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Butterfly:
Congratulations, Kay!! How wonderful!! What a great story!! I am so happy for you that labor went quickly and smoothly, that you had someone with you who was sane and comforting, and that you are snuggling a sweet wee one. Enjoy every minute.
I nearly choked when I read your NM's email to you. I, too, received a similar message about how I chose to inform my own NM after giving birth. Of course, my method (a voicemail message) did not satisfy her and she, too, was "disappointed that I did not inform her properly." whatever that might have been, don't know, don't care, love my kids . . .
I hope you enjoy this wonderful season with your new little one and that those who love you stay close and comforting!
All the best,
Butterfly
BonesMS:
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Kay Zee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
I bet the newest baby is a CUTIE!!!!!!!!!!
As for the N's......on your behalf......I flip them the bird! :P They're dumb turkeys anyway!
Bones
Twoapenny:
Hi again Kay,
I woke up thinking about you this morning - or more specifically, thinking about your mum's email. It just rang a bell with me - nothing was ever right. It didn't matter what I did, how I did it, I would always get it wrong in her eyes. Boy, when I think of the knots I used to tie myself in trying to make her happy!
So I thought I would mention my thoughts on this - you have probably already thought the same:
1 Ignore the nastiness - no response to it at all. You informed her of the birth - she sent congratulations - that's good. You issued an invitation - which she ignored. You've done your bit. Ignore it now. If they come to visit - as per your invite - great - anything else - ignore.
2 I also wondered, as your in-laws seem nice, each time you get a bit of crazy from your lot, maybe call or email them, not to complain or moan, just to say hi and get a bit of normal to re-balance you? Moan on here, vent, offload, scream, shout, cry, whatever you need to. You know we get it. And just gradually push the crazies away with a dose of normality each time they infringe. Imagine a great, big, fluggy doughnut around you, your DH, your kids and your in-laws and a big sign on the top that says "Keep out".
Congratulations again :) xxx
Hopalong:
KZ, congratulations!
This precious baby is a lucky one, since YOU are her Mom.
I'm so glad it went well, but jeez -- 20 minutes after getting to the hospital? Lord above!
And how lovely about your father in law...you will be closer to him always after this.
What a delight for him. Sorry you didn't have your hubby there but in a way, how
wonderful that he was off doing something for all of you, that will be a good thing.
4 under 4. Holy moly.
MUCH love and joy to all of you, in your own little Nativity scene...
Rest as much as you can, enjoy the babe...
lots of love,
Hops
teartracks:
KayZee,
What a joy to get the announcement about the baby and the account of the hour just before her birth. Congratulations to you, DH and baby girl.
Blessings and peace for you and yours,
tt
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