Nervous today

poppy123456
poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
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I remember posting in 2020 just before the first lockdown to announce the birth of my first grandchild( a boy). 
Fast forward a couple of years and now I’m waiting for grandchild number 2, a girl this time. 
Due date is 31st July and yesterday my daughter went for a scan and they realised that the placenta may not be working as it should. She’s also got an infection, which she has antibiotics for. 
This morning she went into hospital to be induced. They broke her waters at about midday and now she’s about 4cm dilated. 
Today I’m looking after my grandson at his house with my younger daughter. 
I wish more than anything I could be with her and my heart is in my mouth! Not knowing how she’s really doing is the worst part! 
My son is law has been giving me regular updates, which is really nice of him. 
Now I’m just waiting to hear the news of the safe arrival of my first granddaughter! Exciting times ahead! I will let you all know once she’s born! 

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  • bg844
    bg844 Community member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    All the best Poppy, my brothers girlfriend had some issues when she was close to giving birth to my nephew in February and it all worked out in the end.

    Looking forward to positive news soon!
  • Oxonlady
    Oxonlady Scope Member Posts: 563 Pioneering
    Hi @poppy123456, please let us know how things go for your daughter and granddaughter, now we are as anxious as you are!
    I'm sure that everything will go well, I pray for a safe delivery and good health for both mother and baby. 
  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,443 Championing
    Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly, and your daughter and granddaughter are both fine @poppy123456 :) I look forward to some happy news!
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Exciting @poppy123456 try and not wear a bald patch in the carpet while you wait for arrival 

    Induction can take a while but can also be rapid once established labour starts 

    Fingers crossed she arrives safe and sound b4 the day is through 
  • Karen7788
    Karen7788 Scope Member Posts: 596 Empowering
    How exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. You’ll soon be welcoming your granddaughter to the world, I bet she’ll be a beauty. Best wishes @poppy123456
  • Grinchy
    Grinchy Community member Posts: 1,940 Championing
    Best wishes @poppy123456, i hope all goes well, you take care
  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 56,536 Championing
    Ohh exciting, my granddaughter is 3 weeks old this coming Saturday.  
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    Thank you everyone! Baby arrived safely at 8.35pm weighing 8Ib, exactly the same weight as her brother was. 
    Both mammy and baby are doing well. I’m impatiently waiting for a first picture. 
    Hopefully they will be home sometime tomorrow.
    @Sandy_123 congratulations to you too! 
  • Karen7788
    Karen7788 Scope Member Posts: 596 Empowering
    Many congratulations to you and your family @poppy123456
    Wonderful news 
  • janer1967
    janer1967 Community member Posts: 21,922 Championing
    Fantastic news you can get a good night's sleep now knowing all is well you will need it ready for your nana duties 
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community member Posts: 8,580 Championing
    Aww CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    Poppy this is fantastic news, a beautiful baby granddaughter to spoil and give plenty off cuddles.

    I just found out last night my sons partner is pregnant with their second baby, I’m delighted.

    ❤️
  • Ross_Alumni
    Ross_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,611 Championing
    Congratulations @poppy123456 :) 
  • Biblioklept
    Biblioklept Community member Posts: 5,202 Championing
    edited July 2022
    Awwwww congratulations @poppy123456!! <3 That's really cute that they both weighed the same amount when born! 
    Hope your daughter is doing better from her infection and that you can have lovely baby snuggles soon !!!
  • Grinchy
    Grinchy Community member Posts: 1,940 Championing
    congratulations @poppy123456, lots of snuggles coming your way, so pleased for you
  • ShirleyW
    ShirleyW Community member Posts: 353 Empowering
    How great!  Congratulations to you Poppy and your family as well.  That's such lovely news.
  • SueHeath
    SueHeath Community member Posts: 12,388 Championing
    Loving all this baby news @poppy123456 congratulations to you all hope you've seen her by now xxx
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 59,054 Championing
    Thanks everyone! They are now home from hospital. I've not seen them yet but am planning on seeing them later today. Her name is Esme <3
  • Lou67
    Lou67 Community member Posts: 8,580 Championing
    Oh that’s such a lovely name.

    what a great time for you and your family, nothing more special than a new baby ❤️
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    That's wonderful @poppy123456 thanks for keeping us updated, and I'm glad all was well :) 
  • Justcheckingin15
    Justcheckingin15 Community member Posts: 364 Empowering
    Aww.Big Congratulations to all. :..Seems we have both a Grandchild born in 2020...and Im also awaiting another Grandchild this year too...Don't know if its a brother or sister for other wee one..They didn't want to know the gender.

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