She's Heee-eeerrre!

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She's Heee-eeerrre!
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Wed, 09-15-2004 - 3:43pm
Well, it turned out that the back pains weren't from yoga, but from the early stages of labor ;) My water broke around 11 pm Sept. 10 (which irked my dh cause he wanted to finish watching "The Simpsons"... men), and we welcomed our beautiful baby girl at 7:13pm on Sept. 11th. 6lbs 8 oz and 19 inches long, with a head full of dark hair. So much hair that dh has taken to calling her 'Monkey Moose'. I was so weary about her being born on Sept. 11th that I was praying for a super long labor that would take me into the 12th. Oh well. I guess she will always be our reminder of something good coming from a day so tragic, and since she was a little early, we're just glad everything went well.

As for the name...

You guys were right. When you see your baby, you just know. Maura Josephine Jenner. Maybe a mouthful, but suits her perfectly. (Sorry to all of the Beatrix fans...maybe next time) Being Catholic, I remember sending many prayers to the Virgin Mary on 9-11-01. That day was one of the darkest in our history, and Mary gave me comfort, so naming our daughter Maura just seemed appropriate. And, of course I could never throw away Josephine :)

Anyway, I'm rambling, I just can't seem to *not* talk about her.

I'll see ya'll around the board!

Jorie

proud Momma to Maura Josephine (I'm so excited that I can finally say that!)

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Registered: 05-05-2003
Wed, 09-15-2004 - 3:48pm
So happy to hear of Maura's arrival! (I think it's a beautiful name, by the way). Congrats!
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Registered: 11-04-2003
Wed, 09-15-2004 - 3:50pm
CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome to Maura Josephine! What a lovely name you have! Glad everything went well and you're all healthy & happy. She shares a birthday with my baby sister too!
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Wed, 09-15-2004 - 3:51pm
Congratulations!!!!!!







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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 09-15-2004 - 4:12pm
Hi! Happy Birthday, Maura Josephine, such a lovely reminder that life must go on and through the bad, there is always good. The name is so appealing...huge Maura fan here! Interesting birth story, too. Wishing much joy to your family! Take care of the "Monkey Moose!" Sincerely, Ginger
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Wed, 09-15-2004 - 6:15pm

WELCOME TO Maura Josephine!

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Wed, 09-15-2004 - 6:47pm
Oh Jorie,

How wonderful! And she sounds absolutely wonderful-my ds was the same way, so much dark hair-we joked that he came out needing a haircut already...LOL I adore the name Maura Josephine (was my favorite for sure in your polls :) It is just gorgeous...and don't worry about her being born on the 11th-it will be a wonderful thing-change the meaning of the day for you forever... from something so devastating to something so beautiful for your family...:)

Enjoy little Maura Josephine....

Marguerite

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Wed, 09-15-2004 - 7:20pm
Best wishes to you and Maura Josephine.The Blessed Mother is smiling down on her namesake.A beautiful thing has happened to replace the terrible thing of the 9/11/01 now 9/11 means Maura's birthday !!

Jenni
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Registered: 05-16-2003
Wed, 09-15-2004 - 9:13pm
Welcome Maura!!! Beautiful name for a beautiful girl.

Andi

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Wed, 09-15-2004 - 9:48pm
Congratulations! I am so happy to hear that she arrived safe & sound ! Lovely name too :)
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Registered: 05-18-2003
Thu, 09-16-2004 - 1:50am

Congrats and good luck w/ your new baby girl!!

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