Monday, May 10, 2010

So, I'm going to be an "Abuela"

Some time in late fall I will become a grandmother. I am way too young, of course. But it's time, the parents-to-be have been planning for this baby, subscribing to Parenting magazine and who knows what else?

I think it's cool that I found out while she was here visiting me in March. In fact, she asked me to buy her a pregnancy test. My first reaction was "WHAT?!" And then I remembered it was ok - she's married, she followed the prescribed sequence of events - education, job, marriage, and then baby.

I have no idea what they call pregnancy tests here in Mexico, and I wasn't sure where to buy one, but I asked Miguel to take me to a drugstore out in La Gloria. I walked in and asked for 'una cosa por provar si una mujer es embarazada' (something to test if a woman is pregnant). I finished the request with the clarification that it wasn't for me (I bet he was thinking - yeah, sure, that's what they all say).

And so, the test turned pink (I think that's the color it turned), and Jen and Miko are going to be parents. They have heard the heartbeat, and they have seen the ultrasound. The family has seen the ultrasound too. Even though the little tot is just 2 inches long and has only been brewing for about 3 months, I can see it's facial features, and it sure looks like Miko to me (Jen agrees!).

I know Jen would like a daughter, and I would like a granddaughter. Miguel - he wants it to be a boy, and not only that, he claims it IS a boy, he's sure about that. And...if Jen doesn't want it, he'll take it. I'm not exactly sure what he would do with it, but since it's not about to happen, I guess it's a 'moo' point (quoting Joey from Friends - it's all 'moo').

The next ultrasound will tell us whether it is a boy or a girl, so I am waiting for that tidbit before I rush out and am the first to buy a little baby outfit, something made here in Mexico. Although I probably won't be the first, because if I know Jen, she's already been in the stores checking out teenie tiny socks and sleepers.

In June I'll visit Canada, and will hopefully see the baby bump. And this blog will not only be filled with cute pictures of cats and dogs and iguanas, there will be the odd baby picture too. Be ready!

13 comments:

Jeanie (New Orleans) said...

How exciting for all of you...Wow a grandmother!!!! Of course I can't say a word..Justin, my great nephew who is like a son, is married and has a 7 month old girl and she is precious!! Congrats, dogs, cats, babies...YEAHHH

Jane said...

Congratulations. Very sweet story.

Jan said...

Congratulations Sue! Grand parenting is a lot more fun than parenting :-). I foresee more frequent trips to Canada!

Anonymous said...

Congrads to the parents, and to GrannySue :-))
carl/debbie

Jackie said...

Very cool. Congrats!

sandia said...

Congrats! I love being a grammy...it's a special relationship....Sandia

jeanie said...

That's great news Sue CONGRATS!!! I love your prescribed sequence of events LOL My son was kind enough to wait till he was in his 30s before making me a grandma. Gracie is almost 2.

Jonna said...

How wonderful! Congratulations Abuelita!

KfromMichigan said...

Congrats to all! I'm with Miguel .. a boy first .. then a girl! Maybe twins!!??

IslaZina said...

Congrats to you all! Are you a knitter? Hace mi abuelita!

Island Nana said...

As the bumpersticker says..."If I had known how much fun grandkids were, I would have had them first!"

Congrats Sue

Moongrl722 said...

That's great news! Can't wait to find out if it's a boy or girl. And loved the joey quote "moo". LOL

Sue said...

Thanks to all for your comments, much appreciated! And...

Sandia - I agree, and I hope to be the cool grandma in Mexico.

K - TWINS!!??

Z - Yes, I do, just need to find the time and a source for wool and needles. I crochet too (at least, I used to). Might have to hit Wayne up for some knitting patterns.

Nana - I've seen that one before, it's cute!

Jana - funny how some of those "Friends" quips stick with you. Of course, I watched the repeats over and over, and have them all here on my bookcase in dvd. I miss that show!