Hello Grandparents - where are you all?

My litlle girl is Emma Grace she is 6 months and 17 lbs. Much bigger than my son at that age bit looks just like him. Its like I'm back 35 years agow/my son when I hold her. I just got some pics back from Shutterfly . I hear that she now will eat Gerber sweet potato's , I can imagine that little ornge mouth. I am embarrased to tell you all that I sometimes call the cat Emma and the baby "Layla " the kitties name. I talk baby talk to them both. My poor husband says how come he does'nt get the same baby talk...ha.

I have a web Cam but she doesn't. Her computer is too old ha ha ha ha ha. I DO connect with my other family that way and I quite agree that it's wonderful. All your advice is relevant and precious. Thanks xoxoxo

Welcome UKcountess.

It's hard when your Grands are so far away. I am fortunate that I can see all but one of mine regularly.

What's your new Granddaughter's name? Six months is such a great age. It's my favorite infant age. They are able to sit up and the smiles are priceless.

The webcam is a great idea and it's so easy for anyone to set up.

Sorry to hear about your daughter's post partem depressioin Oiseau, but so glad that she has reached out for help.

You will just have to think of some funny story of one time when you did something that wasn't so perfect. Maybe that will help her realize all Moms have their days.

My grandaughter is 4000 miles away. Since her birth in May08 I have traveeled out to see her twice despite being in a wheelchair. Nothing would have kept me away. I now see her at 6 months and realize how much I would have missed these passed months.
Have your daughter get a video cam adapter for her computer. Ther are some free internet phone lines where you can also see the persons at the other end, even country to country. You would be able to her developement on a regular basis. I am trying to get my son and DIL to get one also.

The poor darling is soooooooo alone and has now been diagnosed with Postnatal depression and has been put on meds. The first prescription was a nightmare, nausea and pain, then changed to another and she is feeling better but not happy over the situation. So much guilt for not being perfect like the story books and her Mother. She will be seeing a psychologist for a few session to see if she can vomit the hang ups associated and manifested with this experience.

A far away mom is of no help and I could scream at having physical problems that prevent me from flying there to assist! Damn!

I have encouraged her to call for help from her friends, they have responded Thank God!

If you are happy who is to say anything. The baby is happy and loved and your daughter and your family is happy that is all that really matters.

Please join us in the Grandparenting Discussion at the following link.

http://www.thirdage.com/grandparenting/discussions/grandparenting-iii-ho...

I've been the host there for years and would love to see new members join in our Discussion.

And, Kitty, Kelbob, no matter where or how the baby gets in a mother's arms, it's truly a blessing. Congrats to you, kitty and of course, my dear Oiseau on your new grandbabies.

Hugz to all

My daughter tried everything to become a mother including 3 failed invitros and a US open adoption which failed in the 8th month when the birth mother changed her mind. In 2006 my daughter filed papers to adopt as a single parent from Vietnam and in September 2007 she brought home a beautiful 6 months old baby girl. My daughter and our family have truly been blessed with this happy natured smiling angel! My daughter is over 40 and one of the happiest people on earth now and our little Asian princess lights up our lives! Your family will never regret the blessing of a child!