My Big Sister has three grown kids of her own-- She's the sister that just became the Grandma to this little beauty....
Yes, our family is still in baby heaven five days after the early arrival of my sweet great-niece.
Enough pictures have already been taken to fill several scrapbooks, text messages are still flying like crazy and our Little Miss already has a huge following on Facebook. Ahhh, life is good.
But my Big Sister... She's-- she's-- well... She is still so blown away by watching the birth of her first grandchild-- by her oldest daughter-- That it's left her speechless. And let me tell you, speechless is not something usually associated my anyone in our family!
So my Big Sister has a question for you-- One that she has asked everyone who would listen. I'm hoping you might have an answer for her...
How do you-- in ONE word-- sum up something as incredible as childbirth?
And while you're thinking about it, here's another picture of Grandma's pride and joy--Both of them!
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In other news...
A big congratulations to blog friend, Carmen Henesy aka RNSANE of Carmen's Chronicles, who has just published a book of poetry that's available on Amazon.com HERE. The book is called Life's Journey. Her poems are about her journey through life-- Some humorous, some sad, some that may have meaning to you as well.
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And the winner is...
Slommler aka SueAnn of SueAnn's Journey is the winner of my $60 CSN.com online store and $25 Amazon.com Giveaway. Happy shopping SueAnn!!!
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Now, back to my Big Sister's question...
How do you-- in ONE word-- sum up something as incredible as childbirth?
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You mean, I didn't win? Just kidding - congrats to the winner! Fabulous prize.
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats to you all - that baby is just adorable.
As for the birth of a child, I'd have to use the word: miraculous.
How exciting! A new baby in the family. So far, I only have two granddogs....since Laura and Alex only married May 7th, I hope I'll have my first grandchild by this time next year ( I did give her the cutest little strawberry baby shoes - I love strawberries - at her bridal shower ). I don't think there's a single word that can describe anything as incredible as childbirth - it's pretty INDESCRIBABLE.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to SueAnn on her big win. Lucky girl.
I feel like a winner, too, Joanna. I can't thank you enough for that nice mention about my book, "Life's Journey" - what a lovely thing to do. I don't know if it will sell but I feel so good to have gotten it finished. I am so sorry, though, that I didn't publish it a couple of years ago - my mother, who encouraged my poetry since I was a child, had a stroke in Feb and does not even know who I am anymore nor can she read ( she is 85 and legally blind ). Nonetheless, it is dedicated to her.
A NEW BABY IN THE FAMILY!
ReplyDeleteYeeha!
Wish it were us...
And do brand new mamas know how beautiful they look right after they've given birth? Someone should tell them.
I have no idea! But that is one cute baby. I have a baby post coming tomorrow. No, that is not an announcement. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the birth of your great niece, she is beautiful.......I love the word miraculous so I will choose unbeliveable....you have to be there to believe it.....:-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Baby is adorable! One word...OUCH! No okay LOVE!
ReplyDeletewoohoo sueann! my one word...wow.
ReplyDeleteshe is a beauty. i love happy news. big hugs!
ReplyDeleteOne word? How about: MIRACULOUS?
ReplyDeleteI agree w/ladyfi- me didn't win? lol.. btw, I hope someone frames that top photo, omg now that is cool.
Congrats to Sueann! Thanks to you for doing such an awesome giveaway.
ReplyDeleteMy word for the birth of a new baby is miracle!
I know it's not original but - miraculous. I have to go with that too.
ReplyDeleteShe is a beautiful little lady.It is hard to put the miracle of childbrth into one word, but mine would have to be "LOVE", and that would have to in capitols and bold. """LOVE"""
ReplyDeleteI'm still thinking and I can't come up with one word...it's just too amazing.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is pregnant with our first grandchild and the whole thing is just unbelievably awesome. Looking at her and laughing with her and comforting her....pregnancy is just.....beyond words.
Your great niece is gorgeous. I wish them all the very best!
I seriously doubt that there is such a word, unless it would be "wow."
ReplyDeleteNot that I have gone through it, but my word would be "priceless".
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
I'm so happy for SueAnn.. woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteOne word? Perfection.
JOYFUL!
ReplyDeletethat's it, that's my one word.
xooxoxoxo
From the perspective of a grandmom who has seen the birth of several of her grandchildren I would say "joyful", but "miraculous" is also very true. Your post definitely express the joy your family is feeling.
ReplyDeleteBlessing...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your family! We are waiting for our second blessings...a nephew due late this month or early next.
Shhh...
ReplyDeleteAwakening!!
ReplyDeleteHard to put such an important life changing event into one word though.
