American Bedu

BREAKING NEWS – My Baby is a BABA

62 Responses

1. 

   DW, on October 13, 2008 at 12:32 pm said:

   Congratulations Carol, may he grow into a health Baba also and may you live long enough to see his babies
2. 

   American Bedu, on October 13, 2008 at 12:43 pm said:

   Thanks, DW!!
3. 

   Mrs. C, on October 13, 2008 at 12:53 pm said:

   Congrats, Jeddah! That’s wonderful news!!
4. 

   American Bedu, on October 13, 2008 at 1:47 pm said:

   Thanks Mrs. C., it sure is!
5. 

   Aafke, on October 13, 2008 at 1:58 pm said:

   Congratulations Granny Carol!!!!
6. 

   Abdullah, on October 13, 2008 at 1:59 pm said:

   congrats granny

   and i think its better pronounced Jadda with an A

   or like we Hijazis call it – Sitti
7. 

   Solace, on October 13, 2008 at 2:14 pm said:

   Congratulations!!!
8. 

   Om Lujain, on October 13, 2008 at 2:30 pm said:

   Alf Mabrook! I am sure you are gonna be one of those awsome grandmothers little kids love
9. 

   Marahm, on October 13, 2008 at 2:59 pm said:

   Congratulations! What wonderful news! Being a grandma is an absolute joy. You are now responsible for spoiling him rotten!
10. 

    American Bedu, on October 13, 2008 at 3:25 pm said:

    Thanks ya’ll…I had to share the news and couldn’t think of a better way than through the blog!
11. 

    coolred38, on October 13, 2008 at 3:33 pm said:

    Congratulations…now you get all the fun of babies without the hard work…lol. Enjoy and may all concerned have plenty of good health and even more patience.
12. 

    always in the kitchen, on October 13, 2008 at 3:48 pm said:

    Grandkids are wonderful! Congrats!!!!!!!!
13. 

    Saudi Jawa, on October 13, 2008 at 4:04 pm said:

    Congratulations!

    “The only thing more precious than a child is the child of a child.”
    -Arabic proverb.
14. 

    Nader, on October 13, 2008 at 4:04 pm said:

    Congratulations Carol…. I am happy for you… May you all enjoy healthy, happy and prosperous life.
15. 

    Pat, on October 13, 2008 at 5:18 pm said:

    Congrats Granny
16. 

    American Bedu, on October 13, 2008 at 5:24 pm said:

    I love the sound of Granny, Jadda or sitti and accept that title with such honor!

    Thank you all so much for your warm wishes. Mother, Child and Dad are doing fine!!!
17. 

    Saudi in US, on October 13, 2008 at 5:40 pm said:

    Congrats Granny!
18. 

    Ahmed, on October 13, 2008 at 5:45 pm said:

    Congrats Carol!
19. 

    Abu Azooz, on October 13, 2008 at 5:45 pm said:

    Congratulations Carol….

    What did they name him ?
20. 

    Urszula, on October 13, 2008 at 6:24 pm said:

    Congratulations! I am 9 months old grandma and it is the best. Pure love without responsibility:)))
21. 

    livinglifeandlovinit, on October 13, 2008 at 6:38 pm said:

    Congrads, May he grow up to be a good Muslim and man…….May he give you and your family great happiness.
22. 

    mairead, on October 13, 2008 at 6:43 pm said:

    Congratulations Carol, thats lovely news! Saudi Jawa, that Arabic proverb is a good one.
23. 

    MaryAnn, on October 13, 2008 at 6:52 pm said:

    Congratulations! That is such wonderful news!
24. 

    Umm Ibrahim, on October 13, 2008 at 6:58 pm said:

    What wonderful news Carol! I hope you’ll be able to see them soon. Congratulations to the whole family.
25. 

    American Bedu, on October 13, 2008 at 6:58 pm said:

    His name is Jacob (Jake) Liam and he weighed in at 6 pounds, 12 ounces. He was 20 inches long. I’m told he has a full head of thick brown hair, blue eyes (like most babies), long full eyelashes (taking after his Italian mama), my son’s nose and forehead. And I am very impatiently waiting for some pictures! My son has taken pics but he’s still at the hospital and forgot to bring the cable so he can upload and email the photos!
26. 

