Saturday, May 18, 2013

introducing oscar . . .


oscar napier
born 16th may 2013
at 6:10am
9lb 10oz ~ 4.365kgs

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after a long wait, our gorgeous boy made a smooth and swift entrance into the world early on thursday morning.
he is divine. my heart feels full. 
oscar took his first breath just before sunrise and that night my grandfather took his last. 
birth and death. the circle of life. 

58 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness Lucy... your words... He's beautiful - congratulations. I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather.

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  2. Rach, congratulations, he is beautiful. Welcome to the world little boy. And vale Oscars great-grandpa. xxx

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  3. Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful little boy! And so sorry for the loss of your grandfather.

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  4. A sweet little arrival. congratulations lovely lady.
    thinking of you. x

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  5. Oh beautiful. Welcome Oscar. What an emotional time for you. Similar to your experience my grandfather passed away just before my son was born. It defiantly is the circle of life. Hoping your days are filled with love and baby cuddles. x

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  6. Oh Rachel! Congratulations on welcoming your little boy into this world. So sorry to hear of your Grandfather's passing. The circle of life is indeed bitter sweet... Enjoy your little Angel :)

    Sophie xo

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  7. Aww. Welcome wee one, and congratulations.

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  8. I love the intensity of your post. Tears on both accounts. Love and loss, hey? Wishing you well xx

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  9. Congratulations. What an incredibly emotional time for you and your family. I hope this new little spirit in the world is guided and blessed by your grandfather.

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  10. Hooray! Such wonderful news, I'm thrilled for you. He looks absolutely gorgeous Rachel. And I'm sorry about your Grandad - I hope he lived a full and happy life. Kellie xx

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  11. Helloooo Oscar!! he is so cute. god bless you both. Congratulations!!! xo
    - Vinnie

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  12. Congratulations Rachel, Oscar is gorgeous. Sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather though. Xxx

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  13. Rach, I am lost for words. He is simply divine, but a bittersweet day for your family. Maybe a bit of your Grandad slipped into little Oscar on his way out, he looks worldy already. Much love to all of you.

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  14. Oh Rachel, just before sunrise is simply the most perfect time. Bless you x

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  15. Biggest congratulations on the birth of your new little one Rachel I am so happy for you. I am so truly sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Take care. xxx

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  16. oh my goodness what times we are in when circles collide! welcome beautiful baby...rejoice in the circle and Granddad sleep peacefully at the end of your turning xxxxx

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  17. Oh Rachel, he's just gorgeous. I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather. Hugs to you xx

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  18. Congratulations...he is so beautiful....circles are strange things...hope you are all doing ok . xxx

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  19. Oh my goodness, look at that wise little face. Congratulations, sympathies, much love xxx

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  20. blessings! congrats! joyful trumpets. what a circle of life it is. thinking of you in this time of profound joy and utter sadness. xxoo

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  21. Oh wow, the circle of life........
    Congratulations on the birth of your son.....
    I send my sympathies to you and yours for the loss of your grandfather....
    Sometimes I wish for more babies-they are so adorable :)

    Love Emma
    xx

    dearthirty.blogspot.co.uk

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  22. He looks just like your first born! Xxxxxxxx

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  23. Oh so many emotions to contain for your family....
    Oscar is just gorgeous
    x

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  24. Big love to you guys.
    Oscar.
    Too beautiful.
    xxxxxxx

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  25. I got goosebumps when I saw your post title in my inbox. I am so excited for you and your family!
    He is divine, congratulations sweet mama! Sorry for the loss of your Grandfather.
    Yes... the circle of life xxx

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  26. Sending you lots and lot of love Rachel.
    A circle indeed.
    Enjoy this babymoon period.
    xxxxxxx

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  27. oh, he is too delicious!!
    enjoy these days. blessings to your sweet family xx
    Dee

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  28. He's just lovely! I'm so sorry for the loss of your Grandfather xx

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  29. What a beautiful boy and such beautiful words of loss and love and new beginnings and goodbyes.

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  30. Oh yahhhhhhh!!! Congratulations to you all and what a gorgeous name - Oscar:) I'm so sorry to hear about your grandpa. So, so very sad. Hugs to you xxx

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  31. Congratulations on the arrival of Oscar! And well done to you, beautiful mumma. Nicole xx

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  32. Congratulations! He is precious. I adore the name Oscar! I'm sorry to hear of your grandfather, but glad you have such a face to help distract the grief. Congratulations.

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  33. Hugest Congratulations Rachel!!!!! Wonderful wonderful news. Welcome to the world Oscar, and you share my birthday too. So sorry to hear about your Grandfather xxx

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  34. Congratulations! Well done, enjoy your little bundle and these precious early days.

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  35. Many congratulations! Oscar is beautiful, love the name.

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  36. Welcome to the world Oscar! He is beautiful. I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather - my thoughts are with you and your family.

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  37. Wow I always forget just how little they are as newborns. Congratulations Rachel! x Alisa

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  38. Yay. Congratulations. He is perfectly delicious. Well done you.
    xxx

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  39. Oh, he is gorgeous!! Many congratulations to you and your family. I'm glad the birth was smooth (9 lb 10 oz - er, wow!). Also sorry to learn of the death of your grandfather. Take care. x

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  40. What a day....such joy and sorrow. No doubt a huge legacy left for Oscar, congratulations x

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  41. Congratulations a beautiful boy and as you say, the full circle. Much love x

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  42. Best news! Congratulations to the whole family... what a precious new addition! You named him very well.

    SO happy for you :)
    X Claire

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  43. (and of course my sympathies on the passing of your granddad) xxx

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  44. OH!! Rachel he is superb and perfect, congratulations to you all!
    I'm sorry to hear of your grandfathers passing..much love to you x

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  45. Wow, what a powerful introduction. Oscar, you have chosen well. Much love, Rach, and sorry to hear about your grandfather.

    Birth and death; each with their own, profound "letting go" xxx

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  46. Congratulations. A beautiful boy with a beautiful name. Sorry to hear about your grandfather. x

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  47. Congratulations! Oh, he is a dear gorgeous boy. My condolences on the loss of your Grandfather also. Wishing you all the very best. xx

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  48. oh congratulations indeed, he looks absolutely divine. You must be just full of baby loveliness. So sorry, to hear about your grandfather, but wow, how amazing that it all happened on the same day, the circle of life indeed. xxx

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  49. Welcome darling Oscar!

    Well done lady! Look at them all, your babies. Such little bright sparks of utter perfection!!

    Oh you and I- enjoying the bliss at the same time!

    xxxx

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  50. p.s your last name is my Father's Mothers maiden name.... I wonder if we're related.....

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  51. p.p.s there is a song by Lior that describes exactly your son's arrival and your grandfather's passing. I must send you a link, it's breathtakingly beautiful and complex xx

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  52. Congratulations! Oscar is such a beautiful name. I am sorry to hear about your grandfather, my condolences.

    Fine

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  53. Oh my darling, I knew it had been a while since I visited you! You are now a family of 5! Congrats, he is gorgeous, he really is. xxx

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  54. And Yes, the circle of life. Sorry for your loss. xxx

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