Its a Girl! with all the proper digits and even has hair!

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   sunforgedposted 13 years ago

   Hello Everyone!
   
   Since everyone has so kindly asked and remembered over the months that we were expecting, Im ecstatic to announce.
   
   That Ayla was born at 6lb 9oz / 19 inches, full term ..last night at 825pm
   
   (anybody know the various zodiac / chinese astrology signs?)
   
   Thanks for all the support over the months!
   
   I have a few pics at the latest hub.
   
   http:   //hubpages.com/hub/From-Water-Broke-to-Hospital-Stay-Birth-the-other-view
   
   
   
   
   to all 60dcers - days leading up to birth kept me from a final announcement/conclusion post - when I get my back to my office (in hospital til monday) all challengers will get a free years hosting from my reseller account - you all do an amazing job stepping out of your comfort zone I really appreciated the camaraderie as we were dealing with small stresses getting closer to the due date.

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      CASE1WORKERposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      well done and look after yourselves

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      weeyoposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Congratulations!!  Baby girls are the best...

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      DoorMattnomoreposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      good news!!

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   lynnechandlerposted 13 years ago

   Congrats! And current zodiac is Gemini

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   SunSevenposted 13 years ago

   Congrats sunforged. As for the zodiac, I hope this will help you. http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Find-you … iac-Animal
   
   Best regards

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      sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      So shes a Tiger! ?

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   rebekahELLEposted 13 years ago

   I was just thinking of you! I know you are in another world now.   so happy for your sweet family.  a little gemini. creative and intelligent.

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   Rafiniposted 13 years ago

   Congrats on your little Gemini 
   
   

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   SunSevenposted 13 years ago

   Of course. And this is the year of the Tiger as per Chinese horoscope. All the best to you.

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   sunforgedposted 13 years ago

   Thank you!

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   prettydarkhorseposted 13 years ago

   11 is a lucky number, and thats a beautiful name. She was born in the year of the Tiger, lucky girl! She will grow up to be a feisty little girl! Plus the Gemini sign -- sweet girl!
   Thanks SF, you're always a big help to all of us! Congratulations newest dad!

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   Mishaposted 13 years ago

   Congrats Sunforged! Between changing diapers, don't forget to have fun

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    waynetposted 13 years ago

    Well done to you and the Mrs...kids just brighten up our days!

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    Uninvited Writerposted 13 years ago

    Congrats!

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    LaMamaLoliposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations! Nothing like it in the whole wide world, remember to look after yourselves as well as the baby. Beautiful name by the way, hasta pronto

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    emievilposted 13 years ago

    Congrats sunforged!

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    ediggityposted 13 years ago

    Good job Dad! Welcome to insomnia!

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    wildernessposted 13 years ago

    Congrats, sunforged!  Have fun with the new little one - give her a hug for me.  Mine are long gone from the house now, though I get grandchildren around on a steady basis.  Never had a little girl, though.......

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    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations Sunforged!
    
    I read the hub your wrote and was a great read.
    
    Just so everyone else can have it, it is posted in another forum thread, but I'll post it here too.
    
    http://hubpages.com/hub/From-Water-Brok … other-view

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    Money Glitchposted 13 years ago

    and well wishes to you, your wife and baby Ayla. Off to see the pics

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    sunforgedposted 13 years ago

    thanks Cags!
    
    

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       Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       

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       travelespressoposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Ooh what a beautiful sweet wee girl!!!   Congratulations and welcome to the world Ayla!

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       Mark Knowlesposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations.

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       pinkboxerposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       How precious! June babies are so sweet. Congratulations!

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       kerrygposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Congratulations to you and your fiancee! She's beautiful!

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       Rochelle Frankposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Looks like she's saying "Ah Ha!-- so that's Dad."  It's a whole new world, Sunforged. Wishing you all the best. She's beautiful-- (both of them).

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       Norah Caseyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I think that is one of the most adorable "first pictures" I have ever seen. Congrats Sunforged!

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          sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks! She does look surprisingly human! She can grab and lift her head up too ...apparently thats not the norm for a 3 day old?

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             IzzyMposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Nope not the norm, but her dad isn't exactly normal so what did you expect? She's probably a genius!
             Actually in all seriousness babies this young can't support their head but no-one says they can't try!

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    rmcrayneposted 13 years ago

    Great picture of your girls.  I wish the absolute best to all of you!

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    KCC Big Countryposted 13 years ago

    Congrats, Sunforged!  She's a doll!

