Boris and Carrie’s baby.

Hi JenniferEccles.. . My second baby was only a couple of pounds lighter...

You're welcome!

I knew there was a Theodore around somewhere but I had to check

Ah. I see, wrong kid. Thank you callistemon I'll now try to impress DH.

Ps Theodore has the same hair as his father

Boris does have a son called Theodore Apollo with his then wife, Marina Wheeler, but he's 21.

Wilfred's big half-brother.

I thought his name was Theodore and I've convinced DH. Not that he was very interested.
Who was I thinking of?

Oh Kitty! Have you told your daughter the tale?

That sounds like one of those ‘never lived it down’ family stories!!

kitty

Jabberwok

and best ignored.

But you didn’t....??

My 4th was 9lb 8oz and the biggest in the nursery, or so I though! The nurse came round and woke me to go and feed my baby as she was crying. I staggered in, picked up the big baby near the door, fed it, all the while wondering why my baby wouldn't feed and why someone didn't come and feed the baby wailing at the other side of the room. Went back to bed only to be told that I really should go and feed my baby as she was getting distressed. Oops!!

Wow henetha 9lb 12 !!
I bet that brought tears to your eyes, and a first baby too!

I wish Wilfred a long and happy life, just as I do for all babies born into such an uncertain world.
Yes, he does seem long. My first baby was 9lbs 12oz (I can't think in metric) and is now 6'4".
It amazes me how some people feel the need to be unpleasant.

and best ignored.

Perhaps they come on to let those of us who are, know they're not interested?!!! or perhaps just to make sarky unpleasant comments for the sake of it?! Sad really!!

My DGS was measured in kg. (4.825 kg)

A couple of my children had their weights registered in kg. Didn't half confuse me!!

Calendargirl

Going off piste, but why do we all still refer to a new baby’s weight in pounds and ounces?

No one says, “Oh, my new grandson weighed 3 kilos” or whatever.

I wonder about this!

Seems to still be the norm

7lb or 3.175 kg

All my grandchildren had their weights measured in pounds and ounces

Why come on a thread you have no interest in purely to say you have no interest?!

It always surprises me how often people feel the need to do this!

merlotgran

Iam64

I think the last Downing Street baby was Leo Blair

I remember Florence Cameron was born in Cornwall while the Camerons were on holiday but I can't remember whether DC was in Downing Street by then.

Yes he was, we were down there staying near the Cameron’s with our grandsons. The boys found themselves surfing alongside?. Security bods on the beach, bit weird.

Iam64

I think the last Downing Street baby was Leo Blair

I remember Florence Cameron was born in Cornwall while the Camerons were on holiday but I can't remember whether DC was in Downing Street by then.

Going off piste, but why do we all still refer to a new baby’s weight in pounds and ounces?

No one says, “Oh, my new grandson weighed 3 kilos” or whatever.

biba70

Callistemon - it is because we don't respect the morality of the father, and the way he has (not) brought up his other kids - that I feel sorry for his child. Add to that the fact Boris will be remembered as the worst PM ever- and won't last the course- yes, poor child.

Poor you for saying that this much loved and wanted baby is a poor child

Well my babies were all very average sizes, 7lb 14oz, 7lb 10oz, and 6lb 1oz. Isn’t it funny that we all remember exactly the birth weight of our offspring? None of them had much hair, but I thought they were the most beautiful babies in the world. I’m sure Carrie will feel exactly the same about Wilfred. As for feeling sorry for him, no I don’t, he will always have everything he needs, and more besides. And the sins of the father should never be laid upon the children. I’m sure we all will agree with that.

Well, my DGS needed age 6 month clothes at birth - all those lovely gifts which didn't fit.
But he didn't have much hair.

It’s not just tall or long legs he looks very mature perhaps she had him well before the date, now that would be something to talk about
That was said tongue in cheek as I m sure it’s what some posters are referring to