SHE'S HERE!!!!!!!
Hi all---
Here's my update as just sent to our e-mail list--slightly edited to remove names. Happy Grandmom here...but somehow TIRED too!
Thanks to those of you who might have been praying us through this.
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(Our son) called c. 30 minutes ago with the news that his daughter had been born this a.m. c. 8 PDT--I think he said! Labor went well and they were able to have a midwife deliver the baby, as planned. ( (His wife) had elected to have a midwife instead of an obstetrician for her care, since that meant that she would see the same person throughout her pregnancy and delivery, rather than not knowing who she might get for care...and, there are always doctors on call.) When (our son) called, the baby had had a feeding and was asleep and they were waiting for the transfer to a room.
The baby's "stats"--
Weight-- 7 lbs 11 oz
Height-- 21 1/2 inches
Name??????????
They're still deciding on a middle name, so we'll just have to settle on "Baby Girl (our last name)" for now, I guess. (Our son) said they had six weeks to decide...!!!...but we'll assume they'll be able to work things out before then.
In any case, if you've been praying---THANKS.. VERY relieved and thankful to know that SHE IS HERE and the parents seem to be doing well too!!!!
Had a nice morning at church this a.m. and pleasant company at the church "picnic"---actually they barbecued hamburgers outside,but it was cool enough that they had us eat inside, where the "normal" tables are set up for the little brunch that they host every week between the services. (My husband) took off early--actually before church was quite over!-- to go to his picnic for his bicycling club and is not yet back. (I got a ride home with a friend.) It's clear and cool...but we'll trust not too cool to be really nice to be out. After having had c. an inch of rain on Thursday and some really overcast days this past week, we were just thankful to have it as nice as it is for an outdoor event/ He took along some of our "outdoor toys"---i.e. frisbee ring, nerf football etc.---sometimes it's just as well that we've not been too "organized" about getting rid of all our sons' "stuff." Trust he's having fun!
Will let you know what the baby's name is when we do!
Thanks to those of you who've already passed along good wishes. Will share them on.
HAPPY FALL, one and all! Nice beginning to a new season, eh?
+ + +
Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh! Now for a nap!
More as able--
Theodora
Here's my update as just sent to our e-mail list--slightly edited to remove names. Happy Grandmom here...but somehow TIRED too!
Thanks to those of you who might have been praying us through this.
---
(Our son) called c. 30 minutes ago with the news that his daughter had been born this a.m. c. 8 PDT--I think he said! Labor went well and they were able to have a midwife deliver the baby, as planned. ( (His wife) had elected to have a midwife instead of an obstetrician for her care, since that meant that she would see the same person throughout her pregnancy and delivery, rather than not knowing who she might get for care...and, there are always doctors on call.) When (our son) called, the baby had had a feeding and was asleep and they were waiting for the transfer to a room.
The baby's "stats"--
Weight-- 7 lbs 11 oz
Height-- 21 1/2 inches
Name??????????
They're still deciding on a middle name, so we'll just have to settle on "Baby Girl (our last name)" for now, I guess. (Our son) said they had six weeks to decide...!!!...but we'll assume they'll be able to work things out before then.
In any case, if you've been praying---THANKS.. VERY relieved and thankful to know that SHE IS HERE and the parents seem to be doing well too!!!!
Had a nice morning at church this a.m. and pleasant company at the church "picnic"---actually they barbecued hamburgers outside,but it was cool enough that they had us eat inside, where the "normal" tables are set up for the little brunch that they host every week between the services. (My husband) took off early--actually before church was quite over!-- to go to his picnic for his bicycling club and is not yet back. (I got a ride home with a friend.) It's clear and cool...but we'll trust not too cool to be really nice to be out. After having had c. an inch of rain on Thursday and some really overcast days this past week, we were just thankful to have it as nice as it is for an outdoor event/ He took along some of our "outdoor toys"---i.e. frisbee ring, nerf football etc.---sometimes it's just as well that we've not been too "organized" about getting rid of all our sons' "stuff." Trust he's having fun!
Will let you know what the baby's name is when we do!
Thanks to those of you who've already passed along good wishes. Will share them on.
HAPPY FALL, one and all! Nice beginning to a new season, eh?
+ + +
Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh! Now for a nap!
More as able--
Theodora
3 Comments:
How wonderful Theodora!
Congratulations and God bless 'the girl' and both of her parents. You must all be ecstatic. So good to hear that everything went well and she is a good weight.
I don't know how you can sleep at a time like this....I would be too excited I think.
Do you think you will put up some photos? Maybe not huh? Shame, but I am sure she is gorgeous.
love,
Jordie
Thanks, Jordie...
Actually--we don't have any photos as yet, but yes, I'll do the proud-grandmother bit when I can and try to post some. (Will try not to overdo!)
My husband and I have just come back from a little shopping expedition to our local hardware store (??!?!) where we got some pansies to celebrate, as well as some other flowers and some spring-flowering bulbs which we hope to plant at one of "our" churches in celebration! (Yea...I know...some people pass out cigars, but we don't smoke and it was more fun to pass on some of the pansies to our neighbors just now!)
And...as for sleeping...well...it was sort of needed after being charged up for so long and being up early,but I'm now sort of revved up again, so we'll see. You're right...this IS exciting.
Thanks for sharing my joy!
Love,
Theodora
Congrats!! What a joy she will be, and now it's time to start the spoiling.
B~
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