My little Turnip

Apologies in advance if I upset anyone's sensibilities, won't be everyone's thing.
Right, mine and Aunt Sally's daughter, Dolly Clothespeg gave birth to a beautiful little Turnip, AKA Jacob. We were both there during the birth, which occurred at 6:27 yesterday evening. The pic was taken seconds after




A while later with his sister...



I'm so chuffed, I can't say

 

Ah that's so lovely Grandad CONGRATULATIONS to you all...

 

Congratulations Freddy on your new arrival.
All the best to you and your family

 

Thanks. It really was something special, hard to put into words. I'm guessing there's not many grandfathers that will experience this. I feel so lucky
Oh yes, and I cut the cord.

 

Congratulations! What a wonderful, special occasion. Wishes for health and happiness to Jacob

 

Congratulations!!

 

Ohhhhh that's so lovely I bet your the proudest man on the planet at this time and still hypo after the event I'm so pleased for you and your family, and I bet your grandson will be your favourite chum as the bond has been made

 

A truly amazing experience I should imagine Freddy. Congratulations to Mum, Dad and the rest of you too. And a BIG UP to the Midwife and team who accommodated you all today,
and to GC Jacob,
Jenny

 

Thanks Jenny (my daughters name also). It was as you might be able to tell, a home birth, and yes, the midwives were brilliant. Sadly, the father wasn't present, he's not interested, his loss. I'm not bitter though. It was a painful birth, as the baby was in a difficult position, apparently. She even wanted someone to just kill her to get away from the pain, pleading with me even, not nice. It was though a wonderful bonding experience.

 

It is a difficult time for a mum to be. Bet she was so glad you and your strength were there to give her courage and support Freddy...
such a bond for you and your daughter,
Jenny

 

Oooh Freddy,now that's an early fathers day gift from your daughter that will take some beating
Many congratulations to you all

 

Taken earlier today. Ain't technology wonderful?

 

Wow,
what a little smasher you are Jacob,
Jenny

 

Freddy, thank you for sharing this exceptional report. Glad it all went well. With a home birth, there is always the off chance that the mother/baby may require some extra support for which it would be more practical to be in the hospital. But in this case you managed. The baby looks absolutely gorgeous. Well done to the parents that created such a beautiful child!