How long can Emily be pregnant?

May all the blessings be with you, your baby, and you hubby of course. :bgrin2:

Pray all goes well em, we all can't wait to hear the good news!! :D

Can't wait to hear the news!! Sending many thoughts of peace and love to you and your little one for a speedy and healthy labour and delivery.

I hope you are doing well, Emily! I'm so exited to hear everything about the birth wehn you get back to your computer!

I've been following this thread all along.

Now that you're in the hospital I'm as "on edge" as if I were there. I'm an uncle of 4, a great uncle of 9, the father of five and a grandfather. I've also joined many friends through the birth of their children. You would think all the experience I have coping with childbirth would make me relaxed during this time. It must be a conditioned response.

warm thoughts for you and your child

I can't wait until you sign on again and give us the good news.

Congratulations! Can't wait to hear back from you! :yes:

I followed the thread with moderate interest, then it got to really interested, now it's like Dear God, GET THIS BABY OUT ALREADY!!! :D I just remember feeling like Amina feels, and just wanting it done and over with, like, WEEKS ago, when I was in my last two weeks!

You're baby will be FAT! :D That's a good thing! Hey, he'll be so big, he can change his own diapers! LOL

Heck, Pol, this kid's going to be ready to take his driver's test at this rate!!!

So...it seems like we are way over the anticipated time frame....for the induction...unless they've put her in that horrible room and forgotten about her, somehow I cant see Em letting that happen......so best wishes Em that its all going well

Em, Im thinking of you.

I've worn a hole in the cyber carpet pacing back & forth

It is a beautiful day to have a baby, Em! I hope all is going well and you are resting with your baby in your arms. :grouphug:

Has the little Prince arrived yet?????

Blessing upon you Em!

love,
sora

I hope the little one is snuggling in your arms as I type these words!

Anything? Anything? Anything?

Nothing yet.

I'm gonna need a manicure after this. My nails can't take it much longer.

Paris

I'm reaching a state of panic over it all. I know the new baby is fun but please let us know you are okay!

Ali

Oy!!!!!!! :D

I hope that Em and her son are both doing well!!

Well, it's probably almost Friday over there so I would assume that he's made his grand entrance in some way, shape or form by this time!!

I keep checking this thread to see if Emily has come by and given us some news.. but no, not yet..
Em, you are driving people from all over the world crazy... LOL that will be a story to tell the little one when he grows up: "People from all over the world was sitting there waiting in anticipation for you to be born!" :D

Ditto, Ditto, Ditto..........

All my babies were 2 weeks overdue, per the doctor's calculations. All 3 of them ranged from 8-9 lb. My third child was about 7 years apart from the first one but I still was only 33, so shouldn't be a problem.

I was already having some "false labor"...even went to the hospital once. I mean, I had 2 babies prior, so I figured I THINK I know what it feels like? So when I was 2 weeks overdue, my doc wanted to go on vacation and said the baby was getting big so he wanted to induce labor.

I was in labor for 12 hours and I was not dilating. I was in a sort of euphoric state and wasn't really feeling the pain....they said I was pale as a ghost. My doctor said he wanted to do a C-section, and I was just wanting to get it over with. So I had a healthy 9 lb. girl, but here I was left with an incision that would take a year to heal.

I really believe that everything would have been different if I had not allowed my doctor to play God just for his own convenience. After all, he would not have collected all the insurance money if one of his partners had delivered the baby while he was on vacation. I see all this in retrospect and I have regrets.

I would at least get another opinion before you do something that could endanger your life and cause you regret.

Best of luck with your new baby!

Well that's what I get for not coming around for so long and just shooting my mouth off before I read ALL the posts, or I would have known that Em is probably in the middle of having that baby.
:o

By now the baby should be here... Probably a few days old already!

Hey amiga, all the cyber madrinas (godmothers) are here waiting to know about "our" little one! :bgrin2:

Hope all is well.

Hey girlie are you having fun yet? :bgrin2:

I hope you and little one are doing well. When you are up to it, please check in, so all that momma hens will relax! :yes:

Yep am wondering too... Em let us know you are all happy and ok... we all luv ya...:yes:

Love and health from Seattle... can't wait to see a pic and I hope you are both feeling ok!

still pacing

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A wee bit worried and anxious!

Nandara

I'm thinking she is surrounded by his family and its probably not the easiest thing to get to her computer and log in. (At least that's what I keep telling myself so I don't worry.) I'll bet we hear something soon.

Yes, I'm sure she has lots of family around and lots going on.

On top of which, I've never had a C-section but I'm sure some of you ladies have...

If she had to have a C-section, would it take a while to get up and around?

Yes, I'm sure she has lots of family around and lots going on.

On top of which, I've never had a C-section but I'm sure some of you ladies have...

If she had to have a C-section, would it take a while to get up and around?
I had a C-section and I was up and around in no time at all, taking care of my son and of the tons of visitors we received. I think that we have to take into account the differnt culture. In some cultures (Panama) they did not let me out of the hospital for 6 days (or was it 7?) because of my c-section or maybe because they wanted more $$$. :confused:

Also, I do not know if she would have access to internet at the hospital.

