Tuesday 26 November 2019

Last StretchThe Rowan James Birthday Blues: Tuesday, November 26th!

Let choice whisper in your ear and love murmur in your heart. Be ready. Here comes life. —Maya Angelou


Hello Well Wishers, near and far! Just had a call from Lady Dar. She and Chloë were back at the hospital this morning, after a relatively comfortable night. She has now been administered a different drug, Oxytocin. [The Sisterhood probably knows this name but I thought Lady Dar said OxyContin!] The body naturally produces the hormone oxytocin to stimulate contractions. Pitocin and Syntocinon are brand name medications that are forms of oxytocin. They can be given through an IV at low doses to stimulate contractions.

Before that, the team tried to rupture her membrane but were unsuccessful. Next attempt will be made around noon so Lady Dar thought they were in for the long haul now. I have been commanded to prepare carrot sticks for snacks so must away to do Her Royal Imperiousness's bidding! Keep your ears close to the radio for News Flashes! Cheers, Patrizzio, Cub Reporter, [Sorry Flash!], Penticton Regional Hospital Beat, broadcasting from The Burns Street Bistro where malt selection is far, far better and within easy reach! Pic: Malt and More! Waiting for more good news. Thanks Elaine👍🥕AEB
Good Morning, I am home from my holiday and back at it.  Hope November worked out well for you.  December is a busy month for all of us; some of the group is away for the winter and some can't make it. If each of us take one night we should be able to cover with no problem. NOTE: Hazel wants to do a THANK YOU luncheon at the café for us. Dates she is thinking of are: Sunday December 15, Monday December 16, Sunday January 5, Monday January 6

Please let me know what date you prefer and I will pass it on. Carole
DECEMBER DREAM CAFE VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
 

Thursday  Dec. 5  Matt Patershuk & Steve Dawson
Friday Dec. 6 Knackers Yard Saturday  Dec. 7      Big Hanks's Tribute to the  Blues Songs of Christmas
Tuesday Dec. 10 Elliot Brood SOLD OUT*
Friday Dec. 13  Mark Berube presents KLIFFS
Saturday Dec. 14 Brent Taylor's Big Love Christmas   Show with guests Thursday
Dec. 19 Andrew Allen's Christmas Show Friday Dec. 20 Van Django Saturday Dec. 21 Van Django

Hi Carole! Welcome back! I can do Tuesday, December 10th. For lunch, either January 5th or 6th would be best, although I could manage the December dates if group opts for one of them. On another matter, I have myself down for Thursday, November 28th, but according to schedule Hazel sent out earlier I'm not listed for that evening. Can someone confirm, either one way or another. Thanks and Cheers, Patrizzio! 

Hi Patrick ..... thanks for being so prompt. I have put you down for the sold out show on December 10th. I have Jacquie down for this Thursday. I had to do a lot of rearranging for November, sorry for the confusion. For the lunch I am thinking January would be best, will let you know as soon as I get everyone's preference. me  

Hi again, Carole! Thanks for December shift and for clarifying this coming Thursday. You do a wonderful job so please don't apologize. I just wanted to make sure shift was covered. Lunch sounds terrific, whichever date is selected. Cheers, Patrizzio! I would love to be at the Dream for Dec 19 and 21 show. Dec 16 or Jan 6 would work for a get together. I love Christmas! Greta

Hi Patrick - got one here at winery address. Received two messages at my gmail address - but didn't get that second one here! Very odd. So let's go forward using the gmail address. It seems more reliable! Sounds like you had a wonderful trip this past August - how nice! I'm so glad to know now about Chloe's pregnancy and at this point, almost birth - keep me posted after delivery. Very exciting! Pat

Hello Famiglia! About an hour ago now, gynecologist made the decision to perform a Caesarean as the baby was not responding as expected to the Pitocin. Lady Dar, in full OR regalia, phoned me just after Chloë was taken into OR for an epidural. Katie drove here to collect me but apparently we won't be able to see Chloë and new baby until 7:00 pm, +/-, depending on how operation goes, etc. Katie has already downed three bottles of our best red. Not bad work for a vegetarian. She only had one helping of the salad I made so one knows where her priorities lie!

Must away to open another case of wine! Will be in touch again as soon as we have more exciting news! Cheers, Patrizzio! Pics: Ones that Katie took, on Sunday, at Bad Tattoo and then on their walk along Lakeshore; today at hospital with doula, Emily! Duke concerned about Chloë. Still life with wine and salad!
 
