Do We have a b2g Baby Yet?

[PhotoNut]

I was wondering if anyone has heard from Pink Mary? I've been watching for news from her. She said she was scheduled to have a c-section around Feb 22nd.

Sending prayers and thoughts your way, Mary. I hope to hear from you soon with happy news!

*big hugs*
Susan

[tattooedsuess]

I have been wondering about her too Susan. I'm hoping that she's holding her baby boy right now and that things went perfectly for her.

[paula]

Yep, her baby chick should be hatched by now.
yoohoo... Mary??

hope you and bebe are well!!! :)

[A1ikou]

Wellllll, I haven't heard from her yet but I will give her a call this weekend and see how things are and report back. She may have been in hospital a few days, especially since they were doing her slipped band at the same time.
Greek tradition keeps mum and baby away from the limelight and with only close family for 40 days so she may be cocooning!
If Mary can't report herself I'll let you all know when I do...

[PhotoNut]

Thanks Ali, I really appreciate that.
It helps to know the tradition as well.

Can't wait to hear some news!

[Tricia K.]

OOH, I can't wait to hear the news. :)

[Goannabanda]

How exciting, our first b2g baby!!! Can't wait for the news from Mary!

...and as for our other b2g mama2b, how hot is that new Avatar! Nice to "meet" you tattoedseuss! Good luck with your little babe - ust a little bit to go now!

[tattooedsuess]

Thanks for the compliment Goanna! And thanks for keeping us updated Ali! I will have to keep Mary and her new little man in my prayers. That's neat that they are surrounded by family. That's a very nice greek tradition!

[A1ikou]

Ok, so I have called Mary a couple of times but not reached her yet. Baby must be keeping her busy- you think!
While I'm here (waiting to go to island of Poros don't you know!) I thought I would tell you a couple of 'Greek baby' facts that facinated me when I first came here.
If Mary is Greek Orthodox (and 99% are) then it is likely her baby wont actually have a name until his baptism- usally around 12-15mths of age. Until then he will be -bebe, moro mou (my baby), pethee mou (my child), agapi mou (darling) or glyko mou (sweetheart ). Please ignore spellings did it phonetically.
Children here are still traditionally given the name of a grandparent to carry on family names. Anyone who has seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding and saw the "this is Nik, Nikolas, Nikola and Nik" will get how this can be fun. If a family has several children and they all choose the same grandparent...It can have a downside too, especially with first babies and deciding which grandparent gets first honours. Many people now combine names to get in both- ie Vassilis Nikos maybe be called Vassinikos...
Finally, when giving compliamnets to anyone but especially babies, you might see people going "tsu, tsu" or "pft, pft" afterwards. Its not actually spitting as 'that' film implied. The thought is that when you say something so beautiful and genuine you don't want to accidently imply any jealousy or bad feeling and so afterwards you spit away the words so that nothing bad can happen to the recipient.
Thats all.

[Vickie1177]

My hubby is 100% orthodix but i am italian. I named my son right away with his family not calling him by his name until he was baptized. But everything below is exactly what his family did. My family still laughs at it. But i think it is cute....

I can wait to hear the new from Mary.

Ok, so I have called Mary a couple of times but not reached her yet. Baby must be keeping her busy- you think!
While I'm here (waiting to go to island of Poros don't you know!) I thought I would tell you a couple of 'Greek baby' facts that facinated me when I first came here.
If Mary is Greek Orthodox (and 99% are) then it is likely her baby wont actually have a name until his baptism- usally around 12-15mths of age. Until then he will be -bebe, moro mou (my baby), pethee mou (my child), agapi mou (darling) or glyko mou (sweetheart ). Please ignore spellings did it phonetically.
Children here are still traditionally given the name of a grandparent to carry on family names. Anyone who has seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding and saw the "this is Nik, Nikolas, Nikola and Nik" will get how this can be fun. If a family has several children and they all choose the same grandparent...It can have a downside too, especially with first babies and deciding which grandparent gets first honours. Many people now combine names to get in both- ie Vassilis Nikos maybe be called Vassinikos...
Finally, when giving compliamnets to anyone but especially babies, you might see people going "tsu, tsu" or "pft, pft" afterwards. Its not actually spitting as 'that' film implied. The thought is that when you say something so beautiful and genuine you don't want to accidently imply any jealousy or bad feeling and so afterwards you spit away the words so that nothing bad can happen to the recipient.
Thats all.

[Alicia521]

That is so neat, I never knew that!

[PinkMary]

Owww guys u r sooo sweet! we are both fine and happy! me and the baby!
i had c-section 24 of February and as u understand im running now :)
he is sooooooo sweet ! im soo in love with him!!!
thank you all sooo much!

so this is my angel!
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/2302/01hh9.jpg

[Kathy]

Congratulations!!! Awww, he is so precious!!! I'm so happy for you, and so glad all has turned out perfectly! Way to go, Mom! :hug:

[Neal R.]

oh wow, how great is that! I know I'm a guy and supposed to be all macho, but I love kids and babies. THis makes me want another one :) Maybe I'll wait till this ones out of diapers first thoguh! lol Mary, thanks for updating us, your baby is so cute. Enjoy this time :)

[NotSoFunny]

ohmygoodnessohmygoodnessohmygoodness!!

look at that blessed little face! Congratz sweetie! You did an AWESOME job!!!

YAY! Our first B2G baby!!!!! WOOOHOOO!!

So do we get to know the name? The weight and length? All the good stuff??? :D

[Crystal_Field]

Congratulations!!! How adorable!!!

[wavydaby]

OOh I love that picture! Adorable baby!!!!! Congrats!

[Vickie1177]

What a beautiful little boy Congrats Mary. You are blessed

[HeatherGurl]

He is absolutely beautiful Mary!!!! Congrats to you!!!!!

[Tricia K.]

Mary, he's absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!

[PhotoNut]

Ohhh Mary! He's perfect in every way! Just beautiful! I can just imagine how in love you are with that darling boy!

Congratulations to Mommy and Daddy! And welcome to the world, little man, we are so glad that you joined us!

[DrewsLou]

What a beautiful baby! Congrats!!

[paula]

Oh Mary, God bless you and baby both! He is so perfect... so angelic!

[Alicia521]

Love his little heart. My heart melted looking at your beautiful boy! I know you are proud and you should be! Thanks for sharing a picture.

[Kathy473]

What a beautiful baby!!!

[Idahobeauty]

Congratulations and such a wonderful baby. What an angel

[tattooedsuess]

Congratulations! He is beautiful!

[PinkMary]

thank you alll soooooooo much!!!
he was 3.450 kgr the day of his birth (24 February), and 3.980 kgr today.
52 cm height.
im soo in love with him :) and im proud etc. aaahh Thank You God for such a blessing!

[HeatherGurl]

That is just awesome Mary!!!
You do know that you can not show us TOO many pics of the little man. I love baby pictures. They are so sweet.