Due in March, what do we do about baby seeing grandparents?

[nameanxiety]

Hi!
Due in March with our first.
We live in Yorkshire but my family are in the Home Counties. My mum is also beginning chemotherapy in a few weeks.

It's devastating to me to think that lockdown restrictions could be in place until autumn or longer.
How will my parents meet our son?
Will they get to meet him before he's walking?!
I could do with their support with childcare I'm sure also, I've never done this before!

Should we consider relocating down there?
If we did, we'd be living in a much smaller house than we do now as the house prices are much higher.
Any other tactics come to mind?

You will be able to make a support bubble and become one larger household as you have a baby under 1.

You can form a support bubble with them as you'll have a child under 1.
However, due to your mum's chemotherapy, in particular, you'll have to decide whether this is a good idea, depending on how much mixing with others you do.

You need to think longer term. My sisters grandson was born just before the first lockdown. She can't wait to be able to spend time with him, but long term everyone is best where they are.

Think where you'd like to be in 2 years time, for school, for work, etc.

@Alicealicewhothe

You will be able to make a support bubble and become one larger household as you have a baby under 1.

Thanks, do you know if support bubbles count when there's 3 hours drive between the households..? :-S

There is no distance limit on the bubble for parents of a child under 1, but it’s about what’s wise - I had planned to bubble with my Mum so she could see my baby, but DH is a key worker who can’t WFH and DM is extremely vulnerable, so it’s not possible for us

We formed a support bubble with parents 1.5hr away and to be extra careful we all isolate 10 days before meeting

My parents haven't met my niece. It is heartbreaking for us all. She is over 2 months old now so going to be at least 5 months by the time we see her. I can't tell you how many times I've cried.