At half past seven this morning, there was still no news on the baby front. I was getting decidedly antsy at this stage; Lord knows how Leane was feeling.
Anyway, off I sloped to school, feeling like it was the last place in the world I wanted to be.
And then, at 1.30, came the call.
'Hello Granny,' said Chris.
She was here!! Baby Kayleigh Louise arrived at 1.07 p.m weighing 7lbs 13 oz, a ten fingers, ten toes, new moon Pisces baby.
HURRAH!!!!!
Off for a visit this evening. She is a very cute baby; even Andy said so, and he is usually very disparaging about new babies, likening them to wizened old men/ Yoda/ E.T and various types of wrinkled fruit. She has Chris's flared nostrils so will be able to continue the family tradition of Kenneth Williams impersonations. She has Leane's chin and eyebrows. She is smooth and pink and robust. She has a good set of lungs and, at only a few hours old, has her Dad already finely trained in the 'squawk -n-pick-me-up' method of parent control.
And that's all for today. This is Granny Denise and Grandad Andy saying night-night sleep tight, there's a new life in the world tonight.
Congratulations! And a long and happy life to Kayleigh Louise.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind wishes, Olly. I can't help but worry what kind of a world this little girl has come into; but all we can do is guide her through it the best way we know how.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations from both Bob and Blob. You could do what my mother did to Rach and Amber - went to see her in hospital and then again 3 months later. Its nice to be involved!!
ReplyDeleteWell Done!
I am afraid I have failed on that score - have just been around this evening for another quick visit now that they are all home. Mum is tired, Dad is tired, Baby is still v.cute even at 3 and a bit days old!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on becomming a Granny. I just recently found your blog and can quit reading. Your lovely granddaughter was born on my birthday.
ReplyDeleteI am an American and love hearing about your English adventures. I think I was English in another life. I love British TV and am just now getting into watching Dr. Who.