We have baby
Jun. 12th, 2007 08:24 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
celticdragonflyAlanna Keely Gallagher, born 5:46 am, Tuesday, June 12th, 2007.
9 lb 14 ounces, 22 inches long, 15 inch head circumference.
Born at home.
Born after a bit over 18 hours labor. She had her hand up by her face, too, the little dearie. Once again I rather surprised midwives with just HOW fast my pushing stage is - less than a minute. Apgar of 10, she was in great shape. She's nursed just fine. She's asleep in my lap now.
We are EXHAUSTED. Poor Karl is falling asleep on the couch. Maggie awoke early and came downstairs to see her sister, even after staying up late. Jamie's up now, too.
9 lb 14 ounces, 22 inches long, 15 inch head circumference.
Born at home.
Born after a bit over 18 hours labor. She had her hand up by her face, too, the little dearie. Once again I rather surprised midwives with just HOW fast my pushing stage is - less than a minute. Apgar of 10, she was in great shape. She's nursed just fine. She's asleep in my lap now.
We are EXHAUSTED. Poor Karl is falling asleep on the couch. Maggie awoke early and came downstairs to see her sister, even after staying up late. Jamie's up now, too.
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Date: 2007-06-12 01:27 pm (UTC)kingmother of another one!Congratulations!
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Date: 2007-06-12 01:30 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-12 01:31 pm (UTC)*does happy baby dance*
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Date: 2007-06-12 01:35 pm (UTC)CONGRATULATIONS!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!
Hope your recovery goes well and quickly!
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Date: 2007-06-12 01:39 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-12 01:41 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-12 01:41 pm (UTC)Well, nobody has to share a birthday and that's probably a good thing.
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Date: 2007-06-12 01:42 pm (UTC)Rest up, now.
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Date: 2007-06-12 01:50 pm (UTC)O Angel of Christ, holy guardian and protector of soul and body, protect Alanna from all influence and temptation of the evil one. May she nevermore anger God by any sin. Pray for her to the Lord, that He may make her worthy of the grace of the All-holy Trinity, and of the Most Blessed Theotokos, and of all the Saints. Amen.
Congrats!!
Date: 2007-06-12 01:55 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-12 01:56 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-12 02:03 pm (UTC)From the Book of Common Prayer (Episcopal)
Dear Friends: The birth of a child is a joyous and solemn
occasion in the life of a family. It is also an occasion for
rejoicing in the Christian community. I bid you, therefore,
to join Karl and Laura in giving thanks to Almighty God our
heavenly Father, the Lord of all life, for the gift of Alanna Keely to be
their daughter, and with Magie and Jamie, for a new sister.
O God, you have taught us through your blessed Son that
whoever receives a little child in the name of Christ receives
Christ himself: We give thanks for the blessing you have
bestowed upon this family in giving them a child. Confirm
their joy by a lively sense of your presence with them, and
give them calm strength and patient wisdom as they seek to
bring this child to love all that is true and noble, just and
pure, lovable and gracious, excellent and admirable,
following the example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Love to all of you from Alan, Sivi, and Simon.
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Date: 2007-06-12 02:05 pm (UTC)Alanna, sweetheart, I can't wait to meet you. I love you already.
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Date: 2007-06-12 02:17 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-12 02:37 pm (UTC)But Laura, we really would have understood if you'd gotten some sleep before posting.
Hugs to all.
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Date: 2007-06-12 02:41 pm (UTC)Welcome to the world, Alanna.
I hope you've got a bit of help for the next couple of days.
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Date: 2007-06-12 02:46 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-12 02:52 pm (UTC)FO Dance
Date: 2007-06-12 02:56 pm (UTC)Flowers on the altar in her honor this Sunday, by the way (along with our other grandchildren).
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Date: 2007-06-12 02:57 pm (UTC)Pictures?
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Date: 2007-06-12 03:00 pm (UTC)Now the real fun part begins...
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Date: 2007-06-12 03:24 pm (UTC)Congrats, and glad you were able to do it at home after all.
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Date: 2007-06-12 03:29 pm (UTC)Welcome to the world, Alanna. May you be blessed in all things.
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Date: 2007-06-12 03:41 pm (UTC)Congratulations!!!!
Date: 2007-06-12 04:21 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2007-06-12 04:37 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-12 04:38 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-12 05:43 pm (UTC)A wavelet for thy form,
A wavelet, for thy voice,
A wavelet for thy sweet speech;
A wavelet for thy luck,
A wavelet for thy good,
A wavelet for thy health;
A wavelet for thy throat,
A wavelet for thy pluck,
A wavelet for thy graciousness;
Nine waves for thy graciousness.
You are blessed with an extended family of amazing proportion in this disjointed age. May you never lack for love, or kin, or an appreciation thereof.
Though I'll not be there to bless you in person, as I did your sister, pray take this in token and thought thereof. May you be blessed to walk in joy all your days!
Now then, Laura, Karl -- get some rest! Perhaps someone local can come help with Jamie and Maggie . . . ?
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Date: 2007-06-12 06:14 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-12 06:32 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-12 06:41 pm (UTC)Re: Congrats!!
Date: 2007-06-12 06:42 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-12 07:06 pm (UTC)Sleep now.
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Date: 2007-06-12 09:08 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-12 09:19 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-12 10:42 pm (UTC)Congratulations, dear Laura & family!
Date: 2007-06-12 11:16 pm (UTC)Best of wishes from us in North Carolina
Tara, Kirk, Curran, Trevor, Brendan, and Zoë Grace
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Date: 2007-06-12 11:51 pm (UTC)Congratulations!!
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Date: 2007-06-13 12:00 am (UTC)love
Catherine
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Date: 2007-06-13 12:18 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-13 02:47 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-06-13 06:49 pm (UTC)*poing* *poing* *poing* *poing*
BabybabybabyBAYYYYBEEEEE!
Congratulations!
Date: 2007-06-14 12:54 am (UTC)I am glad to hear that Laura and Alanna are doing well.
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Date: 2007-06-14 02:07 pm (UTC)Rest, mama.
Love, Rachel
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Date: 2007-06-15 12:42 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2007-06-16 10:40 pm (UTC)