My mum is itching to be a grandmother. Recently she started counting months to work out how quickly after my wedding (which is in 3 weeks) she might be a grandmother. I told her we weren't planning on starting to try for a baby for at least a year after the wedding, even though this is our second cycle trying.

I mainly told her that because I want her to have the experience of being surprised when we break the news. I'd prefer her reaction to be "OMG, that's great. I'm so happy for you both" rather than "Oh good, it finally happened for you".

Both my parents and IL's are going to be fantastic grandparents to my bubba though. I'm very lucky Although, I've already warned my mum that she has to give up smoking before she can hold the baby I figure it's the best incentive for her to finally kick that disgusting habit