Congrats on your healthy beautiful great niece. Darling picture. So happy mother and baby are doing fine.
A big high five to SueAnne for winning your incredible giveaway.
I will check out Life's Journey now that it is available. Thanks for all the good news.
Congrats to SueAnn for winning your giveaway, Joanna. That's such a coincidence because I was going to remark how your new grand niece is just as perfect and porcelain as one of SueAnn's amazing dolls!
ReplyDeleteAs for my one word: "miraculous."
My one word would be blessing. I know that mine was a blessing from God that has continued to be a blessing for 35 years now.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Alix. the one word is miraculous.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to mom, granny, and auntie!
Wow!! I won??!! Amazing!! That is so cool!!
ReplyDeleteThanks hun!!
And as for my one word....stupendous!!
Hugging you
SueAnn
congratulations...
ReplyDeletemiraculous works for me too.
and so happy for you SueAnn!!
Beautiful baby. Congrats to the family! As for one word to describe birth, I think "miraculous" sums it up best for me.
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was miracle for the one word but as you read the comments the limit of one word doesn't work.
ReplyDeleteSo I'll add another word to the list -
limitless
Some guys might say tax-deduction but that would miss the point. I do hope the word sleepless doesn't come along.
all the best
A beautiful baby and her beautiful mama, too!
ReplyDeleteOne word???
Overwhelming
Congratulations on your very beautiful new addition to your family.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I have been to busy to visit. I just can't seem to get caught up.
Hugs and love,
T
Oh how beautiful! And I don't think there is a word to describe how amazing childbirth is.
ReplyDeletewondrous?
ReplyDeleteThat is one beautiful baby and glowing mom!! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteMystery
ReplyDeleteCongrats RNSane and I'll check out Carment's book. Thanks for the 411.
Halleluia!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm down with miraculous.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all, what a beautiful baby and mama!!
Congratulations on the beautiful addition to your family.
ReplyDeleteAs to one word, that's tough but I'll try "Divine".
All my best to your new blessing.
'Awesome'
ReplyDelete'magical'
'gobsmacking'
'messy'
'painful'
and if your baby is 10 pound 12 ounces 'EXCRUCIATING' ! lol
Congrats to Mom and Grandma!
ReplyDeleteHows about "BREATHTAKING"!!
"LIFE!"
ReplyDeleteJoy!
ReplyDeleteIf the word didn't *so* remind me of a surfer duuude saying it, I'd say that word would be 'awesome', because it truly is a sublime, powerful and awe inspiring experience.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all involved and welcome to the world sweet baby. :)
Wowo congratualtions to everyone...what a sweet little peanut! I do so love babies! Can't imagine..even though I have three 18 to 29...one of them giving birth...or me being a Grammy...ok well I can but no peanuts in my future at the moment sigh.
ReplyDeleteAs for giving birth...well don't that five times and every single one was amazing, enlighteningm empowering and overwhelmingly emotional. I had one at home with a mid wife and liked that the best of all...cozy safe and sound with little one right there from second one! Loved that!!
Hugs to you hon, Sarah
Didn't I tell you, Slommler, is my other name I use to hide my real identity?....
ReplyDeleteAbout your question, I can't answer it because I've never given birth.
one word:
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!!!!!!
"WOW."
ReplyDeleteCongrats to SueAnn! :) (And to your family on your new little someone to love :)
A 50 years young blog? I like it. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello on my blog, totally made my day!
ReplyDeleteCarrie
the5thgirl.com
How would I sum up childbirth in one word? OUCH. But, more seriously, Joanna, I could not go past the word MIRACLE. Congratulations to your beautiful niece, her very proud mum (first time grandmother, how very special), and all of your family on it's most sweetest, latest addition. xoxo.
ReplyDeleteDid I mention that little girl is soooooo gorgeous.
'Miracle', of course!
ReplyDeleteSo precious!! I can smell that baby head from here!!
I love it that you are all so excited...how precious. And childbirth? I agree with OUCH! Or miracle...whichever you prefer!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, Joanna. A new born baby brings so much joy to one's life.
ReplyDeleteI have never experienced child birth. I hope one day to be present for one. (so, sorry, not sure how to answer your question, but I would guess that meeting my children in the arms of their social worker for the first time might be just as incredible).
ReplyDeleteTransforming.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you!!
Humbling is the word I would come up with. It makes you realise how miraculous and special life is.
ReplyDeleteJoy.
ReplyDeleteI still thrill at the site of a newborn and look forward to the days when I'll be a grandmother. Well, hopefully the wait will be some many years yet, as my daughter is yet in her teens.
Hmmm, need to be cautious with those positive baby thoughts! Yikes!