Off topic- Lawchick has given birth to a little fairy
 

Last time I was on this board (August 28th), I was due naturally on 4th December but that night I started bleeding heavily (in the office) and nearly lost the baby.
I was taken into hospital where I had to remain for complete bedrest... things were motoring along fine - until exactly one month later when I started bleeding again. It was decided that I should have a section on September 29th as I was losing too much blood. I had Christina under general anaesthetic. She was thirty weeks but was quite big for her age. She weighed 1 kg 800. She's quite healthy but still only little and will be kept in hospital until the 37th week or so. I am staying in a house for parents beside the hospital and see her all the time. I hold her about 6 hours per day. She looks like a little fairy!

I missed my holidays in the North of France as a result...but I'm looking forward to holidays for three from now on. Hope all here are well.

What a scary set of events, but I'm glad to hear your little girl is doing well.

Glad you are both doing well after such a frightening start. Happy travels to the three of you!

H

How exciting! So glad it all happened so well. I hope many happy travels for your happy family of 3! :-)

Julie

Congratulations. Sorry to hear it was a bit scary, but delighted that all is now well.

When and where will the party be?

Congratulations!!!
France can wait.
Christina couldn't:)
Virtual flowers to you.

congratulations!

how about more "virtual flowers"..( i thought that was cute!)

You have been blessed, lawchick.
Enjoy!

What a sweet post. Thanks for sharing your good fortune with us.

Blessings to you and your little bundle of joy. What a happy day it will be when she can go home with you!

We've missed you, Lawchick, but I am glad to hear that you and Christina are doing well.

Take care of that wee litle girl and feed her lots (if she is eating yet) so she and you can go home soon.

Good to hear from you Lawchick and that everything turned out OK (except for missing a trip!)

Welcome to the world, sweet Christina.

Congratulations to you! Think of all the beautiful baby clothes you will buy on your next trip to France!

Congratulations--I'm so happy to hear that all is well. This is certainly an "off topic" post that is quite welcome and happy to receive!

You must have been so frightened and upset! Congratulations on your sweet baby and thank you for sharing the wonderful news.

Thingorjus sends his regards.

Congratualtions and many blessings! I hope all goes well with your new precious little fairy! :)
I would like to send the virtual flowers to you as well!!!
Best wishes!!

Lawchick -

I am so happy for you! What a scary time you must have had . . . It is truly amazing what doctors are able to do now. Your little Christina is indeed a miracle baby.

My daughter has been trying to have a baby for a number of years. They have finally determined what may have been causing the difficulty and, after two surgeries, we are again hopeful.

My very best wishes to you and your lovely family.

Congratulations to your family on the birth of your daughter. They are truly miracles.

Heartiest congratulations Lawchick. You and your family are truly blessed. Take lots of pictures. You'll treasure them forever.

Congratulations Lawchick, I have noticed that I have not seen posts from you as of late.

Your precious daughter Christina, she just couldn't wait to be with you and to be held in your loving arms.

May the days go by quickly and may your Christina and you be home as soon as possible. May life be good to your Christina. A daughter is a gift from God. ((F))

What a wonderful conclusion to a harrowing journey - congratulations and welcome to our newest Fodorite.

Congratulations! So sorry that things didn't go quite as planned. But very happy to hear that all is well now. Hope you're able to take your little fairy home very soon!

Congratulations! I know how tough something like this can be...a good friend of mine had their baby prematurely and she was only 18 ounces at birth....the very good news is that baby Michelle is now 12 years old and doing great!

Take care of yourself and that precious little baby

Congrats from a fellow Brussels resident :)

Congratulations! So glad to here things are going well of such a scary start.
Vitrual flowers for you and a virtual cuddle for Christina! (love the name!)

Happy that things seem to be OK for you & the little one. Congratulations!

Congratulations! From my own experience, flying long-haul avec kiddo is quite easy when she's young enough to fit into the bassinet and sleeps most of the day (little jetlag). I stock up on kid's clothing during semi-annual solde. Just think about mother-daughter Paris trip when she's older... Enjoy the little darling and take it easy!

Congratulations Lawchick!

Hope everything goes smoothly and that Christina is home asap.

What grand news! I hope you soon have your little fairy safe at home in her own bed.

As an aside , I think it's wonderful the way the new parents can stay right alongside their babies until they are ready to come home. No in and out hospital births there!

How wonderful Lawchick! All the best to you and sweet Christina.

What a wonderful outcome. Congratulations.

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I'm so happy things turned out well for both of you! And, really, this is a travel thread -- after all, Christina traveled into the world!

All the best to both of you.

Congratulations! May your daughter find good health and happiness throughout her life.

Congratulations! All the best!

Congratulations and all the best wishes!

My best friend and his partner had similar problems, and the baby that was due at the end of October was born in mid-August. I had to take the shaking but proud father to make the birth declaration and then rush to a hypermarket with him to buy all sorts of things earlier than expected. Six years later, Lisa is a delightful little girl and no one thinks back to those scary days.

Hello to Christina!

Congratulations and best wishes!

Congratulations! Daughters are incredible.

Hold her close to your heart, that will help her thrive.

congrats, deborah