And then there were Five!
arun on Jul 11 2009 at 11:39 pm | Filed under: birth, dad stuff, family diary, pregnancy & birth | Click here to go HOME | or find out about SUBSCRIBING TO THE PIT |
About 12 hours after my last post, we were joined by H.
Anne was absolutely amazing yet again. The determination and raw, unbridled power she displays during birth are breath taking. H was birthed in the water tub which was fortunately full and heated. He was a big bub — 10.2 pounds.
His birth was fast — just over an hour. Our wonderful friend Chrissy arrived to look after Z & M with about 30 minutes to spare, and the midwife came with about 20 minutes to spare.
M really rose to the occasion before the cavalry arrived, helping prepare the bath and keep Z occupied with food & toys. Since then M has already settled H once and is turning out to be a very willing pair of helpful hands. Z is adjusting better than we hoped, given how big a deal this is to his universe.
Anne & I are already missing sleep, but feeling very, very blessed amidst the haze.
I must admit, having ignored this blog for so long, I was totally overwhelmed by the number and sincerity of so many well wishes… many of whom we are yet to meet. So big thanks for all your kind wishes & thoughts!
CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome earthside little boy. May all of you have a blissful babymoon xoxo
WOOHOO! Congratulations!! So pleased for you all
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Congratulations!! What a beautiful family!
Congrats Aran, to you and your lovely family I was only saying to Chrissy (online) that I had been missing your blogs
Nice to see you back and what a gorgeous bundle you have created. Blessings to you all
Kelli
Congratulations to all of you!
Congratulations to you and your family. I wish you all the best of joy as a family of five.
Congrats! That exhausted feeling is still fresh in my mind, but so is the joy & amazement. Enjoy the moments!
congratulations!!!
congratulations!
looking forward to reading you again!
yippeee! well done, love to you happy family!xxx
Have made it to the puter and saw the news. Congratulations to all of you and welcome little one. Much love from us xxxkath, nick, zac & micah
Congrats from one continent to another!
Just wanted to give you guys a big congrats! I’d been meaning to comment sooner, but I’ve been real busy with our own new one – I’m sure you guys understand!
HEy! Big congrats to all yous up there! From all us down here!
Glendyn, Nat, Ollie and Rosebud XXxx
Congratulations! Have fun!
Oh my gosh! I didn’t even know Anne was pregnant! I’ve been so out of the blog loop for the past few months–barely even posting on my own blog. Congratulations!!
I have benn meaning to write and congratulate your family for the new addition!!!!!!!!!!!
I stopped here a few times since reading the news but it seems like the kids always need me when I do!
Wishing all the best to you family!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love
Alex and family
Belated congratulations! What a beautiful little family!
Sarah was asking about Maya….brought her here to see some photos and news. Wonderful how children remember brief encounters and snippets as life long memories. She still talks about your visit in the park as absolutely memorable…..fresh and clear in her mind. Hope to see a new post soon. Much love and peace, Katheryn
very cute babies. sweeeeeeeet.
Are you still writing? I mean apart from the fact that you have a little baby? and need to spend time pretending that you are not boring (;
I am fascinated by your journey you sound years ahead of me, in life terms, so I expect you to come back and continually map out this path for me!
Regardless, your blog/links/articles are soo what I need at the mo.
congrats on new bub, and I love the look on your little girl’s face as she is holding the baby – really precious.
I know this is late, but congratulations Anne & Arun!!!!