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I'm in tatters today

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grannyactivist Sun 11-Nov-18 12:34:46

Oh dear I seem to have misplaced my usual stoic calm. I've had some health problems recently and I think the sedation I had at the hospital earlier this week has left me feeling rather fragile. This whole time of Remembrance is always difficult, but I'm not normally undone by it and yet this year has been particularly hard. I haven't even felt able to join in with local events because I know I'll just cry the whole time. I avoided the big commemoration service in town on Friday and went alone to place my poppies afterwards. A poor lady saw my tears and asked if I was okay and I ended up sobbing as I explained that it would have been my daughter's wedding anniversary, but her husband was killed in Afghanistan. I think I ruined her day, but she was very kind.

And now I'm on tenterhooks waiting for my son to call with news of my lovely daughter-in-law who is two days short of her due date and had severe haemorrhaging in the night. She's now in hospital and labour has started, but I'm anxious rather than excited. We've picked up their dog and brought him home with us (he's very used to staying here) and although he is usually very calm and placid he is now nervously pacing and whining around the room; he's obviously picked up on everyone's anxiety. Having texted earlier fairly regularly my son has not sent or responded to a text for almost two hours now and I can't help but worry.

The Wonderful Man is throwing himself into doing jobs around the house, but I know that it's displacement activity because he's anxious. I've tried to keep busy, but now all I can do is watch my phone - and pray!

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nanaK54 Mon 12-Nov-18 16:13:26

Huge congratulations to all

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Buffybee Mon 12-Nov-18 15:15:42

Congratulations to you all, especially Mum and Baby!
All's well that ends well!
And breathe!

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Luckygirl Mon 12-Nov-18 15:15:39

A new baby! - jealous, moi? grin. Lots of congratulations and good wishes.

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Cherrytree59 Mon 12-Nov-18 14:34:20

Congratulations GA
The joy of a new born baby will 'steady' your world' flowers

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Mapleleaf Mon 12-Nov-18 13:41:26

Oh, that is so lovely to hear, grannyactivist. Many congratulations to you all. flowers

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Willow500 Mon 12-Nov-18 13:07:57

What wonderful news - congratulations to you all flowers

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Alygran Mon 12-Nov-18 13:04:35

Congratulations. Hope you are feeling better ga flowers

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Doodle Mon 12-Nov-18 12:46:56

Many congratulations ga a lovely new addition. ??

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grannyqueenie Mon 12-Nov-18 12:40:17

Lovely news, enjoy those early day cuddles!

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Jalima1108 Mon 12-Nov-18 11:13:44

sorry - that should not have been in italics - it should be bold

Babyactivist - welcome

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Jalima1108 Mon 12-Nov-18 11:12:40

Wonderful news and welcome to the new addition to babyactivist! flowers

I hope your DIL is recovering well smile

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Grammaretto Mon 12-Nov-18 11:01:44

What wonderful news. Your announcement radiated happiness .xx
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fairisle Mon 12-Nov-18 10:53:27

Congratulations to you allflowers

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Squiffy Mon 12-Nov-18 10:33:05

How lovely for you all, a new granddaughter safely delivered. flowers

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matson Mon 12-Nov-18 09:40:44

Wonderful news, congratulations flowers

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merlotgran Mon 12-Nov-18 09:35:04

Congratulations to all, ga.

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Parsley3 Mon 12-Nov-18 09:32:50

Congratulations to you and your lovely family. ??????

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Auntieflo Mon 12-Nov-18 09:32:16

GA. Congratulations to all the family, and welcome to your new baby granddaughter.

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Juggernaut Mon 12-Nov-18 09:28:28

GA
Wonderful news, many Congrats to you and your whole family!
Our DGS was 9lb 13 ozs, babies have definitely been getting bonnier in recent years!

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shysal Mon 12-Nov-18 09:27:48
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Congratulations to you all. A 9lb weight will give her a good start in life.

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harrigran Mon 12-Nov-18 09:26:50

Congratulations ga flowers

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Anniebach Mon 12-Nov-18 09:24:07

Wonderful news, welcome to the new little life x

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Nonnie Mon 12-Nov-18 09:20:19

Such good news, very happy for you.

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GrandmaMoira Mon 12-Nov-18 09:10:56

Congratulations.

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Bathsheba Mon 12-Nov-18 09:05:52

I have come late to this thread and have been reading through, waiting with fingers crossed for the announcement. So relieved when I found your happy post about your new little granddaughter! Congratulations to all of you ga flowers

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