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  • BasenjiDivaB

    Ryan is absolutely beautiful! I love the pictures. I think my favorite picture is the one with them keeping an eye on your grandmother while she holds the baby. Your announcement card is adorable.

    Pat

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  • BuanaB

    Thanks for all the sweet words :D We read it together (kas and I) and we're very happy with it!

    Yesterday, the B's were sitting next to me and Ryan was lying in front of me.. I think it's a great picture.. And yes… I know I wear a very ugly suit :D

    And a little funny picture:

    When I'm all back to my normal "me" I will be more posting on the forum..
    During these days, I have to take some rest.. (the midwife and Kas become sooo angry when I don't want to take some rest… so I'm not so much on the computer.. I've a lot of doggie pics I want to share.... have to wait with that)

    Kim and my Basenji pack, Buana, Chafuko and Enya

    http://www.kwabandurus.com

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  • thunderbird8588T

    Lovely lovely pics Kim. Kas and the midwife are right though you must get enough rest, try to sleep when Ryan does. Your body has been through a lot and you need to build up your strength.
    OMG i feel like your mum :D sorry to nag you :D

    Shelley

    Basenji Malaika

    Basenji Malaika
    Basenji Kwame

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  • MacPackM

    Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful new son! You look lovely, and the photos and story of your dogs bonding with the baby are truly wonderful. Your dogs are really amazing. Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience with all of us! Now, do as Kas says and rest!

    Anne in Tampa

    Chipley, Missy & Lucky

    Topper, Nicky & Eddie in the clouds

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  • BasenjimammaB
    Houston

    Great pictures, you look great..I would not even think about what you are wearing, be comfortable and rest, rest, rest..when you can.
    I know it is boring, I had a hard time with it, I felt great, no pains after either of my births, but the rest is important for future sleepless nights..
    We can all wait for the pictures until you are up to it and have the time, meanwhile enjoy your new enlarged family..

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • Rita JeanR

    Thank you for the pictures and you look very pretty. Your a new mom and you still are glowing. I just love the pictures of babies right there with you and son. I do so agree that pictures can wait to be posted. The more you rest the faster and better you will be so rest and enjoy. Kim it go's so fast and you close your eyes they walk close them again there in school. All of you just sit back enjoy and you "REST".

    Rita Jean

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  • dmcartyD

    Congratulations on the baby - I could celebrate and send you a Podengo baby to go with your Beezer - wouldn't that be a great baby gift! LOL

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  • BuanaB

    @dmcarty:

    Congratulations on the baby - I could celebrate and send you a Podengo baby to go with your Beezer - wouldn't that be a great baby gift! LOL

    Oooow please do!!! hahaha
    It would be great but I think it?s gonna be too much :D
    We have to buy a bigger ship when we take everyting we want… (much more dogs.. cats... )

    Kim and my Basenji pack, Buana, Chafuko and Enya

    http://www.kwabandurus.com

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  • nobarkusN

    I like this shot! "Nice to see you but we'll be keeping an eye on you Grandma".

    Buddy, Paolo and Dan

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  • soulmateS

    tooo late, sorry!

    Huge congratulations to your fabulous Family addition. Welcome to the world, little Ryan!

    Take care,

    Regards,
    Esther

    A Basenji does not obey to orders, it may listen to proposals.

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  • nala121498N

    I don't know how I missed this! Beautiful birth story and lovely pictures. Congrats on the new baby…he is beautiful and has a wonderful family! Take care ((hugs))...you look lovely!

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  • BuanaB

    @nala121498:

    I don't know how I missed this! Beautiful birth story and lovely pictures. Congrats on the new baby…he is beautiful and has a wonderful family! Take care ((hugs))...you look lovely!

    Thanks!

    And thanks everyone!
    I'm a bit more on mij computer now, I'm very busy with reading ALL the new posts at the forum and post a little myselfe!
    Everything goes really well, Ryan is very sweet and healthy..
    The dogs are SO crazy about him!!! :D
    In Holland the weather is gray and rainy so.. most people are ill.. Both Kas and I are too :( We sure use a lot of tissues these days hahahaha

    Little Hi from Ryan


    With daddy's big hands!

    I have the most wonderfull picture on my camera… Ryan is resting in a little baby chair on the ground (yes with lots of warm blankets) and Chafuko has taken the spot below his chair, with his head on the little blanket :D Tooo cute!

    Kim and my Basenji pack, Buana, Chafuko and Enya

    http://www.kwabandurus.com

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  • Rita JeanR

    Ryan is very handsome and dad's hand looks giant. I am so happy that the kids all love Ryan that is so very special. I am sorry you have colds old German method put vicks on bottom of your feet put on some heavy socks and crawl into bed and rest. My children never had vicks on there chest always on bottom of the feet.
    Can hardly wait to see the picture of Chafuko sitting by chair head on blanket making sure no one takes the baby what a love. Take care and get us up to date and thanks. Who knows if I have spelled anything correct on here I am on laptop and keys are different then the keyboard keep looking for the mouse.

    Rita Jean

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  • basenji_fanB

    Awe congrats on the birth!!

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  • BasenjimammaB
    Houston

    Kim,

    He is so beautiful..and tiny.

    I am happy the dogs are loving having a human brother..

    I have a picture of my daughter newborn, 9 yrs ago, with my two dogs, Bogus and Lou laying ever so closely to her..watching, sniffing and just guarding their sister…so sweet.

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • BuanaB

    Update!

    Last days I had a terrible connection with my internet, I wanted to post this earlier but here it is!
    Ryan is doing great, he is no longer that very little boy but he becoms a beautiful little fellow :D
    He is so happy, making his first "words" (read: brr ugh, oh) and sure kicks a lot with his little legs!

    The dogs become more in love each day, they always keep close to him and give him hugs..
    We sometimes have to say it's really enough because otherwise we have to clean Ryan up after their "cleaning" job on him.

    Chafuko always wants to sit next to me when I'm feeding Ryan.
    I have one hand free and with that I can pet Chafuko.. he loves it..

    Her a few pics, Ryan 4 weeks old (he is now already 5 weeks and this weekend were going to make new pics)

    I do have to say, I don't think babys look great on pics, they always look a bit silly :D

    Kim and my Basenji pack, Buana, Chafuko and Enya

    http://www.kwabandurus.com

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  • BasenjimammaB
    Houston

    Thank you so much for the update.
    Lovely pictures, I think he is darling, and the one with you and your boys on the sofa, very nice.

    Petra and Pippin

    with Otis in my heart…

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  • thunderbird8588T

    What a gorgeous little boy, such big Blue eyes. Thanks for the update :)

    Shelley

    Basenji Malaika

    Basenji Malaika
    Basenji Kwame

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  • Rita JeanR

    Ryan is one handsome little guy he takes a great picture. I love your other two kids on the other side of you that is great. All of you look great and I must say Kim you have that I am a happy mom look.

    Rita Jean

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  • snorky998S

    Wow, Ryan's getting so big. Thanks for the updated pictures.

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