New Granddaughter
Yay! I’m a grandma of two granddaughters now!
I visited my daughter Mercy at the end of February. Her friend planned a baby shower on Saturday for her second baby. I arrived on Thursday. Her friend called on Friday to cancel the shower because she was exposed to someone who might have exposed to the Coronavirus. She didn’t want to take the risk to cause any harm to my daughter’s pregnancy.
Mercy has a headache and runny nose. She worried that she might have the virus. Nobody knew exactly the symptoms of the new disease. I didn’t want her to add any worry to her pregnancy. I told her that the Coronavirus may have flu-like symptoms, but not all the flu-like symptoms lead to the new disease.
My son-in-law Will took Autumn out for a bike riding. Mercy and I spent time talking about various things while I gave her a head and shoulder massage. She had a good night sleep and felt better the next morning. She was released that it wasn’t a Coronavirus.
After I came home to southern California, I booked the tickets to fly back on March 24, four days before Mercy’s due day. They needed someone to watch my two-and-a-half-year-old granddaughter, Autumn.
On Thursday, March 11, The California Governor announced the social distancing policy that the gatherings should not be over 200 people. By Friday, March 12, the school districts announced closing of the classes. Our church announced cancelling all the meetings, including small group meetings. The world was crumbling down like an avalanche.
On Tuesday, March 17, Mercy and I had a video chat. She said she worried about my health and didn’t want me to get sick from the pandemic. I tried to ease her worry for me and still wanted to go. After talking for a few minutes, I sensed that she also worried that if I got sick, it would affect the babies. I then canceled my trip.
On Sunday, March 22, Mercy went to the hospital at 5:00 a.m. with 7cm dilation. She video called me at 9:00 a.m. before taking a nap. Baby Nora was born at 12:30 p.m. weighted 6 pounds and 7 ounces. Will sent me a couple photos of baby Nora. Mercy video called me again around 1:00 p.m. and chatted.
The doctor discharged her on Tuesday afternoon, even though the baby didn’t eat too much and didn’t have too many pees and poos yet. Because of the Coronavirus, the doctor sent her home with distant support. She called me again on Wednesday when she was feeding the baby. They were thrilled to have Nora.
I later found out that on March 22, they left Autumn at home while she was sleeping. Will dropped off Mercy at the hospital and rushed back home. Will was not with Mercy when baby Nora was born. In the afternoon, their friends watched Autumn for a couple hours so that Will could go see Mercy and the new baby. How I wish to have been there!
Will started taking paternity leaves. When he resumes working, he still works at home because of the Coronavirus. It’s so good to have him working at home in times like these.
Congrats, Miriam and family!
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Thank you, Mitch!
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Such a beautiful post! I’m so glad that your daughter had a healthy delivery and is safe at home with her family. Your grand babies are adorable. Babies are definitely a blessing from Jehovah God. Take care!🌸
Psalms 127:Look! Sons are an inheritance from Jehovah; The fruit of the womb is a reward.
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Thank you so much, Shonnie. Yes they are! 🙂
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I love this article
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Congratulations!!! 😀 Love the photos. My, how Autumn has grown! I’ll be praying you all stay safe. ❤
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Yes, Autumn has grown very much. I just watched short videos from my daughter’s web Link. Autumn rode the balance bike down the hill and zipped from one slopping drive way across the road up to the drive way across the street. So ride with such confidence. 💖🤗 Nora is very cute.😊
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Wow, that’s awesome! 😀 Sounds like she’s having a lot of fun in this quarantine. 🙂
Yes she is! ❤
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You’re right, she is amazing. I’m very thankful. 🙂
Stay safe! ❤
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You too! ❤
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I will. ❤ ❤
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Aww what wonderful news, Miriam! So good to hear mum and bub are doing okay and home working at this time should be helpful. It’s such a shame you couldn’t be there but hopefully the wizardry that is modern technology can keep you in touch (and in good supply of adorable baby photos).
Caz xx
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Thank you so much for sharing my excitement. I’m glad to see them at least in photos or video chat. Just seeing their faces and heading the voice ease my worries. I’m very happy for them.
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Congratulations to you all. Such happy times. Sending blessings and love from Australia 💙
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Thank you, Miriam. This Covid-19 doesn’t recognize distance. We have to stay safe. 💖
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Yes, we certainly do.
