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Title: I want you all to be the First to Know :)
Post by: Scottietottie on February 10, 2010, 06:09:13 PM
Hi  :)

My son was trying to get in touch with me yesterday but I missed him. (He's in the US and I'm in the UK and we're not always online at the same time)


Tonight his wife caught me - and asked if I could stay online till my son got home cos he was wanting to speak to me.

Now this had me a bit worried because he was dxd with Crohn's last year and has had a bad flare recently and I know was going for investigations last week. Also his wife told me he had just been put on another lot of antibiotics.

Anyway - he came home - got the videolink going - and asked me if his Dad was around cos he wanted to talk to both of us at the same time. (Ominous)

" You know I've been ill recently" he said. "Well Jess (his wife) and I must have been to the doctors about 8 times in the last month. so I really need to tell you - she had a scan today - and everything's fine - and you're going to be grandparents!"

Well - I wanted to share! Apparently grandchild number one is going to be born next September. It was nice being told face to face even through a video link. Poor hubby found out he was going to be a dad via a letter that took 3 weeks to reach him because he was in the merchant navy and he had to reach a port before the letters arrived.

:)  Scottie  x x

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Post by: Poochie on February 10, 2010, 06:18:32 PM
Aww Scottie, that's wonderful news.  I hope you and granddad are very happy.  September is a good month for a baby.  All the hot weather will be over by then.

Congratulations Scottie, and to your son and his wife.  I pray all goes well for them and the baby is a healthy one.

God Bless,

Hugs, Pooh
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Post by: lynnmarie219 on February 10, 2010, 07:26:54 PM
Oh my gosh Scottie......Woooo Hooooooo!

Congrats to you and hubby (the new grandma and grandpa)...and of course to your son and his wife...what wonderful news!


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Post by: RobinBat on February 10, 2010, 07:30:01 PM
Scottie,
Congratulations to all of you! Where in the states are your son and daughterinlaw? Will you be coming over?
Granbabies are the best!!
Robin
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Post by: salsen on February 10, 2010, 08:29:54 PM
Scottie what wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!!!  You and your husband are so blessed.  With all the tech out there today, even if you can't be there it is almost as good.  At least you can see the happy smiles on their faces.  Let us know what the first thing you buy for that new grandbaby.  Whenever a new one is coming a whole new world opens up and you see things in the store you would never had noticed before.  Keep us informed.  I am so happy for your family!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: harrigan on February 10, 2010, 10:58:41 PM
Oh how lovely Scottie!  Something for you all to look forward to.  Hoping you all stay well XX Ailsa
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Post by: Patze on February 11, 2010, 04:36:20 AM
Congratulations!!!  That is such good news!!!


Patze
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Post by: Cheryl on February 11, 2010, 11:05:50 AM
Scottie,
  You are going to love being a grandmother.  I'm so happy for you!  Your son deserved to have something good happen in his life after being so sick.   Congratulations to all of you!
Cheryl
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Post by: genko_b on February 11, 2010, 01:25:47 PM
Congratulations, Scottie!

Genko
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Post by: harlin on February 11, 2010, 01:28:31 PM
Scottie
Congrats!!!!!! There is nothing like being a mamaw!! They do something to your heart. And those little arms wrapped around your neck is oh my gosh to much to describe!!
I am so happy for you and Pappie.
God bless harlin
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Post by: meow on February 11, 2010, 03:17:37 PM
Congratulations!
I love my grandson so much. You are going to have so much fun!
Title: Re: I want you all to be the First to Know :)
Post by: Scottietottie on February 11, 2010, 04:44:19 PM
Hi  :)

Thanks all. I suspect I will have a mainly 'cyberspace' relationship with first grandchild. I'm mulling over the idea of trying to visit next Easter. serously doubt being able to make Christmas. I went one Easter before - on my own - and found the trip pretty arduous. I could well be on my own again as hubby has developed a fear of flying. Actually - he seems to have developed a fear of travelling in any direction other than north - where his father and siblings are. All our kids live south but I'm the only one that ever visits. Hoping to change that because now, if I drive for over half an hour, both feet go numb and my right hand won't let go of the steering wheel.

My son lives in Missouri. I think he's just moved to St Peters - was in Chesterfield but he describes both places as being near St Louis.

Take care - Scottie  :)
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Post by: Rhonda on February 11, 2010, 05:15:06 PM
Congratulations!  That is great news!  My grandson is 13 months old....they are so precious! 
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Post by: kimbo on February 13, 2010, 08:39:52 AM
OOOOOH Scottie,

I get so excited for first time grand parents. Congratulations!!!!!!

I am only a state away from your kiddos.  I can feel the warm glow of new life in progress.

Blessings, kimbo
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Post by: Bucky on February 13, 2010, 01:46:40 PM
Congratulations Scottie!!  Have you ever thought about moving to the U.S. so you can be closer to your grandbaby??  Congrats to your son & daughter-in-law too. 

Bucky
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Post by: Chickpea on February 13, 2010, 04:22:22 PM
Scottie dearest

Sorry to be late arriving here to add my congratulations and a big MAZAL TOV!

That's such wonderful news especially because you've been so worried about your son.  What a great way he chose to give you the news too:  8 visits to doctors this month ....!

Wishing you lots of joy - Chickpea

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Post by: irish on February 13, 2010, 10:01:50 PM
Congratulatioins Scottie, It is so wonderful to be a grandparent. It is too bad that you are not closer, but it is great that technology will allow you to see the baby via the internet. Also, you will have such fun talking with your grandbaby when he is older. He will get to see your face and then learn to know your voice all through modern technology. September is only 7 months away!!Irish ;D
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Post by: roetta on February 15, 2010, 01:46:47 PM
Congratulations, Scottie!! What wonderful news!
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Post by: baileybugster on February 17, 2010, 08:55:24 PM
Congratulations.  This is always great news.  Hope you do get to enjoy this grandchild.  I know traveling can be hard. 

Sheila :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by: beverley on February 18, 2010, 12:06:14 PM
Congrats to all your family Scottie - and thank goodness for video links.  My friend is currently in Oz for the birth of her fourth grandchild (2nd in Oz) and she says her granddaughter has no hesitation in rushing up to her and Gramps for hugs on arrival because she speaks to them several times a week on video.  It's not ideal, but at least you see the major changes and get to talk face to face.  Enjoy - I am very jealous.

Beverley
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Post by: Christmas Cracker on March 01, 2010, 12:58:14 AM
Congratulations, what wonderful news. 

Congratulations to you all  :)
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Post by: wen.uk on March 01, 2010, 04:06:24 AM
Sorry for the delay in replying Scottie, but it's still sent with the same heartfelt and loving congratulations.

I'm sure everyone is telling you it is so different with your grandchildren - and it is - couldn't understand it until I experienced it myself.

My Granddaughter is 2 in April and is the light of my life, and my reason for fighting to get up every day when  I feel so bad.  Enjoy every second.
Love Wen x