So I am a mother and now have a family with father and baby and all the works. It is overwhelming the thoughts and also the change in hormones and OMG there is no time to do anything but tend to the little girls needs. As every mother knows the memory of that first cry will always be so crystal clear in my mind, what an emotion.
She is really cute (but as the say in Italiano ogni scarafonne è bello a su' ma'), sorry no photos. When she is older she can put her own photos on the web. She has ten fingers and ten toes.
Giving birth in a French hospital was interesting. The hospital where I went has over 6000 births a year, that is 20 a day! There is no one doctor that follows you but interns and students of every sort from the midwives to the surgeons. The nurses are professionals. I got lucky and had a really nice room with a view and direct sunlight. At night you could even see a little bit of the eiffel tower sparkling. It was nice to be totally taken care of and to know that because of socialized medicin that the whole deal was paid for by taxes, no penny from my pocket.
Coming home was better than ever. Especially that first sip of beer with alcohol that we had at the Academie de la Biere. The happy father carried her and took her to show off at the boulangerie and the boucherie and the tabac and my favorite fruit stand at the market and at the cafe.
Comments (26)
Oh Angie, I had such a big smile on my face when I saw this post (even a few tears in my eyes for you). Her fingers are beautiful!
Congratulations!! Take good care and thanks for letting us know your happy news :-)
Posted by girasoli | April 19, 2008 9:59 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 21:59
Auguri, Angie! How exciting! All the best to you and your family.
Posted by Chiocciola | April 19, 2008 10:00 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 22:00
Mazel Tov, and every happiness to your family. May she have health, joy, and all good things!
Yay! Baby!
Posted by Amy | April 19, 2008 10:28 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 22:28
HOW FABULOUS!!!! Congrats, Angie! I truly felt that the time had come and it's true! You're little girl has lots of Aunties who are cheering you both on right now. :-)
Posted by Kathy Bray | April 19, 2008 10:32 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 22:32
Congratulations, Angie!
I'm so happy for you, dear heart...her hands are so delicate and beautiful. It amazes me that something so tiny can be so perfect...fingernails, cuticles, little white half -moons on her nails.
Enjoy, Mommy. She'll be grown before you know it...
Love and hugs,
Brenda
xoxo
Posted by Brenda | April 19, 2008 10:52 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 22:52
Angie,
Congratulations! I know your entire family must be so happy.
Breath deeply and enjoy every minute.
Posted by Deborah | April 19, 2008 10:53 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 22:53
Congratulations, Angie!
I'm so happy for you, dear heart...her hands are so delicate and beautiful. It amazes me that something so tiny can be so perfect...fingernails, cuticles, little white half -moons on her nails.
Enjoy, Mommy. She'll be grown before you know it...
Love and hugs,
Brenda
xoxo
Posted by Brenda | April 19, 2008 10:53 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 22:53
Congratulations Angie, on your new sweet bundle of love. Get all the rest you can, and enjoy that little angel!
Posted by Palma | April 19, 2008 11:12 PM
Posted on April 19, 2008 23:12
Congratulations, Angie! We have all been waiting anxiously for this good news.
And since you very sensibly have decided not to post photos, we will all just have to come and see her in person in Paris!
And from a mother and Nonna - rest every second you can! Because you will need that energy to get you through the first few weeks -- and remember it WILL get easier!
Judy
Posted by tourmama | April 20, 2008 12:35 AM
Posted on April 20, 2008 00:35
And so the adventure begins...everyone on slowtrav has been posting with anticipation and wonder about the birth...now we know,friends far and wide, many of whom you do not personally know (I am one) we all wish you well. What a miracle you hold in your arms...it is a long and memorable journey to parent a child. Have fun and enjoy each moment. You will see how fast it goes! I am so happy for you.
Posted by barb cabot | April 20, 2008 8:05 AM
Posted on April 20, 2008 08:05
Oh Angie, what a beautiful photo, I can almost smell that glorious newborn baby scent. My eyes are welling up just thinking about your new little miracle of life!
