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ResidentInsomniac · Site Admin

I am sitting here with tears of joy and pride thinking that our "little girl" has grown into a beautiful, wise and loving woman. Within the week, my wonderful Daughter will be holding her very own child - someone who will love her as much as she loves her child. A new bond will be made in motherhood.

At the same time, I have tears of sadness for my Daughter. The two people who should be there with Lisa, can't be. I would give just about anything for Lisa's Mum and Dad to be there with her. I wish that it was her Mum that she was able to have called to say that she was being induced. I so wish that Lisa's Dad would have been the one to drive her to the Hospital to deliver this precious gift from God. Instead, both Mum and Dad are with God, watching down upon their "little girl" turning into a woman - and how proud they must be of her.

Having both of my parents gone, I do know what it is like to face a monumental milestone in your life and not have your parents with you. We take solace in knowing that somehow they are with us - sharing our joys and pain.

I had so wanted to be there at the Hospital to feebly attempt to fit the shoes of Lisa's parents. Nobody could or would ever be able to fit their shoes, but, I have tried my best to do just that. I know at times that I have failed Lisa miserably but let it be known, I have always loved Lisa and have always been so proud of her.

Lisa called me this afternoon and told me that she if she does not have the baby by June 10th, she is being induced at 8:15 p.m. I was so excited and then I held the tears back. At 3:00 p.m. I am to take three laxatives. At 8:00 p.m. I am to take a box of laxatives that come with the instructions that as soon as the "patient takes the laxatives to ensure that a toilet is near and fully accessible." Upon reading that information from my instruction sheet, I knew that I would not be able to be at the hospital with Lisa.

I so wanted to be there with Lisa to share with her this great joy. I wanted to be there with Lisa as a surrogate for her Mum and Dad.

I know that in some ways, I am being silly. Of course, I know that I can't be in two places at once. In all probability, Lisa will still be in labour as I check in to the Hospital for 6:30 a.m. I was thinking that if my bowels slow down a bit before I go into the Hospital, that maybe I could leave a bit early and shoot up to the maternity floor to see her before I go in for my surgery. After my surgery, I won't be in any condition to go and see her, but, if I know me, I will break the Hospital rules and sneak up to see her amyways.

nippercat · Global Moderator

I know how hard it must be for you wanting to be their for Lisa on her blessed day....but if I know you, you will try your darndest, and will sneak up there if you can. And if you can't be there Lisa Im sure knows you will be their in spirit. She has your love, and the baby will have your love also. and thats all thats important....hugssss Mary Icon_sun

char59 · Global Moderator

Lynne, OMG--- I know you did your best with Lisa. You will make a great Nana. And know her parents are looking down on both of them. I'm sure someway you will be with Lisa. With this being her first, it might take awhile.

Just let the tears flow, hun. Remember we are all hear to listen..

Someone needs to call the hospital, and let them know to keep an eye on you Lynne. You will sneak up to see Lisa for sure. LOL.

(((HUGS))) to all of you. Your are all in my prayers. Everything will work out fine.