 
Hi Patrizzia! Lovely to chat earlier. I've sent a number of earlier messages so trust they will arrive! Cheers, Patrizzio! Hi Patrick - got one at the winery address. Received two messages at my gmail address  - but didn't get that second one here! Very odd. So let's go forward using the gmail address. It seems more reliable!

Sounds like you had a wonderful trip this past August - how nice! I'm so glad to know now about Chloe's pregnancy and at this point, almost birth - keep me posted after delivery.
Very exciting! Pat

Thanks for hosting bridge last nite I wud like to use the movie ticket But forgot to take it with me If you haven't got another taker shud I pick it up or meet u there Thoughts and love to all especially chloe znd Rowan Hi Judy Patrick will be going but he is always last minute so you should pick it up before. Chloe is in labour but mild contractions after her water was broken. Hoping they pick up.
Corinne Xox
 
Poppa, [Hemmingway], in waiting! I was on my computer sending breaking news stories to friends and family as the on-site reporter, Lady Darjeeling, broadcasting from Room 206, on the Maternity Ward, at Penticton Regionl Hospital, relayed latest turn of events, while Katie was talking to Maya, on The Sunshine Coast!  

Hello again, News Starved, Dear Friends and Famiglia! Corinne just called a few minutes ago and Rowan James is a healthy, bouncing baby boy, 8 lbs, 6 1/2 ozs, with red hair! Chloë was just being wheeled into recovery room and Katie and I won't be able to see her and Rowan until around 7:30 pm. Will send more snaps when we've visited. Hip Hip Hooray! Pic: Presenting Rowan James!!!!


When Katie and I arrived, Rowan was sleeping peacefully, on Chloë, skin to skin. Katie and I cradled him at different times and around 9:00 pm I drove Lady Dar back to our place to have a shower and a bite to eat and two glasses of wine! We toasted Rowan James and Chloë! Back to the hospital and after visiting a bit more both Katie and I said our goodbyes. Katie was going to spend the night at Chloë's place as she had to be at work next day. She planned to leave at 6:00 am to be there on time. Lady Dar was to spend the night to be an on-call Nana! 

Christina Tassell Hi Patrick, waiting is the hardest game! Let’s us know as soon as it happens, love to Chloe and all ❤️❤️ Staying at Kirsty’s place minding the dogs! [We wait with bated breath, although the breath has a high alcohol content! Hope it went well! Cactus] Hi Teens and Trevor and Pooches! The Waiting Game is over, as you already know! Thanks for all the good wishes. Cheers, Patrizzio!

Awesome news! Love to all!!!!! Barb Yes give Chloe and Rowan best wishes Patti Hello Family! Ayn Wow!!! George Congratulations so happy for all of you!! Send pic when you can. ;) Much love and hugs  Michelle Welcome, Rowan James!! 
Give our love to all. -Alastair and Kirsten and the girls. Congratulations to all!!!!!
AEB Big boy! AEB Can't really tell -- boy or girl? Susan Wow... thanks so much for including us on the baby thread!!! We are so excited to welcome baby Rowan 🙂 Hugs Suzanne, Leandro, Javier and Luciana Wahoo!!!!! Wonderful news
Congrats grandpa :) so happy all is well
Send all our love Send pics of the baby :) Nicole Congrats and cheers to the grandparents of Rowan James.
Welcome to the world Rowan, and a big hug for the new Mom. Jos and Aart Exciting news! Congratulations and love to you all! Speedy recovery to Chloë. I remember the weeks it took me and time to get back to my usual self. Looking forward to photos 💕 Take care, Ariane 
Dear Chloe, Corinne and Pat! Congratulations Chloe! And Grammy and Gramps! We are so thrilled to hear Rowan James has arrived. What a beautiful boy! He suits is lovely name. We look forward to meeting Rowan and seeing you all in the New Year. Enjoy getting to know him and take good care. Lots of love, Jane, George y Morita xxoo Patrick, Congratulations to Chloe, Corinne and you. Welcome to the world Rowan James ✨💕 Pamela Great news. Congratulations to you all. Look forward to pics. Hugs Elaine  