I wished she would have left her hubby in charge of giving us the news here through an email to somebody.

I think this is one time that no news is probably good news. I'm imagining her with Abdullah in her arms and she is surrounded by her family. I'm sure she'll contact us when she can.

Thank you all so much for taking such an interest in the birth of my baby, it has meant a lot to share this journey with all of you...

My beautiful, beautiful boy arrived on Christmas morning via "emergency" c-section. We had no other choice, we tried everything with the vaginal labor and it just wasn't happening. My doctors are very thankful that I had a c-section, they said it was one of the most difficult c-section deliveries they have ever done and can't imagine how impossible a vaginal birth would have been. My sweet baby weighed 9.7 pounds (wow!) and was almost 22 inches long - although to me he is so tiny. His APGAR scores were 8/9 and from what we can tell thus far, he is perfectly healthy - thank God.

So now, the important part - PICTURES!!!

Yep, I'm sure this little blond boy is what everyone was expecting from an Egyptian father and an Italian/European mother, aye? :bgrin2:

Introducing Abdullah:

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http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/amina315/Araremomentofrest.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/amina315/Aboudiinnursery.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/amina315/swaddlebaby.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/amina315/gettingdressedtogohome.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e26/amina315/theridehomefromthehospital.jpg

Well, I guess that's enough for now!

My husband and I couldn't be happier (or more exhausted)...I just got home from the hospital today and will *try* to get a few minutes of rest while this little guy takes a rare moment of sleep. My husband has been amazing, I don't know how I would manage any of this with out him - and of course both of our families couldn't be more thrilled.

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Emily

He is just absolutely BEAUTIFUL! But BLOND??? :eek: I am sure THAT will cause some stories now and later! You sound in very good spirits Em, and I am glad all went well.

My best to your entire family...

PS Is your mother there with you?

EMILY WHERE ART THOU EMILY!!:bgrin2:
he is a DOLL! I am available to babysit :):)

Congratulations on your lovely baby-boy, Amina :)

And good to be over and done with the surgery/delivery, I bet ;)

Now enjoy your time and have a great year 2008 with your family :D

Wow, what a beautiful baby! He is big! Blessings to your boy and thanks for posting. Now come the sleepless nights, oh, but what delight to have your baby in your arms!

Awww..sweetie! He is beautiful! He looks big and healthy...9 pounds 7 ounces! DANG.

I'm just so happy for you, and happy he is here finally....

Your gonna be the best momma ever! :)

Holy Cow Sweetie, he's drop dead gorgeous!!

Course he looks like he's ready to start kindergarten:yes:

I'm so glad he's here, and you're fine, and he's good. He'll be a blessing to you.

Sniff that spot right where the shoulders join the neck for me, that's my favorite baby spot.

congratulations emily and mr. emily!

Yeah!!!!
Welcome home little Cappy boy!!!!
Emily, I hope your doing ok and the c-section is not causing you much pain.
Congradualtayions!!!
Love, TD

Many many blessings to your beautiful son, dear Emily!
May his life be filled with love, happiness and health!
Congratulations!!!

Absolutely beautiful, but over 9 pounds, wow!

Congratulations! I can feel the excitement through your posts. Cheers to a blessed 2008! :cheers:

Awwww, he's perfect!!!

Aww, Em, he's gorgeous!!! Congratulations!!! (And it's good you had a C-section, nine pounds is a BIG baby and you're a small woman!!!)

Absolutely little (not so little, oh my, oh my) gorgeous boy...

I knew it, a Christmas boy! :bgrin2:

BTW what time was he born?

Hey Emily gracias for sharing and letting us know all is well.

Hope you have time here and there to post a bit on how are mama, papa and bebe, progressing...

XOXOXOXOX

Congrats! He is beautiful! :)

So glad all is well with you and your baby.

He's beautiful!

Congratulations

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Now we celebrate! Cigar anyone?

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Emily:

He's Beautiful! Thanks for sending us pics!

Ali

WOW...what a beautiful baby!!! He looks absolutely perfect!!! Not a mark on him! I'm absolutely thrilled for you!

Congratulations to you and your Husband...

P.S. You're of Italian heritage? Me, too!

Aww.. he is absolutly perfect!!!
Congratulations to you both!!!
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He is just adorable :) Congrats and get some rest momma!

What a beautiful baby! Congratulations! He is perfect.

Addison

What a handsome lad!!

Congrats and take good care of yourself!!

The picture of sweetness. Enjoy.

Oh Emily! Abdullah is just beautiful! Congratulations to you all! :)

He's GORGEOUS!!!! He's a perfect little peanut. A lifetime of blessings to your family!!!

AWWWW he's the cutest little thing!!!

Congratulations! He is absolutely perfect, nice job Momma! Wishing you and your family the best in 2008! Wow he sure is beautiful.

Wow!! What a gorgeous baby! He's just beautiful and big! How sweet!!

Now wasn't it Rob who mentioned from the beginning that he would be a christmas baby? Great guess, Rob!!

Glad to see you and baby are both doing well...now comes the fun stuff! I just love babies!

