09/08/2009 - tk1999 and her DP announce the arrival of...

Our darling baby girl!

It is with great pleasure that I announce the early arrival of Miss Caitlin to the BB world.

Due date was 19/09/2009 but with PE complications, my labour was induced at 34w1d via ARM at 10:50 on 09/08/09 and Miss Caitlin made her debut a mere 6hrs and 33mins later at 16:23, weighing a healthy 2.405kg, is 48cm long and has a head circumference of 29cm! I was hooked to synto & CTGs. Doula assisted (Thanks Cass!), hospital vaginal birth with no tear and drug free labour.

Our girl is currently in the NICU because of prematurity but is otherwise doing very well. I am busy expressing colostrum for our dear sweet girl and DP is trying to get some rest after a very full on day.

I would like to thank all of the wonderful ladies in the Belly Buddies Due September 15-30, 2009 thread - sharing my pregnancy with you as been a pleasure and a privilege - I look forward to meeting all of your bundles.

I would further like to thank my dear BB friends - there really are so many that have given me advice, support and guidance and I am eternally grateful!

And finally, to my dear sweet sister, Bonham08, who was set to be my post-it-girl... thank you for allowing me to post this announcement. I hope our girls share a bond somewhat similar to the one we share (except when we were in that awkward stage where we hated each other PMSL). Hugs - congratulations Aunty!

So I leave you now to get some rest - and will post my Birth Story over the next few days.

ETA - links to some piccies!

Caitlin - moment's after her birth

Caitlin holding Daddy's finger

Caitlin and Mummy sharing a breastfeed

Congratulations and welcome to the world little miss Caitlin.

Hope her NICU stay is a short one.

rest up as much as you can

xoxo

Congratulations on the early arrival of Caitlin!

congratulations on the birth of Caitlin, I hope she is home in your arms asap. xx

OMG!!!! I soooo didn't expect to read THIS this morning!!!

Congrats honey!!!! :dance:

Welcome to the world Miss Caitlin :D

Congrats and welcome Caitlin!!!
Enjoy your babymoon :)

CONGRATS TK.. what a lovely surprise to read this morning. I hope little caitlin is healthy and that you get to take your little girl home soon.

Congratulations!!

Congratulations on your little girl TK xx

YAY!
Hope she only has a short stay in nicu and that you're doing well!
Welcome Caitlin!

hugest of huge congratulations TK!

Welcome Little Caitlin, I hope your NICU stay is short!

Congrats :) Hope you both strive and come out of nicu soon :)

OMG OMG

Congrats TK. I was so not expecting to see this here this morning.

Well done hun. Welcome Caitlin. I hope little Caitlin gets out of NCIU real quick.

Caitlin's a good size given how early she came. Good baking!

Welcome little Caitlin! Your mummy did a fantastic job during her pregnancy and brining you safely into the world. I can't wait to hear the birth story TK! Drug free - you go girl! I'm even more inspired now :clap:

Congratulations..

Hope she is out of NCIU very soon..

Congrats TK and welcome to the world little Caitlin.

Congratulations on the safe arrival of Caitlin! I hope her stay in NICU is short and she is with you soon.

Congratulations, it is great to hear all went well. I hope Caitlin is out NICU very soon!!
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