Patrick & Lady Dar, Congrats and happiness avec the new arrival 8 pounds Boy--Bingo! Enjoy and start your family history--a written record..Paddy me -lad--grandad DBJS & Vicky Congratulations on your new grandson! This will be a boy you can bounce on your knee. Welcome Rowan, to the world! Rita says that boy looks like his grandpa. I think he looks like Winston Churchill. Congrats, Grandma and Grandpa. Bill That’s awesome! How is Chloe? Kid Chelene So great and congratulations 💓 Tammi Great. So happy for everyone. Pauline and mick Hi Patrick and Corinne, Warmest congratulations to Chloe and welcome baby Rowan James! Hope Chloe is recovering well. Thank you for sharing this wonderful news. Best wishes and thinking of you with love, Zoe, Matthew and kiddos
 
Congratulations to Chloe and her new son Rowan. Also to you and Corinne, now the fun will start. LOL Judi Congratulations Patrick and Corinne and Chloe! Welcome baby Rowan! Such happy news! Hanneke Hi Chloe, Rowan, Corinne and Patrick, Great news! Congratulations and best wishes from us on the safe arrival of Rowan. Will be in touch again when we get home. Love to all Tina and Trevor So,so glad that all is well, please give Chloë a big hug from us and give little Rowan a little kiss from all in Oz❤️❤️ Christina Congratulations to all of you! Best Wishes to Mama Chloë and baby Rowan! He looks so healthy and beautiful! 😊 That's wonderful news! Congrats to everyone and a big welcome to baby Rowan! Olly Ohhh, He's so cute!!! Welcome to motherhood Chloe! Olga Delightful!!! Enjoy every second!!! Send our love to Mama and baby Rowan! ( and what a fabulous middle name for the little lad!) Much love Marilyn xoxo 
 
Welcome Rowan James, that is fabulous news! We are thrilled to bits, best wishes to Chloe and all the family. xoxoxoxoxoxoxo Kathleen Hi Kathleen Thanks for the good wishes. How is Zoe doing? Hugs Corinne Hurray! Welcome, Rowan James! Congratulations and our best wishes from Basel to Chloë and the family, Sabine, Simon and kids Congrats to your family and to Chloë!!!!! I’m glad everything went well!!! 🥰 Cheers~Stephanie & Silas We wish Chloë and newest member of the clan all the best and hope to meet the little guy soon! Nicole and Mario Congratulations Chloe and proud grandparents. He looks like a real bruiser. Best wishes to Rowan for a happy life.Peter Great news Granpa, crack another. Love to all. S ✨

Congratulations to the new grandma & grandpa! I am so happy for all of you
I can hardly wait to meet the new lad. I understand he's a red head. How big is he? His name? And any other details. Love to all, Lynette Hi Lynette Rowan James is a red head. He was 8 lbs 6.5 oz, 20.5 “ long and was born at 5:41 pm by C-section. He’s a cutie Hugs Corinne Congratulations to you all. Love Kenton Cousins. Congratulations to one and all. Hope Chloë is fine. Is that red hair I see? GlasgowSo glad for the new arrival and many fond wishes to you all Have a great winter with fun in the snow. See you next May hugs from Gill and Phil Wonderful news Patrick...congratulations to Chloe and baby Rowan James. Now...what are YOU going to call him?🤔. Dianne Congratulations to the Grandparents!! Great news. enjoy 😊 Anne & Andrew What exciting news! I'm glad all went well and congrats to all of you! Patrizzia and the Grumpster

Congrats to all! Hazel  Sally and Filmer send our congratulations to your family and welcome to the World Rowan James. Congrats again! See you soon! Maya Oh no, that kid looks like his grandpa!
Great Uncle George He is a red head and so cute Nana Corinne Congrats to All!
Aloha from Kauai, Congrats to Chloë and the proud grandparents. Can you remember how to burp a baby ? Or change a diaper? And wonderful times ahead.... all those lovely children’s books to read again ( my favourite is still Shirley Hughes ) . Watching all the Disney movies again , being introduced to Cars the movie ... my favourite lightening McQueen. Pepper pig , Dora the explorer. Paw patrol, my favourite Marshall. LEGO and playmobile. I could go on, and it will all happen so quickly. So exciting for you all Cheers Congratulations grandpa! Happy for you all! Margareta
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! Susan Hi Everyone in the expanding Dunn family. Congrats to all, especially Sweet Chloe. I am so glad every thing g worked out well, and the little guy is well... Cheers.. Bill Dempster  

Dear Chloe—Many many congratulations to you and to the proud grandparents on the newest addition to the family. Rowan James looks to be a real sweetheart and a lovely healthy boy. We’re really happy for you and very proud of you too. All the best. With much love, Lynnie and Peter XOXOXO What wonderful news!! So glad all is well❤️. You now have a willing subject for your camera Grandpa! PS I have a nephew named Rowan. All the best Lou

