Life with Harrison so far...

A content Harrison, 4 days old

After being in the womb for around 39 weeks, we were understandably so incredibly excited to meet Harrison on 9 June 2009. "He's a big boy" were the first comments of the obstetrician! We are so elated at being parents to Harrison and are constantly overwhelmed at the love and affection you nuture within yourselves upon the birth of your own child.

Jen is recovering in leaps and bounds from the surgery. Seeing both her and Harrison were healthy & well we were discharged on Friday from St George's Hospital. The staff and service provided at the hospital was excellent. We had our own private room with a double bed enabling Pete to 'room-in' with Jen & Harrison and start the family bonding!

Whilst being clearly biased, we are doting parents and think he is incredibly cute. We are not yet sure who he looks like, but I'm sure time (and lots of opinions from everyone!) will tell. So far Harrison has been a very well behaved baby making minimal fuss about anything. He is a great feeder and sleeper thus far- no surprise really given his birth weight!

Harrison in hiding on the delivery date- 9 June 2009

Harrison, 1 day old (10 June)

Pete leaving hospital with our new family addition!

Little Harrison being outside for the first time, 3 days old

Pete giving Harrison his first bath at home

Wide eyed after a bath

Relaxing with Dad, 4 days old

Harrison, 4 days old

Jen and Harrison enjoying cuddles, 5 days old!

The Chandler Family!

First impressions

Thought it time we touch base and let you know that we are still here!!! We have been very busy since Jen's arrival. Mainly involves trying to lease/buy cars & getting the necessary documentation, sorting out my work VISA, sorting out housing.... We are getting an Audi A3 which we should have by Friday. We can't wait to drive it! Second car to be confirmed (but hopefully purchased by early next week). I have been dropping Pete at work each day so that I can use the hire car... looking forward to sleep in's in the near future and really being a lady of leisure- enjoy it while it lasts I say! I have met with Charles Orbach (accounting firm) and am now in the process of obtaining documentation for VISA (copious amount) and then getting it processed ASAP. They are lovely people and I look forward to starting (probably another 1-3 months though due to length of time to get VISA). I seem to fill my days quite easily with daily food shopping, lunches, breakfasts, gym, organisi...

Harrison James Chandler - born 9 June 2009

Harrison James Chandler arrived at 14:30, Tuesday, 9th June 2009. Weighing in at 3.86kg and 55cm long, he was delivered via c-section surgery. Both Mum and boy are in great health. Dad is besotted with them both even after changing the 1st nappie!! Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! Tipping the scales at 3.86kg (8,5lbs)

Andy & Mel drop by

Within 3 days of saying goodbye to Ian and Julie, we had new visitors... Andy & Mel! They managed to squeeze in 4 days in RSA on the way home from their European holiday so we ensured they had the maximum African experience as time would permit. Friday was dinner at the African themed Moyo's, including local African entertainment, tribal face painting (unfortunately mandatory for all foreigners!), and African cuisine... Then we whisked them away for a weekend of game and camping at Pilansberg. Unfortunately they brought the winter weather with them from Europe (ha) so experienced intermittant showers for most of Saturday, however we were still lucky to see 2 female lions roaming through the savannah. Sunday was more game viewing prior to the return drive to JHB via Pretoria and a quiet night that we all needed at home. It was great seeing Andy & Mel again and we loved showing them a tiny morcel of Africa! Mmmm.... Don Pedro's at the Bull Run

Chandler's Overseas

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