Aunt Najma X 2
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Two days of waiting and lousy studying paid off finally. At 1:30 AM today, and while I was asleep in my room, I felt like I heard something.. After getting a bit more conscious, I realized mom was calling me. I called her back and all I got from her was that "she's okay, it's a boy, bye" and she hanged up.
I hurried downstairs, woke my aunt and HNK up to tell them the news, then back upstairs to send SMSs to another aunt and cousin who had told me to SMS as soon as the baby comes. Then I sent an SMS to mom begging her to call me as soon as things calm down at her side, I had to ask about more details, what if she hanged up because something was wrong. About 15 minutes later, I got the awaited call.. Mom reassured me that the baby is okay, his fingers are 10 and so are his toes (This IS an important question to ask in the family), but my sister seems to have suffered a lot, but is okay now. I also talked to the baby over the phone :)
As soon as the curfew ended, my brother-in-law brought the new born, his mother and grandma to the house.
He is the smallest baby I've ever seen.. It's unbelievable. He's not as beautiful as Aya, but he'll get there by time. He's whiter and more blond than Aya, and if you look hard enough, you can see some yellow eyelashes.
You know what's scary, everyone is so busy making sure that Aya wouldn't get jealous that I think he's feeling left out. In fact, right now, I'm the only one with him in the room, I brought my laptop here so I can observe him since everyone else is playing with Aya.. He's sucking the only hand he managed to get out and is whining to me :((
Anyway, after long thinking from my brother-in-law and with the help of his dear sister-in-law, we decided to name him Ayman. However, Ayman's photo will not be published until he has some flesh under the skin, and some muscles too ;)
This baby will be supervised by me as soon as I finish my exams, he'll be the greatest kid I've ever raised inshallah ;)
I hurried downstairs, woke my aunt and HNK up to tell them the news, then back upstairs to send SMSs to another aunt and cousin who had told me to SMS as soon as the baby comes. Then I sent an SMS to mom begging her to call me as soon as things calm down at her side, I had to ask about more details, what if she hanged up because something was wrong. About 15 minutes later, I got the awaited call.. Mom reassured me that the baby is okay, his fingers are 10 and so are his toes (This IS an important question to ask in the family), but my sister seems to have suffered a lot, but is okay now. I also talked to the baby over the phone :)
As soon as the curfew ended, my brother-in-law brought the new born, his mother and grandma to the house.
He is the smallest baby I've ever seen.. It's unbelievable. He's not as beautiful as Aya, but he'll get there by time. He's whiter and more blond than Aya, and if you look hard enough, you can see some yellow eyelashes.
You know what's scary, everyone is so busy making sure that Aya wouldn't get jealous that I think he's feeling left out. In fact, right now, I'm the only one with him in the room, I brought my laptop here so I can observe him since everyone else is playing with Aya.. He's sucking the only hand he managed to get out and is whining to me :((
Anyway, after long thinking from my brother-in-law and with the help of his dear sister-in-law, we decided to name him Ayman. However, Ayman's photo will not be published until he has some flesh under the skin, and some muscles too ;)
This baby will be supervised by me as soon as I finish my exams, he'll be the greatest kid I've ever raised inshallah ;)
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Congratulations to your family! May you one day see him proudly show off his grandchildren. Jane
Salaam Najmaa
Congratulation being an Aunt again. Now you know how to feel for this baby ;-).
Congratulation being an Aunt again. Now you know how to feel for this baby ;-).
hooray. a brother for Aya. It is important she doesn't feel jealous.
I bet he's gorgeous. Please hurry with a picture. Congrats to all the family.
starliz
I bet he's gorgeous. Please hurry with a picture. Congrats to all the family.
starliz
Congratulations on the newborn! Aren't they small and warm... Warmer even than cats, if I remember correctly. The only time I held a baby relative was when my little sister was born nine years ago. I didn't dare touch her face, it was all so fragile.
Why is it so important to make sure first of all that the kid has ten fingers and toes? There's hardly any risk of the baby losing anything in the uterus, is there?
