The Baby Arrives

Everyone here has been impatiently awaiting the birth of the landlords daughter in laws baby. He was due to arrive last evening by C. section; but he decided things would be different. Instead he was born yesterday afternoon around 3 PM, still by C. section though. Shortly after that the landlords grandchildren told us about the baby and then our landlady came and told us, excitement reigned.

Around 4 PM the landlady asked me if I would like to go with them to the hospital to see the new baby and mother. Naturally, I didn't refuse, who can refuse a newborn baby.

When we arrived at the hospital we had to wait for awhile as she was still in the recovery room and we were not allowed in there of course. She was finally moved to her room and we were allowed into see her, 2 visitors at a time.

He weighted in at 4.2 kilos, which is about 9.24 pounds, so he is a big baby. I never did find out how long he is; but he has cute little chubby cheeks and lots of hair. I got to hold him, which was a lovely experience. I haven't been around a newborn for quite a few years and it felt really good.

Thank goodness mother and baby are both fine and everyone is happy. What a great day, we feel so lucky to have been included in this family event.