Fri Nov 9, 2012, 11:00 PM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
Holy Carp! I'm having a baby tonight!Last edited Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:46 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1)
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 Holy Carp! I'm having a baby tonight! (Original post) |
rDigital | Nov 2012 | OP |
| boston bean | Nov 2012 | #1 | |
| rDigital | Nov 2012 | #27 | |
| applegrove | Nov 2012 | #2 | |
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| Blue_In_AK | Nov 2012 | #6 | |
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| fightthegoodfightnow | Nov 2012 | #7 | |
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| Lady Freedom Returns | Nov 2012 | #8 | |
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| Solly Mack | Nov 2012 | #9 | |
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| Lady Freedom Returns | Nov 2012 | #11 | |
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| CaliforniaPeggy | Nov 2012 | #14 | |
| rDigital | Nov 2012 | #31 | |
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| rDigital | Nov 2012 | #51 | |
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| Arugula Latte | Nov 2012 | #54 | |
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| struggle4progress | Nov 2012 | #64 | |
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| MineralMan | Nov 2012 | #65 | |
| rDigital | Nov 2012 | #68 | |
| njlibguy_19656mm | Nov 2012 | #66 | |
| rDigital | Nov 2012 | #69 | |
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| Tsiyu | Nov 2012 | #73 | |
| Lady Freedom Returns | Nov 2012 | #72 | |
| Tsiyu | Nov 2012 | #74 | |
| riderinthestorm | Nov 2012 | #75 | |
| GreenPartyVoter | Nov 2012 | #76 | |
| rDigital | Nov 2012 | #77 | |
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| Lady Freedom Returns | Nov 2012 | #81 | |
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| CaliforniaPeggy | Nov 2012 | #85 | |
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| HeiressofBickworth | Nov 2012 | #83 | |
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| Suich | Nov 2012 | #95 | |
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Response to rDigital (Original post)
Fri Nov 9, 2012, 11:02 PM
boston bean (16,790 posts)
1. Good luck and CONGRATS!
Response to boston bean (Reply #1)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:19 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
27. Thank you! nt.
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Fri Nov 9, 2012, 11:12 PM
applegrove (58,429 posts)
2. Vibes to you all.
Response to applegrove (Reply #2)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 03:03 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
43. : ) we're excited. nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Fri Nov 9, 2012, 11:35 PM
Flaxbee (12,526 posts)
3. Hey! Congrats, and all good vibes going your way!
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Looking forward to an update!
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Response to rDigital (Original post)
Fri Nov 9, 2012, 11:59 PM
4. Awesome!
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Check in and let us know how it's going! 
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Response to Tsiyu (Reply #4)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:19 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
29. I'm all over it. : ) nt
Response to OriginalGeek (Reply #5)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:18 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
25. Thanks! This is my way of coping I guess. : ). nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 12:19 AM
Blue_In_AK (37,723 posts)
6. Congratulations!
Response to Blue_In_AK (Reply #6)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:04 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
23. She's winning it too..... nt.
Response to rDigital (Reply #23)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 12:07 PM
Blue_In_AK (37,723 posts)
50. Extra awesome. :)
Response to fightthegoodfightnow (Reply #7)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:18 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
26. Thanks, were excited. nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 12:37 AM
8. UPDATES!!!!! NOW!!!!
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Boy? Girl? Both?
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Response to Lady Freedom Returns (Reply #8)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:03 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
21. Got it! : ). nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 12:47 AM
Solly Mack (49,502 posts)
9. Let us know when you can!
Response to Solly Mack (Reply #9)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:03 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
22. We're rolling! nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 12:53 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
10. After 1.5 hour commute. I've arrived at her mothers house.
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Contractions every 5 mins now and lasting about a minute each for over an hour. It's still not real to me yet, but we're excited. Leaving now for the ER!
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Response to rDigital (Reply #10)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 01:01 AM
11. Great Cesar's Ghosts!.....
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My nails are gone from the election so I have nothing to chew on! Please update soon!!! YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!
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Response to Lady Freedom Returns (Reply #11)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 01:56 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
19. : ) nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 01:16 AM
marlakay (4,212 posts)
12. Nice to hear some good news!
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 01:32 AM
CaliforniaPeggy (103,992 posts)
14. Hurry Up!
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When the contractions last that long and are coming that close together..........the baby will soon arrive!
Happy Landing to all three of you!  |
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #14)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:25 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
31. We're at the hospital & safe. She's tired, but I'm frosty. nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 01:49 AM
TeamPooka (3,295 posts)
15. piuctures or it didn't happen! nt
Response to TeamPooka (Reply #15)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 01:56 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
18. Working on it. nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 01:53 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
16. Just arrived at the ultra-modern hospital facility.
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It's raining outside. Every single door is mag-locked. We travelled through at least 4 sets of those doors.
