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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.

Oldgreymare Mon 02-Apr-12 18:35:32

Absent, really good news, what a whopper. Love the name, will look out All Blacks team list in years to come!

ninathenana Mon 02-Apr-12 16:28:03

congratulations, best wishes to mum and not so little boy smile flowers

Amber Mon 02-Apr-12 16:12:55

Congratulations Absent hope you have lots of lovely cuddles soon

Carol Mon 02-Apr-12 10:41:32

absent dose yourself up and get rid of it quickly, so you can fit in all those fabulous cuddles. Baby-gazing is very enjoyable, meanwhile, so it's lovely that you are nearby x

jeni Mon 02-Apr-12 10:41:21

Congratulations!

Riverwalk Mon 02-Apr-12 10:08:47

Congratulations - I love the name! Hope you feel better soon.

flowerfriend Mon 02-Apr-12 10:02:19

Congratulations and yes what a handsome name for no doubt going to be a handsome boy. Enjoy your visit.

Annobel Mon 02-Apr-12 10:00:52

Such a shame for you, absent. You need to take good care of yourself as well as looking after the family. Let's hope you shake off that cold quickly and get enough cuddles to last you until you finally emigrate!flowers

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.

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

Congratulations - what a fine boy! Bless him! flowers

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

Congratulations enjoy while you can. flowers

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

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

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

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

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

Congratulations to all absent flowers

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

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

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

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

Great news absent. I have a Fin GS too.

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

Wonderful news absent! Congratulations all round! flowers

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

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

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

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

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

Congratulations to all, absent! What a size! flowers

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

Congratulations absent on your new grandson!! flowers

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!

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

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