Watching These 12 Grandparents Meeting Their Grandchildren For The First Time Is The Best

When a mother becomes pregnant, they begin loving their child even before birth. The little kicks, and the anticipation, help mothers form a bond with the human they're creating inside. But for grandparents, it's a little different.

Many grandparents might be overcome with emotion. It could serve as a flashback from when they were pregnant or expecting — except this time, their roles are much different. Grandparents will also be amazed to see if the baby happens to carry any of their genes or characteristics. While good grandparents will love their grandkids regardless of what they look like, it's a great time to celebrate genetics and pay tribute to the human body for being so complex yet incredible.

One thing's for sure. When a grandparent meets a grandchild for the first time, it's a magical moment. Here are 12 great moments of that first meetup that'll make you smile.

This Grandfather Is in Tears

A picture literally says a thousand words, and this one in particular — which you can see through the link — is extremely touching. Uploaded on Reddit by bubblegumprincesss, this dad is brand new to being a grandfather. This baby was his very first, and they'll likely always share a wonderful and loving bond. These are definitely moments worth framing.

The Wine Bottle Reveal

So this is technically a grandfather-to-be learning that the family was expecting a little one. But it deserves to be mentioned — because there's a good chance that this guy had the same exact reaction to the actual baby. He actually tears up in disbelief and has his dog check up on him. It's enough to brighten anyone's day.

The Secret Twin

These grandparents stopped over to say hello to the new baby. But they had no clue that it was actually twins. It seems as if the couple kept this a secret from all their family and friends, as they said that nobody else knew just yet. This is a moment that these two kiddos will laugh about in years to come.

'It's a Boy!'

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♬ Here Comes the Sun - The Fly Tippers

The soundtrack of "Here Comes the Sun" (or "Here Comes the Son," technically, for this video alone) makes this moment even brighter. As you can see, both parents are sitting nervously in anticipation of meeting their grandchild. This taped moment is when their lives changed forever.

First-Time Grandfather Meets Granddaughter After Waiting 10 Full Months

In order to stay safe, we've had to stay apart. And that means that many newborn babies aren't meeting all of their relatives until later on. This moment unites a grandfather with his granddaughter, whom he's absolutely enamored with at first sight.

The Military Meetup

YouTuber EtchedWithVinyl explained why it took four years for her family to meet her daughter, Robyn. "In the Summer of 2012 my husband, Corey, and I found out the Air Force was sending us across the world to Misawa, Japan. Just a few months before the move we found out we were pregnant with our first baby," she wrote. "I excitedly broke the news to my family during a visit to Michigan, happy to officially make my mom and dad Grandparents for the first time! The down side? We would be gone for 4 years, with low probability to visit during that time due to the high expenses of traveling internationally." But better late than never.

The Hospital Visit

This video is sweet since it tells it like it is. It's hard not to smile every time this new grandfather flashes a look to the camera. It's obvious he's in such a happy place and overjoyed at the prospect of adding a new person to the family tree.

Baby Aya

There's something very incredible and special about this particular video. It's over 20 minutes long, and it'll make you feel as if you're also part of Aya's family. It's a wonderful keepsake for when she gets older — and a great view into the life of a new mom.

All Smiles

This moment is wonderful, since you can see the exact moment that this baby knew he felt comfortable being held by his grandfather. Within seconds, he ultimately feels the love and trust. This is a beautiful video that, hopefully, gets rewatched a ton in their family.

Grandma Kathy and Baby Maiya

Grandma Kathy has waited a long time to be a grandmother, but she still gets very emotional when locking eyes on her grandchild. In between tears, she mentions her excitement and love for the precious new baby. This video is the definition of love at first sight.

The Surprise Visit

This grandmother thought that her son and grandson were arriving in a week. Instead, they chose to surprise her early at work. As you can see, she was totally taken aback by the visit — and so were the people she was in the midst of a meeting with.

The Emotional Hello

This grandfather cannot hide any emotion when it comes to meeting his first granddaughter. It's such an incredibly sweet moment for grandparents to witness. Not only is it a new family member, but it's a reminder that life goes on and continues as families grow.

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