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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1404 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
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 Posted - Feb 13 2012 : 07:33:53 AM
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Hi everyone, I don't know many farmgirls yet (I'm new) but I have just been informed that my oldest daughter is expecting. So :) I am going to be a granny at the age of 57 for the first time YAY!
I would love to start a mom-to-be journal or scrapbook any suggestions on either one.
Joan
Happy Trails
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2012 : 08:50:16 AM
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Congrats to you, Joan. Keep us posted.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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machick
True Blue Farmgirl
60 Posts
Diana
Park City
Kansas
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2012 : 09:02:24 AM
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Oh how wonderful for you. I love being a grandma. its so much fun. Keep everything to put in your journal.
Then you can give it to the baby when they havegrown up and have thier first baby. Its so much fun.
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Ruby V
True Blue Farmgirl
220 Posts
Ruby
Chilliwack
BC
Canada
220 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2012 : 09:51:27 AM
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Congratulations! I remember how thrilled I was to learn my first grandchild was on the way! I've seen some grandmother journals at bookstores that seemed neat. Or you could write your own journal of all your memories of when you were expecting your daughter and give it to her. Be sure to take plenty of pics of your daughter, each month to show her progression. I only have one pic of me when I was expecting and that was taken as I was walking out the door to head for the hospital {laughing}. So I've always regretted not having more pics while I was pregnant. Good luck!
Ruby ~ Sister #3597 |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2012 : 09:56:46 AM
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Joan-
Congratulations to you and your family! That is so exciting and I love, love, love the idea of the journal!
Lori |
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1404 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1404 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2012 : 10:07:19 AM
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We are overwhelmed! I also love the journaling book idea. Guess I should get started cause nine months go by quickly.
Happy Trails
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4827 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2012 : 1:47:42 PM
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Congratulations Joan! I'm sure you will be one terrific Grandma! Keep us posted on how everything is going. Best wishes to your daughter & family too!
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GirlwithHook
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Alyce
Madison
WI
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2012 : 2:19:26 PM
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Congratulations!
A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee.... |
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
863 Posts
Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
USA
863 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2012 : 6:22:22 PM
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How exciting, Joan! Congratulations!
Emily |
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Acelady02
True Blue Farmgirl
1266 Posts
Penny
Washington
GA
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2012 : 7:16:03 PM
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Congrats Joan...enjoy the journey
(((((Hugs All)))))Penny
Farmgirl Sister #3343
God gives Miracles to those who Believe, Courage to those with Faith, Hope to those who Dream, Love to those who Accept, & Forgiveness to those who Ask...
http://ourgeorgiafarm.blogspot.com
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2012 : 8:27:29 PM
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Oh! Most excellent! Congratulations, Joan - you must be SO excited! I can tell already that you are just going to be such an awesome Grandma!
I think someday your grandchild will greatly enjoy reading your heartfelt thoughts and recollections, written in your own handwriting, just as much as he or she will love poring over pictures. BOTH are such treasures. My son used to love looking at the pictures when he was little. He'd ask all sorts of questions, and we'd reminisce with him for hours until he knew the stories by heart. For him, it was almost magical - like a real live story book of pictures telling his whole life's tale. He's a teenager now, so naturally, it doesn't hold nearly as much excitement for him as when he was little. But someday, when I'm too old or frail to remember or to re-tell the tale, he will also have my written words which will recall my voice to his memory, and he'll remember sitting snuggled in my lap all those many years ago when he was a wee one, and I was young and strong. I know in my heart that it is then that my handwritten words will have so much more meaning to him. So, I would definitely do both - just give time to each as your heartstrings are pulled to so do! :)
Please keep us posted! I'll keep your family in my prayers!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Feb 13 2012 : 8:32:20 PM
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Congratulations Joan!
How exciting. I agree with Nini- years from now your grandchild will treasure your handwritten notes about how you felt, and waited in anticipation for him/her to arrive etc.
A journal of some type with things like this would be a treasure for sure!
Smiles,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2012 : 05:12:49 AM
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Congrat's Joan! Being a granny is the best! You just fall in love with that little bundle and they have you hooked for life. One of the best blessings in your life. You are going to absolutely love being a granny! Hugs,Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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buggysmum
True Blue Farmgirl
110 Posts
Shelly
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Posted - Feb 14 2012 : 06:03:03 AM
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2012 : 06:54:55 AM
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Congrats! Do you live close to your daughter? I can't imagine how much fun you will have. Any hopes for a boy or girl?
marianne |
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1404 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1404 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2012 : 09:18:58 AM
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Hi all, thanks for all the congrats and love...it just so happens that my daughter lives next door to us...lol....guess she has a permanent babysitter. love to all!
Happy Trails
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
358 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2012 : 1:11:58 PM
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Congrats Joan!
Margaret
“Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds, fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1808-1882)
Farmgirl #3020
www.grey-wolf-farm.com |
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1404 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1404 Posts |
Posted - Feb 19 2012 : 05:09:14 AM
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So I actually started my journal book for the new baby to read when he/she is old enough. I detailed daily activities of the babies parents...with my family it's turning out to be a comic book instead haha.
Sorry that you have to tilt your head to see the second photo. lol.
Happy Trails
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