I couldn’t write yesterday – there was only one thing to tell you and news wasn’t coming out until today. So I said nothing.
At 12.45 yesterday morning, I had a text from Ro to say that Dora had been admitted to hospital for the birth of their baby. I heard nothing more until noon, then at 3pm that she was having an emergency caesarean section. The hole in the carpet became more worn as I continued to pace. I bore it pretty patiently for a couple of hours, then just sat and worried. But at last, sometime after 5.30, Ro was able to tell me that all was well.
I thought of a blog name for him weeks ago but I can’t at present remember what it is, so that can wait. His real second name is Russell, however, after his grandfather – and his due date would have been Russell’s eightieth birthday; he was born a week early. But what we all want is pictures.
Here he is at about three hours old.
And this is today.
Close-up.
So happy and relieved, it is wonderful. I hope to see him tomorrow and I’m so excited.
Congratulations to all concerned x
Thanks, Richard. Ronan is my youngest so everyone in the family has been pacing the floor!
Congratulations! The waiting part is the worst, isn’t it? Looking forward to seeing photos of grandma with baby.
Congratulations to your expanding family! Have serious grandchild envy xxxxx
I must remember to brush my hair!
Nikki, this makes six! But then, I’m a great deal older than you 🙂
Huge congrats to all! Wonderful news.
Welcome !
Beste Wünsche und GOttes Segen !
Thank you 🙂
As you know, I already nicknamed him Little Rusty. What a good looking baby! Congratulations to the new parents and your whole family.
Very pleased to know all is well. Best wishes all round,then.Expect you’ve broached a cask? 🙂
Congrats and well wishes!
Congratulations!
Congratulations to all concerned, especially grandma, who did all the original work! What a beautiful grandson. You’ve beaten me now but who’s counting 😉
Many thanks – yes, baby’s head has been wetted!
Congratulations to the family and welcome into the big, wide world, Ro Junior. You’re a handsome-looking boy and a lovely addition to the ever-expanding family xx
I saw a couple of posts on FB that made me wonder if he was on his way. Glad to know that he arrived safely and hope Mummy is recovering well.
Congratulations Z!!! To you and the family.. i remember fondly the post of Ro’s wedding… and also this… its so sweet. Love to the baby , and luck to the parents!
Went to visit yesterday, he’s just beautiful! Mother doing well, father stressed!