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Congratulations, Miriam! I’m so happy your daughter and her family are home and safe. It’s a good idea for everyone’s sakes to practice social distancing right now. I’m sure you’re anxious to meet your new granddaughter, but you need to keep yourself healthy in order to enjoy her for years to come. Stay safe, my friend! ❤ xo
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Thank you, Vashti! I’m so happy for them. Yes, I’m patiently waiting for all these come to pass and hold my new granddaughter in my arms! ❤ ❤
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Awww. I’m hoping it’s real soon, my friend. Hang in there. Hugs and kisses. ❤
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Thank you, my friend. We just do the necessary. 💖💖
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Beautiful grandaughters, Miriam. A huge congrats to yiu and your family! Xo
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Thank you Denise! I’m so happy they’re dong well! ❤
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Hi Miriam! So so Happy for you all. Many congratulations for Baby Nora! May you all stay safe under his blissful light! Lots of love! Stay indoors stay safe 🌷
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Good to see you, Meenakshi. Thank you. I’m glad my daughter didn’t have major complications with her child birth. She looked good the next day after Nora was born. I surely hope to be for them. At the meantime, we must do the necessary.💖 How are you doing? 😊
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I’m good my friend. Just locked down inside our apartment. I was worried about you after hearing news of America leading in infected cases. Relieved to know all is well. Infact happy to know about Nora 🙂👍
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Yes, the cases in New York are rising very fast. New Orleans had a Mardi Gras festival a month ago with thousands of people in a crowd. Now the cases are surging. Most of the cases in Washington are in a meeting home. In California, most cases are in Los Angeles, our county, Orange county has one death so far. Your friend is in Orange county.
My daughter and Nora are adjusting well with the feeding. I just read her text. She is recovering from the C-section also.
Good to know you’re doing well, my friend. 🤗😍
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Praying for you all to stay safe 🙏 May this all pass soon! Lots of love 🌷
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Thank you, Meenakshi. I pray for your safety as well. Love to you and your family. 💓🙏
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congratulations! I hope you can visit soon=God bless you all! love Michele
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I surely hope so. Thank you, Michele.
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Congratulations to all! Such a beautiful family!! ❤
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Thank you, Dorinda! Hope all is well with you! ❤
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We’re good, Miriam! Stay safe!! ❤
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Good to hear that, Dorinda. I haven’t gone anywhere for 11 days except going for a walk. Take care! 💖
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I was thrilled to see this post in my inbox. I have also been sending silent prayers your way ever since you shared the story about the baby coming the end of this month. The word “trust” has been appearing in my life for the past 6 months and I am starting to understand why. Your two little granddaughters are absolutely adorable! You have made my evening. Our little grandson is 4 weeks old this week. We did some video chatting today and we were thrilled to see how cute he is, along with his 23 month old brother. Yes, Looking forward to holding them when it becomes possible. Thank you for sharing and I hope you continue to share the updates. xx
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Hi, Erica, thank you for dropping by. I appreciate your prayer.Good to hear that you did video chatting and saw your 23 months grandson and the 4 weeks old grandchild. Yes, I was worried because I remember how much help they needed for their first baby. But this time is different. My daughter is more prepared and seems to be stronger physically. Things are working out. In times like this, trusting is what we must do. Take care! ❤
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Congratulations Miriam! ❤️
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Thank you so much, E!! 💖
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We welcomed a baby in our family this past week too. It’s Godmother’s first grandchild and she wants to hold him so bad. My heart goes out to you. Praying all stay well and get to be together soon. ❤️
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Congratulations to you also!
Yes, I remember holding my first granddaughter when she was born. It was so thrill to touch a new life.
I’m hoping to be okay to go on Mother’s day weekend. 🤗
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That would be so sweet ❤️
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Yes, I’m counting the days when it’s okay to fly. ❤
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How wonderful! Congratulations to your lovely family! ❤
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Thank you so much, Barbara! 💖💐
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Hi exciting, Miriam. Congratulations!
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It is, Norah. Thank you!!
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🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️❤️ Congratulations they are both beautiful!
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Yes, they are. Thank you so much!
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