Meet baby Jonah

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  1. berniek

    berniek I have a girl crush on the Naming Fairy

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    Hi all!

    Life has not exactly been easy going for me the last couple of months. But since things are getting better and I know some of you have wondered, so let me share some positive news. :heartlub

    Exactly one month ago I became the mother of my gorgeous baby boy Jonah. :cloud9

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    My pregnancy wasn’t smooth with growth worries and high blood pressure. Getting induced didn’t go as planned and 25 minutes after they broke my water my baby was born through an emergency c-section.
    My baby boy unfortunately had severe neonatal hypoglycaemia and we spend 24 days in hospital including NICU. It really took a lot of patience, positivity, and suppert from my “village” to get through this. Let’s say I’m happy to live in the Netherlands and this didn’t ruin me financially on top of the emotional trauma.
    But we’re home now (since last Friday)!! I’m trying to adjust to this new life which is everything good and scary and exciting and anxious all at the same time. :blush
     
  2. ninigoesdigi

    ninigoesdigi Designer

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    Congratulations on your darling baby boy! I hope better days only are ahead of you! Don't forget to take care of yourself while you enjoy this little bundle of joy!
     
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  3. gonewiththewind

    gonewiththewind I choose joy.

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    Oh Berniek! I'm so excited for you! What a precious gift and you look absolutely wonderful! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate the coming months!
     
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  4. Scrapping with Liz

    Scrapping with Liz Crafts for days.

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    Amazing! Congratulations. Enjoy that little bundle.
     
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  5. cfile

    cfile My bags are packed for Platform 9 3/4

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    Congratulations Berniek and happy Christmas.. glad you and Jonah are home for Christmas!!
     
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  6. Angela Toucan

    Angela Toucan I keep looking for THAT wardrobe

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    bless you. Congratulations on your new treasure.
     
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  7. Iowan

    Iowan Is this heaven? No, it's Iowa

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    How wonderful and love the photo of you and your little one. Congratulations.
     
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  8. michelepixels

    michelepixels A pun is not fully matured until it is full groan.

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    What a snuggly bundle!
     
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  9. Ferdy

    Ferdy Heavy Metal Head Banger

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    congratulations on your baby boy!! I'm glad he's better and home with you, I'm sure that this will be a very special xmas!!
     
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  10. janedee

    janedee Digging that ancient history

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    Congrats on your sweet little baby boy! How wonderful that you're home in time for Christmas.
     
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  11. bellbird

    bellbird Pollywog

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    That's such wonderful news!! I'm so glad to see this update, been wondering how you've been going Berniek & although it sounds like not a great start, it also sounds like you've both been looked after & hopefully aren't too mentally and emotionally worn out. I hope you can both now settle in to newborn home life & I'm sure this will be an extra special Christmas and that we don't need to remind you to take a million pictures because they change so fast and I look forward to seeing Jonah starring in pages in the gallery at some stage!
     
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  12. mary kate

    mary kate Well-Known Member

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    Congrats on the birth of your beautiful baby boy!
     
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  13. umyesh

    umyesh President of the Hangry Ladies Supper Club

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    Congratulations Berniek! I’m so happy for you! I’m glad things are getting better and wish you and Jonah the very best.
     
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  14. StefanieS

    StefanieS Think it over, think it under

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    Congratulations, we trust that you recover well and the little man grows from strength to strength.
     
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  15. tanteva

    tanteva Even the professionals are bewildered

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    Congratulations to you & a big welcome to the world to Jonah!
     
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  16. fruitysuet

    fruitysuet Well-Known Member

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    Wishing you many congratulations, love the photo and sweet name. I'm sorry that there were so many trials and tribulations for you both, sending much love that the worst is behind.
     
  17. HeatherB

    HeatherB Ain't nothin wrong with a few dust bunnies!

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    Congratulations on the birth of your sweet baby boy!
     
  18. tiffany scraps

    tiffany scraps still plays outside

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    Congrats. Such a happy time for you.
     
  19. littlekiwi

    littlekiwi I charge by the hour for anything before noon

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    Congrats to you and your family
     
  20. G.J.

    G.J. If I Could Turn Back Time

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    What a blessing! congrats to all the family and welcome baby Jonah
     

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