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Another gem for Gem13...

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Gem13 · 16/02/2004 19:36

DD (!) was born by elective (ADVISED! - I have to shout it as the consultant said it was the best option but the hospital has printed 'maternal request' over everything...) Caesarean on Friday 13 February.

She is absolutely gorgeous with a mass of dark, curly hair and fat cheeks. She weighed in at 8'3 but seems petite as her brother was 9'11.

The section was fine, exciting even, and I spent Friday getting to know her which was lovely. One of the perks of the birth was not feeling so drained and exhausted.

Got thrown out of the hospital less than 48 hours later as they wanted the bed which seemed a bit soon as everything is still very tender. Lovely to be home with DH and DS (who is taking everything in his stride) but trying hard to rest and recover.

Thanks to everyone for their help answering my questions about C-sections and their queries on how it all went on Friday.

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mammya · 16/02/2004 19:43

Congratulations Gem13! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

pie · 16/02/2004 19:49

Congratulations

Loobie · 16/02/2004 19:54

congrats to you and your brand new bubba!!

hoxtonchick · 16/02/2004 19:55

Congratulations . What's her name?

sammac · 16/02/2004 20:02

Lovely news. Glad it all went well, try(!) to take things easy.

stupidgirl · 16/02/2004 20:24

Congratulations

Hulababy · 16/02/2004 20:25

Congratulations and welcome to your DD.

LadyCodworth · 16/02/2004 20:27

well done

just because oyu are home dont start running around (or hobbling) ok?

lovley

name?

florenceuk · 16/02/2004 20:28

Congratulations! Your DD sounds absolutely gorgeous!

WideWebWitch · 16/02/2004 20:29

Ah, congratulations Gem13!

Ghosty · 16/02/2004 20:30

Dear Gem13 ... as a fellow c sectionist of only 10 days prior to yours I am shocked that you were kicked out so soon ... ouch, poor you ...
BUT congratulations on the safe arrival of your gorgeous DD

Ailsa · 16/02/2004 22:24

Congratulations

clairabelle · 16/02/2004 23:04

Congratulations and welcome to your dd, try not to do too much now you're home. Take care

nutcracker · 16/02/2004 23:07

Congrats Gem13, hope you are both well
Very shocked at your speedy discharge though. I have had 3 sections and wouldn't of been pleased if i had been discharged that quickly.

Angeliz · 16/02/2004 23:17

Congratulations+++

GenT · 17/02/2004 04:43

congratulations to you and your family

please don't do too much.....in fact don't do anything.....

Do midwives still visit for 10 after baby's birth when you get home? Is that the norm in entire England or the UK?

emmatmg · 17/02/2004 07:13

Congratulations and welcome to your little Gem

motherinferior · 17/02/2004 08:15

That's the nicest Friday 13 story I've EVER HEARD

MABS · 17/02/2004 08:50

delighted for you Gem

SpringChicken · 17/02/2004 09:14

Congratulations Gem Have you decided on a name?

M2T · 17/02/2004 09:18

Aw congrats Gem13. A wee girl to complete your family... how lovely.

envy

lydialemon · 17/02/2004 09:19

Congratulations, and try to take it easy!

Bozza · 17/02/2004 09:31

Congratulations.

jessi · 17/02/2004 11:30

Many congratulations Gem13 and welcome to little your little girl.

fisil · 17/02/2004 18:03

congratulations!