Max!

Hi family!
Max has arrived- I know you've seen the Facebook announcement- thanks Heidi for that photo- great to see everyone celebrating in Tauranga! He was born on the sunniest, warmest day we've had all summer. True kiwi baby- he just needed some sun to get him out.

I had a pretty epic labour- still can't quite comprehend what happened really- something like 53 hours. My waters broke too early but I had an epidural - which was a blessing and made it all a lot easier. Toby was a huge support. He was great.

The doctor and midwife team were really good and they kept me and Max in overnight- just for observation. But all was good. So we stayed in the hospital on Friday night and Toby came and picked us the next morning.

We have the "kraamzorg" (the baby nurse) visiting everyday this week- very cool Dutch system of mother and baby care. And Mum arrived this Saturday!  So excited to meet her one day old grandson!

Mum brought over lots of lovely things from home, including a blanket knitted by Oma- and she brought the right one! Blue for a boy! It is so special to have that. And a sweet knitted jumper and matching hat from Pauline. Thank you so much! As well as some gingernuts and marmite. Yes! We feel really spoilt.

Thanks for all your messages of love and support. Check out those Nagels cheeks! 

Love to all, give Groot Opa a big kiss from me,

xx

Sonya, Toby and Max