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Offline gillianren

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The Big Announcement
« 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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Re: The Big Announcement
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2013, 10:28:49 AM »
Go girl!
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Re: The Big Announcement
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2013, 03:58:23 PM »
Best wishes, Gillian!
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Offline Al Johnston

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Re: The Big Announcement
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2013, 06:26:27 PM »
All the best ;)
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Re: The Big Announcement
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2013, 06:56:52 PM »
Hugs.  We want to see pix after!!
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Re: The Big Announcement
« Reply #5 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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Re: The Big Announcement
« Reply #6 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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Re: The Big Announcement
« Reply #7 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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Re: The Big Announcement
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2013, 05:23:32 PM »
Glad all are healthy.  Congratulations. 
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Re: The Big Announcement
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2013, 05:56:52 PM »
Congratulations, Gillianren. I'm very happy for you. I love the name.

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Re: The Big Announcement
« Reply #10 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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Re: The Big Announcement
« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2013, 08:24:33 PM »
8 lb 4 oz = 4.0 kg. Edit: 21 in = 53 cm.
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Offline gillianren

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Re: The Big Announcement
« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2013, 09:58:29 PM »
Here he is!
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Re: The Big Announcement
« Reply #13 on: July 14, 2013, 10:08:58 PM »
Looks like a fine baby. Felicitations on your new arrival, gilianren.
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Re: The Big Announcement
« Reply #14 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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