Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Thoughts on a Thursday

This is Elena.
We've all posted a million images of our beautiful children, right?
In fact, you first saw this image of Elena here in this post.
This is an ultrasound image.
We've all seen a million ultrasound images, right?

It's just another fuzzy, embryonic view of an indistinct entity in the amniotic midst of becoming someone. That nose and mouth, a profile of a little living thing. Why would we even post such an image? Because this is one of the first images we have of our first grandchild. S/he is growing in Elena's beautiful body. Elena is going to be a mother. Her lovely partner Jason is going be a father. And, we are going to be grandparents. The baby is due on Halloween. Isn't that a delightful trick and treat!
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25 comments:

  1. AnnieJune 1, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Such lovely news to read! And such a fine lineage!
    xox

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  2. Springer KneebloodJune 1, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Congratulations! Life is good sometimes!

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  3. Tara RinaldiJune 1, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    this brings tears to my eyes...such an everyday event, yet miraculous every time. Our girls are going to have babies around the same time...I hope we can get the grandkids together.

    Elena looks beautiful, as does the baby.

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  4. amarkonmywallJune 1, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    You're so lucky and I'm so jealous but also so incredibly happy for you! A grandchild! I want one!!! (I have to wait until that Duke girl finishes up). You'll have to post many pictures and updates so I can enjoy this experience vicariously. Oh, congratulations one and all!

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  5. amJune 1, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Such sweet news. That is the clearest ultrasound I
    I've ever seen. A distinct little head and face. Lovely to see Elena again. Congratulations to all!

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  6. jeanne marieJune 1, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Woooooohooooo!! Happy feet are dancing!

    Savor every moment of it. Grandparenthood is indeed grand.

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  7. kenjuJune 1, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    And what a fabulous way to announce it!! My birthday is Oct. 30th, so I know it's a good time to be born. Congratulations to the parents and grandparents to be!!

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  8. mandtJune 1, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    WOW and Wonderful!

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  9. SkyJune 1, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Happy news and congratulations to all of you! :))

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  10. lindajJune 1, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    How exciting for all of you!
    Congratulations to the whole family!

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  11. kathy a.June 1, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    woo hooooo! happy baby!

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  12. Arkansas PattiJune 2, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Congratulations Grandma. I can see the family resemblance--well not really-- but I am sure you can.
    Just wonderful news and I know you two are so excited.

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  13. Yankee, TransferredJune 2, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    A little Bum! Such sweet diversion from the madness in the world. Such hope! Such unadulterated pleasure for you two! I couldn't be happier, and that baby couldn't be luckier.
    Much love.

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  14. ferestre lemnJune 2, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    With this post you gave us so good news, i think you are very very happy. I can`t wait the moment when my daughter will have her own child. Congratulations

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  15. PeterAtLargeJune 2, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    You stole my thunder! I was about to post the same news! Will do so in a couple of days. Our daughter is also due late October. Meantime, blessings and congratulations! What a joy...

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  16. NCmountainwomanJune 2, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Congratulations all around. I'm green with envy but happy for all of you.

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  17. FloridacrackerJune 2, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    SWEET!

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  18. jeanne marieJune 2, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    It's a rolling thunder, peteratlarge! Congrats to you, too!

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  19. isabelitaJune 2, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Congrats to your clan!

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  20. Patry FrancisJune 2, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    What a lovely mother! What a fortunate child! And oh my, what incredible grandparents you will be. Sending smiles and every good wish to all of you.

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  21. Maryanne StahlJune 4, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    congratulations! mazel tov! being a grandparent is THE BEST! xxx

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  22. ValJune 4, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Hearty congratulations!! :)

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  23. JenJune 6, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Congrats! Babies are wonderful things...

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  24. sewa mobilJune 8, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    Nice article, thanks for the information.

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  25. Patricia LichenJune 13, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Such exciting news! Congratulations to all!

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