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dElaphant (and Zeppo his dog (and Gummo, Zeppos dog)) - Left my apostrophes at the BBC Posted Dec 28, 2008
Congratulations Kelli, and a heartfelt welcome to Ethan Thomas (provisional). 
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dElaphant (and Zeppo his dog (and Gummo, Zeppos dog)) - Left my apostrophes at the BBC Posted Dec 28, 2008
That's the name that's (provisional)! The heartfelt welcome is irrevocable.
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Hypatia Posted Dec 28, 2008
Oh, how exciting. 
Congratulations to you, and a heartfelt welcome to Ethan. I can't wait to see all of you. WooHoo!
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Teuchter Posted Dec 28, 2008
Well done, you.
Hope they let the two of you home soon - if they haven't already done so. 
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kelli - ran 2 miles a day for 2012, aiming for the same for 2013 Posted Dec 28, 2008
thanks everyone, with luck we should be home tomorrow, missing my own bed! tboy visited yesterday, seemed to go well and he gave his brother lots of kisses and cuddles, will see what happens on home turf wen he realises baby is here to stay.
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Z Posted Dec 28, 2008
Woooo!
I'm hoping things are all okay tomorrow, looking forward to you getting out, and hearing all about it.
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Sol Posted Dec 29, 2008
Great news Kelli! Big warm welcome to Ethan (provisional). Glad the labour wasn't (too) hairy this time.
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lostmonalisa Posted Dec 29, 2008
Wonderful news, Kelli. So happy to hear it went (almost) as well as expected. Welcome to Ethan(provisional).
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kelli - ran 2 miles a day for 2012, aiming for the same for 2013 Posted Dec 29, 2008
Still in hospital 
my blood count is worsening so am being prepped for another 3 units of transfusion. Really hoped recovery would be better after this birth!
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lostmonalisa Posted Dec 30, 2008
when can we stop calling him Ethan(provisional) he'll have a heck of a time in kindergarden.
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kelli - ran 2 miles a day for 2012, aiming for the same for 2013 Posted Jan 1, 2009
His name is no longer provisional as we've told everyone now and it'd be a pain to change it I will have to think of a net name for him though - brain not functioning well enough yet.
Am home now, was allowed out after the last transfusion. My community midwife thinks that the surgeon underestimated by at least half the amount of blood I lost, they wrote 1L on the notes but that wouldn't account for hgb level going from 12 down to 6 and needing 5 units back in!
Annyhow, feeling much better. Nights not been too bad so far because althugh E wakes for feeds he goes back to sleep afterwards - t'boy never duid that 
T'boy seems to have accepted E well, kisses and cuddles him and gives him his teddy. So we're busy but its ok
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AlsoRan80 Posted Jan 1, 2009
Very dear kelli,
welcome home!!
I hope that you have someone coming in to help? I am appalled that you lost so much blood. Anway, now you must feed yourself well as you are feeding E. and need to have reserves to fall back on.
so glad the eldest is accepting him and giving him his teddy !!
Go well and take care of yourself. You are very special.
Christiane
alsoran80
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Z Posted Jan 1, 2009
It's pretty difficult to estimate blood loss in childbirth. Some studies were done were the blood loss was all measured accurately and it turns out that both midwives and doctors underestimate blood loss. It's a bit easier during a section because if the blood is suctioned up so you get to measure it.
And then if there's blood mixed in with amniotic fluid it's hard to tell exactly what proportion of amniotic fluid is blood and which is er, fluid. Small amounts of blood will be make serous fluid look pretty red.
If you wish to experiment why not pour a bottle of cherryaid on the floor and guess whether it's a 1, 2 or 3 L bottle?
Anyway that's all over! Welcome back! Enjoy Christmas now you have Ethan. Two boys, 
do you think that makes it a proper family now?
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kelli - ran 2 miles a day for 2012, aiming for the same for 2013 Posted Jan 3, 2009
I wasn't criticising - I've no idea how one would look at that charnel house floor and estimate the blood loss. It is just a pity that it was underestimated as I'd have got home sooner if I'd had the transfusion right away instead of it being assumed I'd be ok with just iron tablets.
Settling in at home now, got little E into his real nappies and managing his feeds ok. Still don't know how I'm going to feed/bathe/play with them both when J goes back to work!
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Xanatic Posted Jan 3, 2009
Congratulations on the little new one. Great to hear things went well this time. Ethan is a good name. Best of luck with your house full of menfolk. 
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Congrats to the new addition to your family.
PS. You will eventually sleep - when the kids have moved out 
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Titania (gone for lunch) Posted Jan 4, 2009
Congratulations Kelli and welcome to the world outside Ethan!
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AlsoRan80 Posted Jan 6, 2009
Hi kelli.
We are all here willing you to return to life with children. !!.
It does happen, my very dear friend. It is difficult to do however.
Are you going to post a photo of your offspring?
I remember your wedding photo.
with much affetion
Christiane
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