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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 2:59pm | IP Logged Quote julia s.

Thomas Jacob arrived on 08/08/08 at 10pm. Yes I got to watch some of the opening ceremonies of the Olympics before I had to get down to business.

I had a bit of a scare when the epidural completely paralyzed me from just below the chest down. I kind of freaked out a little at this, but did remember I could offer it up so I concentrated on that. I had to push before I could move my legs which was a strange experience. But aside from that everything else went smoothly. God blessed me with one of the best doctors in our OB group and she was able to take care of me so there is little bleeding and pain after the birth.

Thanks to all of your prayers along the way. Your prayers were certainly appreciated.


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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 3:10pm | IP Logged Quote Cay Gibson

Congratulations, Julia.
How exciting.

We have a hsing mom in our group awaiting #8 this month. She was hoping #8 would come 08/08/08 but the day passed with no phone call or eloop announcement.

Glad it was a memorial day for you though.

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 4:11pm | IP Logged Quote momwats8

Congrats on the birth of your son!!!!

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 4:17pm | IP Logged Quote nissag

Congratulations! Enjoy your babymoon. What a very manly name, love it!

Blessings,

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 4:20pm | IP Logged Quote KC in TX

Was he also 8lbs 8oz?   

Sorry, couldn't resist. Congratulations!! Enjoy the babymoon.

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 4:22pm | IP Logged Quote DominaCaeli

Congrats, Julia and family--and welcome to Baby Thomas!

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 4:26pm | IP Logged Quote doris

Congratulations! Lovely news.

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 4:39pm | IP Logged Quote joann10

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 5:16pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan

Welcome, Thomas Jacob!

What a wonderful name...so dignified and biblical.

Congratulations to all of you!

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 5:25pm | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown

Congratulations!!!

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 5:47pm | IP Logged Quote jdostalik

Julia,
Congratulations! Welcome baby Thomas!! Prayers for a wonderful babymoon for you and your dear family!

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 7:16pm | IP Logged Quote Michaela

Congratulations to you and your family, Julia!

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 7:29pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM

A big congrats to you and a welcome to Thomas!

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 7:52pm | IP Logged Quote aussieannie

Congratulations Julia!!! And what a great date to have a baby on!

Wishing you a blessed babymoon with your newest little boy!

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 10:24pm | IP Logged Quote Erin

Congratulations Welcome baby Thomas.

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 10:55pm | IP Logged Quote Tina

Congratulations!!! What a great date for your son's birth!    Easy to remember! My husband and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary on that day!

And my daughter went to a friend's birthday party that day. He was turning 8 on 08/08/08!


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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 11:04pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM

julia s. wrote:
Thomas Jacob arrived on 08/08/08 at 10pm.


Oh, he's one of the cool babies!

Congratulations on Thomas' birth!
Tina wrote:
And my daughter went to a friend's birthday party that day. He was turning 8 on 08/08/08!

The ultimate "golden" birthday!

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 11:30pm | IP Logged Quote Taffy

Congratulations!

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Posted: Aug 11 2008 at 11:46pm | IP Logged Quote crusermom

Congratulations!

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Posted: Aug 12 2008 at 1:08am | IP Logged Quote SuzanneG

Congratulations, Julia!

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