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Posted: Dec 15 2007 at 2:51pm | IP Logged Quote Erica Sanchez

Hello!

My sister made the announcement here, but I wanted to finally tell you his name and post a few pictures.

We named him Maximilian Joseph and will call him Max.

He's doing just beautifully and is healthy and growing fast. The birth was the opposite of what I had planned and wanted - you would have thought this was our first baby! Cash couldn't believe my indecisiveness all day and I'm still trying to figure it out myself! :)

[Edited to say - I deleted all the dumb details. After re-reading, and knowing so many people have lost their babies, it seems so silly to still be sad about it. I'm sorry!]

The short story is that I didn't have the natural birth I wanted, but he's here and fine and just beautiful! We're trying to really just soak in all of this goodness and smallness and wonderfulness knowing it will just go by too fast!

Wow, this is so long - (not anymore!)

Anyway, thank you for all of the thoughts and prayers and congratulations already posted in the other thread!

You are all in my thoughts and prayers, especially the moms still waiting to have their babies this month.







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Posted: Dec 15 2007 at 3:28pm | IP Logged Quote Rachel May

Oh Erica! I'm sorry there was so much angst...sounds like my last. But the healthy baby at the end, the beautiful little gift, is so worth it isn't it? Congratulations again!

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Posted: Dec 15 2007 at 4:09pm | IP Logged Quote kingvozzo

I'm sorry it wasn't just the way you wanted, but I'm glad you're enjoying the little perfection! My baby is almost 9 months now, and it's gone by in a blink!
Where are the pix?

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Posted: Dec 15 2007 at 8:50pm | IP Logged Quote chicken lady

My continued congratulations Erica
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Posted: Dec 15 2007 at 9:13pm | IP Logged Quote MarieC

Congratulations! Welcome Baby Max!!

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Posted: Dec 16 2007 at 11:55pm | IP Logged Quote cathhomeschool

CONGRATULATIONS, ERICA!!! He is SO precious! (I can say that because I saw the pictures that Tim is uploading.    )

The birthing process -- I've not had one yet that went the way *I* wanted it to go.      The important thing is that he is well.   

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 1:09am | IP Logged Quote aussieannie

Erica, It is hard when labours go 'awol' like that, I'm sure they knock off a good chunk off our purgatory and it is a blessed relief to be on the other end of it now with you well and a beautiful boy to show for it all - look forward to seeing Max's photos!

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 1:20am | IP Logged Quote Willa

Many blessings on Maximilian Joseph!

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 2:44am | IP Logged Quote ladybugs

GREAT name!

Congratulations!

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 6:49am | IP Logged Quote amyable

Congratulations! I love his name. I'm sorry the birth didn't go how you would like - I understand your need to "process" and talk about it all. Continued prayers for you and your family!

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 8:07am | IP Logged Quote Mary Chris

Erica,

I too am sorry the birth did not go the way you had hoped. I am glad Max is here and healthy and knowing your family, he will be very happy and loved. I look forward to meeting him the next time I'm out your way.    

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 8:20am | IP Logged Quote Taffy

Congratulations on Max's arrival, Erica! Well, the birth is over and ancient history now, I'm praying that his life will continue to bring joy to you all!

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 10:09am | IP Logged Quote stefoodie

Erica, sorry it didn't turn out the way you wanted, but so glad he's here and so happy for you and your family! Now let's see those pics!!

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 11:47am | IP Logged Quote mavmama

What a beautiful family you have! Congratulations on the newest memeber, and happy baby moon!

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 1:34pm | IP Logged Quote aussieannie

What a beautiful family (and a beautiful mum! ) everyone's joy is so obvious, thank you so much for sharing them Erica!

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 3:00pm | IP Logged Quote vmalott

Great photos...you have a beautiful family. congratulations!

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 3:59pm | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown

Erica,
Congratulations!!! He is beautiful, so are the rest of the children. You are so blessed.

I am feeling really jealous at this point. My little guy is just too content where he is!

Have a wonderful babymoon!

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 5:06pm | IP Logged Quote doris

Lovely name, lovely baby, lovely family! Congratulations!

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