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17-12-2007, 08:48 AM
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I had another thought. She may be feeling pressure about what to get you and her grandma for Christmas. This IS the Biggest Christmas in a very long time, I am guessing. We all feel pressure right about now about if our gift will be the right one, is it good enough, will she like it, will it cost enough, will my gift equal what she gets me, what is my gift 'saying' to her, on and on. (Daughter may have PTSD too...) Your daughter may be sick with worry right now. If she is sensitive, you really don't know what to expect. We really don't know what's going on, so, until we do know the truth, and what her grandma said to her, and how she took it, and how she is reacting to the whole thing, just keep breathing slowly and calmly. Try to keep your blood pressure normal. You know that anything she gives you , you will adore, but she wants to make the best impression possible, and so you can imagine how she must feel right about now, right? |
18-12-2007, 09:15 AM
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I have wrapped up and sealed the package I need to send to my daughter and it is ready for shipment. ASll of you seem to think it is a good idea to send it so I am. There are no "strings" attached to it either!
I included photos of my grandparents with explanations of who they are so she will have some sense of family history. In fact, I included a lot of her history!
I did write and include a letter to her about how much she is loved and missed and how happy we were to hear from her. Tryed to keep it from being to pushy or anything. How do you ask to see the new baby and meet the son-in-law without it sounding pushy.
Well, we will see what happens. The ball will be in her court soon enough. Wish me luck. |
19-12-2007, 11:51 AM
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Well today I not only mailed this package, BUT, I got a call from my daughter! I hate it when you guys are right! The baby has been ill and she has been getting no sleep. We talked for 2 1/2 hours like there had never been a problem.
I am on cloud nine.I must however apologize to you all for dumping all my poor pity me stuff on you. Of course, we are all here for support so I guess my whinning was ok.
The best part is when I can upstairs to let you guys know the good new and turned on my computer only to discover that BABY PICTURES WERE THERE! ! ! I have seen my granddaughter I HAVE SEEN MY GRANDDAUGHTER! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! |
19-12-2007, 12:02 PM
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I am so excited for you, Herc!! I was hoping for good news when I saw this thread.
have a wonderful Christmas,
Grace |
19-12-2007, 12:45 PM
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Oh Grace
I can't begin to put this feeling into words, but if I could bottle it I would be the richest person in the world.
My grandbaby is so cute AND so BIG!!!! She is 5 weeks old today and weighs 11 pounds and 4 ounces. She had acid reflux and could keep donw nothing. She is fine now and all is well This is a real OMG moment
May your holiday be as blessed as mine has been already Happy Holidays Grace
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20-12-2007, 01:26 AM
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Fantastic news, Herc! I am delighted for you. It is so very exciting to see those first photographs. What a lovely gift. Have a wonderful holiday! |
21-12-2007, 02:35 AM
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Grace and Kathy
I pray your holiday season is all you want it to be and that you are able to enjoy it. We are all under stress this time of year, but I am here to tell you that this holiday is one I will never forget.
Last night I figured out how to email my baby photos to a local walmart so they can be printed. It is hard to carry around a computer just to show off the new baby! Plus you need to realize that I am not just gadget challenged I am gadget stupid. So managing to get this task done well--- was my little miracle, so to speak.
So, now I am off to the store to get my hands on the pictures of MY NEW GRANDBABY. Oh, there are lots of shots of my daughter! A sight I have not see in a very long time and she looks great, even though she had just given birth to a 9 pound 11 ounce kid!
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