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emkana's little boy is here at last

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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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Blu · 20/06/2006 15:27

Emkana, it's wonderful to hear you, and the biggest cuddliest welcome to Sebastian Edward. Congratulations to you all.

You're posting very soon?! (you are in hospiatl, aren't you?).

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SoupDragon · 20/06/2006 15:28

Congratulations!!! I'm delighted to hear he's arrived safely :)

And bloody hell - 10lb 4 1/2!!

Lemmingswife · 20/06/2006 15:28

Oh, I am SO pleased to hear this news, emkana! Massive congratulations on the birth of Sebastian (gorgeous name), he sounds gorgeous.Smile
Been thinking about you lots & am so happy to hear this news!xxxxx

bran · 20/06/2006 15:29

Congratulations Grin

coppertop · 20/06/2006 15:29

Congratulations! :o:o:o

Rhubarb · 20/06/2006 15:29

Bloody well done! You've had us all wondering for ages! Am really very very pleased for you all! For once today I am not a miserable bastard and I look like this! Grin

Caligula · 20/06/2006 15:29

Congratulations Emkana, I'm so glad it all went well for you.

Twiglett · 20/06/2006 15:30

oh em .. fabulous news .. .many many congratulations to all the family and welcome to Sebastian Grin Grin Grin

am so very very pleased to see you posting such excellent news

FoghornLeghorn · 20/06/2006 15:30

WAHOOOOO Fantastic news Emkana Grin Grin Grin Really am so so pleased for you.

He is a big boy, 10lb 4 1/2 - Well Done you x

Enid · 20/06/2006 15:30

congratulations, what a beautiful name, enjoy these wonderful, special first few weeks with baby x Enid

Bumblelion · 20/06/2006 15:31

Congratulations on the birth of Sebastian - wonderful name.

Surfermum · 20/06/2006 15:32

I'm sat here with tears in my eyes too. Congratulations to you and your family and welcome to little Sebastian.

sweetkitty · 20/06/2006 15:32

Many congratulations Emkana Smile

Berries · 20/06/2006 15:33

Congrats - lovely name Smile

franke · 20/06/2006 15:34

Congratulations Emkana and welcome to (not so) little Sebastian. Smile

Olihan · 20/06/2006 15:35

I'm sitting here in tears because I've been following all your posts through your pregnancy and I'm so pleased that things are looking positive for you.

Many, many congratulations to you and your dh and dd's.

bamboo · 20/06/2006 15:36

That's great news. Enjoy your beautiful boy!

ggglimpopo · 20/06/2006 15:36

Huge congratulations and a big welcome to the cuddly Sebastian......

Caribbeanqueen · 20/06/2006 15:39

Fantastic news, many congratulations Smile

Piffle · 20/06/2006 15:39

Bless you Emkana and welcome to Sebastian
What a big boy he is!
I'm so glad he is feeding well adn appears healthy, long may it continue!
Lots of love
Piff xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

SomethingAboutMary · 20/06/2006 15:39

WOW what fantastic news wishing you all the best & so so glad your little boy has arrived safely, enjoy him & congratulations to the emkana family Smile

moondog · 20/06/2006 15:40

Phewww!!!!!!
Make sure you are looked after properly and rest!!
Well done!
XX

unicorn · 20/06/2006 15:41

Wow what a big boy!
Huge Congratulations,and celebrations.
I hope all your fears will be unfounded.

xx

MrsJohnCusack · 20/06/2006 15:42

Many Congratulations Emkana, have been reading your posts but haven't posted on them myself (was arfy BTW), so glad he is here

Lovely name & what a weight!