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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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Blandmum · 20/06/2006 17:34

fantastic news well done!

Carmenere · 20/06/2006 17:35

I'm crying and laughing at the same time GrinI'm so, so pleased for you, congratulations and well done for being so strong and he's a lucky little fellow to have such a fab mumGrin

jabberwocky · 20/06/2006 17:37

I'm so happy for you, emkana. Haven't posted an awful lot, but have followed your story and think of you often.

Am tearing up as I write this, I am just so glad things are going well.

southeastastra · 20/06/2006 17:43

followed your story too! congratulations Smile

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PollyLogos · 20/06/2006 17:46

Wow emkana that is one big baby! No wonder you have been getting fed up in the last couple of weeks! What a beautiful name too.

I am so glad to happy to hear how well he is doing and that the news so far is very good. Have your dds seen their baby brother yet? I bet they will be enthralled with him. Much love to you and all your family.

JackieNo · 20/06/2006 17:47

Brilliant news, Emkana - congratulationsGrin

LIZS · 20/06/2006 17:47

Very many congratulations and welcome to Sebastian. You must feel ecstatic ! Am so pleased for you and your family. Smile

PanicPants · 20/06/2006 17:47

Oh emkana, I'm so pleased for you. You must be sooooooo relieved. And what a smashing name.

I feel a bit like crying too!

sparklemagic · 20/06/2006 17:53

nothing that hasn't been said already, but had to add my own congratulations and well done to you emkana, and welcome to Sebastian Edward!

BettySpaghetti · 20/06/2006 17:54

Congratulations and welcome to the world Sebastian Smile

singersgirl · 20/06/2006 17:54

Congratulations emkana! I'm glad everything went so smoothly.

Yorkiegirl · 20/06/2006 17:58

congratulations emkana! Grin

fuzzywuzzy · 20/06/2006 18:02

Congratulations Emkana, I don't post much but I've been following your threads, and have had everything crossed for you....Smile

marthamoo · 20/06/2006 18:03

Oh emkana! Another one weeping over her keyboard here...I am so pleased to hear of Sebastian Edward's safe arrival, I can't tell you.

And... at 10lbs 4 and a half ounces!

Well done you - it has been such a tough ride for you and your dh.

bundle · 20/06/2006 18:04

what a whopper! Smile
I'm SO glad he's here, love to you all, xxxxxx

SleepyJess · 20/06/2006 18:05

Oh Emkana.. I have beeN thinking about you LOADS!! I'm so happy to hear your news :) :)

MANY CONGRATULATIONS

sj X

magnolia1 · 20/06/2006 18:09

Oh Hunny I am soooo pleased he arrived safeltley and you are both well Grin

WOW!!!!! He is a big boy!! Smile

Huge congratulations to you and all the family xxxxx

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charliecat · 20/06/2006 18:12

Congratulations, lovely name :)

Tommy · 20/06/2006 18:14

congratulations - beautiful name and what a big boy Smile
really hope everything goes well.

BudaBabe · 20/06/2006 18:16

OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THAT'S FANTASTIC!

Am in tears now - have not been able to get you out of my mind since yesterday.

I am SO happy for you. Can't imagine how you feel!!!

And WHAT a big boy - and a fab name.

SmileSmileSmileSmileGrinGrinGrinGrin

bubblerock · 20/06/2006 18:16

Congratulations Emkana!! What a whopper! Grin

WelshBoris · 20/06/2006 18:19

Congrat Emkana I have been thinking about you and your family

x x x x x

edam · 20/06/2006 18:20

Oh that is FANTASTIC news! Hurrah! And welcome to not-so-little Sebastian. Smile