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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Wow absent congratulations, I am thrilled for you 9lb 14oz I am grinning with you 
Love GS name good strong name.
Fabulousabsent such lovely news and what a weight and such a good name for a big boy,lots of cuddles coming I'm sure 
Oh that's so good absent! 
Congratulations to all. 
Congratulations absent that's one big boy, well done your DD
Congratulations absent on your new grandson!!
Congratulations to all, absent! What a size!
Congratulation on your lovely news. With a name like that he could achieve anything!
How wonderful absent. Welcome to Finlay and what a fabulous weight he is. Have a happy time over there
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!
Wonderful news absent! Congratulations all round!
Brilliant! So happy that you are actually there. xxxxx
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
Congratulations to all absent
Wonderful news absent and how good that you were there.
Congratulations to all your family
How lovely Absent! Enjoy this fantastic time with your far away family!
Congratulations enjoy while you can.
Congratulations - what a fine boy! Bless him!
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