what is the best wat to be a great grandmother soon in Feb 2007....without being tooo involved(due to being excited) as my very first grandchild....
So I do not get too over excited , as my son is conservitive, and I know he can feel I may be a little too happy....I have knowen his partner 14 yrs, and she is lovely....
2006-10-19 15:33:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I know how you feel. I felt like that with my first and second
grandchild, now 10 month old.. All I did was be there for both
of them. I went to the gift shop and bought this very cute teddy
bear holding his blankey. Which of course they both excepted it.
I ask them if they needed anything, cause I didn't want them to
think I was going to buy the whole store and leave nothing on the
shelve, when it was time for them to go shopping. I wanted them to tell me how much thing they have gotten because it was their first child and every parent wants to buy
their child everything they need. And of course if they need our
help they will ask. Just reassure them that your there for all of them. Remember you can buy some thing to keep at your place for back up. Never know baby's always needs something quick.
Just in case he poopies in his/her clothes or gerds all over
his outfit.
2006-10-19 16:15:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your grandchild. If you are crafty at all, why don't you knit/crochet a christening gown (if appropriate) or a sweater set, afghan, etc. There is also needle point samplers for the baby's room. You can get patterns to make soft stuffed animals. Let the mom-to-be know that you are available to help her, if she needs it both before and after the baby is born (tell her all she has to do is ask).
2006-10-19 15:39:33 · answer #2 · answered by kny390 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too happy? Now there is a sin (not).
Practical presents like diapers. Clothes. Take pictures, lots of pictures. Cameras with instructions to email photos to you. More clothes. New mothers always need help. If you are nearby, cook food and take it over. Clean their house. Babysit when Mama has had enough and has to get out. Work to serve her, since she is lovely. Pregnancy is a drag (remember?) and you can help her starting now.
Happiness is a gift.
2006-10-19 15:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by slippped 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a cousin, and i always get too excited whever i get to meet her (about once a year) and she is 2 now, and i think she likes having me around, since im one of the closest person to her age, who can carry her around, and talk to her in English (shes japanese, im just half) and can hang around with her forever, unlike the parents, who needs to make dinner, lunch, ect.
Anyway, i think its good to be involved, but don't over do it, or ur grandchild might need some room...
2006-10-19 17:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by :D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JUST BE AVAILABLE AND DON'T WORRY IT'S EXCITING TO HAVE A NEW BABY IN THE FAMILY AND BEING A DOTING GRANDMA IS WHAT YOUR SUPPOSED TO BE--JUST BE CAREFUL NOT TO GIVE TO MUCH ADVICE UNLESS ASKED OR CRITICISM ,THAT CAN BE ANNOYING BUT IF YOU WANT TO SPOIL THIS BABY W/ LOVE AND ADMIRATION THAT'S A GRANDMA'S JOB! CONGRATULATIONS I KNOW YOU WILL BE WONDERFUL AT IT!!!
2006-10-19 15:43:43 · answer #5 · answered by kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