I've got a HUGE secret

14 years ago

And my daughter doesn't want to announce it yet to her 3 brothers because it's so early. So I've been sworn to secrecy. My daughter is barely pregnant with her 2nd. Their baby just turned 8 months. They wanted to have the second one soon, but not quite this soon. I am ecstatic and overwhelmed with the reality that these babies will be 16 months apart in age. I am blessed that we were able to move 1000 miles to live 5 minutes away from her family and I get to see my granddaughter every day. I watch her for an hour or two a couple times a week and absolutely LOVE playing with her and feeding her and putting her down for a nap. I missed that with the 4 older grandkids and living 900 miles away from them. And now this baby is gonna be a big sister when she's still gonna be a baby and I get to help my daughter out with TWO little ones! WOW! I am blessed!

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jemdandy
14 years ago
That is BIG news, but I guess the 'secret' is no longer a secret.

Grand kids are a joy. I've got only one and she will very likely be the only one.
yayagal
14 years ago
Now that's what I call a Christmas gift!!!! That's a wonderful secret, I can feel your excitement and happiness. No need to say "happy new year" to you. You have enough happiness to last many many years with your two grands nearby.
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lovemymimi
14 years ago
So happy for you and the whole family. I'm sure you were about ready to burst at the seams...LOL! Well, your secret is safe here. Enjoy every minute with your precious lil grand daughter before the new precious one arrives to "double" your pleasure and happiness!
juellie1962
14 years ago
I'm so happy for you and so jealous! My granddaughter is 18 months old and would love to be a big sister! And to live 5 minutes away?! Now that is called being BLESSED. Enjoy!
Marilyn Sue
14 years ago
Congratulations, Grandma. Wonderful news!

Sue
Toni S
14 years ago
You secret is safe with me. Congratulations to your dd and YOU. Happy New Year!
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Congrats! My middle brother was a little younger than your GD will be when I was born (16 months) and my other brother was just 18 months when the middle brother was born. I think my mother wanted to just get it all over with! LOL
Georgysmom
14 years ago
Jealous, jealous, jealous!!! I will never know that joy so thanks for sharing it. As yayagal said, we can feel the excitement and joy coming from you.
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14 years ago
Wonderful news! I can't wait to be a Grandma, even tho both my daughters are single and have plenty of time. I waited till I was 35 to get pregnant the first time, had my second daughter 14 months later. Two close together is a lot of work for the Mom, it's great you'll be close by to help out. Congratulations, Grammy !
lazypup
14 years ago
This proves my theory,,,telling a secret to a woman is synonamous with telling it to CNN or FOX news....LOL
socks
14 years ago
Yes, Lazy, but I doubt her brothers are Kitchen Tablers!

Drewsmaga, I'm glad you are near your daughter because she's going to need you! My son and DIL have a 3 week old and a 14 month old. I spent yesterday with them, and those 2 kids kept 4 adults hopping all day! In a way, I think it's harder than twins! Congratulations.
lazypup
14 years ago
Quote:"Yes, Lazy, but I doubt her brothers are Kitchen Tablers! "

As the lawyers would say, "you are assuming facts not in evidence." This is a public forum and you have absolutely no way to know who is lurking, or what they might do with the information once they have it. Anyone reading the information could turn around and post it on their facebook, and it would be automatically distributed to their entire friends list, and no doubt many of those would feel a similar compulsion to pass it on.

Believe me, when I was in the Air Force I held a U.S. "Crypto" (a step above Top Secret) and a United Nations "Top Secret" clearance".

The term secret does not mean to only discuss the information in places where you think certain ppl might not hear, it means,,Keep this entirely to yourself, and do not discuss it with anybody, or anything for that matter, not even with your tomato plants while sitting alone in the garden.
glenda_al
14 years ago
Lucky you!
bee0hio
14 years ago
Congratulations!! My lips (& fingers) are sealed! LOL
My gs was only 9 months old when ds/DIL got pregnant with their second. However.... that 2nd pregnancy turned out to be twin girls!!! So their was lots & LOTS of diapers & bottles & baby tending! But also so very, very much LOVE!

You are indeed fortunate to live close by & can be helpful to the family + share the love.
pekemom
14 years ago
Congratulations on the good news!
I had my 3rd baby (a boy) when my son was barely 3, and my
daughter was only 13 months. Big surprise, and it all
worked out well. No jealousy since they can't remember
a time when they didn't have 2 siblings. They are now
in their late 30's....
chisue
14 years ago
Not quite, but almost, "Irish Twins". She is SO fortunate to have you there to help out. A dear friend believed the old wives' tales that you couldn't get pregnant while you were nursing...ha-ha-ha! Two kids EXACTLY one year apart.

I consider the table a 'relief valve' for these kinds of 'secrets'! (AFAIK, no 'Mericans have been put at risk by this revelation.)
Granlan_TX
14 years ago
A big CONGRATS to all of you!!! :)
marry
14 years ago
What a wonderful surprise!!!
My daughter just moved home(Florida to Indiana)
with our two little granddaughters and
we are just a couple of miles away and get
to see the girlies all of the time now!
It's wonderful!
lisa_fla
14 years ago
Its tough to hold something like this in. Glad you are sharing your joy with us!!!
lynn_d
14 years ago
What a fun secret!!! Congrats!
OklaMoni
14 years ago
I guess, we all share a secret now??? Or, you don't have a secret?

I have some too, but I would have to kill you, if I told you... thus I won't tell.

However, you do have great news.

Moni
drewsmaga
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you all for your responses and sharing in my joy. I watched my granddaughter for 2 hours today so Mom could cook up a supply of baby food for the freezer. I LOVE being a "hands-on" Grammy. I missed that with the older grandkids.

beeohio, Oh WOW!
socks12345, Isn't it Great!
pekemom, yeah, I know it works out after the chaos. 2nd son & DDIL's son was 4 & 1/2, daughter was almost 2, and they had preemie twins. Utter chaos for several years. When they told they oldest it was going to be two babies, he had the exact same thought as me, and said , "Mama, we're going to have 4 car seats." Not to mention 3 in diapers and having to be fed. It all turns out ok. The kids are 9-13 and wonderful kids who are so fun to be with. I miss them soooo much.

And today I got "booked" to watch the baby on 1/5 when Mom has her 1st OB appt. WOO-HOO!
kacram
14 years ago
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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