It is the 30th March & it is time! Clare was due to have her baby around 9th April, but because of its small size, the doctor organised a cesarean operation for 30th March. Clare & Ahmed decided to have the baby in England & what better place than at her sister's house in Ewell? (Not actually at the house but Clare would be based at the house). This was convenient, as Nicci has had two babies & would be on hand to give support where necessary. The hospital, clinic etc are also close by.
The waiting begins!
And here he is!
The operation went smoothly & out he pops! Ahmed was with Clare throughout the operation, gave her great support & all credit to him.
Crying or laughing?
The happy trio!
This baby boy was born on both the English Mother's Day & the first day of Eid. Lucky boy!
After a night in hospital Clare & baby were discharged the next day & went to Nicci's house to be picked up, cuddled & generally swooned over!
In the garden.
This little boy is to be named Saleh!
Knitting shop? Who is knitting?
Ahmed's Mum, Bridie arrived on 3rd April. She is staying for a month to generally help out, which is great. Everything going well both for Clare & baby Saleh.
Rowan went to visit & saw Saleh for the first time!
Bridie, Ahmed & Saleh.
Ahmed getting used to being a father!
Bertie, Justin & Saleh.
Anyone else think that Bertie & Justin
look similar?
Clare & Saleh flying back home
to Abu Dhabi.
A big thank you for Nicci & Justin hosting Clare (& her baby) during this time. It was important that little Saleh be born in the UK as both of his parents have British Passports but were both born outside of the UK, making Saleh ineligible for a British Passport. Now he will grow up with dual UK & UAE nationality. Clare was over in the UK for about five weeks, as it took a while to obtain travel documents for Saleh. But she had a wonderful time!
Saleh at two months old.
He seems to be coming along nicely!
The family!
Dressed for Eid.
Peaches & Saleh.
Peaches (my grand-daughter) has been on a round the world gap year & she is now in Abu Dhabi, with Clare, Ahmed & little Saleh! It is the first time she has met Saleh.
Clare & Saleh
To be completed when I have internet
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