Xmas miracle - update

Lulu · Post by **Lulu** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 4:10 pm

Hi all, haven't posted for a few months due to technical hitches! (ie computer wouldn't let me on!) but for those of you that remember me I am one of the Xmas miracles form last Xmas who conceived naturally after failed IVF. Anyway just thought I'd you know that I am now the proud mother of a baby son called Matthew, born on 1st september by emergency C-section. He is now 10wks old and is gorgeous - I never thought it was possible to love someone so much. The birth was a little traumatic - 4 days of contractions ending with him getting his head stuck and then he was whisked away to SCBU with a fever and dehydration 2 days after he was born but thankflly everything turned out OK and he is now a happy and contented little boy, and the apple of my eye. Enjoy every minute of your pregnancies and believe me the best is yet to come !! Lulu

Louise24 · Post by **Louise24** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 6:41 pm

Hi and congratulations You must be so happy, im glad everything is going ok, i cant wait to have my two little bunddle off joys - give baby a cuddle from me!!! Love Louise 26weeks 6days Twins

tshepher · Post by **tshepher** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 7:53 pm

Lulu Great to hear from you and another of the old Christmas Miracle Club

We had a little boy too, Joshua who's 13 weeks. Can't remember what life was like before he came, he is all consuming in time, and love. I too had a c-section but only because he was a real whopper 9lb 8and a half oz and they weren't sure if i could birth him naturally, they knew my history and how precious he was to us and didn't want me to take any chances. Bet like us you are really looking forward to your first Christmas together, even if he is a bit young to appreciate it I'm still fussing around buying stockings for prezzies etc. Take care of yourself, DH and baby Matthew LOL Terri xxxxxx

Lulu · Post by **Lulu** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 10:11 pm

Thanks for your replies - Terri - it's great to hear from you again and you're so right - they are incredibly time consuming and I can't remember what I used to do with my time before Matthew arrived but I wouldn't change things for the world. Like you I can't wait for Christmas this year - haven't yet bought anything for him but we are going to his 1st Christmas party in December and have bought him a lovely fun christmas outfit to wear- he looks so cute. Joshua is only 2 weeks older than Matthew (I think) so it will be great to exchange details of important milestones as they happen. Hope you are enjoying motherhood as much as I am - those sleppless nights are so worth it. Lulu

fiona_lk · Post by **fiona_lk** » Mon Nov 17, 2003 11:23 am

Hi Lulu, Fantastic to hear from you - congratulations and welcome to Matthew - and enjoy your new life as a family. Lots of love and hugs Fiona xxx

Dawn Blake · Post by **Dawn Blake** » Mon Nov 17, 2003 1:27 pm

So glad to hear you are doing well, and Matthew is with you!! All new Mums say just how much they love their new one(s), but I don't think any of us can imagine just how much until they are with us - roll on March! Enjoy and lots of love to you all. D x

GB · Post by GB » Mon Nov 17, 2003 1:51 pm

To all the new Mums Congrats and enjoy! Take good care of yourselves! Lots of luv Gila x-x-x

Eve_ · Post by **Eve_** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 2:43 pm

Lulu & Terri Eve here - another one from last years Christmas miracle club. Abigail our lovely daughter is now 14 weeks old. She too was conceived naturally after years of IVF cycles and miscarriages. Still cuddle her tight and can't believe our luck that she made it. i'm sure all our little miracles will be spoilt at Christmas!! love to you both - and do lets keep in touch Eve xx good luck to everyone else and lets hope there are some more miracles out there this year!

Loonpants · Post by **Loonpants** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 4:08 pm

Lulu, Terri and Eve Have a wonderful christmas with your little ones, I can't believe it has been a year already. I am so pleased it has worked out for you all. It was not meant to be for us but here's hoping for another miracle. Lots of Love Lisa(Loonpants) xxx

tshepher · Post by **tshepher** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 9:06 pm

Hi girls

I can't believe a year has gone by !!!!!!!!!! This time last year didn't even know that Josh was on the way, was still feeling very down about our failed attempt and was trying to rally myself to enjoy Christmas. On the 13th of December our Miracle happened, I was pregnant again and now a year later we have the most gorgeous, funny adorable little boy. It's so good to hear from the other miracle mums and congratulations and much love to all. Our update......... Josh is now 16 weeks. He's 18 lbs 6 oz which means he's already doubled his birth weight (not supposed to do that until he's 6 months apparently!!!

he's discovering what his legs are for and is already relishing his new solid food...baby rice is disgusting!!!! but his favourite jar is cauliflower cheese and the Petit Danone fromage frais made with follow-on milk. He smiles and gurgles his way through the day but is quite demanding so needs constant stimulation and cuddles (not that I'm complaining). He goes to sleep straight after his bath at about 6.30 and apart from his 10 o' clock feed , sleeps right through to 7am the next day. He really is the love of our lives and I can't belive how different our life is one year down the line. To all those mums to be - imminent or still trying, it really is worth all the stress, strain and worry and i wish you all the luck and love in the world. Merry Christmas all Terri & Josh xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [Edited by tshepher on 07-Dec-03 13:07]

Lulu · Post by **Lulu** » Mon Dec 08, 2003 1:41 pm

Hi all just an update from me - matthew is 14wks today and has a really happy contented personality - apart from at night Am having a nightmare at the moment after 10wks of sleeping really well he has somehow last the knack of settling himself and is presently waking every 2hrs from 7pm through to 7am the next morning and will only selttle after being fed- as you can imagine I am knackered!!! - any suggestions greatly recieved. Just hoping that solids will do the trick in a few weeks but he is quite a snacky eater. Anyway in spite of the sleepless nights( Terri - I'm so jealous, how did you manage it with Josh?) it is still worth every minute and best wishes and a Happy Xmas to everone out there Lulu

Eve_ · Post by **Eve_** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 8:10 pm

Hi all Abigail is 18 weeks old now and we have had some very shocking news........... .....I am pregnant again! Oh my God - we are thrilled and a little surprised we are in the Christmas miracle club 2 years running! Having a dating scan next week - we have no idea how far I am as I haven't had a period since our daughter was born! Will let you all know! Love Eve xxxxxx

Dagny · Post by **Dagny** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 9:47 am

Dear Eve, Blimey, how wonderful! It's amazing what can creep up on you and give you a huge surprise. Congratulations to you all. Love Dagny x

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