I would like to welcome
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Topic: I would like to welcome
Posted By: .Mel
Subject: I would like to welcome
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 5:42pm
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Chiara!! Born at 5.21pm today! Just getting weight details for you all!!!!
Congrats Emma and well done.  ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 5:45pm
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Woohoo!!!!!!!!
She's here, she's here! Congrats to Emma, Willy, Maya, Mercedes and Sienna. Welcome to the world Chiara! ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 5:47pm
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Oooo yay! Congrats Emma and Willie (and big sisters too!). Welcome baby Chiara, can't wait for pics!
Man that wasn't long. Didn't you write in the pg thread at 3ish about waters having broken and contractions starting? |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 5:49pm
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I already sent you a txt but well done you are amazing, and well done to the support team too, I imagine you guys did well too. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: katie1
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 5:52pm
| Oh YAY!!!!! SO exciting. Well done guys. Welcome to Chiara! Can't wait to see some pics. Good work Emma. |
Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 5:55pm
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Updating:
Text from Shorty: 10mins from transition to birth!! Emma did so well - no drugs. Baby is 3.515kgs Yay Emma you are a freaken legend!!!! Well done  ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 5:55pm
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SO about 8lbish then. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: BaAsKa
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 5:57pm
YAY!!!!!! congrats!!!
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:01pm
If I worked it out right 7lbs 12oz. ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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mummy_becks wrote:Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:02pm
Congratulations Emma and family!! I ditto the "you are a freaken legend!!!!" comment  -------------  
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:02pm
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I worked out 7lb 11oz so close enough. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:04pm
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WOW!!!!! Congratulations Emma!! Congratulations to Willie for your new baby girl, and to Maya, Mercedes and Sienna for your new sister.
Can't wait to see pics! (well my guess was waaaaaaaaaaaay off!) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:09pm
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Yayayayaayy! Congrats Emma and family!!! That is so exciting... can't wait to see photos ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:09pm
Oh, and good girl Chiara, born just in time for Home & Away 
(if it was still on in the holidays, grrr) ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:11pm
| And again congratulations Emma from me too also congratulaitons to Willie and all the girls including stepsister Mona and welcome to the world Chiara. I can't wait to see the photos either |
Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:13pm
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Yay well done Emma!! i'm sure the "pit crew" were a great help too
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:14pm
LMAO Liz!!!  ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: Mama2two
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:16pm
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Wow that was quick!
Congratulations Emma ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:22pm
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My Goodness!! That was quick
Welcome to the world Chiara! Congratulations Em - you are a champion xxx |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:33pm
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This is just what I got from Emma: Chiara Louise Chloe arrived safely at 5.21pm so quickly even the midwife was surprised! 7lb 12oz and feeding like a legend already. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:41pm
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ok I just did one in First baby etc.... to congrats emma and family --- so go look there emma LOL...
Great news ------------- Ann 
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: Snickerdoodle
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:42pm
10 Minutes!! 
Did she just slip out?!?? CONGRATULATIONS EMMA!!
Lovely names! You legend! ------------- 
http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: floss
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:46pm
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I've already sent you a txt Emma but huge congrats again take care all xoxox ------------- My beautiful big girl Sienna 15.04.06 Double the trouble double the fun Noah & Lola 10/11/07 |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:46pm
| Congrats Emma! |
Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:47pm
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Congrats Emma! Welcome Chiara ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: Deez
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 6:59pm
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Congratulations Emma...you legend...... -------------  
Lycan and Peyton = Moon and back!! |
Posted By: popcorn
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:07pm
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WOW CONGRATULATIONS EMMA&CO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No drugs your a legend and what a beautifully sized bub too cant wait to see pics ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: my4beauties
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:07pm
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Wow, no mucking round with you eh Emma?!? CONGRATULATIONS CHICKY!!!
Yay for you & your family! Another beautiful little lady to add to the broad. Awesome!! ------------- My babies: R (9),G (7), J (5) http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:07pm
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Congrats:) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:08pm
Congratulations Emma!!! She did pack her bags and just walk out by the sounds of it 
Welcome baby Chiara *ahem*can't wait for pics -------------  
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Posted By: Aprilfools
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:11pm
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Yay! Congratulations!
Well done. Look forward to some pics. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:15pm
Look what I just got!!!! I had to ask first if it was ok to post a photo of her. She looks like her sisters and apparently sounds like Mercedes.....
 ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3)
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Posted By: lovingmummyhood
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:18pm
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Wow!!! I didn't expect to get home to a baby already!! Huge congratulations Emma and family!!
She is beautiful!!! Well done ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: peachy
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:19pm
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Yay!! Well done Emma! Congrats to you and your family!
What a cutie! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:20pm
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She does look like a mini gremlin. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:32pm
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Wow so fast well done Emma your a She is so cute and looks just like the girls.
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:34pm
| Cutie! Congrats Emma. Take care luv! |
Posted By: Leelee
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:35pm
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Well done Emma, she is gorgeous, she does look like her sisters ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:39pm
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Huge Congrat Emma, Willie and the "big" sisters! She is so adorable and she looks just like the gremlins!! Well done!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:58pm
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Yayyayyayyayyayya!!!!
congrats Emma, Willie, Maya ,Gremlin 1 and 2 and welcome to the world Chiara Louise :-), we're all very glad to meet you
Bugger me , ten minutes? geez woman , when you push ,you must REALLY push !
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Posted By: sally belly
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:59pm
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Congrats Emma . And no drugs?!! That is awesome.
Chiara does look a lot like her big sisters. Can't wait to see some more photos. -------------    
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Posted By: monster
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 7:59pm
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She's a cutie for sure! Congrats to you and the family. -------------   
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Posted By: nictoddie
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:05pm
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Yay congrats well done you are a legend enjoy!! ------------- 
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:14pm
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Yay!! well done Emma!
