Calling all moms (and grandmoms)....

[jazzcat]

WOWZA! What a rollercoaster ride this thread is. I've been gone all day and now I sit down to read this. First I fell off my seat at the two heartbeats. Once I climbed back up and read on to discover she is 7 months along with just one I had to stop to pick my chin up off the desk. WOW!!!! Things are moving quickly here!

If it affected me this way I can't imagine how you guys must feel.

[sandragonfly]

yikes..

denial - you didn't know, two heartbeats to seven months.. jeez. at least something took your grandjaime into a better path of life, sooner than later - new june girl, think it as must be for a reason.

warm thoughts for everyone and for the baby too! and congrats grandkim.

(I'd love to have twins someday)

[popcornbird]

7 MONTHS?!?! And she didn't know? Gosh, she must have been in serious denial. Wouldn't it be obvious by now? Wasn't she feeling tired/sick at the beginning of pregnancy? Didn't she notice the disappearance of periods? Couldn't she FEEL the baby? Notice the greater food cravings? Had to go to the bathroom more often...?

I've never been pregnant, but I have a feeling the signs kick in much sooner than that. Especially if she's been having sex...how wouldn't the pregnancy thought have hit her? I think what shocked me more than the fact that she's pregnant is that in 7 months, she DIDN'T KNOW! How? She must have had a feeling at least. I can't believe she wouldn't have had a feeling, knowing she's been involved with her boyfriend, and that her body and feelings were suddenly changing. Wow.

What is the reaction of her father? Brother and sister? Are they beginning to adjust to the idea that they're going to be grandpa, uncle, and aunt? He he he. What about your stepdaughter? How is she feeling about this? She has ONLY 2 more months before she becomes a MOMMY!

But, thank God its just one little baby. Congrats grandma. This is your first time having an infant in the house, right? You're going to have FUN once you get over the shock and dismay. No matter what the situation, babies are completely innocent, beautiful, a miracle from God, and pure joy.

[Glacier]

Congratulations! I hope once the shock wears off that you will all be able to celebrate the new addition to your family!

It sounds like your step-daughter was in major denial, but it is actually quite possible for a woman to be well along in a pregnancy and not know it. I used to work with a young woman who it happened to. A nurse called me from the hospital telling me that she was asking for me to come in the delivery room with her. I told her she had the wrong number! I had seen the girl a few days before. She had gained weight, but not in a way that made her look pregnant. She looked healthy as she had needed to gain a few pounds! After some explaining from the nurse, I drove to the hospital and was present for the birth of a beautiful, healthy 6 pound baby girl! (who was adopted by a couple who had been waiting a decade for her!) The nurse told us that at least once a month a woman came in thinking she had appendisitis or some major stomach problem and left with an infant!

[kimlovescats]

My goodness!!! Well, I think it's fair to say that only ONE baby is a good thing right now! I cannot believe that she is already going into her 7th month though! WOW! Well, at least you won't have to anticipate its arrival for very long, and from the looks of the ultrasound you can rest assured that it is a healthy little one!!! What a miraculous week, huh?

Gosh, not much time to waste on preparing, is there? Get those creative juices flowing, Miss Designer!!!

Hugs and Prayers!
Kim

[*LabLoverKEB*]

W-O-W! This is just incredible! How exciting for you!!!! You're gonna be a grandma! You're gonna be a grandma! I think that's a good idea to get a picture of your step daughter. I can't believe that she's due in 2 months!!!

[gemini9961]

All I can say is yikes. 7 months, how could she not know? She is in some serious denial. Wow Kim, my heartfelt best wishes for you and your family in this one.

[Jods]

Some things you may want to discuss:

I thought of a few things you may want to discuss with her,

Breastfeeding/formula feeding
circumcision vs. not circumsized (if its a boy)
pain relief during labor: ex epidural, pain meds or natural child birth

Make a list of everything she needs for the hospital if you google this you will find a list of items to bring, I'll try to find you one... Ask about how long her stay will be average is 2 days or 4 is ceasection. Make a birth plan I will PM you mine as an example.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

7 MONTHS?!?! And she didn't know? Gosh, she must have been in serious denial. Wouldn't it be obvious by now? Wasn't she feeling tired/sick at the beginning of pregnancy? Didn't she notice the disappearance of periods? Couldn't she FEEL the baby? Notice the greater food cravings? Had to go to the bathroom more often...?

I've never been pregnant, but I have a feeling the signs kick in much sooner than that. Especially if she's been having sex...how wouldn't the pregnancy thought have hit her? I think what shocked me more than the fact that she's pregnant is that in 7 months, she DIDN'T KNOW! How? She must have had a feeling at least. I can't believe she wouldn't have had a feeling, knowing she's been involved with her boyfriend, and that her body and feelings were suddenly changing. Wow.

Couldn't have said it better... , I don't understand this either..; !
I keep wondering why she didn' take any "precautions"

To late to feel sorry now. The baby is on it's way, so better get ready hey. I hope everything goes smoothly for her!!

[Pam]

Lut, denial is a strange thing. We had a case here in the US a couple of years ago where a teenage girl was pregnant and went to her prom. She left her date for a few minutes and went to the bathroom and had her baby in the toilet and returned to her date as if nothing had happened. The mind is a strange thing for sure....

[shais_mom]

WOWZA! What a rollercoaster ride this thread is. I've been gone all day and now I sit down to read this. First I fell off my seat at the two heartbeats. Once I climbed back up and read on to discover she is 7 months along with just one I had to stop to pick my chin up off the desk. WOW!!!! Things are moving quickly here!

If it affected me this way I can't imagine how you guys must feel.

same here!
I think I about fell off my chair!
Prayers and thoughts on the way for you my friend. And your step daughter.
wowza

[Corinna]

How is grandpa taking this all? Does he now realize you know what your talking about due to the fact you were a teen girl at one time. II'm getting the feeling BF is going to pull you cheated on me and it's not mine routine on your daughter grab a blood test as soome as possible. If your going to try to get him to help support the baby.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kim, Wow! I can't believe that she's this far along. I'm glad that it's only one baby because you'll have your hands full as it is. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way. I hope that everything goes well and that she has a healthy baby.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

7 months????? OMG - none of you will have much chance to get your heads around this before baby arrives!!

Even my hardened heart has soften towards your step-daughter - you all have my sincerest good wishes for a strong and healthy addition to your family and the best of luck for the future

[jenluckenbach]

So Kim, when can we go BABY shopping??????