![[comments_award+from+Lynette.jpg]](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZNpk3J9zVX0/ScdyQyaSQQI/AAAAAAAAD8g/RyBUkVf8wrE/s1600/comments_award%2Bfrom%2BLynette.jpg)
Of course I couldn't wait to see my new granddaughter, but first I had to pack my laptop etc. for Easter Drama practice in Salvokop this afternoon. Although yesterday was Dorette's due date, I convinced myself that the baby would only arrive after her next doctor's appointment, so I was not really ready when the big moment arrived!
Here I am with the precious little bundle, just after her first bath... which she did not like at all.
And here is Janita Elsa L. Just 5 hours old! She is named after Oupa Jan (gift of God - same meaning as Dorette) and Ouma Elna (Grace of God.) She arrived in the early hours of the morning.
Look how wide awake I am! I weigh 3.3 kg and am 50 cm tall.
Dorette had a 100% natural birth: no drips, no painkillers, no suction or tongs - not even a doctor. The nursing sister couldn't get hold of the doctor (mixup about whom to phone - Dorette's gynae was enjoying the long weekend)and so she had to deliver the baby herself. She was not as handy as the doctor when it came to stitching , but did a good enough job and according to Dorette the birth was more relaxed than before.
Hello Mamma!
Janita nursed well soon after birth, but seemed a bit nauseaus and only nursed properly again about 12 hours later. She was often awake during the day, but did not cry once. So far no problems with wind or colic or hunger or anything.
She slept soundly for hours. Ouma couldn't resist opening the covers to see the cute little tiny body in her cute pink clothes.
The world is a wonderful place... (Note her blanky - its the one I knitted on our Russian tour - so its from Russia with love.)
Wellcome in the world, Janita!
Ons het so lank vir jou gewag en gebid en nou is jy hier!
PRYS DIE HERE VIR SO 'N GAWE UIT SY HAND!
Dankie, dankie, dankie Here!!
Dankie, dankie, dankie Here!!
11 comments:
Baie, Baie Geluk Jan en Miekie! Dierbare, pragtige dogtertjie! Geniet die nuwe kleinding.
Janita is very beautiful! Congratulations Grandmother! :)
Congratulations to all of you. Certain Franco enjoys kissing his sister!
Hi Desia
Baie dankie - goed om van jou te hoor.
Hi Liesa
Thanks! She is such a blessing.
Hi Retha
Franco has not seen her yet, only photos on his dad's cell. His comments were "Baba, baba" and then he scooted off. Apparently he did not miss his mom yesterday: was too happy to have his doting uncle and other grandparents there. He'll go to his nursery school today and the BIG MEETING will probably be tomorrow - when Franco can give Janita the gift he had bought her and receive gifts from her. Please pray that all will go well re the green eyed monster.
Praise the Lord and congratulations to the happy family! She's beautiful!
Baie baie geluk aan die hele familie met die geboorte van klein Janita. Sy is 'n pragtige dingetjie. Vader se rykste seen vir julle almal en mag sy baie vreugde bring.
Baie geluk aan julle almal.
Die ou pienkvoet is te pragtig!
Julle moet lekker pop speel!
Groetetjies
Mariette.
Won-der-lik!! Baie geluk,Ouma en Oupa!Is dit nie die opwindendste van alle lekkertes nie.
Mag God Janita altyd in die holte van Sy hand hou. Mooie naam, hoor.
(Pragtige foto van 'n stralende Ouma Miekie.)
Bietjie laat ek weet...
Baie baie geluk met die pragtige nuwe dogtertjie, sussie en kleindogter. Ek's baie seker sy gaan vir julle almal net groot vreugde verskaf
Hi Everyone
We too think she is beautiful! Thank you for all the congratulations and blessings. It wonderful to be able to share our joy with you and to know that you care. Every child is a very special gift of God.
Big congratulations!
Post a Comment