I'm sure that, in time, he'll be just as cute as Aya. Just pay close attention :)
Why is it so important to make sure first of all that the kid has ten fingers and toes? There's hardly any risk of the baby losing anything in the uterus, is there?
I'm sure that, in time, he'll be just as cute as Aya. Just pay close attention :)
It's a boy! Congratulations to Ayman's Mom & Dad and all your family.
Congratualations on the baby. =) As an uncle to 3, I can say its a great feeling watching them grow. Helping to cultivate their lives.
Be safe =)
An italian guy from
The smokey mountains
Be safe =)
An italian guy from
The smokey mountains
Congratulation Najma to you and to Aya's mom. I heard the happy news by the e-mail and very anxious to see him and his mother.
Take care of dear Aya.
Take care of dear Aya.
Hi Najma!!! Congratulations on Abu Hamamay Ayman!!!! It's amazing!!! Both of our sisters had their first baby at the same time, and now they'll have their second baby almost the same time too!!!
I am now with my family waiting for my sister to give birth to, yes, a nephew on top of it all too! Her due date is tomorrow :)
So, lets see what happens...I'll send you a picture as soon as I get it. Unfortunately I leave in a few days, so I hope I'm here when the muscooot comes! Anyway, my best as always to your sister and the rest of your family. I've missed being in contact with you and everybody else. I'm sorry I've been MIA lately. Hopefully I'll break out of my slump soon. Yallah, ma'ah salaaama dear Najma ;)
LIM.
I am now with my family waiting for my sister to give birth to, yes, a nephew on top of it all too! Her due date is tomorrow :)
So, lets see what happens...I'll send you a picture as soon as I get it. Unfortunately I leave in a few days, so I hope I'm here when the muscooot comes! Anyway, my best as always to your sister and the rest of your family. I've missed being in contact with you and everybody else. I'm sorry I've been MIA lately. Hopefully I'll break out of my slump soon. Yallah, ma'ah salaaama dear Najma ;)
LIM.
Congradulations, the birth of a baby should always be a time of Joy. and i must admit your fingers and toes comment has got my curiosity up.
Salam
Salam
Another soul to join the journey. Congradulations to the parents. Surround him with as much love as possible. We all need it when things get rough.
I forget how many years difference between Ayman and Aya?
I forget how many years difference between Ayman and Aya?
Congratulations Najma on becoming an aunt once again! It sounds like Ayman was born somewhat early since he is very small. But, I am sure that he will grow fast and become very strong like his aunts. :) Hope he gets his muscles soon! ;))
Mabrook!! Whens the Bris? :)
Hurrah for the arrival new life and hope for the future! Hurrah for Ayman!
Congratulations to your sister, brother-in-law and all your family, Aunt Najma (for the second time!)
Hi! I know that I'm new around here. I'm a portuguese fourteen year old girl that read a part of your blog at the english class, I don't know how dangerous the situation was, and now... I don't understand why the world isn't peaceful. I hope that someday we all can live in peace, live is short.
Beijos (that means kisses in portuguese) =).
Beijos (that means kisses in portuguese) =).
Hi! I'm a portuguese fourteen year old girl,I know that I'm new around here, but I staid curious after read a part of you're blog at school. I concratulate you for you're niece, but I don't now how to fell about the war, it's worst than I thought... Well, I hope that one day, the world can live in peace... Beijos (that means kisses in portuguese). =)
Congratulation Najma to you and your whole family :)
Do you know anyone interested to have communication/dialogue with amricans in Idaho?
Like a sister city type of thing, we'd like to organize a way for regular people to have conversations with Iraqi's.
Like a sister city type of thing, we'd like to organize a way for regular people to have conversations with Iraqi's.
have a nice day, Aunt Najma
congradualtion being mom, i dont know how was difficulties u iraqis bearing. one day sun will rise. the new born is signal of dark will go soon.
zain
zain
Oh, happy congratulations, and may the new little one grow and prosper, and may his lovely big sister and he be happy together.
I have been busy and hadn't checked your site for a while, so this news is very new (and the baby is a month old now!!) (and I hope a little fatter?)
I have been busy and hadn't checked your site for a while, so this news is very new (and the baby is a month old now!!) (and I hope a little fatter?)