New Grandma!

Dec 14, 2009
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Grandma's Need Thick Skin!
by: Grandma

Hello Woody,

Welcome to the world of Grandma's. My first advice to a new grandma is grow a very thick skin. Especially if you're the mother of the new father. It has always seemed the rights of grandma's on the mothers side has so many more rights and privileges.

You have every right to be upset with all the travelling you did, not to mention being there for the birth of your new granddaughter. I'm sure you were real support for your son and your daughter-in-law. I would suggest you have a long talk with your son and let him know how much he hurt your feelings. But the important thing is, your new granddaughter had nothing to do with her parents rudeness. With being so far away I doubt if you'll get to bond with your granddaughter the way you'd love to do. Just make sure you keep in touch with her and remember all the holidays. When she's old enough she'll always remember you tried to be there for her.

You'll experience lots of times your son will disappoint you now that he's married. Try to let things slide by as much as you can and when they really hurt you, like now, it's important to be honest and let them know tactfully. Always try to avoid confrontations as much as possible. Once you say things that hurt them they will use that as an excuse to keep you away from your granddaughter.

Take care,

Grandma

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Hello Woody, Welcome to the world of Grandma's. My first advice to a new grandma is grow a very thick skin. Especially if you're the mother of the new father. It has always seemed the rights of grandma's on the mothers side has so many more rights and privileges. You have every right to be upset with all the travelling you did, not to mention being there for the birth of your new granddaughter. I'm sure you were real support for your son and your daughter-in-law. I would suggest you have a long talk with your son and let him know how much he hurt your feelings. But the important thing is, your new granddaughter had nothing to do with her parents rudeness. With being so far away I doubt if you'll get to bond with your granddaughter the way you'd love to do. Just make sure you keep in touch with her and remember all the holidays. When she's old enough she'll always remember you tried to be there for her. You'll experience lots of times your son will disappoint you now that he's married. Try to let things slide by as much as you can and when they really hurt you, like now, it's important to be honest and let them know tactfully. Always try to avoid confrontations as much as possible. Once you say things that hurt them they will use that as an excuse to keep you away from your granddaughter. Take care, Grandma

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