Congratulations to the proud mommy and the proud daddy! Your baby is absolutely gorgeous!!

I hope your recovery from the C-Section goes well and is speedy.

That is a beautiful baby!! I'm so glad you guys are well and healthy!!

:bighug:

He totally has your nose!

You know I was born 2 hour before christmas... Guess I couldn't hold out any longer.

That's so cool we'll practically be birthday buddies. Capricorns all the way.:D

Awww! I'm away one day and I miss it!! Congratulations Emily! He really is gorgeous!! (C-section babies always look a little less battle worn, too, LOL!)

He and Jeremy are both Capricorns, too. :cool:

I'm so happy for you!! Hear's wishing you a speedy recovery from your surgery and a peaceful New Year!

Much love and hugs!! :yes:

Beautiful, beautiful boy, Emily...I'm so glad he arrived safely and is strong and healthy. WOW...9.7! My "baby" (now 16) was 9.1 when he was born and I thought THAT was huge:yes:. By the way, he's 6'4" today (and still growing).

Many blessings to you and your little family now and in the new year...what a joyous time for you all; cherish every minute:yes:

He's gorgeous...congratulations, I'm glad you're ok and you're home. And what a great Xmas gift ever...lucky baby...xmas gifts AND birthday gifts.

Besitos for the babe...hugs to you.

Paris

Emi,

Little Prince is absolutely beautiful.......you did well little mama!

Please get your must needed rest and let everyone else wait on you for a few days while you recover. You know all the family there is most willing to pamper you....just let them! ;)

He is just gorgeous!!

love,
sora

Almost makes me long for those days again! So glad you didn't push his time of arrival!:yes:

Congratulations! Your baby boy looks healthy and beautiful.


My youngest son Jake was a 9 pound baby and be thankful that it was c-section because my son took two days of labor.

In the end it doesnt matter how they get here as long as they arrive safe and healthy.

He's a doll. :)

Yippee he made it safe and sound and is beautiful!!! I hope you are doing well and getting some sleep..
What a lovely christmas present!! :)
Lily

Just a tad bit of trivia ... my husband's birth weight was just shy of 16 pounds. :eek: Delivered C-Section of course. No wonder his mom decided this was the last baby.

Looking at the baby pictures does make one long for those days again.

Blessings to your entire family, Em!

CONGRATULATIONS! what a BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL baby boy!!!!!

Isn't it wonderful to feel the love that you have for your little boy? Unlike anything in the world. :grouphug:

My daughter said when she had her first baby, that she was in love for the first time in her life. :)

I am so glad that everything went well for you. Take care, dear heart. :rose:

Congratulations to Mommy and Daddy and welcome to the world beautiful, precious Abdullah!!

He's gorgeous, Em. God bless you all....

What a gorgeous boy....these big babies always look more mature don't they? Very sweet pics...lots of happiness :bgrin2:

Congrats Emily! Little Abdullah was worth the wait! Love that blonde hair!

Ali

:angel2:Emily,

He is simply beautiful. How are you feeling? Congratulations and enjoy the journey.

That is one gorgeous little baby!

Congrats! (Can we have more photos?) :bgrin2:

He is a lovely child, Godbless you and your new little family.

Emily!! Congratulations!!!!! Sorry I didn't see the news sooner (still nursing a hangover here).
He's beautiful!!!:yes:

Thank you all so much for your lovely responses to this thread. It's really wonderful to be able to check in and find such warm words for the baby and I.

All is going well, we are all getting adjusted to our new way of life and each day is getting smoother and smoother, thank God. For those who asked, I had the baby in Saudi Arabia, not Egypt...and we are alone, there is no one from either side of our family here - it's just me and DH. My mom is coming on February 3rd and staying for two weeks, I can't wait! We will go to Egypt and America in May, we will stay about one month in Egypt and one month in America as a trio then the baby and I will stay an extra month in America with my family once my husband returns to Saudi Arabia for work.

I'm healing very well from the surgery, we go out every night..have some dinner, walk around, etc. I think I'll be totally back to normal in no time, God willing.

Thanks again for all of your kindness...

and...BABEEEEEES!!! Where the heck have you been woman??? It's GREAT to see you!

It's great to see you too! I cant believe my little chipmunk is a mummy!
You sound like youre doing great, no family could well be a blessing in disguise, I remember when I had my oldest, feeling totally incompetent compared to my mum and mother in law, and every time I got flustered or the baby cried, one of them would snatch her up and made me feel like a spare limb a lot of the time.
This way you get to be greedy and keep Adullah all to yourself for a while:)
I'm so happy for you hun, and Streff told me to send a great big hug from him too (((BIG HUG)))
I've done a post on the relationship update thread with all my news, but I think I'm back for good this time, so you'll soon be sick of me, LOL!

Congratulations on the baby Good to hear you're doing well.


Now wasn't it Rob who mentioned from the beginning that he would be a christmas baby? Great guess, Rob!!


Yes, I did say that, about a month ago? :eek:

That is a perfectly beautiful big boy. Congratulations and glad everyone is well.