Friday, February 26, 2010

We arrived a few hours before Grandbaby !

 

We arrived in Tampa, after cancellations, delays, and Brazilian immigration snags, the 12 hour trip turned into a 33 hour trip... BUT we got to see Jackie pregnant for 12 hours. She went into labor last night and delivered Alexandra Joy at 9:35 this morning at home. Proud Grandpa caught the baby while Dad and Grandma helped mommy through the final push. 

All is well and God is good!

  I discovered that it is more painful to watch your baby give birth than to give birth yourself

Pictures of baby!

17 comments:

Linda said...

WOW! I'm so glad you made it in time!

What a beautiful name!

Sarah Joy said...

Congratulations, Grandma! She's beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Felicitaciones!

Joy said...

Congratulations, love that it was a complete family affair. I'm partial to her name :)

♥ Joy

Carrie said...

Fabulous!

I love home births, don't you?!

Tamika: said...

How precious! Congratulations and welcome Alexandra Joy!

Betty W said...

Congratulations Rita!! I´m so glad you made it in time to be there for the birth.
You´re last sentence tells me, it was not easy to see her in so much pain. I don´t think I could do it.

Kathy said...

HOW EXCITING!!!!!!!!! I'm SO glad that you made it just in time! She's gorgeous and a wonderful addition to a wonderful family! :) Praise the Lord! Hugs to all!

groovyoldlady said...

Woot! She looks like a Keeper!

Glenn B said...

Congrats Granny! Beautiful baby.

Glenn B said...

Oh yeah, before I forget - welcome home to the US of A.

All the best,
GB

Dawn said...

How exciting for you!

Findalis said...

Mazal Tov! May she grow to be a lady of virtue and joy.

Unknown said...

what an exciting day on Friday. I'm so glad we got to see her tonight and you too - although we didn't get to talk much!! I'm so happy you all were able to be here for the momentous occasion!

Happy Elf Mom (Christine) said...

I remember what it was like giving birth in Tampa to G at Community Hospital. Um... I totally understand why you might want to homebirth given that experience.

Congrats to you guys!!

Debbie said...

Congrats! What a cutie.

Sarah Halter said...

Congratulations! Glad you made it before the baby! I know it was so special having my mom with us with Daniel was born.