    Andrea, on October 13, 2008 at 7:17 pm said:

    YAY !!! How fun !!!
27. 

    Yonus, on October 13, 2008 at 7:41 pm said:

    Congrats. So, he will speak 3 languages I guess Arabic, English and Italian. That’s good. He can find a job easily at the American Embassy in Italy or at the Italian Embassy at KSA but I’m not sure if he can apply for a job at the Saudi Embassy in the U.S ?!
    Ohh just kidding
    Salami for أبو يعقوب
28. 

    American Bedu, on October 13, 2008 at 7:48 pm said:

    Thanks Andrea and Yonus for your comments! Knowing my son and daughter-in-law, I know that lil Jake has great genes and will likely excel in whatever direction he goes!!
29. 

    tulip, on October 13, 2008 at 11:16 pm said:

    Congratulations. I hope you have lots of fun spoiling him rotten

    I can’t get over the huge amount of hair he was born with btw. Kind of amazing
30. 

    Umm Ibrahim, on October 13, 2008 at 11:49 pm said:

    Awww, updated with a photo now… he is soooo sweet! You shouldn’t be allowed to post cute newborn photos like that! Makes me all clucky (again!)
31. 

    Aafke, on October 13, 2008 at 11:57 pm said:

    You know, that is actually rather cute for a newborn!
    Not the usual crumpled, red, creepy, smelly sort of mole..
    no, defenitely very cute!
    And lots of hair!
32. 

    susanne430, on October 14, 2008 at 12:19 am said:

    Huge congrats on your precious grandson, Jake! Cute name and cute baby boy.
33. 

    Lynn, on October 14, 2008 at 3:32 am said:

    Oh, so precious! Congratulations!
34. 

    Tee, on October 14, 2008 at 5:02 am said:

    CoNgRaTuLaTioNSsSsSs Carol!!! That is soooo nice! I hope you get the chance to see your grandson and son and your entire family very soon!

    This is such a special time, me and my mom are in Virginia where my sister lives, she was due on the 11th but didn’t give birth so any day now! Can’t wait!

    Mabrook again You’ll be the best jaddah!

    And wait a second, is that him? Awwww! MashAllah he’s the cutest! May God protect him always!
35. 

    American Bedu, on October 14, 2008 at 6:36 am said:

    Thank you all for the lovely comments…and yes, he sure does have a full head of hair!
36. 

    Susie of Arabia, on October 14, 2008 at 9:12 am said:

    Hi Granny Bedu!
    Congratulations on the latest addition to your tribe!
    He’s gorgeous. I’m so happy for your family.
    May he grow to be as strong, caring and intelligent as his gramma!
37. 

    American Bedu, on October 14, 2008 at 9:31 am said:

    Ohhhhh….I love that — Granny Bedu! It just feels so right.

    Thank you Susie…and knowing his parents, he is going to far exceed his Granny!
38. 

    turkishmom, on October 14, 2008 at 2:46 pm said:

    Congrats and Ma’shallah…
39. 

    American Bedu, on October 14, 2008 at 3:31 pm said:

    Thank you, Turkish Mom.
40. 

    Zizi, on October 14, 2008 at 9:34 pm said:

    Congratulations Carol! The baby is really cute! I wish all the best for him and all your family!
41. 

    Riyadh Mom, on October 14, 2008 at 9:57 pm said:

    Congrats Carol! He’s precious, MashaAllah
    I’ll bet you can’t wait to hold him.
42. 

    American Bedu, on October 15, 2008 at 12:35 am said:

    Zizi, Riyadh Mom,

    Thanks so much!
43. 

    Safiyyah, on October 15, 2008 at 3:16 am said:

    As Salaamu Alaikum Carol:

    Mabrook from me, too!
44. 

    American Bedu, on October 15, 2008 at 7:57 am said:

    Thank you Safiyyah.
45. 

    Firdaus Hashim, on October 15, 2008 at 1:45 pm said:

    CONGRATS ON BEING A NENEK (granny in Malay)!

    As always, BABIES ARE CUTE & SO IS HE!

