Monday, August 24, 2015

introducing......a new part of my heart:


Miss Lydia Eleanor arrived this morning at 9:47.


Words cannot describe....


Mali Rose did a fantastic job.

I have more pictures, but I am tired. She labored all night, then gave birth this morning...the nurse had us guess the weight as she held up that precious baby...and guess what? I was right on the dot, seven pounds ten ounces. She is healthy and robust, and we all cried when she was born.

I came home this afternoon, prepared for a nap, but decided at the last minute to go back to the hospital with Mirielle and some of the kids.

So I am happy and thrilled and proud of Mali...she didn't complain, she was happy to get that baby out, and she nursed her like a pro. It was an amazing day, the birth was awesome. I think I am joining Mali on her baby high:)
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13 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 24, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    Aww.. Congrats to you, Gramma and to your daughter on her beautiful daughter! What a precious , joyous thing to share!

    So happy for you all!

    An avid reader,
    Rosie

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  2. Pamela WadeAugust 24, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    Congratulations! There's just nothing like a little newborn, and especially a grandbaby! So glad it all went well! ~~Pam

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  3. SusanAugust 25, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Welcome Lydia! You are going to be a well loved girl!

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  4. FLmom7August 25, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    Aw, congratulations grandma!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 25, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    oh congrats!! was thinking about you both. mali looks like a baby herself. i look forward to more photos. and what a gorgeous name!!!!!!!!

    terre

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  6. Kathyb1960August 25, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    OHHHH CONGRATULATIONS MALI---AND GRANDMA AND GRANDPA AND THE WHOLE FAMILY!!! What a beautiful little Angel. I checked back a couple of times yesterday but I figured you were busy loving on that little angel! What a blessing! God bless ya'll!!!

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  7. 16 blessings'momAugust 25, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Thank you everyone! It was an awesome experience. Mali thanked me for being there with her, and I told her it was one of the best nights of my life. Of course no mother wants to see her child suffer, and I tell you, I could FEEL those contractions with her...and would have done it for her, if I could have...but other than that, it was awesome. Nothing short of a miracle.

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  8. Sister of 7August 25, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Hi!
    I've been reading your blog for years but haven't commented before.
    Many many congratulations to you and your family.
    You look so young in the pictures and are an amazing mom :)
    Good wishes

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  9. Endo_LifeAugust 25, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Congratulations to Mali and your whole family. Love the name is there meaning behind it?

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  10. Sister of 7August 25, 2015 at 6:06 PM

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  11. MarthaAugust 25, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    So wonderful! I'm so glad you will have a nearby grandbaby to love on. They are fun!

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  12. JoniAugust 26, 2015 at 1:43 AM

    Congratulations, Gramma! Oh, what a fun and beautiful post!

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  13. DebAugust 26, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    Congratulations! So happy for all of you! I love her name...one of my favorites.

    Being a grandmother is incredible. All of the fun, none of the worries!

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