Presenting Amani

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The scale tipped one fine day when Sam and I went in for an ultra sound scan. Out of the blue the radiologist blurted out “it’s a boy!” We were surprised that she took it upon herself to tell us – we hadn’t asked and we didn’t pursue it any further.
Meanwhile Mich continuously prayed for a little brother. We joined the band wagon and believed with him. When this little person finally made their debut, I had the doctor and the other medical staff roaring with laughter. As soon as I heard the first sound of the baby’s cry, I was thrilled! My heart went “feregeshe”- I was all jelly inside. I said “wow, that boy has a real strong cry”, Dr. Asa then asked, “How do boys sound?” before showing baby to me and what do you know?! “IT’S A GIRL!!”
A pleasant surprise! Absolutely the bestest thing that has happened to me this year. Now I must confess that I’m such a tom boy in my ways, I don’t know how to be all girly girly but I will try.

Amani means strength in Runyankole/Runyoro/Rutoro (but I have since found out it means so many other things in different languages - all good though, so no problem) those of you who know my journey will surely agree that God has been my strength. Holding Amani in my arms is a true miracle.
She arrived more than a week after her EDD – July 22nd 2010 at exactly 11:03 am. She is lovely, sleeps a lot, feeds a lot and is very cooperative.

Mich is thrilled to have a little sister. He dots on her and is a great help. However he keeps checking to see if he still holds a special place in our hearts. I have been getting questions like “Mummy if Amani and I were twins would you love us the same?”
“Mummy, if you had 73 children would you love them all?”
“If you get a new baby, do you throw away the old one?”
I have to be alert at all times because the questions come in different ways but we continue to assure him that we love him just as much.

Comments

  1. jny234:13 AM

    Aw, lil Amani is so cute. welcome to this lovely world mis Amani.

    Bambi Mich is being insecure. I guess the name is even changing to mama Amani, lol.

    All the best in raising your 3 babies.

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  2. Iwaya5:06 AM

    Congs on the baby. Something good in a July many Ugandans will not remember fondly. Blessings!

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  3. Mrs.O6:02 AM

    Thanks jny23, hehehe I think we will stick with Mama Mich for now.

    Iwaya, I so get you. Am glad she wasn't born on her first due date 7/11 because ...
    Thanks for the wishes.

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  4. petesmama8:24 AM

    Congratulations. She is beautiful.

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  5. jny2310:01 AM

    How could i forget this; July Babies we ROOCCCKKKKKK.............
    July 31st is me. I refused to come in August. yay

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  6. Jennifer A.10:05 PM

    Congratulations!!!

    He asked you if you'd throw away the old one? Lol. That's funny.

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  7. bicumubiz1:22 PM

    Had she waited another 24h, she would have shared a birthday with Tim! AMANDLA!

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  8. Mrs.O4:06 AM

    Enoch, oh! she was willing to wait, but the doctors were not
    :-).
    Meanwhile, I should have thought of Amandla, very appropriate.

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  9. Dan4:12 AM

    CONGRATS Mary

    I wish i would visit to see the miracle. It has certainly been a journely

    Maybe when i am next in town, i will come see "for myself"

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  10. Maya10:02 AM

    She is beautifuuuul!!!Congratulations gal...lovely surprise!!

    Meanwhile, I had my son in kampala but until he was born I knew it was a girl I was going to have. It could be the same person who did your ultra sound:) Like you, it was a pleasant surprise and I have never laughed so hard like I did in that labour room when I was told it was a boy!! And I had only pinks!!

    Enjoy nurturing her my dear and I can just imagine Mitch's excitement.

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  11. Valerie8:19 PM

    awww, she is beautiful!!! COngrats Mary, God does give us little miracles:) Praise Him!!!

    Please tell Sam and Mich I said congrats too.

    Love,
    Val

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  12. normzo™6:18 AM

    Congratulations...

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  13. Sybella10:47 AM

    oh wow... congratulations

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