Dear Chloe, Corinne and Patrick Mazel Tov and Conagratulations!!! Luv, Susan Congrats to All! Kathryn Wow what news!  Becoming a grandpa again.  Congrats!  Please kiss Chloe and baby for me. Send more photos. Hope to see the whole gang soon! Ruth Chang Dear Chloe—Many many congratulations to you and to the proud grandparents on the newest addition to the family. Rowan James looks to be a real sweetheart and a lovely healthy boy. We’re really happy for you and very proud of you too. All the best. With much love, Lynnie and Peter XOXOXO CONGRATULATIONS to YOU GUYS!!! Warm wishes from the warm place 😎 Mike

Dear Corinne, Chloe & Patrick, Wonderful news. Look forward to hearing all about the birth of Rowan. Do hope mother and baby are doing well. Much love💕 to the four of you, Rosemary XXX Thank you so much as Chloe had a C- section we are still at the hospital for several more days. Rowan is absolutely adorable. We are so happy he was born safely. How are renos going? Talk soon hugs Corinne Congratulations! So exciting. Thank you so much for the photos! Can’t wait to meet Rowan in person. Big hugs to you all and especially Chloë! Talk soon I hope!! Xoxo Carol/Bruno

I am so happy for you all, for Chloe and of course you Pat and Corinne. Most of all for Rowan James. He couldn't have been born into a better family or a better country or (dare I say) a better century. Love to you all. Jim/Zircon Well, congratulations all! Wonderful news! I like the photo of the baby lying on Chloe. She has such a lovely look on her face. I can see that everyone's life will change with the little one here. Exciting chapters to come and I'm looking forward to lovely long missives from you! Good choice of name too. Very nice! Lots of love to all! Jane Congratulations to mother and grandparents alike! Fabulous! I did not even know Chloe was pregnant!
Bestestos and fondestos to everyone concerned, Kjell
 

Many many congratulations to all!! What a lovely name and such a beautiful baby - well done Chloë ! Wishing Chloë and Rowan all the very best. Lots of love Penny and Mike xx 🥂😘Dear Patrick, Dear Chloe Congratulations to your healthy boy! It‘s great to hear everything is ok 👍 Wish you all the best and much love on the further way. Max, Monica & Family Dear Poppa Hemingway
Thx for all the pics You truly are exceptional in your photos and accompanying words Love to all of you And hugs Especially for Rowan James and chloe PS you now have to share the women in your life with Rowan Xo Judy 


Hi Patrick, Corrine, Chloe and Rowan, It is good to see you all doing well. Making Rowan your secretary is an excellent idea. When he is two, I have some practical tips on colouring his PhD thesis. Cheers from Grand parenting HQ in Edmonton, Tim and Marian So sweet! The photos brought tears to my eyes!
Love to all of you. Lynette But...have you taught him the "Durstan club" or is it the "Durstan1NT" yet? and of course, very important...what is his nickname...?  Congrats Grandma and Grandpa. So exciting!! Hugs, Janet Scott Awwww Susan Finlay

Congratulations! We are over the moon excited for Chloe, Corinne and yourself . Remember in Croatia I told you your life would change forever . And you reprimanded telling me what difference will a baby make . Well I see Rowan James has already made an impact you - your kindness, thoughtfulness and pride is shining through . And there isn’t one sentence about your bike trip dipsy toddles in this email !! Our biggest hug to Chloe . I will see you all next week .
Michele Definitely a proud grand parent. So happy all are well. Matt/Glasgow! Aww they are both just beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing pics. Congratulations all. Well done !! Cousin Michelle 


Kathleen Gray Heaps of hugs! Hildegard Schmidt CONGRATULATIONS Dearest all Congratulations for Rowan James and much much love from me! He looks so very cute and healthy. I'm very glad for you all. I'm very much looking forward to hearing from you again. Best wishes and a big hug to all of you, especially Chloë! Fiona Beautiful little fella love to everyone. Steve Dear Chloe, Patrick and Corinne and wee Rowan! Such wonderful news about the new addition to your wonderful family. Rowan you look to be a very healthy baby. Chloe--bravo and we hope that you are resting as much as possible with your beautiful baby snuggled up close. You must all be over the moon!!! Please know that we are celebrating with you even if it is from Victoria. Take care and enjoy each day. Such precious times to share together. Sending you all our love Jo-Anne and Colin 👍👍👍👍👍!

