Saturday, November 8, 2008

First holding photos



11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Ok, kleine traantjes van geluk hier in Amsterdam voor jullie!
Kus maaike

Anonymous said...

En traantjes uit Leusden, too.

Kier

Anonymous said...

En uit Berg en Dal (dat telt dubbel; zeker voor nuchtere hollanders).
Frits

fransje melief said...

Oh wat mooi! Nog meer traantjes uit Amsterdam.

Anonymous said...

And tears from the other side of the world (Leusden telt dus nu ook dubbel) O, what a beautiful morning! We're so glad for you, Mom! Willem en Edith

Mascha said...

Oh, this is so wonderful. Holding him for the first time for a hole hour without major signs of stress is HUGE.

I remember this moment - 3 1/2 years ago - still very well, and I remember that I cried because it was emotionally so overwhelming. Here I sit looking at the pictures, and they make me cry again. I am sooo happy for you. Doesn't it make a world of a difference to feel his skin against yours?

It was so good seeing you for a few minutes on your way home to your nap and exchange at least a few words and hugs on Wednesday. How glad I was to be at the playground next to the hospital. I want to reassure you that it really is fine to not call back or email. Don't feel selfish. Loki needs your full attention and focus. And when I call or email, I just want to send good vibes and my support and love. No pressure. No expectations.

Just lots of love and strength and kisses,
Mascha

Unknown said...

So sweet, you two look so happy! He is truly a little angel...

Anonymous said...

En dan bevestigen deze foto's het licht.
Mooi, heel mooi.

Janet said...

I'm thrilled that you were finally able to hold Loki and such beautiful photos of the event. I can even see him peeking out at his mom.
Send good thoughts/positive vibes to you all.
Nurse Janet

Suzan said...

Wat lief!!! En wat is hij klein!!!

Heel veel liefs een heel veel meer van deze momenten gewenst!

Suzan

Anonymous said...

you and loki look so very happy and peaceful! thank you for sharing this wonderful experience! xoxo, courtney

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