After all those months of fretting and waiting (and generally grumbling), the time finally arrived. Albert James was born on 7th May, weighing a distinctly average 7lb 8oz (not quite the 12lb that was predicted). He was two weeks early. I may have taken a vow against over-sharing lately, but hey, I’m a proud parent so I’m bending the rules.
My waters broke on Saturday night, and he took 45 rather painful and sleepless hours to emerge into the world. I will not regale you with the full details, but I will say that I have discovered two new tastes: I love epidurals and hate pushing.
Anyway, I’ve pretty much forgotten all the bad bits now. He’s beautiful. I was afraid that I would become a different person after I’d given birth, but I’m exactly the same me as before, it’s just that I’m now in love with a strange new creature. I pointed out to him yesterday that no woman will ever drink in his face so adoringly as I was at that moment. That was after I’d had a little cry because he was so lovely. Don’t worry, I am also doing entirely normal things like swearing at the telly and being fondly reunited with gin. I’m just a bit smitten, that’s all.
As I write, I can hear Herbert chattering away to his ‘little one’ while he runs a bath. I am quite, quite content. Already, I know that I’ll miss these precious first weeks when they’re over, sleepy and vague as they are.
He is utterly lovely. Well done to you and Herbert.
Fantastic news. He’s gorgeous Betty. Congratulations to you and Herbert xxx
You overshare away to your hearts content. He is absolutely gorgeous. With very pretty feet :))
Aw Betty! Congratulations again.
Perfect little guy. He’s gorgeous.
What a happy little post x x x
Teeny weeny feet. Sigh. How very very lovely!
He is glorious. I love his jumpsuit. Congratulations and enjoy every last bit of him.xx
Thank you all *proud face*. Can’t believe I made that!
I second the jumpsuit love. What a gorgeous little man! Congratulations to you two. Savor away!
xoxoxo
Oh CONGRATULATIONS!!!! He is beautiful indeed.
He is delicious. Congratulations again. x
I´ve just read your book thinking what are you up to in these days. I can´t believe my eyes clicking on your page – wonderful and charming beautiful baby boy surprise, congrats!
Congratutations! well done all 3 of you!
What lovely news and what a lovely baby you have. It came as a huge surprise to me how overwhelmingly besotted with love I was when my babies where born. But honestly my 3 are now in their twenties and its never gone away. IEvery day all that love…….its truely remarkable. Well done and happy time ahead.
Congratulations! He is gorgeous! Good job mama!
Awww, AJ is just lovely! Congratulations!!
What gorgeous photographs. He looks absolutely adorable. Congratulations!