Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Now you can call me Grandma

It's late and it has been a very difficult day - but i am now a grandma. He is absolutely beautiful, just in case you wonder...and he looks like his daddy a whole lot - and even though I hope he soon looks like his momma too, I like him, and think I'll keep him. His name is Brodie, short for Broderick, and he weighs 8 pounds, fourteen ounces...and he is twenty inches long. He is having some issues, but so far, we are assured that he is in good shape. He had a rough go of it - I don't think it was his idea to make his first appearance today, but since he kicked really hard and broke the "pool" he was lounging in, it was time. I cried outside the door, listening to the pain and suffering going on inside that room, and I wanted so badly to barge in and do it for her, I think she must have pushed for more than two hours...but she is in great shape, although worn all the way out. Please say a prayer for my little Brodie, he needs to be in perfect health...for all of us. Happy BIRTHDAY, Brodie. I love you.

13 comments:

Just Me said...

Oh my goodness, CONGRATULATIONS!! I am so excited for you. I hope Brodie's issues are not too serious and will say a prayer for him and for you too. I am so sorry that you are having such a hard time right now but this little guy will put some of your life in perspective and will be such a joy for you. What a wonderful blessing. Enjoy, Grandma!

Karen said...

What wonderful news and you have certainly been well overdue for some (yes I've been lurking). Congrats Grandma and tell Janelle she did good.

CRUSTY MOM-E said...

YES YES YES YES!!! AMAZING AND WONDERFUL! AND this has me crying. I'm so happy for both you of..Janelle--the emotions you must be feeling--how amazing and powerful and scary and wonderful! YOU are a champion and you survived something very difficult..you are already a wonderful mom.

Graime: (Hahaha) I couldn't be happier for you--I bet you he'll have your wonderful Daughters personality--which is a beautiful thing--better then any physical appearance. Hug that precious sweet little one..-we'll keep our prayers for you and him and Mommy...
G-d Bless you all! What a wonderful Day yesterday was for him! To think he was born on Cinco De Mayo--:)

Always,
elizabeth

josie2shoes said...

I was so suprised and delighted to pop in here and find this wonderful news - your little grandson safely arrived in this world! I can only imagine being the grandma outside the door listening to your daughter struggle thru delivery, but I know that your love and prayers surrounded her and helped her get thru it. I'll be praying for little Brodie too! Can't wait to see some photos! Congratulations to all of you, this little guy couldn't arrive in your life at a better time - like your own living, breathing little rainbow!

ac said...

Awwwwwww!!!!!!!!

I'm so happy for you. Babies are the best gift ever!

Hugs to your daughter and little tiny hugs to Brodie. ac

KathyA said...

Congratulations! Prayers being said presently!

Golden To Silver Val said...

Congratulations to all of you! And welcome to the world little Brodie! My daughter had a hard time too so I know what you went through Jamie...but look at the reward for all that hard work!! Prayers are going up for him as well as you and mom too. Your lives will never be the same. Enjoy every second of him...they grow so fast!! I can't wait to see a picture! Big hugs and much love.

Mary said...

Congratulaltions to the new grandmother and to the mother, too. There's nothing like the small and sounds of a new baby to tie your heart strings in a happy bow. If you happen to be the grandmother - well, there's no expressing the love and joy you feel. I'm so happy for you. Little Brodie has my warmest welcome and my deepest prayer.

Moohaa said...

Congratulations to you and your daughter!! A new baby... brings new chances.

Summer said...

I love new babies! Congratulations sweet pea!

Cheryl said...

Oh what joy! I'm so happy for all of you. Is Brodie perfect yet? Congratulations grandma. This will add a whole new dimension to your life. Happiness ahead!

Portia said...

I knew what was coming and I got all teary anyway. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Janelle did awesome! He is the most perfectly adorable bundle of boy. It's such a blur when they're so small and you're so tired but then again what more could you ask for:)

Brad said...

Good lord, how'd I get this far behind? I like the name. It sounds good and solid. The name of a stand up kinda guy.

Congrats Grandma. Give that kid a squeeze for me.