baby boy briefcandle is here! *update pics and name

Submitted by briefcandle on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 7:41pm.

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it's Raiden Dio S-----!
7 lbs. 15 oz., 21.5 inches
5 hour of labor from start to finish
born 5:05am November 17!
We're still discussing names... mama is exhausted, it was a hard and fast labor from start to finish, launching into 60 second contractions every 2 minutes from the very first one at midnight (right after a big bowl of ice cream). baby is a champion nurser, calm and soft. he peed on the midwife at birth! born at home by fireplace light in the living room on a birthing chair. mass of dark hair, lips like his big sister. she loves petting his forehead gently, and grasping his little hands. I love him! hugs to all. I'll share his name & pics once those are available Smiling

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Submitted by leighanastasia on Fri, 11/23/2007 - 8:01pm.

You look so happy in that first picture!

Great job mama!! and welcome Raiden if that in fact stays his name. Smiling

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Submitted by mamarebe on Fri, 11/23/2007 - 3:22pm.

I swear I haven't been here in a while and everyone had babies...beautiful.

Submitted by sweetdumpling on Fri, 11/23/2007 - 3:19pm.

you look so happy, not even a bit tired (or puffy like me!!).
congrats mama - sorry for the late reply!

Submitted by hollygolightly on Mon, 11/19/2007 - 8:10pm.

Congratulations, mama! I love his name and my goodness, he is beautiful. I'm so happy for you.
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Submitted by CordeetMente on Mon, 11/19/2007 - 6:39pm.

How wonderful! Congrats to you all.

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Submitted by mamaneen on Mon, 11/19/2007 - 5:56am.

welcome to the world, raiden! happy babymoon, briefcandle family!

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Submitted by onearmbandit on Mon, 11/19/2007 - 1:33am.

Yay! He's beautiful! Congratulations!

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Submitted by springs skull on Mon, 11/19/2007 - 1:26am.

the absolute best to you all!!

Submitted by franny p. on Sun, 11/18/2007 - 9:28pm.

all my love to you! how wonderful!

Submitted by dynamom on Sun, 11/18/2007 - 9:17pm.

congratulations! SO happy and excited for you all!
xo!!
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Submitted by rhythmsmama on Sun, 11/18/2007 - 5:15pm.

he is beautiful & you looK radiant. What a joyful family, in that last pic. Yay for babies!

Submitted by greenmtnmama on Sun, 11/18/2007 - 4:02pm.

What a beautiful boy and a glowing mama! Congratulations to you and your whole family!! Big sister must be very proud. It's an important transition for you all -- may it be a joyful one!

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Submitted by Betty Crocker on Sun, 11/18/2007 - 3:43pm.

awesome name.
Dio-is that for the petite Ronnie James?
My dh is digging that !

Submitted by briefcandle on Sun, 11/18/2007 - 5:00pm.

yes mam, the one and only Ronnie James Dio! I love him, he is a rock god Eye-wink Raiden means god of thunder and lightning (japanese).

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Submitted by Betty Crocker on Mon, 11/19/2007 - 1:36am.

you're my hero!

Submitted by ScorpioSnake on Sun, 11/18/2007 - 3:42am.

I love all of these new little Scorpions!Smiling
Congratulations, he's gorgeous!

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Submitted by loveislikewoe on Sun, 11/18/2007 - 2:36am.

Congratulations Mama!!!! I'm so happy for you! Welcome little one! "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we're here we might as well dance".- Maya Angelou

Submitted by Wildraven on Sun, 11/18/2007 - 1:02am.

how fabulous, and sweet! Congratulations to you all.

Submitted by bravemama on Sun, 11/18/2007 - 12:36am.

to you Briefcandle!

Submitted by BeforeDreaming on Sun, 11/18/2007 - 12:09am.

Congrats... can't wait to see photos!
Hugs to you all. You did it!
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Submitted by Etta Candy on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 11:01pm.

congratulations!

Submitted by sophiesworld on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 10:37pm.

Awww congrats mama! Everything sounds wonderful! Rest up and get on giving us our picture fix soon!
Vibes!!!
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Submitted by briefcandle on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 10:22pm.

thanks, it's already a trip reaching 24 hour milestones. i peed postpartum! and took a shower! baby had a couple meconium poos! nursed several times! i still feel like i'm collapsing into a little ball, and prefer to be lying down. but what a wonderful relief to have all that pain and hard work behind me, and this cute snarfly little boy in front of me. big sister is being super today, coming to hang out, going to play enthousiastically on her own.
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Submitted by meg on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 10:13pm.

Congratulations!!!!!

Submitted by Velma on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 9:26pm.

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Submitted by star on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 8:56pm.

congratulations~ you did it!!!! <33

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Submitted by Ericka on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 8:36pm.

congratulations Smiling Smiling Smiling Smiling

Submitted by Lucky Violet on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 8:21pm.

So happy for you! Glad all is well and can't wait to see his lovely face. Congratulations again.

Submitted by dragon chic on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 7:55pm.

hello briefs,

i love you! this makes me so proud! blessed be to your new baby boy! this is my blessing for you: strength, rest, support, peace of mind, happiness, good health for babes & love/light.

sweet dreams & wishes to your new baby boy & big sis!

take care friend,

dc

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Submitted by idyllia on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 7:45pm.
Submitted by KJ on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 7:44pm.

Yay mama! Welcome to the little guy!

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