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Newest UK-Yankee!!
« on: March 19, 2019, 01:56:29 PM »
Eliza arrived after 3 and a half days of labour last Wednesday. I haven't quite emerged from under my rock yet!!

She's doing really really well, but I've still got aways to go with a few physical hurdles that time and a skilled physio and osteopath should be able to overcome!!

Not the birth I expected, and it got a bit scary right at the end as more and more people piled into the room, but now that she's here safe and sound, I wouldn't have that experience any other way!!!
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Re: Newest UK-Yankee!!
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2019, 01:58:05 PM »
Eliza arrived after 3 and a half days of labour last Wednesday. I haven't quite emerged from under my rock yet!!

She's doing really really well, but I've still got aways to go with a few physical hurdles that time and a skilled physio and osteopath should be able to overcome!!

Not the birth I expected, and it got a bit scary right at the end as more and more people piled into the room, but now that she's here safe and sound, I wouldn't have that experience any other way!!!
Oh wow! Congratulations! I didn't realise you were due already!

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Re: Newest UK-Yankee!!
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2019, 02:03:31 PM »
Congratulations, and welcome baby Eliza!

But, ouch...!  3-1/2 days of labour?  Really?
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Re: Newest UK-Yankee!!
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2019, 02:05:50 PM »
Congratulations :D!


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Re: Newest UK-Yankee!!
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2019, 02:13:57 PM »
Excellent news!


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Re: Newest UK-Yankee!!
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2019, 02:39:38 PM »
Congratulations, and welcome Eliza!!   [smiley=balloon.gif] [smiley=hug.gif]


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Re: Newest UK-Yankee!!
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2019, 02:43:21 PM »
Well done Kate!  :D


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Re: Newest UK-Yankee!!
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2019, 02:46:52 PM »
I almost messaged you yesterday to see how you were getting on! Congratulations!!!!
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Re: Newest UK-Yankee!!
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2019, 05:06:22 PM »
YIPPEEE!!!!!!!  Welcome to the World Eliza!!  Glad you are both healthy(ish) and happy!

The beauty of all those hormones is that it helps you forget childbirth.   ;D

Side note:  I have a niece named Eliza.


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Re: Newest UK-Yankee!!
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2019, 05:46:02 PM »
Eliza arrived after 3 and a half days of labour last Wednesday. I haven't quite emerged from under my rock yet!!

She's doing really really well, but I've still got aways to go with a few physical hurdles that time and a skilled physio and osteopath should be able to overcome!!

Not the birth I expected, and it got a bit scary right at the end as more and more people piled into the room, but now that she's here safe and sound, I wouldn't have that experience any other way!!!

Congratulations!!!!!!


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Re: Newest UK-Yankee!!
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2019, 06:24:41 PM »
Congratulations!


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Re: Newest UK-Yankee!!
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2019, 06:48:34 PM »
Oh WOW!! Congratulations and welcome sweet little Eliza!! I’m sure she is worth the 3 1/2 days ++++


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Re: Newest UK-Yankee!!
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2019, 06:56:54 PM »
Congratulations all the best x
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Re: Newest UK-Yankee!!
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2019, 10:37:02 PM »
Yay, congratulations!!!! Eliza is a lovely name! (My youngest niece is Elizah.)  I know you've waited a long time for her, so I am very happy for you!
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Re: Newest UK-Yankee!!
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2019, 10:00:31 AM »
Late to the party, but congratulations!!
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