Hi Patrick, Thank you for the photos and wonderful news again. You and Corinne were so kind to us during my appointments in Vancouver during my difficult times.... IVF was not what I expected but we ended up with our boys and it is 11.5 years since they arrived! Chloë looks fantastic and Rowen obviously loves his Momma 💕. Both you and Corinne are certainly blessed to have them close and be part of these wonderful precious moments! Congratulations again and please come shopping at my house for LEGO and a Thomas train toys and books and all those crazy expensive things! I have so much to move out of my house and find new homes for. 😂😍 Enjoy these milk drunk days and as you know the fun is just beginning💕💕💕  Take care, Ariane
 
Dearest happy family, Beautiful and happy pictures.Thank you for sharing these special moments with us. Enjoy Rowan James, and all his little explorations and big adventures. Big hugs, Jos and Aart Hi Patrick grandpa lovely pictures. Mom and baby look happy together so exciting Look forward to meeting this fine fellow. Dianne Good afternoon and welcome to Rowen. We were thrilled to get Pat’s note about the baby’s arrival and glad that everyone is doing well. Chloe’s dream has come true. We hope to come through Penticton on our ski trip in the new year and look forward to seeing you all then. LOL Gregg and Francesca Sir Pat and Lady Dar, Chloe and Rowan James. Fantastic news. Well done dear Chloe. Great pics too. Shall phone in weekend. Lots of love. Sir James and Lady Patricia. xx

What great news!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations to you and Corinne and Chloe The baby has arrived and is a darling bouncy baby boy! Rowen James..nice strong boy's name..Lovely photos and you all look so happy and are undeniably proud grandparents He's a lucky baby to have you to himself. Very happy and wishing all the best this coming holiday season Best Christmas present ever right??
Hugs,...Elle🙏🤗🤗❤️ 


Hi Patrick Love all the photos.So very happy for you all. Hooray for red-heads! Keep sending these wonderful pics. Love Elaine I somehow get the feeling that this guy is a pretty welcome extension to the family. Fondestos di ritorno, Kjell Hi Patrice, A huge congratulations on your beautiful new grandson! What a wonderful blessing and I am sure a beginning of a fantastic new chapter in your lives. We will very much look forward to meeting Rowan and seeing you guys as well. When is your Christmas party again?. I was wondering if we might be able to come up and see you guys but need to check dates and confer with Colleen. Take care and have a great day 😊 Al 

Hi Patrick and family, Congratulations guys, that is all great news. Love to you all. Colin and Evi Patrizzio, Thanks for the pictures and words. Chloe looks the model of contentment, and the little fellow is handsome indeed! Bill & Rita Alan Waldron Aww soooo sweet ❤️. Thanks so much for sharing..love you guys and can't wait to meet baby Rowan in person. Xoxo Sara Jane McGillivray Oh yay!! Congratulations, Chloe and Rowan. Pat and Corrine - how wonderful for you. Beautiful, beautiful boy. So happy for you. Rebecca Sutherland Omg he’s adorable Silvana Harwood How wonderful. Congrats to all! Elly Cornelius Aaaaw Roman James you are Gorgeous. 😍😍 Congratulations Chloe,Patrick and Corinne. All our love Elly & Tony. xx 
Hi Patrick, And congratulations on your expanded dynasty - RJ is a fine looking addition. And best wishes to Chloe - she must be feeling quite proud of her accomplishment. All is well here but certainly not as exciting as your Penticton situations. All the best, john Peggy Connors Congratulations Dermot Shirley Looking forward to the 'Okanagan-Similkameen Stroller Pushing' missives.

Annemarie Bartlome Concratulations!!! Chloe, Corrine, Pat, all the best!!! And for the beautiful boy...wellcome on the earth...we wish you a wonderful life🙏
Heather MacIver Aucoin Meikle Congratulations!


Colleen Teahan Waldron So precious!!!! 💓 Carol Daglish HUGE congratulations grandparents. What a little beauty he is ❤️😘 Lynn Copeland All best! Happy grand parenting….from an experienced gran, there is nothing like it. May he grow up healthy and happy Theresa Hildegard Schmidt 👍👍🤗🤗🙋‍🙋‍♀️ How very wonderful. Mike and I are in New Zealand for 3 weeks, currently at Arthur's pass. We've had great weather. Enjoyed the north island and are now exploring the south island. Congratulations to you all. Best to Baby Rowen and his mom, and to you grandparents. Marilyn & Mike Maggie Carr Congrats!

