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OldieMum's a new mum again

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OldieMum · 10/07/2006 21:33

Just a little note to say that our son, Michael, was born last Tuesday (4th), by c-section, weighing exactly 11lb. We arrived home this evening. He is a lovely baby, but has jaundice, so it's being monitored and we may have to be readmitted for treatment. I am fine - getting over the c-section more quickly this time than last, so far. The combination of his size and the jaundice means that I have a marathon job of feeding him on my hands!

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tamum · 11/07/2006 17:26

Oh Oldiemum, congratulations Welcome to Michael, too. Ds had appalling jaundice too, I know how worrying it is. Hope he comes round of his own accord, I'm sure he will.

motherinferior · 11/07/2006 21:05

Oldiemum!!!! I've only just seen this!

Oh, I'm so so so so so happy for you. I can't tell you how happpy I am for you. It's the most marvellous thing. And born on the fourth of July, too!

Love to you and your enormous boy
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

moondog · 11/07/2006 21:08

Oh gosh,what a wonderful story Oldiemum.
The Gods are smiling on you.
XXX

motherinferior · 11/07/2006 21:24
fattiemumma · 11/07/2006 21:26

WOW at 11lb!

congratulations.

acnebride · 11/07/2006 21:26

amazing - congratulations - you sound deeply preoccupied - very best wishes to you all

Blu · 11/07/2006 21:27

Oldiemum, I'm SO happy for you. A lovely story, a lovely baby. Cingratulations.

Don't forget to keep him near the window - lots of sunlight will help with the jaundice. Hope it's lovely where you are!

Yorkiegirl · 11/07/2006 21:27

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niceglasses · 11/07/2006 21:28

Lovely lovely story. Fingers crossed the jaundice fades and you don't have to go back in. Lots of love.

mummycan · 11/07/2006 21:29

Lovely story - many congratulations.
MC
xx

TheSwiiiiiiiines · 11/07/2006 22:33

How lovely Oldiemum. I love the name Michael. Millions of congratulations.
Hope the jaundice goes quickly and without trouble.

tortoiseshell · 11/07/2006 23:43

Congratulations! I had a 10lb Michael a couple of months ago, so definitely approve of the name!!!!!!!

Twiglett · 11/07/2006 23:45

congratulations

agalch · 12/07/2006 06:50

Congrats Oldiemum!!

What a big boy and love Michaels name.

My dd was jaundiced but plenty sunshine and lots of bf sorted har out.Hope your lo is the same.

Take care
xx

hewlettsdaughter · 12/07/2006 13:17

Congrats

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OldieMum · 12/07/2006 13:54

Hi, all. Blood results better today, with SBR moving downwards. He's fast asleep in our sunny conservatory.

Thanks for all the lovely messages XXXX

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unicorn · 12/07/2006 14:05

WOW
respect!

saggarmakersbottomknocker · 12/07/2006 14:07

Huge congratulations Oldiemum - hope you manage to avoid going back to the hospital. Well done you

NomDePlume · 12/07/2006 14:08

11 POUNDS ? HOLY MOSES !!! Fair play to you, OM . Huge congrats.

foxinsocks · 12/07/2006 14:10

congratulations

glad his jaundice is clearing up - lots of lovely sunny weather arrived just in time for him!

hope you are recovering well

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OldieMum · 12/07/2006 15:10

Birth announcement in tomorrow's Grauniad, by the way.

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NomDePlume · 12/07/2006 15:11

So look out for 1.1lb baby Michelle born on Thursday!

motherpeculiar · 12/07/2006 15:18

congrats oldiemum - great story about the background to all this - you must be VERY chuffed indeed

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OldieMum · 12/07/2006 15:26

NDP -

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triplets · 12/07/2006 21:40

Very happy for you all, welcome to the world Michael xxx