craftyhunnypie Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Aww he is so gorgeous! It was awful for my sister, she's had a really rough time & at one point we could have lost her. She's had blood transfusions galore because Samuel's head was stuck & my sister had to be torn open literally. She has bad tears as well as her C section scar. She lost loads of blood. She hasn't been allowed to hold him properly, feed him, change his nappy or pick him up until tonight. It was awful last night - as she couldn't answer his cries - was drugged up to the eyeballs & was so frustrated at not being allowed to do anything for him. She had a catheter in & these strange casings around her legs with wires & tubes coming from them. I cried my eyes out all the way home, as she looked sooooo ill & the thought that I could have lost my sister in this day & age. Tonight was much better - she is a lot brighter & was able to hold & feed him. He had the most gorgeous outfit on & I've fell in love with him. Not only am I his Aunty, but I have been asked to be his godmother. I'm not religious, so I'll have to be his fairy godmother! He is going to be very spoilt! All photos are on my mums camera as mine doesn't work. Hubby forgot his. He has a couple on his phone that's all. Will get some over the weekend. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Oh my, your poor sister. Sounds like quite an ordeal Hormones tend to kick in a few days after giving birth and these can lead to floods of tears etc etc and if she is still trying to get over the shock of a difficult birth this might hit her doubly hard - hopefully not - but I'm mentioning it due to my personal experience... Thank goodness both mother and baby are ok, I hope they continue to do really well x Congratulations on being a fairy godmother! Bet you are so chuffed to be asked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 So sorry to hear your sister has had such a rough time of it but her little son sounds delightful. A lady in my post natal group had a difficult labour and needed surgery but she bounced back very quickly so im sure your sister will do the same. Having a beautiful baby to focus on will keep her moving in the right direction. Many congratulations on being an aunty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 oooh congratulations emma (and sister) im glad that things have worked out (and the nasty stuff is over ) yay little people *sitting very patiently waiting for a photo * cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Congratulations to you all Horrid time but a lovely reward for all that. Hope she picks up quick. And remember to take your camera tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Congratulations on acquiring a nephew, Emma. Sorry to hear that your sister had a bad time of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Congratulations Emma I love the name too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Congratulations Sorry to hear she had a hard time I also request pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Congratulations Aunty Emma Sorry to hear your sister had such a rough time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Congratulations, Auntie Emma . What a shame your poor sister had such a terrible time - I really hope she recovers quickly so she can enjoy her gorgeous little boy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Congratulations Aunty Hope your sister recovers quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Awwww congratulations Emma and sister! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Congratulations on becoming an Auntie! - and I hope your sister is soon well and enjoying being a Mummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Congratulations on the birth of you Nephew. Hoping your sister recovers very soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Thanks everyone! Unfortunately, we can't make visiting today Aunty Em & Uncle Steve have to be elsewhere. grrrr Oh well we shall have to give out extra kisses tomorrow. We took her a piece of her favourite chocolate fudge cake last night & some nice prezzies for herself for a change - she soon scoffed the cake. I shall have to start thinking about a unique Christening gift soon. I'm not buying any of that silver stuff that just gets shoved in a cupboard. ugh. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 what about something "chickenny" so, you have opted for the boring "aunty emma" have you? well I suppose "aunty craftyhunniepie" is a bit of a mouthful to a little person just learning to speak I can see it being shortened with some interesting results sis must be feeling better if she is demolishing cake which is great news cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Wonder how Aunty Craftyhunnypie could be shortened? Hmm Aunty "Ooops, word censored!"ie? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Congratulations to your sister, and to you Aunty Em! Any name for gorgeous bundle of cuteness, welcome to the world small person, it's a fantastic place! * tapping feet waiting for pictures to coo over * BeckyBoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Wonder how Aunty Craftyhunnypie could be shortened?Hmm Aunty "Ooops, word censored!"ie? Emma.x cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Hi - yes He is Samuel, Harvey, James..... Harvey after his grandad who sadly died of cancer & James after his daddy - who's first name is James, but is known as Mattthew. James has been a name in the boys of the family for generations. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Congratulations on the birth of your nephew. Can't wait to see some photos. Sorry your sister had such a tough time, it must have been really worrying for you. Hopefully now with all the baby cuddling she can forget about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Ooohh a squidgy baby Lovely news, Emma, I hope that your sister is feeling better today. Sending happy (((hugs)))) to you & yours x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Congratulations Aunty Emma! I hope your sister is feeling better. Waiting patiently for pics..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Congratulations and becomeing an Aunty, as a new aunty myself I can tell you it is great. Best wishes to your sister, it sounds like she had an awful time. Hopefully she will make a speedy recovery. It sounds like she has got plenty of support and love around her and that helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 We were there when the midwife came yesterday. My sister had a very close shave with death. She lost over a quarter of her body's blood. It doesn't bear thinking about, but brings me even closer to my sister. She has just been laughing over the phone because I said he's a good looking baby, not like E.T & not so 'flat' But I've hurt her tummy now with laughing. Oh dear. He slept through from 11.30pm to 5am this morning, he is so good. It's like he knows his mummy had a tough time, so he's being no trouble. He doesn't even cry for long. Everything in my life seems so over the top & dramatic, never straight forward... but it's all true & told the way it is. Welcome to my life. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