Dear Patrick Our sincere congratulations to Cloe for the birth of Rowan James. It is so beautiful that everything went well and we can see such a happy mother and of course very proud grandparents. The first pictures of the little boy are fantastic and also the grandparents ... they just melt away ...!! Anyway, we wish you all a nice and exciting time with Rowan James. Our dearest greetings.
Rudy and Annemarie Hi Patrick and Corrine, congratulations guys, enjoy that beautiful baby xx
Sylvia Sutherland Congratulations to you all! He is adorable! Bill Dempster Beautiful except I think he has more hair than me!! Congratulations Chloe
Michele Darrow-Sutherland I think you are just slightly besotted ...can we talk about grand babies now !! Elly Cornelius So sorry I just noticed that spellcheck wronged me again! 🙄😡 Rowan James 😍😍 Jessica Lewis Congrats Chloe. Welcome to motherhood. YOU LOOK GREAT AND THE BABY IS BEAUTIFUL.
Verneen Mincey 🎉🎉💖💖 Congratulations Cheers Jill Roth Congratulations grandpa
Barbara Durston Love the video Grandpa!!!💕


Bob Altwein Bravo Baby! Yien Chin Congratulations on becoming grandparents and well done to Chloe. He is exquisite! Joanne Trueman He’s adorable. Love the name. Hugs to all of you. Eleanora Ciccozzi Congratulations Chloe!! What a beautiful child! You look amazing and I am so happy for you!!! Much love Elinor
Eleanora Ciccozzi Hi Patrick and Corinne! What a blessing to have a new grand-baby join your amazing family. He's a beautiful baby and he doesn't know how lucky he is yet!! Lots of love to you both, Elinor Suzanne Broughton Halpenny He is so beautiful!!! And Chloe looks wonderful! So happy for everyone Rhoda Maccormick OMG - amazing - congratulations!
Judy B Pratt Love the video ❤️

Dear Chloe, Corinne and Pat Congratulations from all of us to Chloes birth given to Rowan James with our warmest wishes for health and happiness in your new life for both of you. Thank you grandpa Patrick for these wonderful lovely pictures of Chloe with Rowan in pure luck! Eveline and Heinz P.S. Eveline is well recovered, we look forward to a Christmas Party with all Rothenbühlers and friends. Hi! OH! He is BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much for sharing! Congrats to Chloe, and to all of you! Can't wait to meet him. :) xoxo, Never Never Hi pat:

Congrats to you and corinne- very exciting times for sure Please give my best wishes to chloe; I hope she is doing well Talk soon Chris CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BIRTH OF ROWAN JAMES 🐣 Hope all is well with mother and son. Look forward to Patrick’s regular updates and continual photo gallery picturing the growth of Rowan James. You now have additional responsibilities taking on the role of grandparents once again. Much love 💕 to you all, Rosemary XXX Agata Bienias Congratulations Chloe!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

For Rowan's Baby Book:


Congratulations to Rowan James and Chloe



Awesome news! Love to all!!!!! Barb Yes give Chloe and Rowan best wishes Patti Hello Family! Ayn Wow!!! George Congratulations so happy for all of you!! Send pic when you can. ;) Much love and hugs  Michelle Welcome, Rowan James!! 

Give our love to all. -Alastair and Kirsten and the girls. Congratulations to all!!!!!

AEB Big boy! AEB Can't really tell -- boy or girl? Susan Wow... thanks so much for including us on the baby thread!!! We are so excited to welcome baby Rowan 🙂 Hugs Suzanne, Leandro, Javier and Luciana 

Wahoo!!!!! Wonderful news Congrats grandpa :) so happy all is well
Send all our love Send pics of the baby :) Nicole Congrats and cheers to the grandparents of Rowan James. Welcome to the world Rowan, and a big hug for the new Mom. Jos and Aart Exciting news! Congratulations and love to you all! Speedy recovery to Chloë. I remember the weeks it took me and time to get back to my usual self. Looking forward to photos 💕 Take care, Ariane 



