Here's our beautiful new arrival, Elijah John Henry, who came as planned on the 8th January at 10.15 weighing in at 9lb 3oz!! Yes I do have a habit of giving birth to big babies! Lily weighed 9 lb. I'm recovering well from the section - a lot better than last time. We only got home on Monday due to him having to stay in hospital an extra couple of days as he had jaundice. He is fine now though. He is absolutely adorable and is very cuddle. He likes his cuddles. I'm very tired as I'm only just starting to catch up with sleep after having none in the hospital for 6 days!. I did take some stitching in thinking I might have to wait a while for the csection but they did it straight away.
Here is a video of his first cry!!! Just as he was taken from me. (hope it works)
elijah 041.mpg
Since I have been away I have started to recieve some lovely goodies through the post from the cross stitchers lottery.
Here's what I have rec'd so far:
This is from Stephanie which is absolutely stunning. She even sent some extras - the fabric of which I took into hospital with me. Thank you Stephanie.
This is from Cheryl who also sent me a couple of baby vests too. Thanks Cheryl. I love it.
This is from Carol which is so lovely and is set on a real wooden box!! Very impressive. I can store my threads in there. Thank you Carol.
This is from Edgar. Great fabric and my favourite Season. Thank you Edgar.
This is from Dawn who also sent some extras. I really need that ribbon lol! Thank you Dawn - it's fab!
This is from Aniza - so sweet and I love the fabric colour. Thank you Aniza.
This is from Yasmin. I adore the thread colour. Thank you Yasmin!!
Phew Loads of goodies.
Also as if that is not enough to show I also have finished the Simple Little Quaker design. Here it is stitched on 32 count lavender mist belfast linen using Dinky Dyes Amethyst thread.
Also I can show you what I stitched for Jeanne for the Frosty Friends exchange as she has recieved it now. It is by Beardie Designs and is called Winter pocket. I sent some extras too but didn't photograph them.
So going to be a bit busy now but will try to get on as soon as I can. All the best everyone. xx
Oh, what a beautiful perfect baby. I guess I should not say beautiful about a boy, but he is beautiful How does Lily like her little brother?
ReplyDeleteYou have received some really fantastic stuff from the Lottery. Wow!!!
Take care of yourself. Don't try to do too much too soon.
He's beautiful! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHazel, it is WONDERFUL to see your post and to hear that you and Elijah are well. Wow, ten pounds?! That's amazing! He is absolutely gorgeous - but you've probably noticed that!
ReplyDeleteO my, congratulations on this precious addition to your family!! Elijah is just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching, yours as well as the lottery pieces!! Enjoy!
Congratulations Hazel! What a sweet baby boy!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations he is gorgeous :) Born on my DD's birthday too!
ReplyDeleteYou received some gorgeous goodies :)
Hazel ~ Congratulations on the birth of Elijah, he is beautiful(and big) :).
ReplyDeleteThe gifts you've received are so beautiful and so sweet of the people who sent them ;)
What a cute baby and Congrats. Now you can relax and enjoy the baby. Congrats on your stitching lottery win. What a great way to start the new year. Rest and take good care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet baby Elijah John Henry is :)
ReplyDeleteMany, many congratulations on your handsome baby boy!
Congratulation !!! He's sooooooooo adorable! I hope you start to feel better !!! What a great news!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!! He is so precious!!!! Take care!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new baby boy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and baby Elijah. He's truly beautiful. Rest, relax and enjoy all your lovely Lottery stitching pieces.
ReplyDeleteOh, Hazel he is just beautiful. congratulations on a job well done. and you finished some stitching too - you amaze me! Take care - will look forward to hearing from you again.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! He's so perfect.
ReplyDeleteYou got lots of nice lottery pieces.
I love the Winter pocket.
He is beautiful-Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Hazel! Elijah is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations too on winning the lottery! Absolutely lovely pieces!
And that pocket ah ... adorable :)
Oh, Elijah is beautiful!! Congratulations:) What does DD think of her brother?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new addition. He is truly handsome. Oh, my, your lottery pieces are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Hazel, he's absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the piece you did for the Frosty Friends exchange.
Ive been eagerly awaiting your blog lighting up in my google reader! Congratulations Hazel! I love the name Elijah. What a beautiful baby boy.
