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Old 05-11-2007, 04:54 PM   #1
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While we are awaiting news on Rachel's impending blessed event.....

A couple of pictures of my niece's baby girl, Ava Grace, born yesterday, May 10th. She was suppose to make her arrival on July 10th, but due to a series of health crises, she was delivered by c-section. At three and a half pounds she is doing quite well- breathing on her own but with oxygen for assistance. Isn't she beautiful?



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Old 05-11-2007, 05:13 PM   #2
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I can't see the pics, but CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I'm sure she is beautiful!!!

May 10th is a good day! It's my DS#2's bday!
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I can't see the pics either
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Old 05-11-2007, 05:26 PM   #4
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I must've done something wrong. I copied these from an email from my sister. I'll see if I can fix it.
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I still can't see it (I just wanted to let you know, because it looked like you edited after your last post, and it said take 2--- I wasn't sure if you knew it still wasn't showing up)
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Thanks, Dina. I'm going to try again. If this doesn't work I'm not sure what to do. Let me know if third times the charm.
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LOL - now I can't see them! Back to the drawing board.....
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Congrats....glad she is doing well!

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Congrats! I hope you get the pictures figured out, I'd love to see her. Hugs & pixie dust to the whole family. She sounds like a strong little girl!
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Congratulations! I hope you can get the photo upoladed.

What an exciting week. I'm simply AMAZED at how many of you have children born this week... and how many have similar birth stories. I think it's great. May must be a real PP month.
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Congratulations, Nancy! I can't wait to see the pictures of Ava! the name by the way.
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Congratulations!! May IS a great month. Kylor turns 11 tomorrow.
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