So its official, I'm "The Nana"

Its been over a month since I've put my thoughts on here! And I have to says its been the most amazing month!  Yes, I have become a "Nana" to the most beautiful baby girl!  And now I can say that I know exactly what everyone was talking about.  Being a grandmother is amazing! There is really nothing else like it. 
We all remember the overwhelming love we felt when we held our first child.  And then we have a second, and just before, we wonder how we can ever love another so much, and yet we do!  Our hearts just seem to get bigger and bigger and we can love all of our children the same.
And then our children have babies.  Imagine the love you have for your child, and then imagine that child having a child... its like double the love!  This precious little bundle of joy has come from the very person that you created. 
How can it get any better?  I actually cannot get enough of her.  When I am with her, I can't take my eyes off her.  And I know that every mother, every grandmother think their babies are the most precious things in the world, but mine REALLY is!!!! 
Okay, so there are a lot of grandmas out there willing to fight me on this one, but thats okay.  Perhaps we are ALL right!  Beauty, after all, is in the eye of the beholder.  Of course, MY granddaughter is truly the most beautiful little girl in the world!   Well, next to her Mommy and her Aunty, of course. 

I am so happy to finally have figured out what all these Grandmas have been talking about!  It is the MOST AMAZING THING IN THE WORLD!!!!

Enjoy...

If Not Before, It's Tuesday!

So, if she doesn't go into labour before Tuesday, they are going to induce her then.  At least we now have an expected date when we will finally get to meet this new little bundle of joy.  And Nana is on vacation for the week so I'm ready anytime!

My daughter read my last blog and said it made her "tear up" so I better not get too mushy or sentimental in this one.  She's got enough to think about to get her all sentimental and teary. 

It's absolutely amazing, the number of labour & delivery stories I have heard this week.  Every time somone asks if I'm a Grandma yet, they follow it with their own birthing experience.  I now know how almost every woman at work went through each of their labours!  Funny how some folks are so private, but when it comes to this, they can talk for hours!  I guess my daughter will be able to join that "Club" next week. 

I had a thought the other day about how I don't have anything at my house for the baby!  We are in the process of moving this month, so I just haven't thought of buying anything I'd just have to move, but I don't have anywhere for the little one to sleep even!  What kind of a Nana am I???  Not really fair to have to ask my daughter to lug around her stuff... baby and all her own paraphenalia is enough to trudge around!  So might be going on a little shopping trip this weekend.  Just a couple things... Nana's should always be prepared for anything, right?

Next post will probably not be until after the birth.

Until then...  Enjoy!

Just About There...

Still no grandbaby yet.  Two more days and we're past the due date.  I'm hoping if she goes past, its not too far past.  I know exactly how it feels to be ten months pregnant in the scorching heat of the summer!  Not much fun!

Everyday I have friends and co-workers asking, "Any baby yet?"  I remember the days when the question was, "Are you STILL pregnant?"  I was starting to get a little tired of the questioning, but I guess it's easier on Nana than on Mama.  I just have to stay close to the phone and ease her through labour.  I AM starting to get anxious about that too, though.  I'm not sure how I am going to feel seeing my "baby" in pain.  But I'm pretty good at staying strong when I need to be. 

Here's hoping I get to meet her soon!

So It Hasn't Happened Yet

As the title states, it hasn't happened yet, I am not officially a "Nana" yet.  But any day now that little one is going to be in my arms!  So far, its been fun watching my daughter blossom with baby.  It's also been hard when she's crying for no particular reason or that she just wants it over already!  And she's been really good at listening to my advice.  I'm no expert, but I've done it twice and can actually remember most parts and she doesn't think I'm a big, fat "know-it-all"!!

All the Grandmas I know keep telling me that it is the most wonderful thing in the world to have grandchildren.  I thought having my children was the most wonderful thing, so I am REALLY excited for this!  With only a week away from her due date, the excitement is growing.  I just wish the poor little thing had a name.  I think she does already but my daughter is just not telling me... who knows.

I guess thats it for today, its my first blog, hope I did all right.  Obviously there will be lots more when I finally get to meet my new little granddaughter. 
Until then...  enjoy!