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Title: The Big Announcement
Post by: gillianren on July 12, 2013, 08:18:05 AM: We leave for the hospital in forty-five minutes. Women my age aren't generally allowed to go much past their due dates before being induced, and mine was yesterday. I figure I'll let everyone know in advance; even if everything goes according to plan, I should be offline until tomorrow at the earliest. See everyone then--and, yes, I will post at least one picture.
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Post by: Echnaton on July 12, 2013, 10:28:49 AM: Go girl!
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Post by: Laurel on July 12, 2013, 03:58:23 PM: Best wishes, Gillian!
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Post by: Al Johnston on July 12, 2013, 06:26:27 PM: All the best ;)
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Post by: Sus_pilot on July 12, 2013, 06:56:52 PM: Hugs. We want to see pix after!!
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Post by: peter eldergill on July 13, 2013, 10:34:51 PM: Ye Gods I'm out of touch! Massive apologies!

Just happened to read this post!

Congrats and I'm looking forward to seeing pictures!

Not sure if I used enough exclamations!!!!

Pete

PS My eldest is starting JK in September...not sure who is going to cry more on that day, me or my wife :)
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Post by: gillianren on July 14, 2013, 04:40:25 PM: Haven't gotten pictures off the camera yet, but there is a baby. Simon Alexander, born at 11:21 Friday morning. Eight pounds, fourteen ounces, and 21 inches.
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Post by: ajv on July 14, 2013, 04:55:09 PM: Congratulations. All the best to everyone!

But what are these pounds and inches you mention?
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Post by: Echnaton on July 14, 2013, 05:23:32 PM: Glad all are healthy. Congratulations.
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Post by: LunarOrbit 🇨🇦 on July 14, 2013, 05:56:52 PM: Congratulations, Gillianren. I'm very happy for you. I love the name.

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Post by: gillianren on July 14, 2013, 07:33:00 PM: Quote from: ajv on July 14, 2013, 04:55:09 PM
But what are these pounds and inches you mention?

Hey, if someone not-sleep deprived wants to do the conversion, that's fine.
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Post by: grmcdorman on July 14, 2013, 08:24:33 PM: 8 lb 4 oz = 4.0 kg. Edit: 21 in = 53 cm.
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Post by: gillianren on July 14, 2013, 09:58:29 PM: Here he is!
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Post by: grmcdorman on July 14, 2013, 10:08:58 PM: Looks like a fine baby. Felicitations on your new arrival, gilianren.
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Post by: Sus_pilot on July 15, 2013, 12:52:22 AM: Quote from: ajv on July 14, 2013, 04:55:09 PM
Congratulations. All the best to everyone!

But what are these pounds and inches you mention?

The only proper way to describe a newborn (some traditions should never change) :)

Congrats Gillianren! Glad all is well.
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Post by: Count Zero on July 15, 2013, 02:58:39 AM: Quote from: gillianren on July 14, 2013, 09:58:29 PM
Here he is!

So very, very beautiful! My words are inadequate to the burden of my heart. :')

Blessings and congratulations.
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Post by: raven on July 15, 2013, 02:58:59 AM: Congratulations, Simon, on being born.
I almost envy you. The next 20 years are going to be interesting, no doubt about that.
You will learn to walk and talk, to laugh and play. You will know heartbreak and tragedy, love and joy.
It will be the best of times, it will be the worst of times.
But, in the end, I know there is at least one other person who will love and care for you, guiding you as best she can as you make your first steps, first crawls down the road of life.
To Gillianren, best mum you could hope for.
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Post by: Al Johnston on July 15, 2013, 04:12:26 AM: Congratulations, all the best for the future :D
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Post by: Andromeda on July 15, 2013, 04:32:30 AM: Congratulations!
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Post by: gwiz on July 15, 2013, 06:26:54 AM: ...and belated congratulations from me as well. I haven't been online much the last few days as my new great-nephew and his parents have been visiting.
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Post by: Jason Thompson on July 15, 2013, 08:44:07 AM: And congratulations from me too! :)
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Post by: Peter B on July 15, 2013, 10:37:44 AM: Yay for Gillianren and Simon!

Best wishes for your impending years of sleepless nights...
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Post by: Luckmeister on July 15, 2013, 01:22:29 PM: Fantastic!! I'm so happy for you!

Mike
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Post by: Chew on July 16, 2013, 06:31:20 PM: Give him our congrats on his womb liberation day.
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Post by: smartcooky on July 16, 2013, 07:49:38 PM: Congratulations Gillianren

A potential "Mars Explorer" is born
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Post by: Kiwi on July 17, 2013, 09:19:10 AM: Quote from: gillianren on July 14, 2013, 09:58:29 PM
Here he is!

Congratulations, Gillianren.

Possible caption for the photo: "Nearly ready to thump anyone who commits a logical fallacy."
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Post by: Laurel on July 17, 2013, 10:33:43 AM: Congratulations, Simon is adorable!
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Post by: Echnaton on July 17, 2013, 02:31:40 PM: Quote from: gillianren on July 14, 2013, 09:58:29 PM
Here he is!
A handsome lad.
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Post by: Allan F on July 17, 2013, 03:40:01 PM: Hate to spoil the fun, but remember - only 18 years from now, he'll want to borrow your car !

congrats, btw.
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Post by: gillianren on July 17, 2013, 04:50:07 PM: I never had a driver's license when I lived at home; Mom refused to pay the extra insurance, so she never had teenaged drivers in the house. How we'll handle the subject is one of those "under discussion until it actually matters" issues.
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Post by: Noldi400 on July 21, 2013, 03:32:17 AM: Quote from: gillianren on July 17, 2013, 04:50:07 PM
I never had a driver's license when I lived at home; Mom refused to pay the extra insurance, so she never had teenaged drivers in the house. How we'll handle the subject is one of those "under discussion until it actually matters" issues.

I've heard that procrastination actually works sometimes. I've been meaning to check that out but just haven't gotten 'round to it...

Belated congrats - I have been absent for a bit and just picked up on the good news.
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Post by: twik on July 22, 2013, 09:41:22 AM: Sorry to be so late, but CONGRATULATIONS! Wonderful news, and Simon is a beautiful name.
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Post by: sts60 on July 22, 2013, 03:01:31 PM: Late here, too, but congratulations! What a beautiful child.
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Post by: BazBear on July 23, 2013, 02:54:37 PM: Errr, I'm a bit late to the party, but.... :-[

Congratulations Gillian! :D
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Post by: scooter on August 10, 2013, 12:14:54 PM: dittos...many best wishes to you and your son!!