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First-Time Grandmas Meet Newborn Granddaughter in Tear-Filled First Encounter

When Kayla Robbins and her husband Jimmy welcomed baby Monroe, their moms—both only children—could hardly contain their excitement

Two first-time grandmas shared a tear-filled moment when they met their newborn grandchild together.

Kayla Robbins and her husband Jimmy, from Atlanta, Georgia, are both only children, so their moms were incredibly excited when Kayla, 24, discovered she was pregnant for the first time.

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After Kayla had given birth to her daughter, Monroe, her mom, Natalie and Jimmy’s mom, Joanna, couldn’t wait to meet the new arrival.

Natalie and Joanna stand side by side in a hospital hallway, mouths open in happy surprise as they glimpse newborn Monroe.
As Jimmy wheels in baby Monroe’s bassinet, Natalie and Joanna react to how “perfect” their granddaughter looks.
Jimmy stands beside baby Monroe’s bassinet while Natalie leans in to admire her first grandchild in the hospital room.
Jimmy watches as Natalie leans over Monroe’s bassinet, taking in her granddaughter’s tiny features.

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Natalie and Joanna arrived together on February 6, and then they patiently waited for Jimmy to enter the room with his daughter.

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Kayla set her camera rolling as the pair stood together as Jimmy walked into the room, wheeling in Monroe’s bed.

When Natalie, 52, and Joanna, 54, first set eyes on the new arrival, they immediately had looks of shock, standing speechless for a second and covering their mouths because of how “perfect” their granddaughter was.

Natalie cradles newborn Monroe in her arms, tears of joy welling up as she holds her first grandchild for the first time.
Natalie holds baby Monroe for the first time, overcome with emotion at finally becoming a grandmother.

Kayla said: “For both of our parents, it was their first grandchild, as we are the only children in our family.

“My husband had just come back with Monroe from the nursery, and they were waiting in the room, excited to see her.

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“When he walked in, they were ecstatic and said that they couldn’t believe how perfect she was.

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“It was so beautiful to see our parents see their grandbaby for the first time and know that’s how they looked at us years and years ago when we were born.

“I hope the video I shared encourages people to appreciate the little moments of advice and soak up every minute with your loved ones.”

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