Leiya and Tony had their baby yesterday morning, December 24th (our time), December 23 in the afternoon, their time! Their baby boy was born at home coming in at 7 lbs. 10 oz. Tony sent us two pictures IMMEDIATELY after the birth and everyone looks well!
We have already talked with Leiya twice and she looks rather in good shape for just having a baby. Tony will be able to be at home for two weeks and so they are figuring out how to breastfeed the baby and how to do baby care together. Being Christmas, the doula that they've connected with won't be coming in until the weekend, but anyway, Tony and Leiya are loving their first days of being parents.
On the other hand, we've gotten word that Takumi is sick so we'd really appreciate some prayers for him. We are so relieved he and Julieta are together and that she is taking good care of him! We've talked with both of them but Takumi looks pretty wiped out... I am still stuck in the emotions of joy and concern...
He's beautiful. So precious. They are blessed, you are blessed, and so is Luka. Congratulations! Yes, I will pray for Takumi's restored health.
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your grandchild and so glad you daughter and baby made it through the home birth just fine. Sorry your son is sick and hope he will be well and recover soon - Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Leiya and Tony on the birth of Luka, wishing them every happiness as a family. Tania and Tetsu, sending you our love at becoming grandparents. Take care Takumi, get well soon. Merry Christmas to the whole family.
ReplyDeleteI cannot tell you how happy I am about your blessed news. Blessings abound, and I am SO HAPPY to hear your good news. It is so tough being distanced. (I know this, twice this year!) Keep in mind: generations before us have been kept apart for so many, many reasons through history. History repeats itself.
ReplyDeleteBest New Years wishes.
What a fun chapter for you, and for me!
Congratulations too all your family on the arrival of Luka. So pleased he came safely. I love the name.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on becoming Grandparents! Such a special Christmas gift! Best wishes to the new parents. Hope Takumi gets to feeling better soon. Merry Christmas to all!
ReplyDeleteWooooo!! A sweet baby boy! Congratulations to you all! Yes, the best Christmas present ever! Prayers for Takumi's fast healing, so sad to read he is ill, he is grateful I'm sure for Julieta's care right now. A blessed Christmas to you all! Kitty Ann
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Tanya and Tetsu! And Leiya and Tony! Welcome to the world, Luka!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers for Takumi.
Luka, a delight for you all, and then Takumi, I do hope he will recover very soon, and all will be well. Congratulations, grandparenthood is the best of all.XXX
ReplyDeleteThe best of Christmas gifts!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to all, of course including Takumi.
Oh, wonderful news! Congratulations to the whole family! What a great name - Luka. I like how you've captured his name in your journal. I hope Takumi starts to feel better soon. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and a very Happy Christmas ❤️
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the new parents and grandparents! Always a happy day when babies are born—especially at Christmas. Luka is much loved and I hope he will thrive! Hope Takumi is feeling better.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Tanya and Tetsu and of course the proud parents. Such a beautiful name to be blessed with.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the birth of your first grandchild. A whole new way of life for you both - it is a pity you don't live in the same country though. What a wonderful Christmas gift from God!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! How wonderful to be grandparents! So thankful Leiya and her family are doing well. I will keep Takumi is my prayers.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and hope that the new year will bring you to visit your grandson.
Congratulations to Tony and Leya. Little
ReplyDeleteLuka is a precious little one. I know grandma
And granddad are so happy.
Nothing better than being born during
This wonderful time of year i know you
Are all over joyed.
Jean from Memphis
Congratulations to Tony and Leya. Little
ReplyDeleteLuka is a precious little one. I know grandma
And granddad are so happy.
Nothing better than being born during
This wonderful time of year i know you
Are all over joyed.
Jean from Memphis
Congratulations! What a wonderful Christmas present! I hope you soon can travel to see him and also Takumi that we pray for!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Tanya and Takumi! What a Merry Christmas for you both and all Luka's family. Becoming a grandparent is wonderful and rewarding. I look forward to more pictures.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear Takuma is ill. I will keep him in my prayers as well as Julieta.
Happy New Year to all the Watanabes!
Congratulations on becoming grandparents. Hoping Takumi is feeling better soon. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Tanya and Tetsu on the birth of your grandson and to Leiya and Tony for the happy arrival of their firstborn! Merry Christmas to the whole and extended family, well wishes for Takumi's speedy and full recovery, and to Takumi and Julieta on becoming uncle and auntie. Renata
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Tanya and Tetsu! We are so happy for you. We wish you all health and happiness. And we hope Takumi will get well soon.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Tanya and Tetsu! We are so happy for you. We wish you all health and happiness. And we hope Takumi will get well soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat an array of emotions? Congratulations to you and family for the new addition. And prayers for Takumi to get well soon. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch joy! So wonderful that you and Tetsu are grandparents...congratulations!!!! Leiya looks wonderful. I will keep Takumi in my prayers. Merry Christmas to you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your whole family! The first birth of the next generation is monumental, linking the past and the future. His name is lovely! I will pray for Takumi.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the new parents and grandparents!
ReplyDeleteMay God bless and protect them and their new born son.
Blessings to all the family for the joyful addition, and prayers for Takumi's quick recovery. Hopefully the wait to meet your new grandchild will not be as long as my two year one.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the birth of your grandson! Sending prayers for a quick and complete recovery for Takumi.
ReplyDeleteA combination of good news and bad news, and you can't be with either of your children. Congratulations on the birth of your grandson. A great new addition to the family with a beautiful name, and a great journal entry to document it. Prayers for Takumi. I hope he recovers quickly and easily.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and love to all the parents and grandparents. Thanks for sharing it will all of us. So nice to get good news. Sending heal thoughts to your son.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - I also have a grandson named Luka.
ReplyDeleteWell done Leiya and Tony, and congratulations on becoming grandparents! Luka Azael is a beautiful name. And I hope Takumi is better soon.
ReplyDeleteFrom Spain: congratulations to the parents and grandparents. Prayers for Takumi, I hope he is feeling better.
ReplyDeleteTanya and Tetsu! Many Congratulations to you! So happy for Leiya and Tony. A wonderful Christmas gift indeed! If we can ever do anything on this end for you please let us know. Love from both John and Marilyn
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you, and prayers for Takumi. So glad to hear the baby is in good hands, and I know your son is as well.
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