The baby countdown starts now...

[Kirstie]

Yes news!!
He's arrived - was about midnight our time last night, by caesarian section. I don't want to say too much more because FM will want to tell you all when he lands!!

 

[Arch]

Hurray!! buy him a Brompton!

That's a thought actually. Maybe we should start a tradition on CC of sending something baby-and-cycle-related each time a tiny member joins us?

Thanks for keeping us updated Kirstie.

If you'll send me a Brompton, blimey, I'll have one...

He said 'tiny member' <snork>

I await official reports with bated breath.

 

[Cathryn]

Fabulous news!! All the hottest babies come by c section these days. Massive hugs to FM and Mrs FM.

 

[theclaud]

Hooray! A mini-Monkey!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Greetings to the new Monkey! Congrats to those involved in his production

Brilliantly warm news for a chilly Friday morning

 

[wafflycat]

Hurrah for FMJnr!!

 

[Wolf04]

Congratulations on the new arrival FM and Mrs FM, I shall raise a glass to you all next time I'm in the Cluny!

 

[Landslide]

Woo-hoo!!! Congratulations!!!

 

[GaryA]

Weh- hey another baby by C-section...may I offer a clean hanky to wipe away the tears FM (we know you blubbed uncontrollably-join the club!)

 

[Flying_Monkey]

May I introduce Francis Katsu?

He is beautiful and both he and my lovely wife are doing very well. He had to come out by cesarean in the end because the placenta had started to come away from the uterus and he could have been in danger had we continued trying to induce (which wasn't getting us very far anyway). As he was 7 lbs, 15 ounces, and my wife is tiny, she was very pleased she didn't have to go through the 'natural' way. The hospital staff were amazing all round.

They both come home tomorrow. I am going to continue not to be here much for a while... this picture will explain why better than I can say in words:

Thank-you all for your messages, support and best wishes. They mean a lot.

 

[Aperitif]

Fantastic pics - and I always love the hand in hand thing - it is just so gentle. Congratulations to you both, and welcome, Francis!

 

[wafflycat]

Oh he is *lovely*!!!

 

[longers]

Congratulations to all. Have fun!

 

[Haitch]

Congratulations, FM, and best wishes to all the family.

 

[badkitty]

Oh that's such good news! Nothing better than hearing that everyone is fine and all ready to come home. And such lovely photos, too...

Congratulations to all of you!