20th May 2005 – Branko, Charlotte’s Deda (=Grandad), reluctantly but happily holds ‘fragile’ Charlotte for the first time. Branko previously maintained that he would be too rough to handle such a small baby, but he soon learnt that he could be gentle in his method and he subsequently thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Barbara (Baka) on [...]
Charlotte and Mum came home on the afternoon of Friday 20th May. Here are some more photos of Charlotte and her big trip home.
Charlotte'sfirst trip in a car and her first sleep in her mobile cocoon.
A life in a new world can be a challenge, but what about the new family members!? So excited about the arrival of Charlotte, Baka (grandma Medjumurac), Melanie, Katarina and Marijana waited outside the birthing room while Charlotte was cleaned up and Helena stitched up. They were overjoyed to see mother and child in good [...]
The newest addition to the Lindorff family, beautiful Charlotte has created much joy already for us. Mother and baby are coping extremely well, with Charlotte taking to a good feed and enjoying peaceful sleep periods. Helena did a wonderful job, riding the pain, with constant determination all the way through the tiring 16 hour labour. [...]
Proud Mum and Dad welcome into the world, Charlotte Elizabeth – born at the Bacchus Marsh Hospital on 17th May 2005 at 7:38pm. Charlotte weighs 8 pounds 5 ounces and is coping well after an arduous labour. Helena, understandably tired, is extremely chuffed and looking forward to bringing Charlotte home. We thank-you all for your [...]
The long wait is over….. nearly!! As of 3:30am this morning, Helena has been experiencing labour contractions. And as I type…. the waters have broken (10:04am). Hope we shall have exciting news soon. Shall keep you posted. Chris.
Helena bides her time at home while she patiently waits for the baby to make its move in the world. Now 8 days overdue, mother is anxious to 'have-it-out'! Photo here of Helena working on her tapestry of a Waratah (Telopea).
With the house locked-up and structurally sound, we are still working on the finishing touches required for our Certificate of Occupancy. Outside, there is still a lot of work to be done, but inside is looking much more advanced. Will be working more on the outside today – completing the plumbing to the house.
It just another day! Sunny and dry!