Very cool hospital story. I had a similar experience with my first baby (cared for by students and interns, that is...no tower views for me!)
Posted by Anne | April 20, 2008 12:20 PM
Posted on April 20, 2008 12:20
How exciting Angie! Congratulations on this exciting, new journey.
Posted by Jerry | April 20, 2008 1:49 PM
Posted on April 20, 2008 13:49
Angie~ Congratulations to y'all!
The photo is perfect... that is all we needed to see. She is beautiful.
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | April 20, 2008 3:55 PM
Posted on April 20, 2008 15:55
Congratulations! All the best to you and your new baby!
Posted by Eden | April 20, 2008 4:51 PM
Posted on April 20, 2008 16:51
Congratulations Angie!!
Posted by Pauline | April 20, 2008 4:51 PM
Posted on April 20, 2008 16:51
What a treasure, Angie! That sweet little hand as your introductory photo is precious.
Congratulations!
Posted by Deborah | April 20, 2008 6:37 PM
Posted on April 20, 2008 18:37
Mazel Tov! Ah, those hands; she has an old soul! Much love and best wishes, and remember, it's a good day, if you get in the shower before 5:00pm, more than that, do not ask. :D
Posted by Kim | April 20, 2008 11:18 PM
Posted on April 20, 2008 23:18
Angie - Congrats, I figured when you didn't blog for several days in a row that the baby had come... We are in Paris and I was going to call tonight, but you obviously have your hands and heart full! Enjoy, see you next time I make it to Paris - we are having a wonderful time BTW! Check out the blog!
Posted by Jessica Roma | April 20, 2008 11:49 PM
Posted on April 20, 2008 23:49
Congratulations! I've been following your blog for a while now. When there were no postings for a few days, I thought that the bambina must have arrived. Auguri!
Posted by Marsha | April 21, 2008 12:43 AM
Posted on April 21, 2008 00:43
Mommy Angie,
Just a question...would you please send me your mailing address, because I have this lovely present for you and your family! I'm going to PM you my home e-mail address from the Slowtrav site, so watch for it, please!
Hope all is well, hope you are feeling rested and relaxed, although with a new baby, that might be a bit of a stretch!
Hugs to all,
Brenda
Posted by Brenda | April 21, 2008 1:08 AM
Posted on April 21, 2008 01:08
Congratulations, Angie! I'm so happy for you! And welcome to your little girl, I can't wait to hear more about her and how you are both doing!!
Posted by Sandra | April 21, 2008 1:55 AM
Posted on April 21, 2008 01:55
Oh honey, I'm so happy for you!!! And I look forward to see the baby either in photo or in person (she must be splendid).
Lots of love to the whole family!
Fab.
Posted by Fab | April 21, 2008 1:27 PM
Posted on April 21, 2008 13:27
Welcome little baby! Congratulations Angie and B - she's a lovely piece of both of you ...
All the best -
Colleen
Posted by colleen | April 21, 2008 5:23 PM
Posted on April 21, 2008 17:23
Angie, big congratulations!
And what is your baby girl's name?
Enjoy!
Posted by Donna | April 22, 2008 12:47 AM
Posted on April 22, 2008 00:47
I never imagined to have so many people wishing me well. Thanks so much, tears in my eyes.
Thank you everybody!!!!!
Posted by angie | April 23, 2008 11:41 AM
Posted on April 23, 2008 11:41
Angie,
Finally had time to read the blog post - that is the perfect picture. And like Marian, I so respect your decision to not post photos. The web is a wonderful place for sure, but privacy is so much more important. Perhaps one day those of us who only know you from ST and your blog will have a chance to meet. Until then, enjoy these very special moments as you create a new family.
Posted by MarciaB | April 23, 2008 8:35 PM
Posted on April 23, 2008 20:35