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My daughter is in labour and I'm a mess of emotion

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Eremomila · 20/10/2024 21:25

As above. My adult daughter is in labour with her first baby, her partner is with her, and I will get updates from time to time.
I won't be mithering them for updates, I'm happy to hear whenever they choose to update, including if they wait until baby comes, but I'm a mess of emotion and worry. I just hope all goes well for her and the baby and it's not too awful.
She's been in early stages of labour since early this morning, has been up to the hospital and sent home again. She says she's doing ok.
Just sharing on here as I have nobody around at the moment to share with, and hoping that some can understand my emotions at my lovely daughter now being in the process of birthing her own child.
I can remember my labour and her birth so well, as if it was yesterday. I was in labour a long time, and she was born at home (as intended).
Feeling quite teary at the moment with the wonder of it all.

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janeandmarysmum · 20/10/2024 21:27

Awwww how lovely. Being a granny is awesome.

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 20/10/2024 21:27

How exciting. I hope she has a good labour and is soon holding her beautiful baby.

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Eremomila · 20/10/2024 21:29

Thank you. I can't wait to be a Granny 😊. She knows it's a little girl she is having

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Thewildthingsarewithme · 20/10/2024 21:29

I’ve recently been the daughter and my mum said she was so anxious the whole time I was in labour. She kept telling my husband I was her baby 😂 she said it was so magical when my husband rang her to tell her she had a grandson and she just sat down and had a little cry while she waited to come and see him. Hope it goes easily for her or as easy as it can and you can share news of your precious grandchild soon

YaWeeFurryBastard · 20/10/2024 21:31

How lovely, I hope it all goes smoothly which I’m sure it will and you’ll soon be a granny! I’m pregnant with my own little girl and I very much hope to one day be in your shoes ☺️.

watchuswreckthemic · 20/10/2024 21:31

@Eremomila how lovely! I remember my mum with both wanting to be massively involved and it was so lovely knowing she was rooting for me x

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Eremomila · 20/10/2024 21:31

Thewildthingsarewithme · 20/10/2024 21:29

I’ve recently been the daughter and my mum said she was so anxious the whole time I was in labour. She kept telling my husband I was her baby 😂 she said it was so magical when my husband rang her to tell her she had a grandson and she just sat down and had a little cry while she waited to come and see him. Hope it goes easily for her or as easy as it can and you can share news of your precious grandchild soon

Yes I'm feeling just like your mum did! It's such a strange feeling. We never stop worrying about our children, even when they are grown ups

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Soonenough · 20/10/2024 21:34

I rang my mother when I went to hospital.with my first born. Called again at 4am when she was born . Mother had been praying and lighting candles ( RC ) half the night . Worry nearly killed her.
Next time I didn't tell her I had gone into labour a week early . Rang after son was born and said Guess what I did today .
Hope it goes well and you have a new grandchild very soon.

vegandspice · 20/10/2024 21:36

Aah OP how exciting and scary for you. I 100% understand how you are feeling..you will get that newborn cuddle soon. Please let us know when the little girlie arrives. XX

BetterWithPockets · 20/10/2024 21:43

Oh, sending much love, OP! I remember calling my mum and dad after my first DC was born. I think we all cried! X

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Eremomila · 20/10/2024 21:45

I need to stop googling slow labour and things that can go wrong. I just hope it is not as slow as mine were, my first baby took 36 hours to come out. I have no idea how I'm going to sleep tonight. Thanks everyone for your well wishes for my daughter

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anotherworriedmum123 · 20/10/2024 21:48

This is so very lovely. I have 2 children and my mum is my world, I know how worried she was when I went for both of my planned c-sections. We updated her as soon as she could and I could hear the relief both times. You sound like you will be a wonderful grandma :) sending good luck to your daughter!

Round123 · 20/10/2024 21:49

If you can’t sleep, make your time useful and do some batch cooking for them!! Hope it all goes well for your daughter xx

Wishthiswasntmypost · 20/10/2024 21:53

Round123 · 20/10/2024 21:49

If you can’t sleep, make your time useful and do some batch cooking for them!! Hope it all goes well for your daughter xx

This! I made copious amounts of meals for the freezer. Don't forget how time slips away in hospital. After my grandchild gad been born it was ages before I spoke to them. She was having stitches, placenta delivered, quiet skin to skin, staff change over...you name it. The parents are waiting for that free moment to call but the hospital keeps them on tenterhooks with something about to happen....but delays ++

annonymousse · 20/10/2024 21:54

My daughter has had 2 babies. I was so emotional and anxious. The relief when the phone call comes to say baby has arrived and both mum and baby doing well!!