She is beautiful and looks sooo much like her sisters!! YAY...YAY....YAY ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: KH25
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:21pm
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Congratulations Emma ------------- Kelly, mum to DD, 19Jun06 (26wks 1lb15oz) DS1, 24Oct10 (32wks 4lb11oz) and DS2, 31Dec11 (32wks, 4lb11) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: my4beauties
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:22pm
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Awwww! Beautiful little girl!!! ------------- My babies: R (9),G (7), J (5) http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:31pm
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Awww what a cutie Emma she looks heaps like here older sisters congrats again. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:31pm
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my god that was quick!!!!!!!!!!!!
i came on as soon as i could to get an update....and BAM! she's already here!!!! bloody legend emma, you rock!!! congrats hun! chiara is gorgy! ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Brenna
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:32pm
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Congrats Emma!! You are a legend Chiara is such a cutie -------------  My beautiful 2 girls...nearly 4 and 13 months
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Posted By: Peace
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:40pm
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Oooh Congrats and welcome to the world Chiara Beautiful name for a beautiful girl! ------------- DD1 May 2006 DD2 March 2011 DD3 August 2012 |
Posted By: Freesia
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:45pm
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I was hoping there'd be a pic up She is absolutely lovely Emma! -------------
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:48pm
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Big Congratulations Emma and Family!!!!!
Welcome little Chiara to the big wide world!! Shes is just gorgeous! ------------- 
 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:48pm
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emma has asked for no visitors tomorrow please as she is really tired... thanks. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:50pm
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LOL you bet me to it Bizzy! Just logged in to post that.
------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: MonicaMouse
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:55pm
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Congrats! Welcome to the world little girl ------------- 
Blair 15/10/2007 Daniel 30/07/2009 |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:56pm
| congratulations, she is beautiful |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:57pm
| Awwww! Congrats again,..how gorgy!! |
Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:57pm
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Wow!! Congratulations Emma and family - she is just gorgeous! ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 8:59pm
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She's very cute! ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and:
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 9:05pm
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Woo hoo! COngrats and welcome! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 9:26pm
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Wow Emma, you may not do pregnancy well but you're brilliant at birth!!! (10 mins from transition - that's amazing!!). Congratulations to you, Willie & the girls and welcome gorgeous little Chiara. -------------  
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 9:29pm
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Wow Emma, you make my pushing stage sound hugely long (it is!! ) - I bet you asked for pain relief and by the time it was ordered, Chiara was born already!!!! Take care, rest up, enjoy the pampering ------------- |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 9:36pm
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Aw she is gorgeous and does look like her big sister :-)
Are you staying in hospital or going home? ------------- Ann
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: Mikaela
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 9:41pm
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Congratulations Emma & family and a bit welcome to little Chiara! She's just beautiful. ------------- http://www.bump-and-beyond.com"> 
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 9:42pm
i'm not surprised after that speedy delivery!!! ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: WestiesGirl
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 10:11pm
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Yay. Well done again Emma. Congratulations to you and family. Chiara is gorgeous ------------- Our Angel July 08  Gone but not forgotten
And to complete our family, our princess has arrived 
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Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 10:18pm
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Congratulations ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 10:49pm
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Wow great news! Congratulations ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3 
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Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 10:57pm
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Huge congratulations!! Well done to you Emma, and welcome to the world baby girl! ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: MelanieAndBree
Date Posted: 09 July 2008 at 11:08pm
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Congrats Emma and well done, she is very cute. ------------- Melanie. Mum to Briahna Robyn, 3yrs |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 10 July 2008 at 5:42am
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awwww wow congrats emma bubs is sooo cute what a legend
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Posted By: marielb
Date Posted: 10 July 2008 at 8:28am
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Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looking forward to newborn baby cuddles!! ------------- Isaac is 6, Ethan is 4, Rico is 2 and Hunter is almost 1! |
Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 10 July 2008 at 8:42am
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Awwww, what a darling little girl you have there, Emma! I'm just so happy for you! Biggest of congratulations to you and the family - well done, lady! ------------- Andie |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 10 July 2008 at 8:49am
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Awsome news. Huge congratulations Emma and family. Well done and I now have my fingers crossed for you that Chiara continues to be a great feeder with no "issues"! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 10 July 2008 at 8:52am
| Chiara looks very cute Emma and looking forward to seeing more photos of her and she does look like a mini gremlin |
Posted By: kasbee
Date Posted: 10 July 2008 at 8:53am
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Big Congratulations to you all, shes beautiful ------------- Kelly, mother to 4 wonderful children. http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 10 July 2008 at 9:18am
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Congrats Emma & family. She is gorgy. Super job, well done Mum ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 10 July 2008 at 6:25pm
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Congrats! Just saw the pic and she is gorgeous ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 10 July 2008 at 7:19pm
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Oh wow, congrats Emma!! Welcome to the world Chiara!! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Lisha
Date Posted: 11 July 2008 at 4:19pm
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Congrads! I was thinking of you yesterday and then came on here to find that you had had your little girl! Beautiful name! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 12 July 2008 at 9:04am
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Aaah cant wait to meet your newests one Emma. You really do make gorgoues girls. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: BuzzyBee
Date Posted: 12 July 2008 at 9:45am
| Congrats |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 13 July 2008 at 8:05pm
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Awww thanks everyone for your well wishes and support, wee Chiara is gorgeous and we are settling in at home - well, as much as you can settle in to chaos!
------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 13 July 2008 at 8:18pm
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YAY !! your back !
*dances happily * |
Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 13 July 2008 at 9:12pm
| I am glad you are back but we want more photos |