Welcome To The World

Dear Mimi,

After what felt like a pregnancy reminiscent of a pachyderm, we finally welcomed you into the world with the minimum of fuss except that Mama could not feel her legs. Suddenly there you are, a wrinkly little girl whose testament to the science of genetics is obvious as I gazed at you for the first time and exclaimed, “Oh my goodness you look exactly like your father!”

I carried you for nine months my darling (at times it felt like two years) and as far as I can see, God wasn’t paying much attention when he was doling out the genes for Mama’s side of the family. But I am hopeful that some of my latent characteristics will rub off. Why just the other day you slept in during a public holiday! Also, you may have Mama’s unruly eyebrows that would need shaping and filling in with a skilled hand in your later years. Be thankful that you will have a Mama that will teach you this important skill.

Since we left the hospital, you and I have been spending all our waking hours together. We are trying to get into this rhythm of eating and feeding, which according to Gina Ford, is good for you and helps maintain our sanity. So its poo, pee, change, feed, sleep, play and walkabout, bathe…although not necessarily in that order. You have been a good little girl, sleeping through the nights and keeping to your schedule on most days. Your Mama on the other hand, has developed a nervous tick, as motherhood this time around at this God-forsaken age, is not easy. To your Papa’s credit, he has been a great help. He’s been put on Dirty-Diaper-Duty. Apart from making an initial mess at the hospital on his first time, he now does so with great aplomb and your tiny bottom gets really cleaned. He also reads Dr Spock for us (that's Dr Spock of the baby and childcare books and not so much Star Trek's "Live Long and Prosper") so that we're on the ball with all necessary baby facts.

A week after you were born, we had an “aqiqah” for you. Your father completed another right of passage and slaughtered a lamb in your name! The meat was then gifted to relatives. Your father came home with his tale of butchery and showed me a picture he took of your lamb. Poor lamb.

The lamb, sure it was cute, but you my darling girl, are way cuter.

As my side of the family would say “Sebiji muka bapa dia” (loosely translated as “she's the spitting image of her father”).

Something new you learnt this week? You sure can show your Nana a big SMILE!

Love,

Your Mama xx

Ps/ Incidentally, you like it when I hum New York New York or Light My Fire (by The Doors and not Take That), that my darling is a good mix of your father and I.

PPs/ Willow was feeling a bit out of sorts when we first brought you home. She's now gotten used to you being around and is in fact quite protective, although she wants to come and lay with the three of us in bed!

Comments

[Ahim Rani]

Hi Emma, Congrats!! n Selamat Hari Raya to you and your family...

[EmmaGoodEgg]

Mimi says, "Thank you aunties and uncles for the kind words :)"
Emma says, "Mimi, now say 'innnterrnet'. Thanks everyone :)"

[kantalensa]

Congrats on the newborn. Welcome back to the blogging world. It's been a while and we surely miss u. Selamat Hari Raya Maaf Zahir Batin to you, Bobby and the family.

[G-`FerRo]

.. Congrats! ... and Wishing u all Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri ... Maaf Zahir Batin ... :)

[Pablo]

Congrats on the birth of Mimi.. Welcome back and Salam Aidil Fitri to everyone at Bijou Bungalow..

[Pablo]

Congrats on the birth of Mimi.. Welcome back and Salam Aidil Fitri to everyone at Bijou Bungalow..

[Dee]

Oh my God, she's so cute! Congratulations on the new addition! :)

[veev]

nada gambar family kah with the baby mummy nya and daddy nya... what's her full name?

[GoKiLS]

COngrats! She's adorable! and Welcome back! Hehe. Hope you'll have a great Raya with the new member of the family! Hehe.

[C]

Congratulations! A mini of her dad in the first picture (not the lamb :), but the second one, gosh! that laugh is so like her mama..
Be ready to share her this Raya with all your relatives :)
Catch up with you soon.

[irra]

what a beautiful creature you have there ;)

[Matthew M]

Beautiful, and yet she DOES look like her Dad. Congratulations.

[shasha]

oh she's definitely of the B family. hehehe. super beautiful and so so cute! congratulations ka emma and abang bobby! :D

[Nonnie]

Finally we get to see your baby girl and she's so kiiiiiuuuuuuuttT!!!!
She's definitely going have a blasting Raya with everyone's blessings and fighting to have a chance to hold her.

[UcingItam]

awwwww she's so cute and adorable. and and and yea she looks like Bobby hehehe... anyway congrats to Bobby and Emma.. see u guys soon :)

[Jewelle]

Finally! Was waiting to see your update since I read about Mimi's birth. And she looks adorable especially the laughing picture. Congratulations Emma & Bobby!

[Annie]

Omg, she is so beautiful. Congratulations to you and Bobby. Enjoy your first Raya together! Selamat hari raya aidilfitri.

[3 stripes]

Congrats and Happy Raya. See you soon :)

[Danura]

Look at her!!! That sure is a big smile!
Looking forward to her growing up pics, Shes gonna grow oh so fast!
Congrats to you & bobby.
Nora.

[Affy]

She's a cutie!!
Congratulations Bobby and Emma!

[Nings]

Ohhhhh.....she's beautiful. Really cant wait to see you.

Im smiling as I read this much awaited post...Yayyyy....you're back! Emma's back!!!

[anakbrunei]

Wow! Wadda kewdy! Heartiest congratulations on the latest addition to the goodegg gang! From anakbrunei and gang.

[Eleanor]

Oh my goodness! For such a young baby to be able to smile/laugh so broadly, she must be a super contended little thing. You're doing a great job Emma. Congrats to you and Bobby. She looks delightful. Luv,E.

[Bibiran]

awwww she looks adorable! congrats again. ok mimi, now say "internet" hehe...