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Baby Is Here....

Melzo

By Melzo
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Melzo Rookie
Melzo
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Hi all!

I just wanted to announce that our baby girl arrived.

Samantha was born on Oct. 27th at 8:41 p.m. She weighed in at 8 lbs 8 ozs and was 20" long. And I did it with minimal drugs (no epidural here ladies!!! can't believe I did it!!!).

Since the say it helps deter celiac disease, I have been breastfeeding. At age 2 they will be testing her for celiac disease. Is that common??

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Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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Yeah for you!! Congratulations. A healthy new one in this world and I am happy for you and your family.

I know what it's like with no drugs. My first came in 45 minutes, after four days of false labor. My "wonderful" hubby thought that it was emotional (false labor) and on the third day, the doctor finally said, "give her a glass of red wine", and magically the labor pains stopped (grrrr, could have told me that in the beginning)...so when she came, she came. And she was too fast for drugs, give me drugs........and now she's 25 and smart as a whip, but can't balance a checkbook.........I think they're just born that way, I didn't teach them that. :blink:

Congratulations, and I wish you well with your little one. :)

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happygirl
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Congratulations! What a wonderful blessing!

breast feeding is correlated with lower risks of celiac, but it is a correlational, not causal, relationship, nor are they long term studies (i.e., how do you account for celiacs who develop later on?)

https://www.celiac.com/st_prod.html?p_prodi...-31106044327.fb

https://www.celiac.com/st_prod.html?p_prodi...-40106106727.e6

also, testing becomes more reliable at age 2, so that is why they suggested it. Celiac experts recommend that all first degree relatives are tested for Celiac, and even if they are negative, that they be re-tested over the years. It might be worthwhile to do gene testing (if she doesn't have the genes, she has a much lower chance of getting 'true' Celiac, as about 95% of confirmed celiacs have either DQ2 or DQ8. Now, this doesn't account for gluten intolerance, but could make it easier on you in the long run. that is what i plan on doing with my future children :))

MySuicidalTurtle Enthusiast
MySuicidalTurtle
Posted

How exciting, Melzo!

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
Posted

Congratulations!

Thanks so much for posting about little Samantha. If you ever get a chance to post a picture I'd love to see her. :)

Nantzie Collaborator
Nantzie
Posted

Oh... a new baby... Congratulations!!!!

:D

Nancy

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Congratulations! Welcome to little Samantha (I love that name!) :D

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Congrats! I love the name Samantha as well!

AmandaD Community Regular
AmandaD
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Very common. I have celiac diagnosed by biopsy. All three of my kids were tested this year - all after age 2. I breastfed all of them. None of them have it so far. My doc will now test them every other year.

Hi all!

I just wanted to announce that our baby girl arrived.

Samantha was born on Oct. 27th at 8:41 p.m. She weighed in at 8 lbs 8 ozs and was 20" long. And I did it with minimal drugs (no epidural here ladies!!! can't believe I did it!!!).

Since the say it helps deter celiac disease, I have been breastfeeding. At age 2 they will be testing her for celiac disease. Is that common??

Ursa Major Collaborator
Ursa Major
Posted

:wub:Congratulations on the arrival of little Samantha! :wub:

covsooze Enthusiast
covsooze
Posted
:) Congrats, that's so exciting :D My DS was tested at almost 3 and so far is clear. Breastfeeding, if you can, has got to be better all round. All the best with everything.
Melzo Rookie
Melzo
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Thanks everyone for your well wishes! Much appreciated. I also appreciate all your comments regarding the celiac disease testing. I just hope and pray that she doesn't have it!!! AND I will continue to breastfeed (even though it's a huge pain in the butt!!!)

Michi8 Contributor
Michi8
Posted
Thanks everyone for your well wishes! Much appreciated. I also appreciate all your comments regarding the celiac disease testing. I just hope and pray that she doesn't have it!!! AND I will continue to breastfeed (even though it's a huge pain in the butt!!!)

Belated congratulations!

I have to say, if it's a "pain in the butt," then your not breastfeeding correctly! LOL! :lol: (Sorry, couldn't resist!)

Seriously, it will take a few weeks to get into the groove of breastfeeding...it's a learning experience for both you and baby. Once you've got the method down pat, you'll find it's actually a breeze...and way less work than having to clean and prepare bottles.

Michelle

AndreaB Contributor
AndreaB
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Seriously, it will take a few weeks to get into the groove of breastfeeding...it's a learning experience for both you and baby. Once you've got the method down pat, you'll find it's actually a breeze...and way less work than having to clean and prepare bottles.

Gotta agree there. Give it time, make sure of the latch and you'll both feel good.

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