How soon did you see your grandchild and where?

I saw both grandchildren in the hospital the day after they were born. I appreciate how lucky I am.

Apologies for the typing errors!

This is a tricky one. I would be so keen to see my new grandchild that I would have gone along with the request. However, privately I would be annoyed that only when I was off on holiday after five weeks of waiting, they decide to bring the baby to see you.
There appears to be a generation of new parents who keep Grandparents at a distance and set firm rules about visiting,
taking the baby out, helping in the early days etc.
Then there are the couples who see Grandparents as an extension of the family and everyone benefits from such a positive relationship.
I read Mumsnet occasionally and my goodness, the attitude towards some very well meaning Grannies is terribly sad and cruel.

I'm so very sorry to read this. I expect I'll be posting a similar thing when and if my son ever has children. He is fully involved with his girlfriend's parents, whom I've not met. I think he's been with her for eight years now, and I hardly know her either.

Facebook has a horrible way of slapping us in the face, I saw my son in a big 'family' photograph yesterday with his girlfriend's brother being seen off at the airport. I thought he might ring, or come over, as it is the long weekend.

I definitely would not have met my new grand child at the railway station, and hope a nicer venue is suggested when they are less stressed with a new baby

Marilla, well more like going away for a short break, rather than a full length holiday but you know what I mean.

Oh I see.

Marilla, I wasn't getting a train to them. I was going away on holiday.

KatyK, I saw that thread. It is what made me decide to post this.

FlyingSolo, I am little confused by how close you live to your son. You mentioned walking distance, but later you are travelling by train. Can you give a little more explanation, before advice is offered?

There is another thread under Chat which may help you. It is 'new grandchild'

Seems a little contrived to say the least FlyingSolo but not sure there’s much to be done about it. Perhaps least said, soonest mended?