ReplyDeleteLove all your stitchy pictures....what a treat getting all those lottery pieces....and the pieces youve finished too are also fab
Elijah is absolutely beautiful Hazel! Many congratulations to you and DH. Hope Lily is enjoying being a sister too :o) Make sure you get lots of rest and look after yourself xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie!!! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Hazel, he is soooo handsome!! I just love the name you picked out, too. Hope you continue to rest and recover and enjoy that squeezable bundle of love!
ReplyDeleteYour gifts and your Quaker project are fantastic.
Congratulations Hazel!! He is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely lottery pieces and I love the pocket you stitched for the exchange. That's going on my wish list! Also love your SLQ. I knew you'd have it done in no time:)
Congrats on the little baby and what a beautifull pieces you have received.
ReplyDeleteMany many congratulations Hazel - he is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful goodies you have received as well. Love your pocket you stitched for your exchange.
Hazel he is just beautiful!!! Congrats
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on the birth of your adorable son Elijah. What a lovely strong name for a beautiful baby.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home with Elijah! He's a definite bundle of joy!! I had C-Section too so please take care and have a good rest at home with your new baby. Enjoy your lottery prizes, You well deserve them...yay!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! Little Elijah is beautiful and such a cutie. What a perfect sweet addition to your wonderful family. I'm so happy to hear you are feeling well and I hope you can catch up on a little sleep now that you are both home.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new baby! Welcome to the world Elijah! I am glad everything went well. Your frosty friends exchange is great! Congrats on finishing your Quaker! It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh - welcome to Elijah and congratulations to you! He is so adorable :)
ReplyDeleteLove all the wondeful stitching and goodies you got with all your lottery winnings - and what an amazing pocket you've stitched, I love it!
Congratulations Hazel! You must be very proud. He's perfect.
ReplyDeleteHope you find your routine to settle into quickly and have fun with your new bundle of joy.
Oh Hazel, he is so beautiful! Congratulations :-) I adore his name!! You are so very welcome for the box - all your lottery goodies are just piling in - how fantastic! And I just love the pocket you made for the exchange :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the birth of Elijah, he definately looks cuddly.
ReplyDeleteAnd what wonderful exchanges and finishes-truly stunning.
BIG congratulations Hazel! Elijah is just perfect and I'm so glad you are recovering well. The whole family must be so thrilled. All your stitching presents look lovely too - what a haul! It's amazing to me how you get so much done with taking care of your family and everything. I'll be getting your pocket pattern in the mail to you shortly! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your beautiful Elijah! I loved watching his first few minutes in the world.
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving me a message that you received your lottery win. You've gotten beautiful things.
I agree with the rest, take it easy and enjoy your new bundle-but take lots of photos!
He's adorable. I'm so glad that it went well, and that this time was easier on you than last. You did have tons of lovely pictures to show us. What wonderful surprises to receive, all of them were beautiful. Take care of yourself and make sure you rest.
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Oh he's beautiful! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteOh congratulations Hazel to you and your family, he's so beautiful! Enjoy your time with a newborn baby :)
ReplyDeleteYour pocket for exchange is really beautiful, great work! And all those lottery goodies! I have posted mine too for you, it should arrive in the beginning of the week!
Oh your little Elijah is so beautiful! Glad your section went better. Take care!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking little boy and guess he was just cold. Cute vedio. Wishing you a great and fast recovery. Thanks for sharring photos.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the birth of your lovely baby son.
ReplyDeleteMuch love and many congratulations for the birth of Elijah, he is gorgeous and does look so cuddly :-))
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on winning the lottery too :)
Take care xx
P.S. I love the exchange stitching you did the pocket is fab :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you and your baby..What a beauty. He's perfect.
ReplyDeleteAnd all the best to your family.
Lovely gifts you have received!!
Happy stitching when you can!
Big Big Congratulations for such a beautiful little boy!!!!! Love the sounds!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your beautiful son...he's sooo precious and sweet. Love the name you gave him. Your finishes (lottery pieces) are wonderful! What a lucky girl you are!
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Hazel, Congratulations on the beautiful baby addition to your family! And, wow! what a big boy!
ReplyDelete*HUG*
And some wonderful stitchwork you received!