My pregnancy

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  • Ryan is so sweet little man :). And boys and Hailey are really great!
    Thanks for pics, last one is the best :D.


  • Congratulations! What beautiful photos - thanks for sharing!


  • How wonderful. What a sweet little man with all his brothers and sister. I can almost smell that new baby smell all the way over here:)

    Thank you for the pictures. Hope you're feeling ok. The little snip snip in the nether region isn't so bad, but those stitches can itch a little;). Take it easy young lady. You earned a well deserved rest.:D


  • @Basenjimamma:

    What a beautiful babyboy..he is so tiny. I love the picture of him in his "inside my stomach-pose" , precious.
    The dogs did great, because they know Ryan is a part of the family and he is not here to take over their lives, simply to be part of their lives..
    Great pictures, congrats on your new parenthood and many fun, years ahead..

    That is my favorite pic too….I also love the wording on Ryan's baby card.

    Kim, he is adorable...super huge congratulations! Thanks so much for sharing the pictures....they brought tears to my eyes :) Enjoy your new life...and try to get some sleep :)


  • oohh Kim, I almost cryed when I saw the pictures, what a beautiful baby and the dogs they are real " brothers & sister " for Ryan ;) we can't wait to visit you all, even Tiemen is exited allthough he is "scared" of babys as he is scared he will hurt them because they look so fragile :D


  • Congratulations to you and family! Ryan is adorable! Thank you for sharing these precious sweet moments. :):)

  • First Basenji's

    Ryan is so beautiful! The pictures with the siblings are so sweet. Congrats again!


  • OMG, I'm so behind on this thread. Congrats to you and your family! :D:D:D


  • I missed the big news, congratulations on this new arrival, great photo report,
    your pack is just so sweet.


  • 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


  • 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)


  • 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


  • 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!

  • 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..


  • 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


  • 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


  • @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... )


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


  • tooo late, sorry!

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

    Take care,

    Regards,
    Esther


  • 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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