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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.

OP posts:
Bravemama · 22/10/2024 01:27

Sending lots of love and prayers your way. X

Couchpotato3 · 22/10/2024 01:38

Ooh, so exciting. Won't be long now 🤞

tolerable · 22/10/2024 01:55

@Eremomila ...... oh this thread has dragged me back several times today! "active labour" oh my very goodness!!!
im handhold you
my oldest just turned 29-i remember every second of his birth!!
when you feel the overtired\panic\\cant sleep thing hit next-ay down,eyes gently closed breath in 3 out 4,and send her n babe white light n love.thiss so exiting"!

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OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 22/10/2024 01:57

Hopefully when ' we ' come on Mumsnet in the morning, you will have some happy news to announce.

AutumnLeaves24 · 22/10/2024 02:07

Eremomila · 22/10/2024 00:41

Uhh, another night I don't think I can sleep. Had an update that she is now in active labour and mum and baby both doing well.

I'm here again!!😂

Hope DD has a good night & gentle delivery in the morning xx

Mumtobabyhavoc · 22/10/2024 02:40

AutumnLeaves24 · 22/10/2024 02:07

I'm here again!!😂

Hope DD has a good night & gentle delivery in the morning xx

I'm checking back, too! 😀

nunsflipflop · 22/10/2024 03:14

I am checking in too! Hope babe arrives and they are both safe and well xx

JandLandG · 22/10/2024 03:57

Goodness me - nice emotions on here.

Long live life!!!!

Entertherubicon · 22/10/2024 04:42

Sending loads of positive thoughts to you all.

hazandduck · 22/10/2024 05:15

Another person who has been checking the thread since it started! Can’t wait for your update, OP.

The night my first child was born I was amazed my mum answered the landline on the first ring at about 1am when I called her with my news. And mine wasn’t the first grandchild either, she was number 4! Looks like that feeling never stops 😄

Thinking of you, your daughter and your grand baby 🥰 when it’s all over you’ll have to tell her there were hundreds of strangers rooting for her through the long nights!

MuchuseasaChocolateTeapot · 22/10/2024 05:43

Another checking in. I hope all is as can be and you and your daughter have good news very soon. You’re going to be a fab granny!

Neurodiversitydoctor · 22/10/2024 05:47

Oh bless you, not long now.❤

Shoobidowhop · 22/10/2024 05:54

What a lovely thread. Glad things are in motion - you're going to be a granny today! (I hope it's today!)

Zanatdy · 22/10/2024 06:08

Eremomila · 22/10/2024 00:41

Uhh, another night I don't think I can sleep. Had an update that she is now in active labour and mum and baby both doing well.

Hopefully won’t be long now. As my mum suffers with anxiety I didn’t tell her until baby had been born with 2 & 3, she was with me for baby no 1 (i was a teen mum and son’s father not involved). Hopefully now she’s in active labour it won’t be too long.

Conniebygaslight · 22/10/2024 06:31

Nearly there OP. Eeek!

Jeds55 · 22/10/2024 06:39

Exciting! I'm sure you'll hear some news before long. It's my birthday today so sending birthday vibes to your daughter and grand-daughter.

My mum told me that she was so anxious with my second (cesarean). Think the dog had 4 walks that morning!

DaphneduM · 22/10/2024 06:45

Today's the day!!!! Not too long now, for sure. Thinking of you this morning as you wake up - lots of love x

Outnumberedmummy2022 · 22/10/2024 06:59

Hey op. Congratulations only being a granny ❤️
how is dd doing xx

Americano75 · 22/10/2024 07:04

I have never scrolled through all of an OP's posts so fast! I'm so excited for you all, can't wait to hear the wee one's here!

TumbledTussocks · 22/10/2024 07:10

Best of luck to all

Ttcagainnow · 22/10/2024 07:11

Oh what a heartwarming thread. This is so lovely. I'm almost 30 weeks pregnant with my first baby and we are so excited. We haven't decided yet if we will tell people when labour starts - just going to see how things go. I just know my mum is going to be so excited! But she also is the type who'd probably keep texting haha so well done you for not bothering them. You sound amazing. Can't wait for the baby update.

000EverybodyLovesTheSunshine000 · 22/10/2024 07:22

Oh wow just popped back for an update.

Hope she's delivered safely by now OP 💐

TommyandGina · 22/10/2024 07:37

Another person checking in and wishing them and you all the best of luck. Fingers crossed it won't be long now

healthybychristmas · 22/10/2024 07:42

All the very best for your daughter!

NewBrightonEel · 22/10/2024 07:57

How exciting - the birth of your grandchild is a magical experience (I've got 7) xxx