Today I've been mainly.......Volume 4

It's a boy - 8 days early! I flew south last night as planned and got the news just before I boarded the plane. Hamish John Curtis weighed in at 7.4lbs after a very traumatic birth for DD3 (3cms dilated and born 8 minutes later - ouch). Can't wait to see him this afternoon. How proud his Grandad would have been - I feel happy and sad at the same time.

Congratulation gally Hamish made a very speedy arrival, only to be expected mixed emotions but John is with you all

My goodness, gally - that's wonderful! A warm welcome to Hamish John x

How wonderful gally. Welcome to the world, Hamish! I can imagine the mixure of emotions you're feeling gally. Those baby cuddles will be so special after the time you've been having. Looking forward to hearing all about him.

Congratulations, gally and gallyDD.

Oh Gally! I'm filling up! I'm just so pleased for you - and named after his Grandad, too. Cogratulations! xxx

I love Scottish names - We have Fiona, Rory, Isla and Heather. Congratulations all round.

Welcome to your lovely new Hamish. I hope he is as wonderful as my (DS1) Hamish. Congratulations to all the family on their new arrival. Enjoy your cuddles .

Gally congratulations to you and yours. Ouch indeed!
Greatnan... I'm with you there (notebook) I spend far too much time reading back thro' older postings, even then I sometimes don't get the plot!!!!
Certainly ain't what I used t'be!

Wonderful news Gally, congratulations to all!

Gally Such wonderful news and what a fabulous strong name for your little man,oh I do love little boys Congradulations to all of the family,enjoy your cuddles

Gally what a wonderful surprise! Congratulations to you all.
I hope dd3 is having a careful well deserved rest!

Greatnan I'm the same as you in that I can't remember who's done what! I think I need a good filing system.

Welcome to Hamish indeed! Xxx

Gally Congratulations on the birth of your new grandson. Hamish John is a lovely strong name.

My gosh! That was a squeeze!

Congratulations Gally. Enjoy.

Wonderful news Gally - congratulations

Super news Gally. Enjoy your stay with Hamish John

Dear Gally HAMISH JOHN CURTIS has come into the world. I'm delighted for you and your family. Your John would have loved sharing his arrival with you. Hamish will be carrying John's genes. How special is that . Hamish is my favourite Scottish name. And Curtis is my maiden name. The same name has been chosen for boy babes in our family. Have a wonderful time. Cuddle wee Hamish to your heart's content.

Congratulations Gally wonderful that Hamish is here safely. Bitter sweet for you

Lovely news Gally

That's the best news of the day! Congratulations

Think I've been on here too long today! Arm has gone numb and my feet are very cold

Spent today wandering around Sorrento eating, drinking and watching the world go by. Last day of our holiday, back to Blighty tomorrow. Hope the sun will follow us back, from what I see, the garden should have had enough rain for a while.

What a lovely way to spend the day pompa. Sorrento is beautiful

I have been on Hamish duty since he came home yesterday only 20 hours old. His poor mummy, DD3, had such a quick labour (1 hour 8 minutes) that she is now stitched from here to next week and has damaged her coccyx and can hardly move. She is hoping to see an osteopath tomorrow who should be able to realign it. Hamish is so cute and tiny - I can hold him in one hand.