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Posted: Sept 22 2009 at 9:06pm | IP Logged Quote cdaaec

Charles Albert arrived last Thursday night 6 weeks early. He weighed 5 lb 13 1/2 oz and was 17 1/2 inches long.
Charlie will be spending a couple of weeks in the NICU gaining weight and learning to eat. He is fighting jaundice right now and sleeps a lot but he has nursed a few times. The surgery was the most painful one I've ever been through...but he's here and is actually quite healthy. We are very blessed.

A side note on Charlie's name... we were having a terrible time agreeing on a name so I started praying that the patron saint of this child would intercede for us so we would know the name of our son...Albert was my grandpa, whom I loved very much and it was always a possibility of a middle name. Well, when I was scheduling the baptism at church,(my uncle was ordained a deacon in January and since he's from a different diocese I wanted to make sure he was on for the baptism and had time to go through all the formalities) November 15 was the only day available...which turns out to be the feast day of St. Albert the Great! Charles is derivative of my husband's name...he looks like a Charlie!

I can't find my original post when I asked prayers for this pregnancy...after 5 miscarriages I was a bit nervous. Thanks for all the prayers! So many moms lately have been experiencing sorrows I cannot even imagine and I continue to pray for each of them. My words are so inadequate I will stop now. Dena
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Posted: Sept 22 2009 at 9:18pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam

Oh, Dena! I'm so thrilled for you! Welcome to little Charlie! I love reading the story of his name!

Here is your original prayer request!

I'll be praying that Charlie progresses well and is able to be home and in your arms soon!

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Posted: Sept 22 2009 at 9:26pm | IP Logged Quote trish

Congratulations!! Welcome Charles Albert!
Praying he'll be home with you soon.

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Posted: Sept 22 2009 at 10:05pm | IP Logged Quote stefoodie

Congratulations and prayers!!

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Posted: Sept 22 2009 at 10:18pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM

Congratulations - so glad to hear he is healthy. Enjoy!

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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 5:46am | IP Logged Quote Mary K

Congratulations! Welcome Charles Albert!
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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 7:13am | IP Logged Quote crusermom

Congratulations. Prayers for his speedy discharge to home and your recovery.

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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 7:34am | IP Logged Quote guitarnan

Congratulations, Dena!

Adding my prayers for Charlie's quick discharge from the hospital.

I love his name!

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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 7:52am | IP Logged Quote jdostalik

Congratulations, Dena and welcome little Charlie! Many prayers for him to grow and eat and come home very, very soon.
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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 7:53am | IP Logged Quote JennGM

Welcome Charlie!!! Congratulations to you, Dena! continued prayers coming!

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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 9:22am | IP Logged Quote Booksnbabes

Congratulations! Love the name story. Praying Charlie may soon be home with you!

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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 9:28am | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown

Congratulations!!!!



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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 9:35am | IP Logged Quote DominaCaeli

Congrats to Charlie and family!

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Posted: Sept 23 2009 at 9:46am | IP Logged Quote snowbabiesmom

what a blessing to hear of his safe arrival. Prayers for your healing from the surgery, it gets better.
God bless you and your little saints in heaven praying for their momma!

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Posted: Sept 24 2009 at 4:14am | IP Logged Quote Carole N.

Congratulations!

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