New grandbaby

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.

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Here he is at about three hours old.

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And this is today.

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Close-up.

So happy and relieved, it is wonderful.  I hope to see him tomorrow and I’m so excited.

18 comments on “New grandbaby

  1. Z Post author

    I must remember to brush my hair!

    Nikki, this makes six! But then, I’m a great deal older than you 🙂

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  2. Kipper

    As you know, I already nicknamed him Little Rusty. What a good looking baby! Congratulations to the new parents and your whole family.

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  3. Sue Hines

    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 😉

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  4. Zed

    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

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  5. Liz

    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.

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  6. How do we know

    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!

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