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emkana's little boy is here at last

343 replies

emkana · 20/06/2006 15:21

Hello everybody,

Sebastian Edward was born last night, 7.34 pm, weighing 10 lb 4 1/2 !!!

First impressions are that he is FINE, thank God. Both dh and I think that he looks as if he might have achondroplasia, which would be fantastic news. He's been feeding beautifully already, and he can cry very well, so I'm happy to say that his lungs are working well at the moment.

I'm not completely relaxed yet because our biggest fear, Jeune syndrome, can't be excluded yet - symptoms of this condition can sometimes start when the child is already weeks, months or even years old. But atm things are looking very, very good and we are relieved and happy.

Thank you all so much again for thinking of me and for giving me all your support through this difficult pregnancy - it's been invaluable, it really has.

Love you all! XXXX

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Ellbell · 20/06/2006 21:45

Congratulations emkana (and all the rest of the kana family) and welcome to the world Sebastian. I'm so glad that things went well for you and that you are already at home with your beautiful BIG baby boy.

Like others, I have tears in my eyes for you. I've been thinking about you so much.

Lots of love

Ellbell

tortoise · 20/06/2006 21:51

I followed your story but not posted before.
Just wanted to say a huge congratulations to you and your family.
Love the name and im so glad that all is well for your huge baby boy.
Hope all goes well in the future.xx

eidsvold · 20/06/2006 21:52

Fabulous news - welcome Sebastian. So glad to hear all went well.....What a whooper Smile

Fauve · 20/06/2006 21:55

What a brilliant name! Well done, and congratulations!

MeAndMyBoy · 20/06/2006 22:04

Wanted to add my congratulations to you and your family on the safe arrival of Sebastian Edward.

Enjoy your babymoon.

pesme · 20/06/2006 22:07

Ah! So pleased for you.

rickman · 20/06/2006 22:11

Congratulations Emkana and welcome to Sebastian. :)

essbee · 20/06/2006 22:12

Huge congratulations from me too! Fantastic news!! xxx Smile

2shoes · 20/06/2006 22:13

congratulatios:o

dewmeadow · 20/06/2006 22:14

Grin congrats!! What a bruiser!! Grin

robinpud · 20/06/2006 22:18

Wonderful news for you all. Congratulations!

mrsbabookaloo · 20/06/2006 22:19

Oh my gosh emkana: well done and congratulations! I'm so happy for you that things look good so far, and will continue to keep my fingers crossed. I came on here to post my own birth announcement, but I want you to know that through the whole adventure of birth and the first week when I have not been able to log on, you have never been far from my thoughts.

lua · 20/06/2006 22:23

Oh, so glad is very good news!
Congratulations!!!!
So happy for you and your family!
Welcome Sebastian!

milward · 20/06/2006 22:26

So many best wishes xxx Congratulations xxx

Marina · 20/06/2006 22:28

Ah, wonderful news emkana and what beautiful names you have chosen for him.
So pleased you are home already and all seems well with BabyBas (as the other, wonderful German Sebastian in my family's life is known)
Grin Congratulations XXX all teary for you. It's been a long road to here.

Lact8 · 20/06/2006 22:29

Smile fantastic news emkana!!!! Smile

I've followed the details of your pregnancy. I just wanted to say I think you're an amazing woman and I'm so pleased for you and your family that Sebastian Edward has finally arrived.

Take care, rest up and enjoy this very special time getting to know your baby

QueenBeety · 20/06/2006 22:31

great news emkana, so glad all is ok with you all.

Notquitesotiredmum · 20/06/2006 22:37

Huge congratulations. Well done you. And a big welcome to Sebastian Edward.

kitty4paws · 20/06/2006 22:47

" he is feeding beautifully"

That is the just about the best sentence I have ever heard.

Many , many congratulations, so very pleased for you and the arrival of your "little boy"

3LB · 21/06/2006 00:06

Wonderful news! Have been wondering how you both were. So glad to hear of Sebastian's safe arrival xxx

pipsqueak · 21/06/2006 00:14

many congratulations and love the name. so pleased he is doing well ,take care xx

alexsmum · 21/06/2006 00:18

massive congrats em!!! wlecome to the world sebastian-you little whopper!!!

so pleased everything seems good

xxxxxx

wabbitt · 21/06/2006 00:30

Wow! Wonderful news

So fabulous you can enjoy your first days of getting to know Sebastian Edward

Just such fantastic news... many {{{{Hugs}}}} to the emkana household xxx

bossykate · 21/06/2006 06:44

wonderful! congratulations

pooka · 21/06/2006 07:02

Congratulations! So glad.