First we had the engagement, then The Wedding, then the pregnancy announcement and now the baby! I think we can stop now with all the excitement because, obviously, this little guy is all we’ll ever need. Isn’t he perfect?
Early Friday morning, July 19, I got a text: I’m in labor!
The first of many texts, it was a very long labor. Both Lindsay & Soren did amazing. They not only labored, supported each other, but also kept us here in Germany in the loop. It is not easy being so far when the big things happen. And babies are a really big deal.
I fell asleep at about 3:40 in the morning, phone clutched in my hand, while Lindsay was pushing. I woke with a start two hours later, and as if the phone had known, a beep, a vibration, a text from Soren: 6lb 15oz
Followed by: 19.5 inches
And: Believe they said apgar are 8 and 9. Whatever that means
And: 
It was another day, really that night, before I learned his name. Live, on Skype, almost in person, with the most adorable baby in the world. Meet: Declan Theo
Declan because it’s a good strong name, Theo after my Oma, my hero. Silly me cried a little. Welcome little man. You are beyond loved.
Congratulations Grandma! He’s adorable. What a very exciting time for your whole family.
Congratulations! Beautiful baby boy!
Congrats! I kept wondering when your grandchild was going to arrive.
Congratulations!
Wow! Aaaaawh! Congrats! Can’t wait to see layouts featuring Declan Theo – what a cool name too!
A child is a miracle, let Declan Theo grow healthy and wise for the joy of parents and grandmothers, granddads and the whole family.
So happy for you and your family. Precious!
Such a precious bundle of love! Congrats to you all.
Congratulations o all of you!
What a sweetie. As a grandma and great grandma, I want to say. Enjoy crafting this sweetie. You are going to have the time of your life seeing this boy in pictures. He is truly a blessing.
Congrats on the new member of your family. All are blessed.
Congratulations Toiny and family. He is absolutely precious!!!
Congratulations!! He is so beautiful! And love his name too!
Oh how exciting, I can assure you the birth of a grandchild 1st or ??? completely changes our lives. I have a grandson in NZ he is 12 now and he is my world along with my daughter his mum, dad and my husband. I can just understand how you must feel. It looks like he has a tracker on his ankle is that the case???? if so I am all for it. Congratualtions to you all.xxxxx
Congratulations! Beautiful baby boy!
Congratulations! All these precious wee ones are so special, and yes, your life is now changed and will continue to change! I am glad they could share as much as they did with you, so many miles away. Happy to see and hear all are healthy and doing well. What a relief… Enjoy this next stage of your life! It is the best! 🙂
Congratulations to the whole family! Such a sweet baby!
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