy

Oh Juney enjoy!! it is so wonderful being a grandmother. the first is always that little bit special. I was booked on a flight at about the time she was due, but we knew she would be induced early for various reasons so I didn't think I would get to see her for three weeks. however the day she was born one of my best friends, whose children grew up with mine, who worked for BA telephoned and said I have just given you one of my concessions - you are booked on a flight tomorrow!! Oh what joy, so I saw her at 24 hours old. I got a speeding ticket going to the airport - best €45 ever spent! My granddaughter is very impressed with that!

26 years later and every email, phone call or visit from any of my grandchildren makes my heart sing, how blessed I have been

Thrilled! My DS (only child) and DiL live in California. They'd been married for eight years and both in mid 30s when we had the pregnancy announcements. (So wonderful as I'd given up hope!)
DGD arrived two weeks early; I answered the phone at 1am to hear of her arrival. I quickly told DH the news, whilst continuing to talk with DS. DH went downstairs to make us a cuppa. On his return to our bedroom, DH said: "tell me again, is it a boy or a girl? ". He's never been allowed to forget this!

I totally agree + I don't think you can fall in love on Skype.

I had the enormous privilege of watching both of my Granddaughters being born at home. Both times were incredibly emotional. I am obsessed with both Grandchildren they melt my heart. I feel incredibly lucky.

I just love them all and the whole experience.

I am so lucky to have three happy, healthy and adorable grandchildren. I love them all so much, it is wonderful being a granny.

It isn't just a Grandma thing. I'm a Grandad and I held my grandson when he was just 2 hours old - and my life changed in that moment.

He is 8 now and he is quite simply the centre of my universe. He is the fixed point around which my world revolves. The trouble is - he knows it!

First of all congratulations. It's wonderful isn't it. I know just how you feel.

Tears in my eyes as I read these responses. Nothing like the love of a grandparent. And a prayer and thought to those heartbroken alienated grandparents all over the world who are denied this joy. Xoxo

The best thing ever. Was there when DD2 gave birth (on my sofa lol) and met DD1 second son at a few hours old. Sadly never met her first born as he was very early and only lived for 2 hours but will always be in our hearts. Now both DD live 300 miles away.
I really miss them all. Even had a little cry just now as DD put on fb that they were on their way to the boys carol concert. Really miss those sort of occassions.

The first time I saw my grandson (now sixteen months old), he was on a ventilator in Addenbrookes hospital. He was born with oxygen deprivation.
He has now grown into a lovable and loving little boy, although the condition he had has affected his hearing and he has a mild hearing disorder and has to wear hearing aids.
But yes, totally love him.

Totally overwhelmed with love for all three of them and it just gets better. As somebody once said, 'if I knew having grandchildren was so much fun, I would have had them first'.