My first grandchild was born this morning! His name is Tanner, he weighed 8 lbs. 15 oz. My DIL was induced yesterday after she was 9 days late. Big, long-haired, healthy boy with terrific lungs. We are so blessed.<P>My own very special needs angel boy is due 12/02/00, but I keep bleeding so who knows how much longer he or I can last! This polyhydroamnios (excess amniotic fluid) is horrible. It makes the placenta more unstable. My uterus is a lot bigger than my DIL's was when she went into labor yesterday, bigger than the mom carrying twins who is due a week before me. And therapeutic amniocentesis is no longer an option because, now, any shrinkage of<BR>the uterus will cause the placenta to peel off.<P>So I'm on bedrest and don't think I can even go visit my new grandson! Should go back in to the hospital myself today, but I don't want to!!<P>My own mommy is flying down from two states away this morning to take care of us (to keep me off my feet). Yay. But I feel like a little girl again on the day my grandson is born. Weird.<P>------------------<BR>A true friend is one who not only is willing to love us the way we are, but is able to leave us better than he found us.

Congratulations on the grandson--how truly wonderful!!!<P>Just want byou to know I think often of you and your baby, and all of you are in my prayers. BTW, have you picked a name out yet?<P>Be good & stay in bed...your new grandson will be ready to come visit you soon I'm sure...<P>Hugs--<P>Kathi<P>

Grandchildren are the blessings of a long life!!! <BR>And boy will you be blessed!!!<BR>Our grandson is almost two(with another one on the way) and during this time of stress he has been the only JOY sometimes in my life..<BR>Like my DIL says" That's his JOB....to make you happy"....<P>So you and family will be in my prayers and <BR>STAY IN BED...TAKE CARE OF YOUSELF... and tell them to just take alot of pictures for you....<BR>Tyra

Congrats on the grandson and you own. Take care and stay put. I have a 14 month old without him I wouldnt be where im at today He means the world to me. Tp bad his daddy doesnt see it that way oh well his loss.

Karenna,<BR>Congratulations on your new grandbaby!! <P>I think of you often and will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. God bless you, and stay rested dear sister.

Congratulations Karenna! After reading so many of your posts, it makes me want to know you in real life so I could bring you something delicious, sweet and fattening. Take care and know that I think about you and your welfare every day.

Karenna,<P>Congratulations. I pray that you will get to hold this new grandchild soon!! <BR> I am praying you feel God's presence in your heart as you wait patiently for His son ans yours.<BR>In Jesus name, Amen.

Dear Karenna,<P><BR>May God be by your side and guide the hands of the doctor and nurses as you deliver the baby. May your baby be blessed and may God shine upon your baby's face.<P>Love and Congratulations<BR>weep

Dear Karenna,<P><BR>May God be by your side and guide the hands of the doctor and nurses as you deliver the baby. May your baby be blessed and may God shine upon your baby's face.<P>Love and Congratulations<BR>weep

Thank you everyone! Tanner is just gorgeous. All the best features of his mom and dad. Mom's nose, dad's ears and cheekbones, mom's fingernails, etc.<P>My little one is still active, but my abs hurt all the time. Can I handle 7 more weeks of rapid enlargement? I will look like it is quints by then. <P>He will be Charles. Hope he makes it. <P>I'm doing much better at staying inert since my mom is helping. And with her to chauffeur me to appointments I can get plenty of work done too. We snuck out to the hospital to see our new descendent on the way home from the airport. It was wonderful. This granny thing is going to be great fun!

Congratulations! I became a grandma August 7. His name is Alex and he stole my heart from day one. I will be praying for your own new little one. Children are such a precious blessing.....

Karenna,<BR>Congrats! I'm sure that you are going to be a great grandmother and I know God has his hand on your situation. Thanks for being a blessing to others - your time for a true blessing now. God Bless you!