Good morning Jules,

Hope all is well with your daughter and your new grandson. I hope work has not been too stressful and tiring and I can just bet your work colleagues have seen the pictures.

I don't know why but something has triggered memories of a christening I went to years ago and this young girl was asking her dad why the baby had been born. Poor guy was really floundering until he said, because the baby's mum and dad love each other. This in turn has triggered another memory about a country music song titled, "Two people fell in love" and was sung by Brad Paisley. But it was very cleverly written for the first verse starts with a baby being born and goes on to describe how this baby boy grows up and get a PHD and wins the Nobel prize and save countless lives and finishes by saying "And all because two people fell in love".So who knows what lies in store for your grandson?

And it so right, at the end of the day thats why we all came to life, because two people fell in love.

The reactions of you older grandson are so similar to my grandson, a mixture of love and protection thrown in. Hope your daughter is soon home.

When my son was born, my wife was in labour for about 36 hours and they didn't find out until then she had a twisted pelvis which they think was a result of an accident she had as a child. She had wanted me to be present when our son was born but in the end I was ushered out as they had to cut her and use forceps. They told us afterwards if we had any more children it would have to be by caesarian operation which is why we only had the one child.

Take care and sending best wishes your way, Brian.

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Hi Jules

Just heard the wonderful news and congratulations to you and hubby on becoming grandparents for the second time.  Hope baby and mum are keeping well.  I can relate to your daughter and the blood loss.  It happened twice to me and is can be a scary moment but they will get it under control for your daughter.  Poor thing she will not have much time to think about herself as she will have two kids to run after.  I never got the chance to think about what happened because I had to get up and get the eldest one ready for school and do you know something it was best thing I could have done.

Hope hubby and mum are keeping well too.

Take care and chat soon

Mickied

Hi Hope, Jo, Brian, Mickied

Hope you dont mind a joint response but life has been a bit hectic and and routine all over the place! 

Hope;  Expect you are looking forward to catching up with your eldest over the weekend.  Any  more football matches to go to?  Hope you feeling okay.

Jo  Glad you caught up on the sleep. Cant believe I only woke once last night and then overslept till 7 this morning (thankfully no work) so was late getting to launderette which threatened to mess up the whole day but am  now back on track having visited Mum and hubby met me afterwards to do the weekly shop.  Waiting to hear if we need to do school pick up this afternoon and then hopefully will get out this evening (need a game of bingo to switch off in).

Brian

How are  you feeling; hope that  nasty cold is getting better so you can tuck into the remainder of your nut hoard!  Also trust Mrs B is getting over her tumble, so painful and can really knock your confidence (I currently have muscle problem at top of one leg and it keeps giving way - a reach pain in the a...) .  Read that your grandaughter has been doing well with her writing again (she definitely a 'chip of the old block'.  Maybe we will see both of you in print in the literary world  or you can become 'virtually famous'.  Hope you and all the family have a peaceful weekend.

Mickied

Good to see your post, had been wondering how you were. Sounds like you have had a lot on  your plate familywise and do hope things pick  up soon for you. You are due some good news and a bit of peace and goodwill.

Thanks to you all for your post re my daughter and the new baby.  Very much appreciate being able to share.  My daughter is still in hospital and we are hoping she will soon be allowed home.  Baby is doing very well and  big brother is already helping with feeding changing cuddling etc.  He is such a pleasure to watch; so gentle and taking everything in his stride and thoroughly enjoyed telling his friends at school all about his new brother.  Long may it continue.  His only complaint so far is that he does not like hearing the baby cry (walks around with hands over his ears) but we have explained this is the baby's only way of talking so he will get to know what he wants.  Apparently its 'just as well the baby has a special bed in Mummy and Daddys room (Moses basket) so that when he comes home  he wont keep him awake' - he has much to learn about the capacity of a baby;s cry.

My Hubby is a very proud and emotional grandad and it has given the whole family something positive to focus on for now which can only be a good thing.

Chat soon and thanks as usual to listening to this 'old girl's ' ramblings.  Jules xx

Hi Rambling Granny,

I hope all the family are doing well tonight and that includes you and I have my fingers crossed that you have a good win, it's about time you did. It was lovely to read that your husband is chuffed with the new addition, it's a lovely feeling when the men get involved. Good for you all to have something nice to think about. It sounds like your bigger grandson is going to be quite a character now he's an older brother, funny how they do that.

