I'm a Great Aunt (or hope I'll earn that title, anyway!)
Wednesday night at 10:27 PM (CST), Sebastian James was born to Helena and Daniel in Minneapolis.
His middle name is for my father. All are doing well now, albeit exhausted. He's my sister's first grandchild; my mother's second great grandson. All three granddaughters are five years apart and now two great grandsons are five years apart. Of course we will be teasing my second niece, the third granddaughter and unattached yet at 25 years old, that she's got five years to produce a son, by whatever means suits her! She's shown no interest in having kids, so we may have to expand the definitions somewhat.
Finally had to do a Caesarean after 30 hours of labor and 60 hours of no sleep. At times like Wednesday night, keeping vigil for all concerned, remembering so clearly every minute that led up to the still birth of my son, Huckleberry in 1972 at eight months, and musing on ancesstresses who might have died in labor in Sweden, in the American south and midwest, I have one of my no doubt Lunatic Notions on the origins of war and our seeming inability to live without war:
Somewhere along the line, men observed the terror and courage, the blood and the bonding of women in labor and delivery and decided war was the only way they could prove themselves the equal of the bravery manifested over and over again by their women.
Be well all. I miss being here more, but all things in the fullness of time.
His middle name is for my father. All are doing well now, albeit exhausted. He's my sister's first grandchild; my mother's second great grandson. All three granddaughters are five years apart and now two great grandsons are five years apart. Of course we will be teasing my second niece, the third granddaughter and unattached yet at 25 years old, that she's got five years to produce a son, by whatever means suits her! She's shown no interest in having kids, so we may have to expand the definitions somewhat.
Finally had to do a Caesarean after 30 hours of labor and 60 hours of no sleep. At times like Wednesday night, keeping vigil for all concerned, remembering so clearly every minute that led up to the still birth of my son, Huckleberry in 1972 at eight months, and musing on ancesstresses who might have died in labor in Sweden, in the American south and midwest, I have one of my no doubt Lunatic Notions on the origins of war and our seeming inability to live without war:
Somewhere along the line, men observed the terror and courage, the blood and the bonding of women in labor and delivery and decided war was the only way they could prove themselves the equal of the bravery manifested over and over again by their women.
Be well all. I miss being here more, but all things in the fullness of time.
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Comment by Cody Turner on November 29, 2008 at 3:12pm -
Congrats, I am sure you will be a great Great Aunt.
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Comment by Sohair Abdel-Rahman on November 29, 2008 at 6:52pm
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Congratulations.My sincere wishes to your dear family Judith.
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Comment by debb on November 29, 2008 at 7:49pm -
hi judith,
congrats on the great niece. 30 hours??? your niece has my deepest sympathy. thank goodness the pain of labor fades after time or there would only be single child families. can't wait to see pictures.
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Comment by Diabetic_Iz_Me on November 30, 2008 at 12:46pm -
Congrat's!! Wow 30 hours? I was in labor for 6 and my Dr gave me a C section. Can't wait to see pic's of the Baby
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Comment by elaine peterson on November 30, 2008 at 3:03pm -
My husband's mother is 10 years younger than her sister. His cousin, the aunt's daughter, is 10 years younger than his mother. My husband is 10 years younger than his cousin. The cousin's son is 10 years younger than my husband. Screeech....(the sound of breaks.) I am glad that my husband broke that pattern. We threw in an extra 10 years! Your neice will just start her own tradition, perhaps.
Congratulations to your family, Judith. You will be a great, great aunt. Lucky child to be in such a loving family.
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Comment by Manny Hernandez on November 30, 2008 at 9:32pm -
CONGRATS!!! Big hug, amiga!!
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Comment by saundra barragan on November 30, 2008 at 10:28pm -
Judith,
My dear friend I am so happy for you that all went well. There was obviously much struggle. Congratulations on your precious new arrival. I know you must feel like bursting with joy. In my heart I am singing for you ad i know you must be dancing. Peace, laughter, joy, hugs and many blessings be with you.
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Comment by MeadowLark on December 1, 2008 at 6:35am -
Congrads! That is so awesome:)
A note to Sebastian James,
Welcome young Sir! May your life bring peace, joy and harmony among all whom you meet. May truth,light,wisdom,compassion and mercy be a great part of your bring! May the Lord of all Lords dwell and and over flow from your soul!
Indeed, Welcome to this time and place in our world. This will truly be a great time for you to explore all there is!
Huggles
MeadowLark
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Comment by Judith on December 1, 2008 at 5:37pm -
Sebastian James meets Benny. Benny loves this new household item in general, but exits the area rapidly at the sounds he makes!.....
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Comment by Judith on December 1, 2008 at 5:41pm
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Sebastian James with my beloved sister, first-time Gramma, all-time great-hearted human being.....
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