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    Mike Lickteigposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations, Sunforged.  She's a beautiful little girl and will brighten your days for years and years to come.

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    Ohmaposted 13 years ago

    SF She is beautiful. Congrats.

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    bladesofgrassposted 13 years ago

    Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations on your precious miracle.

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    Research Analystposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations Sunforged!
    Wonderful thanks for sharing this special time with us.

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    NaomiRposted 13 years ago

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    earnestshubposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations Sunforged! Wonderful!

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    Precious Williamsposted 13 years ago

    Cogratulations to you both.  She is beautiful with a beautiful name.

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    Originposted 13 years ago

    Congrats!!!

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    lakeerieartistsposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations, sunforged.

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    habeeposted 13 years ago

    Sunforged, beautiful baby! What a wonderful blessing!

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    earnestshubposted 13 years ago

    Ayla knows far too much already! She is so cute!

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    frogdroppingposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations sunforged, mommy and Ayla! I'm thrilled for you
    
    Wow sunforged ... Daddy!!!

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    skyfireposted 13 years ago

    Congrats Sunforged

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    sunforgedposted 13 years ago

    Thank you everybody! She is pretty cute isnt she! Luckily she has taken after mama
    
    Now, if we could just get her to eat

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       rmcrayneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       So how's the feeding going?  I have a lot of experience with infant feeding and swallowing.  Not a lactation expert however.

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          sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          She is eating! we will all probably be released tomorrow - 4 nights in recliners and floors will not be missed

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             rmcrayneposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             Outstanding!  Ayla may just have been tired!  We mistakenly assume the baby is passive in the birth process, which is far from true!  (I have a great translation from Italian of a conference presentation by Dr. Milani-Comparetti on this topic.  So many hub topics, so little time!)  How exciting to go home for the first time with your family.

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    eltravoseposted 13 years ago

    Congratz

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    Beth100posted 13 years ago

    Congratulations to you and your wife!!  Ayla is beautiful. 
    
    In Chinese astrology, she is born in the year of the Tiger and she is of the Metal element.  There is more detailed info on this webpage
    
                 

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    ralwusposted 13 years ago

    Congrats sunforged. All the best to the little dumpling.

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    Lily Roseposted 13 years ago

    She is beautiful and so is her name.  CONGRATULATIONS to you and your family!!

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    ryankettposted 13 years ago

    That is great news Sunforged!
    
    Seems to have gone so quickly to me, doesn't seem anymore than 3 months ago that you posted that ultrasound
    
    But then again, maybe it was three months ago
    
    Many congratulations buddy.

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    EmpressFelicityposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations to you and your OH Sunforged!

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    cosetteposted 13 years ago

    congratulations to you and yours. she is a little darling
    
    
    
    p.s. Geminis RULE!

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    Lisa HWposted 13 years ago

    Yet more Congratulations!  What a pretty name.   
    
    
    

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       Marisa Wrightposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       Dropping in to add my congrats, SF - better late than never.
       
       You're probably now dealing with that somewhat scary feeling that the two of you are on your own now to look after this gorgeous, delicate creature - no more doctors and nurses. Don't panic, you can do it!

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          sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          Your right! But this is the first Granddaughter in the family, so there all lining up to visit and help. We have a pretty vast support system
          
          but it is another level of reality being back in our home plus one

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    rebekahELLEposted 13 years ago

     
    
    enjoy your first day at home as a family.
    happy to hear she is eating~ now she is ready.
    
    [rosemary, that translation sounds very interesting. would love to read!]

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    Paradise7posted 13 years ago

    
    
    Congratulations!!!!

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    katiem2posted 13 years ago

    What a beautiful baby girl.  Congrats...

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 13 years ago

    Congratulations for your happy family!
    
    Patty

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    Shadesbreathposted 13 years ago

    Grats dude.  That's awesome.  She's very cute.  And I love the name.  (One of my favorite book heroines is named Ayla.)

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       sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       what book is that?

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          Shadesbreathposted 13 years agoin reply to this

          The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel.

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             sunforgedposted 13 years agoin reply to this

             duh! Thanks for the reminder...

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    Daniel Carterposted 13 years ago

    Many congrats, sunforged!
    I revisited this whole feeling of my kids being born when my first grandson was born last month. What a feeling!
    
    All best wishes!

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    blatvaposted 13 years ago

    ^_____________^  congrats!   Your daughter is very beautiful.

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    I*n*v*i*c*t*u*sposted 13 years ago

    Congrat, SF and family! Enjoy all the little beatiful moments. She's a beauty!
    
    

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