We have an announcement in our house. I'm gonna be a Ya Ya! For those of you not familiar that means Grandma in Greek. And even though we aren't Greek (everyone assumes with the last name) I can't pronounce the Hebrew or Hungarian version and if I can't then no child will be able too. Plus Grandma just seems so old to me.
We found out about a month ago and have been a little quiet with it so far. But after that first appointment seeing the baby and hearing the heartbeat I'm sold. Needless to say it was a shock. Cinderella is only 18 (19 in Sept). I was hoping she would wait much much longer. But life has other plans and God knows what He is doing and I have decided that it is a blessing that He has given us and we are going to embrace it. God never does anything without a reason.
I wish I could say that the situation is a better one but right now it isn't. I am very proud of the decision that Cinderella has made and I believe that this will only enrich her life instead of what others have said. We have received A LOT of negative words since this has happened and I am choosing to NOT listen to those individuals anymore. We have a wonderful positive and loving group of friends and church who have embraced this journey with us. Without these individuals we wouldn't have the joy to look forward too.
So for now, I enjoy going to every appointment with her, seeing the baby and watching it grow. I enjoy the love that fills my house and thought of new beginnings. I enjoy all the little nuances that come with expecting a baby. I enjoy the thought of being right by my little girls side when she welcomes this precious angel into the world. I enjoy knowing that God has a plan for my family and that He will guide us and He will provide for us. I enjoy knowing that I have wonderful friends and a loving church that will always be there for us. I enjoy my life for all that I have.
I will be posting regular updates of the whole pregnancy with pictures along the way. I would like to be able to put it all out there so that one day my grandbaby can see all the love that I had for him/her. So here's the 1st picture from the ultrasound yesterday at 9 weeks.
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Awww, love those first pictures. I'll be praying right by your side too.
Thank you Elaine!!!!
Congratulations. Sometimes the biggest surprises are the best surprises. Good luck to all of you!
Nothing like a baby to remind us how truly awesome Life and GOD really is... I'm excited for Cinderella, Baseball Stud and you.
I love ultrasound pictures. Congrats
I"m glad you are embracing this life!! Celebrate the baby and ignore all the negative comments.
OMG!! Congrats, Yaya? Gigi? What are you going to be called?
I'm excited for you, and sure this new life maybe isn't timed when you thought it would be. But it's a NEW life! And it's great that Cinderella has you by her side for support!
Hoping she's feeling well, can't wait to hear more, keep us posted!
Feisty
I think any negative comments were said were based on concern and uncertainty. Life hasn't been easy for you and I suspect that family is fearful of a difficult life for Cinderella.
That being said... she is, after all, 18 going on 19 so she has every right to live her own life. It was a shock at first, but Cinderella is my granddaughter and I will always love her AND her children.
However, I just want to state for the record that I AM TOO FRIGGIN' YOUNG TO BE THE MOTHER OF A GRANDMOTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am a silent reader since I found your blog via SITS, but I just wanted to say that it's not only great how your daughter welcomes the new life, but also how you support her. Not every mother would do that, Cinderella is a really lucky girl :)
Congratulations, Becky! I can't wait to follow along.
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