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absentgrana Sat 31-Mar-12 22:27:57

I haven't been posting much since I reached New Zealand two weeks ago. This is partly because I have been very busy with my grandchildren and partly bercause absentdaughter has an ergonomic keyboard which makes me feel that I am typing while wearing boxing gloves.

However, I have news. Finlay Hunter - there's a name to conjure with - was born by C-section at 12.20 on Saturday afternoon (it's now Sunday morning in NZ). He weighed - wait for it - 9 lb 14 oz. Absentdaughter had hoped for a normal delivery but the boy turned out to have such a big head, it wasn't going to happen. It also turned out that previous C-sections had left her very vulnerable and prolonging labour any further could have been catastrophic.

Mum and baby are both well and both beautiful. I can't stop grinning like a coal scuttle.

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glassortwo Sat 31-Mar-12 22:32:10

Wow absent congratulations, I am thrilled for you 9lb 14oz I am grinning with you flowers flowers wine wine Love GS name good strong name.

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glammanana Sat 31-Mar-12 22:36:47

Fabulousabsent such lovely news and what a weight and such a good name for a big boy,lots of cuddles coming I'm sure envy wineflowers

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Mishap Sat 31-Mar-12 22:43:18

That's one big boy! Congratulations!

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NannaJeannie Sat 31-Mar-12 22:53:06

Congratulations to you and your family absent and Finlay is a wonderful name, very distinctive and romantic.

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Greatnan Sat 31-Mar-12 22:53:22

Congratulations to all concerned - isn't the relief wonderful!

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wotsamashedupjingl Sat 31-Mar-12 22:55:22

Oh that's so good absent! sunshine

Congratulations to all. smile

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harrigran Sat 31-Mar-12 23:12:19

Congratulations absent that's one big boy, well done your DD flowers

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Annobel Sat 31-Mar-12 23:14:38

Great news, absent. Carry on grinning! Congratulations to one and all. ((((hugs))))

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numberplease Sat 31-Mar-12 23:45:56

Congratulations and best wishes to you and your family Absent. He`s a big lad, bet his baby clothes won`t fit for very long!

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Faye Sun 01-Apr-12 00:38:34

Congratulations absent on your new grandson!! flowers

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bagitha Sun 01-Apr-12 06:15:51

Congratulations to all, absent! What a size! flowers

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MrsJamJam Sun 01-Apr-12 08:08:50

Congratulation on your lovely news. With a name like that he could achieve anything!flowers

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Carol Sun 01-Apr-12 08:18:37

How wonderful absent. Welcome to Finlay and what a fabulous weight he is. Have a happy time over there flowers

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Gally Sun 01-Apr-12 08:21:38

Great news Absent. The size brought tears to my eyes - remembering when I had a whopper like that. His name is lovely and he will go far! flowers

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Notsogrand Sun 01-Apr-12 08:49:26

Wonderful news absent! Congratulations all round! flowers

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JessM Sun 01-Apr-12 09:01:33

Great news absent. I have a Fin GS too.

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Ariadne Sun 01-Apr-12 09:03:28

Brilliant! So happy that you are actually there. flowers xxxxx

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Libradi Sun 01-Apr-12 09:07:53

Congratulations to you and your family absent. He was a big boy, we have big babies in our family too, I bet he's gorgeous smile

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kittylester Sun 01-Apr-12 09:23:49

Congratulations to all absent flowers

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nanachrissy Sun 01-Apr-12 12:06:55

Wonderful news absent and how good that you were there.
Congratulations to all your family flowers

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BlueSky Sun 01-Apr-12 13:30:36

How lovely Absent! Enjoy this fantastic time with your far away family! smile

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ninnynanny Sun 01-Apr-12 14:04:26

Congratulations enjoy while you can. flowers

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greenmossgiel Sun 01-Apr-12 18:43:55

Congratulations - what a fine boy! Bless him! flowers

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absentgrana Mon 02-Apr-12 09:30:52

Thanks for all your good wishes. Absentdaughter has come home from the hospital today - too soon, I reckon, but of course, she wants to be with her family. She still looks fabulously beautiful and far too young to be the mother of five and Finn is sheer magic and a wonderfully easy baby. He sleeps, he sucks, he burps, he sleeps, he sucks... Sadly, I am not enjoying wonderful cuddles right now as I have a filthy cold and a wheezy chest. As I don't want to pass this on to a newborn, I admire from a distance. I have four more weeks here, so I can probably fit some cuddles in later. I certainly hope so.

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