Just to make matters worse I was a working midwife at the time, retired now.

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Eremomila · 20/10/2024 21:57

These comments are helping me feel I'm not being ridiculous getting so emotional! Thanks everyone. It's lovely that people understand. It's such a pivotal time in life.

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Foo2 · 20/10/2024 21:57

Sending love to you and your daughter OP, hope the wait isn't too much longer. Such an exciting time - and sure it'll deepen the bond between you once the baby is here, I found that with my mum, seeing it through her eyes ❤️.

TheChosenTwo · 20/10/2024 22:01

Ah how lovely and exciting!!
Fingers crossed it all goes smoothly.
we didn’t tell anyone when we went into have our first, it all happened quite quickly anyway and my phone died so dh nipped out and made the phone calls afterwards and it was just very straightforward - plus no one was worrying 😂
Do you know if they have any names in mind for the new baby?

Icantbuystrawberries · 20/10/2024 22:04

Eremomila · 20/10/2024 21:29

Thank you. I can't wait to be a Granny 😊. She knows it's a little girl she is having

The most amazing thing about her having a girl is because girls are born with all their eggs half of your granddaughter was created inside of you when you were 4 months pregnant. And now your daughter is carrying half of your potential great grandchildren.

I hope you get some sleep tonight 🤞

My daughter is in labour and I'm a mess of emotion
merryandbrightdelight · 20/10/2024 22:09

Awww @Eremomila best of luck to her! My dmum was with me when I had my first c section and got to hold dd1 before anyone (including me!) and it was so lovely to see. DD2 was a covid baby so dh and I had to send photos, but her excitement was still the same! It'll be a long night for you op I bet!

000EverybodyLovesTheSunshine000 · 20/10/2024 22:12

Aw how exciting!
I remember the look on my mum's face the first time she cuddled my baby boy.
Sending all good thoughts your way OP. Just lovely 💖

Cece92 · 20/10/2024 22:17

How exciting for you 💜 I really hope everything goes well for you all and you get to meet your grand daughter soon. I had my mum as a birthday partner as well as my ex. Soon as I rang to say I'm in labour but don't worry it's gonna be a long process she was there within 30 mins and a packed lunch for me lol xxx

Fullfatandfortyplus · 20/10/2024 22:21

Eremomila · 20/10/2024 21:25

As above. My adult daughter is in labour with her first baby, her partner is with her, and I will get updates from time to time.
I won't be mithering them for updates, I'm happy to hear whenever they choose to update, including if they wait until baby comes, but I'm a mess of emotion and worry. I just hope all goes well for her and the baby and it's not too awful.
She's been in early stages of labour since early this morning, has been up to the hospital and sent home again. She says she's doing ok.
Just sharing on here as I have nobody around at the moment to share with, and hoping that some can understand my emotions at my lovely daughter now being in the process of birthing her own child.
I can remember my labour and her birth so well, as if it was yesterday. I was in labour a long time, and she was born at home (as intended).
Feeling quite teary at the moment with the wonder of it all.

Bless you. I remember my labours we well also and now 14 years ago. Time passes too fast. I hope all goes well for your daughter. X

Sonolanona · 20/10/2024 22:21

It's terrifying and exciting, and I hope it's not too drawn out :)
My DGS was born in 2021 when Covid restrictions were still in place (otherwise my DD wanted me there) and the wait was so nerve wracking...it was a long night.
DGS arrived very poorly but recovered and being a Granny is THE BEST THING EVER Grin
He's my little buddy, and now DD is expecting no 2, and I'm excited all over again (and hoping to be with her this time, as she and her DH are keen for me to be there and Grandad can look after dgs!)

Good luck to all!

comedycentral · 20/10/2024 22:22

Aww, I feel emotional for you, OP. What an exciting time for the whole family! Congratulations! 🎊