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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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Blackduck · 21/06/2006 12:52

Congrats - enjoy!!

Flossam · 21/06/2006 13:22

Such excellent news Emkana, well done and huge congratulations. Welcome little (well quite big actually!) Sebastian Edward. xxx

jofeb04 · 21/06/2006 13:26

Congrats emanka. So pleased for you.
Love the name

festiveface · 21/06/2006 14:54

thrilled for you
congratulations, i'm teary eyed now!

Xavielli · 21/06/2006 15:33

Congratulations!!

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lennied · 21/06/2006 18:02

Congratulations!! Have also been following your story, waiting for your birth announcement. So pleased that it has brought you a lovely little boy.

sunnydelight · 21/06/2006 18:55

Congratulations!

LadyTophamHatt · 21/06/2006 19:15

Em, I just have to point out that you've taken enid's lead on the most posts on a Birth announcement thread.

So congratulations on Sebastians arrival and the longest birth announcment thread on MN

Enid · 21/06/2006 19:29

i bow and hand over the trophy with grace and dignity

(bum bum bum bum )

spinach · 21/06/2006 19:34

wow! what a babe! many congrats, you sound so happy, Have been following your pregnancy on here and Have been looking for this thread for over a week.... so pleased to hear of his safe arrival.... give a cuddle from me. xxx

Cam · 21/06/2006 19:35

Very happy for you emkana, love those names

beckybrastraps · 21/06/2006 19:36

Hurrah!!

sunchowder · 21/06/2006 19:37

More lovely wishes from the United States Emkana! I am so pleased for you and relieved. I have followed your pregnancy from afar also and I hope you find much joy and relief and in the days and months to come.

seb1 · 21/06/2006 19:44

Brilliant news!! Well Done

yoyo · 21/06/2006 19:46

Congratulations. Glad that you are home and enjoying the not-so-little one.

Feistybird · 22/06/2006 09:31

Fab Fab news. I love his name.

Fimbo · 22/06/2006 15:50

Congratulations to you all.

CarlyP · 22/06/2006 16:28

so pleased you are home an doing well.

cx

LaDiDaDi · 22/06/2006 19:07

This is absolutely fantastic news emkana!

What a fab name for your ds.

carol3 · 22/06/2006 20:40

congratulations fantastic news

rbj949703 · 22/06/2006 23:12

Congratulations emkana. Fantastic news.

Have been following your story, but not posted as like many others didn't quite know what to say.

Welcome Sebastian Edward

SSSandy · 22/06/2006 23:15

Great news, Emkana

thewomanwhothoughtshewasahat · 22/06/2006 23:19

emkana, I have been thinking of you and was literally just about to email someone to see if they knew of any news, don't know why but I missed this. many many congratulations. I hope you are enjoying getting to know your lovely little man.

Imafairy · 23/06/2006 10:34

Em - wonderful news (brought tears to my eyes too!)!!!! Lots of love to you and Sebastian, and the rest of the family. Hope you're managing to get some sleep!
xx