sharing non-scoli news with my friends...

[Susie*Bee]

Hi everyone! I wish I could still post as much as I used to (yeah, I know some of you may be rolling your eyes and thinking other thoughts...) but I am so tired out after my day's work and my time is so much more limited. I READ the forum, so I keep up with what's happening... I just don't post very much anymore. I feel so connected with so many of you-- shoot, you're my scoli bros and sisses, so I wanted to share some fun/exciting news with you. I mentioned awhile back that my youngest daughter is getting married next June. Recently I found out that we will have two tiny guests at the wedding too. My other two daughters are both expecting, next May-- just one week apart from each other. They have been married 7.5 and 4.5 years, so I am very ready and eager to be a grandma! Just pray for me in May and June. I will probably be a basket case with the busyness-- plus with the fact that I won't be able to go see one of them because of the distance and with me working...

Now, here's the scoli connection if you wanted one. One of the main reasons I went ahead with the surgery was with the hopes that it would help me be able to hold any grandkids that should come my way. I'll have had two years of recovery by then, so I'm thinking this will work out just fine. Maybe some of you older ones with long fusions can let me know how it has worked out for you. But I'll be content even if I just sit and hold those precious bundles. Also, when I figured out the "when" for my surgery, I was thinking I'd have at least a year and probably two before this wedding, and that worked out too. The Lord is good!

[sccrm08]

Susie

A that is great news, congratulations. My sister and I had kids 4 days apart...it was quite fun.

[discombobulated]

Susie, a HUGE, GINORMOUS CONGRATS to you & your daughters (& sons-in-law)!

I'm sure you'll have no trouble holding the little bundles...in fact, the difficulty may be in handing them back

All the very best to you all for a happy wedding and safe deliveries of 2 healthy, beautiful bubs.

Thank-you for sharing - and for staying in touch when you can even though you've already had the surgery. Whether you post a lot or we just see your name appear online now & again, we know you're thinking of everyone here, & it's appreciated

You take care - & congrats to you all again! Best of wishes

[Louisse]

Hi Susie
Congratulations on this amazing news! A wedding and 2 grandchildren - what a year 2009 will be for you and your family.

btw I had my daughter just 6 weeks after my sister had her daughter - both cousins are very close which is lovely.

Its lovely to read your posts - you have been so kind and supportive not just to me but to many on this site. I wish you all the best for some busy but great times to come...
Louisse

[Nancy Joy]

Oh Susie*Bee~~~
Did you hit a connection with me! Congrats on the babies coming!!!! What a rush you will be having. I am very anxious for someone to answer the question of holding, etc. I have said for years I hoped I would be able to take care of grandchildren and where I have been the last couple of years that became a definite "no". If anyone out there can let us know what to expect, that would be terrific!!!!!

Nancy

[loves to skate]

Hi Susie,
What wonderful news. Seeing your new grandchild for the first time is the most amazing feeling in the world. And you will have that feeling X 2. And then the wedding. I am so happy for you. You are being blessed and you have been a blessing to many of us on this forum. Sally

[JenniferG]

Congrats Suzie. Someone once told me that you never truly fall in love until you have your first grandchild in your arms. I think that is very true. The love you are about to know will be stronger and different from any other love you've known. It is magical. My grandaughters (3, 2 and 4 months) are the light of my life.

I struggled holding them as babies, even sitting. It's that "pulling forward" that causes problems with my back. But my two elder girls I can easily carry around on my back, like baby koala bears, and they love it. I hardly feel their weight on my back, though I can't tell you why that is so.

What a 2009 you are about to have Suzie! Enjoy it to the max!

[JoAnn5]

Oh Susie!!!!!! That's so wonderful!!!!

I agree with Jennifer.... there's no love like it on earth! And to have 2 at once... wow... what a blessing!

I have 3 grands.... 2 girls aged 1 and 3.... and a little boy age 2.... so they are 1,2, & 3...lol. I had my first surgery when the first one was just a few weeks old... so she has always known that my back is not as strong as other peoples... She and the grandson have learned that i sit down and then they climb into my lap... They hold my hand and walk along with me...

The 1 yr old, however, thinks i'm supposed to hold her at all times...lol. When she was younger, i could do the 'football' hold on her and walk with her tucked under my arm on her tummy. That didn't hurt to carry her that way. Now that she's too big for that, I have lots of trouble carrying her in front of me. She just beginning to walk, so maybe i won't have to much longer.

Every now and then the oldest will ask, "NayNay, does your back hurt?" and i'll say "yeah." She says, "Let me see it." I'll show her my scar and she says..."Oh, NayNay, your back DOES hurt!!! Let me kiss it and make it better!" And it does!!!! It's that magic-grandchild thing....

Buy a rocking chair with nice wide arms.... Makes for perfect cuddling and story reading! You can fit them both in at the same time....

[Qikdraw]

Congrats Susie! This is great news! I know my mother has had nothing but joy from her grandchildren. I know she misses them when they were tiny, but in a few years she is probably going to be a great gramma. Something she will be extremely happy with.

There is something very special about babies, I'm glad you'll have a great 2009 with two babies and a wedding.

Brad

[debbei]

Susie,

Congratulations to you! How exciting that they will be arriving so close together. You will be such a fantastic grandma!!

[Susie*Bee]

Aren't you all just as wonderful as I knew?!!! Thanks so much for all the delightful responses and suggestions. Yes, I'll have a great year! Hugs, Susie

[CHRIS WBS]

Susie,

Want to add my congrats also. Wow, two babies in May! What great news for you. I'm a May baby myself. Will be looking forward to your post about their birth dates.

All the best,

Chris

[flowerpower]

Susie,

What great news! Congratulations to you - best wishes to you and your expanding family Thanks for sharing, keep us posted when you can -

Take care,
Renee

[txmarinemom]

Susie ...

All the best to the health of your daughters and your grandkids in the oven .

How funny I'm 40 and may not be far behind you posting the same news (I hope it's a while, but my 21 year old Marine is engaged). He swears no wedding until he's back Stateside (at least 18 months ...).

Best regards,
Pam

[Singer]

How nice that you'll be a young(ish) grandma, Susie. Keep up with your PT exercises so you can chase after the little ones!