The view from my window

The view from my window
The view from my window

Sunday 28 March 2021

Biboo!

Biboo arrived safe and sound at 12.50 this morning - well what should have been yesterday evening I guess because we put the clocks forward today. The first 12 hours were apparently horrendous as Jen threw up with every contraction but then an angel in human form descended from above with an epidural in his hand and both Jen and Jordan got to enjoy the rest of her 21 hour labour, with Jen being allowed to pull the baby out herself. Turns out Biboo is a little boy (I was right!!!!) and weighed in at 3.2 kg. When I looked up "3.2 kg to lbs" it suggested cooking time for turkey (ha) but that's just over 7 lbs, so a good weight for a first baby, particularly given that Jen is so tiny. His name is Charlie, but I suspect he'll be Biboo to me for quite some time. Oh and tonton (uncle) André is so totally in love already it's something to behold! I'm now officially the (second) happiest woman in France today (with Jen being the first)!




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  1. Marksgran28 March 2021 at 15:11

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! He's gorgeous! I'm so glad all is well. I love his outfit! Sending hugs to you all. xx

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    1. Treaders28 March 2021 at 15:29

      Thank you so much. I'm so in love - it's like starting all over again isn't it!

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  2. JiCaLu28 March 2021 at 17:02

    Congratulations!!! Charlie is beautiful, tons of kisses coming his way!

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  3. Caree Risover28 March 2021 at 17:08

    So sweet - bet you can hardly wait for a cuddle.

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  4. libby28 March 2021 at 17:12

    Wonderful news! congratulations to all. A baby is such a blessing....you will so enjoy being a Nana/Grandma/Nanny!

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    1. Treaders28 March 2021 at 17:29

      I'm loving it already - and I haven't even got to hold him yet!

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  5. Bobbie28 March 2021 at 17:23

    Happy Birthday baby Charlie! He's beautiful!

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    1. Treaders28 March 2021 at 17:30

      He's a pretty little thing - even if I say so myself!

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  6. Bob28 March 2021 at 18:08

    Congratulations Nana!!!
    Welcome to the world Charlie Biboo!!

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  7. Anne in the kitchen28 March 2021 at 18:44

    He is a beautiful boy! Congratulations all around (But secretly being a grandparent is the best gig in the world. You love them just like your own without the day to day responsibility)
    What is your grandmother name going to be?

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  8. EAS28 March 2021 at 18:47

    Excellent news! Congratulations to all, but especially to Jen who went through so much. Your family deserves every happiness!

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  9. Ms. Moon28 March 2021 at 18:57

    Lovely, lovely! Huge congratulations to all!
    What a gorgeous little man!

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  10. Susan28 March 2021 at 18:59

    So sweet! Being a Grandma is the best! Congratulations!
    Susan

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  11. slugmama28 March 2021 at 19:20

    How wonderful!! Congrats to Jordan and Jen and welcome to little Charlie. 7 lbs. is a good weight too....

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  12. My life so far28 March 2021 at 20:42

    Congratulations Nana! He's beautiful.

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  13. T'Pol28 March 2021 at 22:17

    How precious! Congrats to the whole family! May he have a wonderful, loved, healthy and long life surrounded by those who love him.

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  14. Treaders28 March 2021 at 23:12

    Thank you all for the lovely comments. I can't wait until I get to hold him (sometime this week obviously). I'll be Nanny, Jen's mom will be Mamie - or whatever works best for Biboo obviously!

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  15. Dave R29 March 2021 at 00:50

    Congratulations!! Enjoy these moments! And yes, he will grow up be known as Biboo. This is how life works.

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    1. Treaders29 March 2021 at 08:12

      Thanks Dave - and yeah, I'm already thinking Biboo's gonna stick!

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  16. Jo29 March 2021 at 09:34

    Congratulations! He’s beautiful. You’re going to have such a great time Nanny.

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    1. Treaders29 March 2021 at 12:03

      Thanks Jo. I don't think it's sunk in yet as I haven't been able to see him - but I know you're right!

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  17. Maebeme29 March 2021 at 16:41

    Congratulations to the parents and to you too Grandma! He's certainly a cutie!

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    1. Treaders29 March 2021 at 16:56

      Thank you so much - I can't wait to hold him!

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  18. Jennyff31 March 2021 at 09:44

    Well done all of you, such happy news. I hope you can soon hug and kiss and completely spoil little Biboo.

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    1. Treaders31 March 2021 at 16:46

      Thanks Jenny, they come home tomorrow and I can't wait!

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  19. One Family31 March 2021 at 20:07

    So sweet! Congrats to you all!!

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  20. Northern Living Allowance1 April 2021 at 07:21

    Hooray! Huge congrats to all of you! xx

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    1. Treaders1 April 2021 at 07:46

      Thank you so much. I get to meet him later today and I can't wait!

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    2. Treaders1 April 2021 at 07:46

      Thank you so much. I get to meet him later today and I can't wait!

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  21. SAM2 April 2021 at 22:59

    I think my comment got lost and I geel like a bad friend. He's just perfect, and thought I typed that Sunday. I'm so happy for you, the parents and the new uncle. So sweet.

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    1. Treaders3 April 2021 at 21:06

      No worries my dear - I hope you're enjoying your vacation time. And yes he's gorgeous (but then I would say that wouldn't I)!

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  22. Cro Magnon3 April 2021 at 13:31

    We have a Boo Boo in the family. He started off as Bunny, then became Boo Boo. He's now going to school in Miami, so I quite expect he'll adopt his true name.

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    1. Treaders3 April 2021 at 21:07

      Ha, I think he's going to have to grow into Charlie, otherwise he's going to be stuck with Biboo or Munchkin!

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