Well hope to hear how your evening went,

look after yourself Jules.

Annabel. xx

Hi Annabel

Quick update before I go to the shops to get the things I forgot yesterday!!  Picked up our grandson from school yesterday and gave him tea and played 'crashing cars' whilst having my brain numbed by CBeebies!! for an hour.  Then the doorbell went and there was my daughter, son in law and of course of new baby all on the doorstep!!  After a few arguments and lots of instructions on what not to do she had been allowed to come out of hospital.  Her iron levels are still causing some concern and they were considering a further transfusion but she was getting very stressed which was affecting her heart rate and so they have given her iron tablets instead (and a load of laxatives to help with the resulting constipation!!).  They stopped long enough to fill us us, have a drink and pick up their eldest and then were dashing back home to sterilise the bottles ready for the baby's next feed.  Am sure she will feel loads more relaxed being in her own home and she has the midwife coming in today.  The main advice to her was to act as though she has had a ceaserean and take things very easy,  no lifting, short journeys by car ok and slow walks but absolutely nothing strenuous thus giving her body time to recover.  She has asked us round later today as she wants our rocking chair (baby really liked the one in the hospital!!) so we are going to take it round. We will ring first to make sure she is up to it, of course.  Hubby is great at cooking so they wont need my efforts in that department (thank goodness as its my pet household hate!!) but once he goes back to work I can do her housework and the school runs where necessary and my hubby is currently happy to play chauffeur.

Hope all is well with  you and  your family. Sounds as though work is keeping you on your toes.  I am dreaming of Tuesday next week as thats when my time off begins!!  Chat again soon.Jules x

P.S.  No luck at the bingo but enjoyed a glass of wine with my friend afterwards to 'wet the  baby's head'.

Hi Jules,

So glad you hear your daughter is home and also that hubby is such a proud granddad.  Hopefully this wonderful event has done you all good.  Have a good weekend.  I'm nursing a cold/virus that I've had for over a week and now hubby has got it, so having a quiet weekend with family. Hope x

Hi Hope

Just wanted to say get well soon. So many colds and coughs around at the moment. We have had several people go down with bugs this last couple of weeks at work. Doing my best to steer clear as would rather not catch anything to stop me helping my daughter in the coming weeks.  My leave begins next Tuesday so I will be able to help with her housework and the school runs unti she is given the all clear by the midwife.  She is not one who enjoys sitting about at the best of times and having it forced on her at present is causing some frustration!

Do take care and really hope you feel better after resting up this weekend.  Jules xx

Hi Jules,

It's great to read that your daughter has been allowed home. What a lovely surprise to have them turn up on your doorstep like that!

I think everyone recuperates more quickly back in their own homes with familiar things (and people! ) around them, plus, hospital routines don't exactly aid recovery!

It's good to read that the arrival of Zack has boosted your hubby's spirits too. Babies always hit the spot when it comes to lifting spirits

Hope, sorry to read that you're nursing a cold. One of the delights of working in a school no doubt! I'm glad to be missing out on the annual October bug fest that blights our school as soon as the ancient heating system is fired up! Hope you'll soon be feeling better! Can I prescribe a little hot toddy? But don't let Jules' hubby know as I know he wouldn't approve of any tampering with a scotch

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, hugs to you both, Jo xx

Get better from your cold soon Hope. This virus seems to be doing the rounds. My husband has had it this pass week, even stayed in bed one day!!! unheard of. Just been over to visit my parents who have both had it this week, made sure they have all shopping in.  It seems to be quite a nasty cold. Hope I don't catch it before Monday got two cottages to clean then.

Hope you have a really relaxing weekend and feel loads better.

best wishes

Annabel. xx

Gald she's home now Jules it's often better for them to be in their own environment, much less stress and fretting. My daughter was also put on the iron tablets .

Interesting I too hate cooking these days it's just a hassle, but I make the effort for others, husband included!!! ,lol.

Hope you have a fun weekend, you are going to be even busier for the next few weeks.

Speak soon

Annabel. xx