We’d given up on Grandchildren, and then they arrive like buses!
Our first Grandchild, a beautiful little girl, was born in France on the 28th April and our, second grandchild, an adorable little boy called Oliver, was born in the UK just two days ago weighing in at 8lb 14oz!
Initially, in the Special Care Baby Unit due to breathing problems I am relieved to say all is now well and he should be allowed home tomorrow (Saturday)
Last update he was not allowed home today as he has feeding problems…we await further news.
As I walked into the Special Care Baby Unit to meet Oliver for the first time and saw the ‘prems’ (premature babies) fighting for life and my little grandson (huge by comparison) wired up to a machine, memories long-buried, came flooding back to me as though it was yesterday. Our sons (twins) spent the first three weeks of their lives in Special Care due to various complications. Discharged from hospital without them it felt surreal.
We have not been able to cuddle the little chap as yet, but once he is settled in at home we will have lots of cuddles. Plus plenty of practice with our first grandchild means we, actually I should say “I”, am also pretty adept at changing pooey nappies!
Grandparents have their uses!
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I know this post is from awhile ago . . . but congrats!!! Wishing good health to the babies!
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Congrats PiP! Another adorable grandbaby for you. I love the name Oliver.
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Hi Sarsm,
Yep he is home and well.
I have not forgotten about my 101/1001 I just need to type up the list and add it to my blog
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Congratulations- Hope baby Oliver is home safe and well now and you’ve had lots of cuddles.
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many many congrats Pip. xxx
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Thanks LYnda…and hope things are better your end. Still catching up on my blog visits and everyones news.
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Congratulations PIP…may Oliver bring you years of happiness!
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Hi Granny…I am sure he will!
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Eu tamben sou um avó. Felicidades! Que bonito seu neto!
I found you on Midlfe Train Ride’s blog roll. I had to come here and put some Portuguese into your happy moment. I lived in Brazil for 4 yrs as a child (e eu nunca esqueceo).
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Boas-vindas. E Muita Obrigada! Eu nao falo Portuguese bem 😳 Eu pense Portuguese muito difficile!
I like your wight loss blog by the way and I’m now following you on Twitter 🙂 It will be interesting to follow your progress!
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A big congratulations. Thank goodness for modern medicine.
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Hi CM, yes…thank goodness for modern medicine. Expecially, when you see how it gives all the premature babies at least a fighting chance. 🙂
The ventilator certainly helped Oliver with his initial breathing problems
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Congratulations Grandma, what a handsome grandson you have. A real sweetie too.
Welcome to the world Baby Oliver. I hope you get to come home soon and enjoy the many snuggles and loves waiting for you.
Sending positive thoughts and prayers to Oliver. (((hugs)))
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Hi EC,
thanks for your kind words 🙂 he is a real sweetie and pleased to say his earleir problems have been resolved and he is now home.
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I’m so sorry about the latest feeding problems, PiP. And such a unique-looking contraption! But congratulations on another lovely grandbaby!
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Hi Jan,
That is an incubator.
I am pleased to say baby Oliver is now feeding well 🙂
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Congratulations on the 2nd baby PiP! What a joy! 🙂 Still catching up wit everyone’s blog. 🙂
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Hi Eliz,
Thanks we are over the moon!
I’ve just had a blogging holiday as we were traveling so am also just trying to catch up. It’s so difficult once you get behind.
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congratulations to you and your family. and I love the name Oliver 🙂
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Thank you Stacey 🙂 I love the name Oliver as well. It suits him!
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congrats!
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🙂 thanks
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Congratulations Grandmama! The King`s choice even!
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Hi AA,
Yes certainly he is a royal little soul 🙂
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He IS a sizeable chap! Glad to hear all is well! You now have a pigeon pair, that’s great! One in France and one in England – lots of reasons for good holidays!
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Thanks Robin.
Have invested in some bungey elastic!
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Congratulations! A boy and a girl grandchild – perfect!
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Thanks FD it’s also nice they were born quite close together 🙂 in age. Just a shame they are in two different countries
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Congratulations! Glad he is okay.
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Hi Tilly, thanks.
Disappointed to hear though he was not allowed out today 😦
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Congratulations, he is precious! You have a little girl AND a little boy to love on now, enjoy!
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thanks Sharon 🙂 I am beaming from ear to ear 🙂
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Congratulations Piglet, it must be wonderful to be able to cuddle those tiny babies and give them special grandparents love. Congratulations to the proud parents too.
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Hi Sami,
I can’t wait to give him a cuddle. Shame he was not allowed out today as our time here is running out 😦
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Congratulations to everyone, PiP. What a wonderful bundle of blessings!
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Hi Ellen,
Little blessings they certainly are!
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Congratulations Pip, now you’ve got two to spoil!
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Yep, and we have already done our Christmas shopping ahead of the rush!
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Congratulations! She is adorable! Hugs
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SHE! it’s a little boy LOL )
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Congratulations to U & OH & 2 all your family especially the new Mum & Dad
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Thanks Les 🙂
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Congrats, PiP! He looks adorable.
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Hi and thanks TR,
I am biased but he is adorable!
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Congrats! Enjoy your cuddles! 😀
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Thanks Nancy…he is still in Special care at the moment as he was not allowed home today! Home he is out before we leave the UK
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Congratulations on number 2!
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Hi Maire – we are just as excited as the first! Can’t wait until he comes home. Been delayed in Specail Care another day 😦
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