Dear Chloe, Corinne and Pat! Congratulations Chloe! And Grammy and Gramps! We are so thrilled to hear Rowan James has arrived. What a beautiful boy! He suits is lovely name. We look forward to meeting Rowan and seeing you all in the New Year. Enjoy getting to know him and take good care. Lots of love, Jane, George y Morita xxoo Patrick, Congratulations to Chloe, Corinne and you. Welcome to the world Rowan James ✨💕 Pamela Great news. Congratulations to you all. Look forward to pics. Hugs Elaine  Patrick & Lady Dar, Congrats and happiness avec the new arrival 8 pounds Boy--Bingo! Enjoy and start your family history--a written record..Paddy me -lad--grandad DBJS & Vicky 



Congratulations on your new grandson! This will be a boy you can bounce on your knee. Welcome Rowan, to the world! Rita says that boy looks like his grandpa. I think he looks like Winston Churchill. Congrats, Grandma and Grandpa. Bill That’s awesome! How is Chloe? Kid Chelene So great and congratulations 💓 Tammi Great. So happy for everyone. Pauline and mick Hi Patrick and Corinne, Warmest congratulations to Chloe and welcome baby Rowan James! Hope Chloe is recovering well. Thank you for sharing this wonderful news. Best wishes and thinking of you with love, Zoe, Matthew and kiddos

Congratulations to Chloe and her new son Rowan. Also to you and Corinne, now the fun will start. LOL Judi Congratulations Patrick and Corinne and Chloe! Welcome baby Rowan! Such happy news! Hanneke Hi Chloe, Rowan, Corinne and Patrick, Great news! Congratulations and best wishes from us on the safe arrival of Rowan. Will be in touch again when we get home. Love to all Tina and Trevor So,so glad that all is well, please give Chloë a big hug from us and give little Rowan a little kiss from all in Oz❤❤Christina



Congratulations to all of you! Best Wishes to Mama Chloë and baby Rowan! He looks so healthy and beautiful!  That's wonderful news! Congrats to everyone and a big welcome to baby Rowan! Olly Ohhh, He's so cute!!! Welcome to motherhood Chloe! Olga Delightful!!! Enjoy every second!!! Send our love to Mama and baby Rowan! ( and what a fabulous middle name for the little lad!) Much love Marilyn xoxo Welcome Rowan James, that is fabulous news! We are thrilled to bits, best wishes to Chloe and all the family. xoxoxoxoxoxoxo Kathleen Hi Kathleen Thanks for the good wishes. How is Zoe doing? Hugs Corinne



Hurray! Welcome, Rowan James! Congratulations and our best wishes from Basel to Chloë and the family, Sabine, Simon and kids Congrats to your family and to Chloë!!!!! I’m glad everything went well!!!  Cheers~Stephanie & Silas We wish Chloë and newest member of the clan all the best and hope to meet the little guy soon! Nicole and Mario Congratulations Chloe and proud grandparents. He looks like a real bruiser. Best wishes to Rowan for a happy life.Peter Great news Granpa, crack another. Love to all. Steve

Congratulations to the new grandma & grandpa! I am so happy for all of you
I can hardly wait to meet the new lad. I understand he's a red head. How big is he? His name? And any other details. Love to all, Lynette Hi Lynette Rowan James is a red head. He was 8 lbs 6.5 oz, 20.5 “ long and was born at 5:41 pm by C-section. He’s a cutie Hugs Corinne Congratulations to you all. Love Kenton Cousins. Congratulations to one and all. Hope Chloë is fine. Is that red hair I see? GlasgowSo glad for the new arrival and many fond wishes to you all Have a great winter with fun in the snow. See you next May hugs from Gill and Phil Wonderful news Patrick...congratulations to Chloe and baby Rowan James. Now...what are YOU going to call him? Dianne Congratulations to the Grandparents!! Great news. enjoy Anne & Andrew What exciting news! I'm glad all went well and congrats to all of you! Patrizzia and the Grumpster

Congrats to all! Hazel CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! Susan Sally and Filmer send our congratulations to your family and welcome to the World Rowan James. Congrats again! See you soon! Maya Oh no, that kid looks like his grandpa! Great Uncle George He is a red head and so cute Nana Corinne Congrats to All!


