Becoming a granny is so amazing. That could be your first experience or could be your tenth time. As you know too well, becoming a mom is both a beautiful and challenging time for a woman. Your daughter must be strengthened in a number of ways while a new life is added to the family. Definitely, the bond with your daughter also has to be nourished. Sure, there could be some confusion as they are to adjust to the new situation. A daughter’s transition to motherhood has to be as smooth as a newborn baby’s skin. Take a look at these tips for grandmothers who want to help their daughters get ready for their own little ones.
Go Back in Time
You might have kept many things that belong to your daughter when she was a toddler. Spend some time gathering all your daughter’s possessions from the time she has been a newborn. Show them all to your daughter and share how much joy and love she has brought to your life. Ask questions about the plans your daughter has for her child, and how you could be helpful to her.
Advise with Care
Sometimes moms get so excited about becoming grandmothers. They may even give unnecessary instructions. Let your daughter guide you; you respond to her questions or concerns with gentle advice. You need to find a balance in sharing your experience in a manner that might be useful, but not overburdening.
Care for her Husband
Be careful to pay attention to your son-in-law. Man may easily feel pushed out of the whole pregnancy process. As a mother, you can talk to him and see if he has any concerns. Ask him how you can be of help without stepping on his toes. Maybe cook his favorite meal, or spend time with his mom, too.
Update YourselfÂ
Maternity and science change constantly. The process, medications, and other care have changed substantially since you became a mother. Find out the latest in the medical advancement and changing trends so you can share with your daughter about her different options.
Cook up a Storm
If you’re the queen in the kitchen, use your skills to fill your daughter’s freezer with wholesome dishes for those early days with her newborn. Be sure to cook her favorite meal, and maybe throw in a few delicious desserts to give her a sweet treat.
Help get the Home Ready
You can decorate your home with beautiful pictures of babies or enlarged images of your daughters and other kids’ childhood picture. You can use wallpaper with light colours that can positively keep your to-be mom’s mood. For those who love handiwork, you could always get those knitting needles out and make baby’s first blanket.
Be available near the birth
If you can’t be physically present, make sure your daughter can reach you, even if it’s just to hear a comforting voice. It’s reassuring to have a calming voice when labor starts and women aren’t too sure what to do. You can offer support at a time when both your daughter and her hubby might be a little frantic.
Pray for her
Despite the medicines, pregnancy still comes with risks for both mother and child. Ask for Mary’s intercession, or turn to the many patron saints of pregnant women for some heavenly assistance.