    I feel like being by his side and just look at him. Gosh. I feel so… motherly now.
46. 

    Umzacharia, on October 15, 2008 at 4:55 pm said:

    Elf Mabrook!!!!! May Allah protect him always. How nice, you’ll get to spoil him rotten, load him up on sugar(of course when he’s older) and send him back to his parents . He’s going to have a great Grandmother!!!
47. 

    American Bedu, on October 15, 2008 at 6:25 pm said:

    Ahhhh, I like that – -Nenek!

    Hey…how many ways do we know of which refer to Grandmother?

    Jadda
    Sitti
    Grandma
    Granny
    Mamaw
    Nanna
    Nenek

    I want to hear more!!!!

    Oh Um Zacharia when I see this little guy I’m going to give him so much love and adoration!!!!

    Thanks ya’ll,
    Granny Bedu
48. 

    Aafke, on October 15, 2008 at 6:50 pm said:

    Dutch:
    official: Grootmoeder
    colloquial: Oma
    coarser colloquial: Opoe
    effectatious: Bonne- Mamman
49. 

    American Bedu, on October 16, 2008 at 1:24 am said:

    So Aafke, which one did you use for your Grandmother’s?

    I like them all!
50. 

    Lynn, on October 16, 2008 at 2:40 am said:

    gram

    gramma

    nanny

    yia yia – Greek
51. 

    tina, on October 16, 2008 at 6:39 am said:

    Congratulations Carol!

    Mosh’Allah he is a cutie! Hope you get to see him soon and Insh’Allah he will always be happy and healthy!
52. 

    American Bedu, on October 16, 2008 at 10:29 am said:

    Lynn – thanks for sharing.

    Thank you Tina!
53. 

    Aafke, on October 16, 2008 at 11:09 am said:

    My father’s parents, (down to earth): Oma and opa.
    To my mum’s parents (very chique) the: bonne-maman, et bonne-pappa.
    Which, owing to unpronouncabillity by the toddlers we were, were altered into the much more endearing ”Bonna” and ”Bompa” and so popular with the (large) family that the next generation of kids are use it too.
    So there’s two more:
    Bonna
    Bompa
54. 

    American Bedu, on October 16, 2008 at 4:33 pm said:

    I like Bonna and Bompa..and it just sounds so…well…Dutch! (smile)
55. 

    UmmSumayah, on October 17, 2008 at 10:00 am said:

    Carol!!! Sorry for not commenting earlier, but I’ve been internet-less for 3 weeks! Your new addition is precious Mashallah!
    Congrats to you, your son, and daughter in law!

    I called my grandmothers Gram and Mum Mum (long story)
    and my daughter calls my mother Meema.
    I personally love all the variations of Grandma. It makes it a bit more personal I think.
56. 

    American Bedu, on October 17, 2008 at 11:04 am said:

    Thank you Umm Sumayah.

    I’m also finding it fascinating all the many words used for Grandma!
57. 

    hissweetheart, on October 17, 2008 at 12:32 pm said:

    Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
    He is eatable mashalla “I am sure you know what does “mashalla” mean.

    Carol, howcome you haven’t eaten him till now. He is so sweet!! Yaqoub is a great name as well.

    Congrats to his mom and dad and YAAAAY, you’re a grandma, how sweet is that!!
58. 

    American Bedu, on October 17, 2008 at 12:54 pm said:

    Thanks HS…and thank you for illustrating to readers the Arabic equivalent of Jacob!
59. 

    Imran Zafar, on October 19, 2008 at 3:50 pm said:

    Congratulations! “dadee maan” He is cute.
60. 

    American Bedu, on October 19, 2008 at 3:56 pm said:

    Thank YOU Imran!!!
61. 

    Chiara, on January 20, 2009 at 4:24 am said:

    Just came across this keywording something else. Belated congratulations and he is adorable!

    How could no one mention:

    Nonna (Italian) or nonnie (as my cousins anglicized it)

    Grand-mere (formal) memee (informal) (French)

    Abuela (Spanish)
62. 

    American Bedu, on January 20, 2009 at 6:51 am said:

    Thank you!

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