Aloha from Kauai, Congrats to Chloë and the proud grandparents. Can you remember how to burp a baby ? Or change a diaper? And wonderful times ahead.... all those lovely children’s books to read again ( my favourite is still Shirley Hughes ) Watching all the Disney movies again , being introduced to Cars the movie ... my favourite lightening McQueen. Pepper pig , Dora the explorer. Paw patrol, my favourite Marshall. LEGO and playmobile.I could go on, and it will all happen so quickly. So exciting for you all Cheers Mick and Polly! Congratulations grandpa! Happy for you all! Magareta Hi Everyone in the expanding Dunn family. Congrats to all, especially Sweet Chloe. I am so glad every thing g worked out well, and the little guy is well... Cheers.. Bill Dempster Dear Chloe, Corinne and Patrick Mazel Tov and Conagratulations!!! Luv, Susan Congrats to All! Kathryn Wow what news!  Becoming a grandpa again. Congrats! Please kiss Chloe and baby for me.  Send more photos.  Hope to see the whole gang soon! Ruth Chang 

Dear Chloe—Many many congratulations to you and to the proud grandparents on the newest addition to the family. Rowan James looks to be a real sweetheart and a lovely healthy boy. We’re really happy for you and very proud of you too. All the best. With much love, Lynnie and Peter XOXOXO What wonderful news!! So glad all is well❤️. You now have a willing subject for your camera Grandpa! PS I have a nephew named Rowan. All the best Lou

Dear Chloe, Corinne and Patrick Mazel Tov and Conagratulations!!! Luv, Susan Congrats to All! Kathryn Wow what news!  Becoming a grandpa again.  Congrats!  Please kiss Chloe and baby for me. Send more photos. Hope to see the whole gang soon! Ruth Chang Dear Chloe—Many many congratulations to you and to the proud grandparents on the newest addition to the family. Rowan James looks to be a real sweetheart and a lovely healthy boy. We’re really happy for you and very proud of you too. All the best. With much love, Lynnie and Peter XOXOXO CONGRATULATIONS to YOU GUYS!!! Warm wishes from the warm place 😎 

Dear Corinne, Chloe & Patrick, Wonderful news. Look forward to hearing all about the birth of Rowan. Do hope mother and baby are doing well. Much love💕 to the four of you, Rosemary XXX Thank you so much as Chloe had a C- section we are still at the hospital for several more days. Rowan is absolutely adorable. We are so happy he was born safely. How are renos going? Talk soon
hugs Corinne
 Congratulations! So exciting. Thank you so much for the photos! Can’t wait to meet Rowan in person. Big hugs to you all and especially Chloë! Talk soon I hope!! Xoxo Carol/Bruno

I am so happy for you all, for Chloe and of course you Pat and Corinne. Most of all for Rowan James. He couldn't have been born into a better family or a better country or (dare I say) a better century. Love to you all. Jim/Zircon Well, congratulations all! Wonderful news! I like the photo of the baby lying on Chloe. She has such a lovely look on her face. I can see that everyone's life will change with the little one here. Exciting chapters to come and I'm looking forward to lovely long missives from you! Good choice of name too. Very nice! Lots of love to all! Jane Congratulations to mother and grandparents alike! Fabulous! I did not even know Chloe was pregnant!
Bestestos and fondestos to everyone concerned, Kjell
 

Many many congratulations to all!! What a lovely name and such a beautiful baby - well done Chloë ! Wishing Chloë and Rowan all the very best. Lots of love Penny and Mike xx 🥂😘Dear Patrick, Dear Chloe Congratulations to your healthy boy! It‘s great to hear everything is ok 👍 Wish you all the best and much love on the further way. Max, Monica & Family Dear Poppa Hemingway
Thx for all the pics You truly are exceptional in your photos and accompanying words Love to all of you And hugs Especially for Rowan James and chloe PS you now have to share the women in your life with Rowan Xo Judy 


Hi Patrick, Corrine, Chloe and Rowan, It is good to see you all doing well. Making Rowan your secretary is an excellent idea. When he is two, I have some practical tips on colouring his PhD thesis. Cheers from Grand parenting HQ in Edmonton, Tim and Marian So sweet! The photos brought tears to my eyes!
Love to all of you. Lynette But...have you taught him the "Durstan club" or is it the "Durstan1NT" yet? and of course, very important...what is his nickname...?  Congrats Grandma and Grandpa. So exciting!! Hugs, Janet Scott Awwww Susan Finlay

Congratulations! We are over the moon excited for Chloe, Corinne and yourself . Remember in Croatia I told you your life would change forever . And you reprimanded telling me what difference will a baby make . Well I see Rowan James has already made an impact you - your kindness, thoughtfulness and pride is shining through . And there isn’t one sentence about your bike trip dipsy toddles in this email !! Our biggest hug to Chloe . I will see you all next week .
Michele Definitely a proud grand parent. So happy all are well. Matt/Glasgow! Aww they are both just beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing pics. Congratulations all. Well done !! Cousin Michelle











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