How P came to Be

After a dozen years together, enjoying being just two
We sat and we thought (it wasn’t out of the blue)
Let’s add one more to our story right now
So this is the tale of when P came and how

With the lodge in good hands, full of great care
By the amazing Angama staff who are always prepared
For every guest, every detail, every delight we have taught
More possibilities than we ever could have thought
For the time was right, right now, you see,
For a baby to join the Angama Family

And soon the day came when the bump first appeared
A bump? Is it so? Or too many Best Burgers, I fear!
And whispers and rumours around camp became clear
A baby would be born in April this year!

As the bump grew large, I waddled some more
Fearing at times I wouldn’t fit through the door
So many good wishes and smiles came our way
From our colleagues and guests who came to stay

But the questions they came, just as many you know
Are you scared? Are you crazy? Will you just go with the flow?
Who is your doctor? Where will you have the baby?
What happens in an emergency? Will he be Kenyan, maybe?

But I feared not, for every check-up and feeling I had
All pointed to healthy and feelings of glad
As a nurse, I kept calm, trusting myself no doubt
“Oh, we’ll be fine in the bush” I tried not to shout!

Now I’m not that crazy, let’s back up and see
Four weeks before our “family-to-be”
I left for Nairobi to sit and to wait
Until our angel’s delivery date

Stubborn as his momma, he was all turned around
His head was up and his bum was down
A breech baby he was and stayed that way
So we prepped for a C-section but hoped that he may
At the last minute turn down but, pole, no luck
Time was approaching to meet this little duck

Ty flew in a day before
Our scheduled op to meet and adore
This little baby that still stubbornly lay
But tomorrow was too long to wait and delay
Within hours of dad-to-be’s arrival that day
Baby boy in a hurry was on his way!

So much for planning. No, this boy wanted out!
Labouring 2.5 hours, he was out with a shout!
This miracle of life suddenly captured our hearts
This magical boy with all his tiny parts
Blessed to be healthy, safe and problem-free
Mom baby and dad; a new family!
Now back in the bush enjoying each day
I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Inspired by Dr. Seuss – it’s a favourite in the Daviii household at the moment

Note from the Editor: We have had a flush of babes at Angama Mara over the past 12 months – too many to count.
Perrin Lincoln Davis, now 6 months old, can be spotted back of house at the lodge – please be sure to look out for him when you next visit us. The collective term for the Davis family by three went from Davii to Daviii. How many more ‘i’s’ we wonder?