Now starts baby triage to see how far along we are.  |
Response to BouzoukiKing (Reply #17)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:09 PM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
56. LOL : ) nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:02 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
20. In baby triage : ) nt
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Last edited Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:03 AM USA/ET - Edit history (2) 
My partner is a fellow DUer. She's about to win the Autumn photo contest as well! http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021746592 |
Response to rDigital (Reply #20)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:10 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
24. Going through a million questions with the nurse right now
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:20 AM
SidDithers (27,077 posts)
30. One of life's most amazing experiences...
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Response to SidDithers (Reply #30)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:31 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
33. I'm still waiting to be scared. I know it's going to happen. When the
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:30 AM
32. 20 minutes since your last post. how's everything going? n/t
Response to orleans (Reply #32)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:32 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
35. We just hanging out in the triage room. She's on the bed hooked up to the monitor still.
Response to rDigital (Reply #35)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:54 AM
tavalon (25,689 posts)
39. I'm guessing this is baby number one?
Response to tavalon (Reply #39)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 03:02 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
42. Baby number one for both of us. It's quite a ride. nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:31 AM
petronius (19,653 posts)
34. Fantastic! Best wishes to all of you!
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Response to petronius (Reply #34)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:33 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
36. Thanks we're excited. : ). nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:42 AM
barbtries (15,011 posts)
37. mazeltov!
Response to barbtries (Reply #37)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:50 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
38. : ). We're so excited! Thank you nt
Response to rDigital (Reply #38)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:57 AM
tavalon (25,689 posts)
40. I just looked at your profile
Response to tavalon (Reply #40)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 03:00 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
41. It truly is being brought by disorganized labor. They are now saying that we should leave
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and walk around for a while to get the baby moving.
Thanks for the best wishes. |
Response to rDigital (Reply #41)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 03:10 AM
tavalon (25,689 posts)
44. I didn't want to say that one out loud
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I suspected that you might be at the starting gate, rather than the grand finish, but hey, your kiddo is being born after a truly monumental week. At least he or she waited for all the hoopla to be over and done with.
This is an adventure that just keeps adventuring. May you two get some rest tonight. It may be the last for a while. |
Response to tavalon (Reply #44)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 04:35 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
46. You were right. : ) Induction scheduled for Tuesday, but there's still a chance of a surprise baby
Response to rDigital (Reply #46)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 04:40 AM
tavalon (25,689 posts)
48. Sunday night, 11:58 pm
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Got a pool going?
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Response to tavalon (Reply #48)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 01:41 PM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
52. Thank goodness I have Monday off at work. This baby is on it's own schedule. No pool...yet. nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 04:14 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
45. Operation: Have a baby, is postponed at this time. Doctor sent us home.... for now. nt
Response to rDigital (Reply #45)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 04:39 AM
tavalon (25,689 posts)
47. Try to get some rest
Response to rDigital (Reply #45)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:21 AM
HopeHoops (47,675 posts)
49. My wife went through three solid days of false labor with our first. The midwife wanted to...
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Last edited Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:22 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1) ... transfer her to the hospital, but she suggested one last thing (old technique). I put my wife in the passenger seat of our '80 Dodge Aspen - vinyl seats (check) - leaf springs (check) - Purgatory Road (check, and yes that's its real name). I hit every damn pothole I could see both out and back. By the time we made it home, she was in full labor - still took nine HOURS of full labor, but it worked. They used to use horse-drawn buggies for the same thing, and the Amish still do. It beats medically inducing labor.
Hang in there and I wish you the best. It's a wonderful experience, and raising them is even better. Give her lots of hugs for me - AND DO NOT FORGET TO BUY ICE CREAM! On Edit: If you forget to buy ice cream, I'll be pissed. 
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Response to HopeHoops (Reply #49)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 01:40 PM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
51. Ice cream will be bought! Pot holes will be hit! : )
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Response to rDigital (Reply #51)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 01:45 PM
HopeHoops (47,675 posts)
53. I'M NOT FUCKING JOKING! It was our first kid. Freaked me the fuck out. But I DID buy ice cream.
Response to HopeHoops (Reply #53)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 02:09 PM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
55. Just a little wired! : ) No worries on the ice cream! nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 10, 2012, 01:49 PM
Arugula Latte (40,154 posts)
54. Congratulations in Advance!
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I just want to say that so many people focus on the negative side of things, but you are in for the best experience of your life. It won't all be rainbows and ponies, and the first couple weeks can seem a little surreal, but once you have a child you will have countless thousands of moments of joy, pride and FUN! Also, kids are hilarious -- mine have kept me laughing for 16 years now.
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Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 09:20 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
57. Induction today. We're kicking this baby out! nt
Response to rDigital (Reply #57)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 10:27 AM
CaliforniaPeggy (103,992 posts)
58. Best of luck to you both and your new daughter!
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Can't wait to hear the news!
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Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #58)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 10:30 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
59. Thanks Peggy, we're very excited. Oxytocin IV started.....
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 10:40 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
60. Fancy delivery room
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Response to rDigital (Reply #60)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 10:46 AM
CaliforniaPeggy (103,992 posts)
61. I'm so glad you're collected enough to take pictures!
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I would be too damn crazy to do that!
