Tag Archives: Asher

20 November 2014 – What’s next for Tobi-Wan Kenobi (Toby)…

Posted on November 25, 2014 by florencejoy

Someone, somewhere’s praying for me…because this morning I felt all full of worry and uncertainty again about little Toby and now I am feeling much more of a peace…So thank you, whoever you may be! :-) I didn’t say much … Continue reading →

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2 November 2013 – Toby’s HOME!!!!

Posted on August 13, 2014 by florencejoy

Tobias Asher Jacob… 35 days… 37 weeks & 1 day gestation… Due date 22 November… Birthday 29 September… Birth weight 1.790kg… Current weight 2.525kg… What a soldier! What a good God! :-) xxxxx

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20 October 2013 – Registering Toby’s birth…

Posted on August 13, 2014 by florencejoy

So, this morning we celebrated Ed’s 29th birthday by registering the birth of our first son, Tobias Asher Jacob, on his 3 week birthday. Brent Civic Centre (opposite Wembley Stadium) – a 4-month-old, 90-million-pound building – is AMAZING!!

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No more wires…

Posted on July 30, 2014 by florencejoy

No more wires on Toby… Makes for MUCH easier cuddles. YES! Asher means ‘happy’ – his second name perfectly describes how he makes me feel with each little step of progress.

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To my friend, Jelena…

Posted on July 29, 2014 by florencejoy

Oh Jelena, yes, I love Asher too. It was my favourite choice for him – and he is still Asher to me – but Ed was not keen. I must say I am a little sad about it – finding … Continue reading →

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4 October 2013… We have a name!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by florencejoy

Dear friends, Perhaps to the disappointment of those who thought we had actually decided upon ‘Eager’ (it was tempting…), we now have a name for our boy… Tobias Asher Jacob (You can call him Toby :-) Tobias – ‘God is … Continue reading →