Ah, but once a photographer, always a photographer... 
The room looks very nice, for sure! |
Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #61)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:05 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
62. It's my coping mechanism. : ). nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 02:33 PM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
63. Water broke 30 mins ago..... nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 02:36 PM
struggle4progress (71,481 posts)
64. This is exciting!
Response to struggle4progress (Reply #64)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 03:02 PM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
67. Extremely. Contractions now every 2-3 mins! nt
Response to rDigital (Reply #67)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 03:06 PM
struggle4progress (71,481 posts)
70. Yay!
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Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 02:42 PM
MineralMan (53,983 posts)
65. Yay! If you're like most, you're more than ready
Response to MineralMan (Reply #65)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 03:04 PM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
68. I'm ready until I see her in pain every few mins. Then I get a little scared. She's such a nice
Response to njlibguy_19656mm (Reply #66)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 03:04 PM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
69. Thanks, happy Saturday! nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 04:25 PM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
71. Epidural incoming. I'm ushered out for this one. nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 09:41 PM
72. Baby here yet?????
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Response to Lady Freedom Returns (Reply #72)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:18 PM
74. These things can take time
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:22 PM
75. Oh my goodness, I'm not too late for the baby party!
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:22 PM
76. Congrats! Best wishes for your family, and a speedy recovery to Mum!
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:48 PM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
77. Evelyn Rose 9 lbs 1 oz @ 9:57pm 11/17/2012
No c-section, but Mommy's uterus was inverted and had to be operated on. Everyone is a-ok now. I was so scared. |
Response to rDigital (Reply #77)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:52 PM
78. Wow! Congrats! What a beauty!
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Hope mom is A-OK What a precious new little one
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Response to rDigital (Reply #77)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:59 PM
nolabear (14,720 posts)
82. Oh she's beautiful! Many blessings and Welcome to the world!
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Response to rDigital (Reply #77)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:16 AM
CaliforniaPeggy (103,992 posts)
85. Congrats!
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Your daughter is gorgeous!
I'm so glad her mom is now OK........ 
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Response to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #85)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:29 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
87. Mommy & Baby are happy together.
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Response to rDigital (Reply #87)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:33 AM
CaliforniaPeggy (103,992 posts)
89. They look wonderful!
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Birth is such an amazing process!
Thank you for sharing the pictures....... |
Response to rDigital (Reply #77)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:32 AM
Flaxbee (12,526 posts)
88. Oh, what a beautiful girl Evelyn Rose is!
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So glad she and momma are doing well.
to all of you. |
Response to rDigital (Reply #77)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:48 PM
KatyaR (2,652 posts)
97. She's absolutely gorgeous--congratulations to you both.
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I'm glad everything's good with the three of you. Just makes the holidays a little brighter this year, right?
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Response to rDigital (Reply #77)
Mon Nov 19, 2012, 12:56 AM
98. What a beautiful little girl!
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Congratulations!
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Response to rDigital (Reply #77)
Mon Nov 19, 2012, 01:49 AM
ellisonz (26,318 posts)
101. Congrats to you and your wife!
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Mazel-tov!
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Response to ellisonz (Reply #101)
Mon Nov 19, 2012, 02:39 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
103. Serious business! Thanks, ellisonz. We're enjoying our Monday so far : ) nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sat Nov 17, 2012, 11:58 PM
nolabear (14,720 posts)
80. YaHoo!! Breathe...breathe...ha, ha, hee, hee... Sending all good vibes for all y'all!!
Response to HeiressofBickworth (Reply #83)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:07 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
84. : ). nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:20 AM
Kaleva (11,406 posts)
86. Congrats! And best wishes to the new baby and mother!
Response to Kaleva (Reply #86)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:51 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
93. They both got a great start in this world. The propofol is wearing off and she's glowing
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:34 AM
90. Yay!!! Congratulations! I love the name!
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and now the rDigital family is three....
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Response to riderinthestorm (Reply #90)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:49 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
91. : ). Thanks! nt
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:50 AM
92. A baby democrat is born! :P
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Thanks for journalling this, we will have to put use the details for her baby book!
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Response to misschicken (Reply #92)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:52 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
94. Love you, birdie! nt
Response to rDigital (Reply #94)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 12:58 AM
Suich (8,834 posts)
95. Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter Evelyn Rose!!!
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Congratulations to you both, rDigital!
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Response to rDigital (Original post)
Sun Nov 18, 2012, 03:28 AM
libodem (11,839 posts)
96. Congratulations
Response to rDigital (Original post)
Mon Nov 19, 2012, 01:10 AM
Chellee (466 posts)
99. Congratulations!
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She's beautiful!
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Response to rDigital (Original post)
Mon Nov 19, 2012, 02:02 AM
littlemissmartypants (2,999 posts)
102. Welcome to DU
Response to littlemissmartypants (Reply #102)
Mon Nov 19, 2012, 02:40 AM
rDigital (2,239 posts)
104. She's a fancy new bird and she has more feathers than her dad already! Thanks : ) nt
