Luke Allan "LA" Friedl
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Born August 8, 2007 at 10:43 p.m.
8 lbs, 0 oz.
21" long
Name
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Origin
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Meaning
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Luke
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Latin
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Bringer of light
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Allan
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Celtic
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Handsome, cheerful, noble
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Luke was born at 22:43 (10:43 pm)
"...an angel from heaven appeared..." - Luke 22:43
Luke's Milestone "Blog"
Date
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Event
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7 months
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Getting better at being fed. Now understands what is coming and gets impatient. Keeps mouth open for FAST dining. Likes the park, particularly the swing. First trip to Omi & Opi's house for Easter. No sign of separation anxiety - yet. "Talks" all the time. Holds hands up when he wants Mommy to pick him up. Wants to crawl but hasn't quite figured it out yet.
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3/14-3/16
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Mommy & Daddy had weekend away! Luke does fine but Omi & Opi were really pooped.
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7 months
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Top two teeth come in. Very fussy for a week. Mommy started with sign language for key items such as milk & eat. Can't crawl yet, but he can scoot forward while sitting. He can get from sitting to his tummy and back on his own. Starting to pull himself up on his knees. Time to lower the crib. Learns how to clap. Holds his own bottle most of the time. Loves to be outside & likes to go running with Daddy. Has gone as far as five miles in the jog stroller. Hair growth covers his scar very well. Plays differently than Grace did at same age. Loves to figure out how things work and fascinated by details. Must be a boy thing.
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6 months
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6 month well checkup: 20 lb. 10 oz & 28.5" tall.
Can now sit by himself. Wearing size 4 diapers & size 18 month clothes. Starting to say "dadadadada" and "sings" when happy or to calm himself. Strong & determined. Loves attention & grabs anything within reach. Tried baby food for the first time (yum yum!). Seems to like every food given to him so far (which might explain 90th percentile in weight!). Blows raspberries. Usually sleeps 11 hours, but is up to eat twice per night (turns out 2/1 all night sleeping was a fluke). Likes to be on his tummy, and can pivot on his belly when playing.
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2/1/2008
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Slept 10 hours straight for the first time! (hope it will last)
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1/19/2008
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Tried rice cereal for the first time. Actually ate some of it. The rest ended up on his chin, bib, hands or Mommy.
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5 months
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5 month well checkup: 19 lb., 4 oz, measures 27.5" 50/50 nursing vs. formula. Sleeping better in crib. Second tooth arrives (bottom right). Drooling like crazy. Mostly happy boy. Really good at "tummy time". Loves peekaboo & mommy's singing. Getting much easier and more predictable. Expressive babbling now common. Plays independently in the morning, but likes to be held in the evening.
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1/6/2008
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Sleeps in own room & crib for the first time. Luke is unhappy at first but adjusts. Mommy is nervous at first but adjusts. Daddy is just plain happy to be back in his own bed.
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1/2/2008
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First tooth! (bottom left) very fussy boy.
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12/25/2007
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First Christmas! Ho ho ho!
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4 months
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Sleeping longer stretches at night (4-5 hours), got first cold. Trying to use legs to scootch forward on his tummy, especially if something enticing beckons (like his train). Smiles at himself in the mirror. Loves to watch Grace run around the room. Babbles often. Can sleep on his back much better now that his head is more round. Exploring things with his mouth.
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12/18/2007
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4 month well checkup: 19 lbs, 27" long. Doc felt teeth through bottom gums, says they could be coming any day. Nursing likely coming to an end shortly thereafter.
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12/8/2007
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4 month birthday! Rolls over from back to tummy for the first time. Needs to figure out how to go back.
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12/1/2007
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First Gymboree class.
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11/29/2007
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UCLA post-op appointment. Everything looks good; scar healing nicely, but is itching him like crazy. We will return in 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and then every year until he's 5.
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3 months
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VERY ticklish. Laughs out loud when tickled. Grabbing for and drooling on everything within reach. Starting to hold bottle when eating. Wearing #3 diapers. Smiles when smiled at. Loves peekaboo and HATES riding in the car.
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11/27/2007
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Back to normal sleeping pattern. (darn)
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11/26/2007
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Slept 9 hours straight!
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11/22/2007
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First Thanksgiving. Watches Daddy run really slowly at the Dana Point Turkey Trot, but thanks him for the blood he donated.
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11/20/2007
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Happy to be home. Luke is fussy and hates his oral pain medication and antibiotics. 7" long scar is very hard to look at, but docs say it looks great.
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11/19/2007
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Luke comes home from the hospital!
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11/16/2007
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Luke's surgery. See Mike's Blog for details.
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11/10/2007
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Baptism Day - Aunt Lizzie is God Mother. Luke wore a 100-year old family heirloom baptismal gown worn by his great-grandmother on Daddy's side.
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3 months
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Holding head up well. Looks at hands and feet often. Settling into a daily schedule. Grasps & holds items in his pudgy hands. Very good natured, smiles at his reflection in mirror or at faces that are invariably smiling at him. In contrast to his sister, is very still when he sleeps. Also in contrast to his sister, he's very ticklish (which is really fun!).
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11/2/2007
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3 month checkup. Weighed 16 lb. 15 oz., 25 1/2" long. Height is 95th percentile, weight is off the chart. He is wearing size 6-9 month clothing.
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10/24/2007
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Slept 4 hour chunk. Mommy is happy!
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2 months
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Tries to roll over, but arm gets in the way. Likes to have his hands by his face, especially when nursing or sleeping. He's a heavy eater & a light sleeper. Likes to look around, particularly when facing out in Baby Bjorn carrier. Sleeps in 3-hour chunks at night most nights. Sucks his hands and fingers instead of a binky, mostly when hungry.
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10/5/2007
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2 month checkup. Weighs in at 14 lb. 13 oz.
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9/21/2007
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6 week checkup. Weighs in at 13 lb. 5 oz., 23 1/4" long.
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six weeks
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He smiles!
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9/8/2007
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One month birthday. Weighs in at 11 lb. 13 oz. on the scale at home. Wow.
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9/8/2007
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Received first bath today. He seemed to tolerate it, but generally prefers to be warm, dry and snuggly.
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9/4/2007
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Mommy goes out with the girls for the evening. Leaves Daddy in charge. Everyone survives.
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9/2/2007
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Luke's first earthquake. 4.7 magnitude, epicentered in Lake Elsinore, California.
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9/1/2007
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"Graduates" from Newborn diapers. Now "filling out" size 1 in more ways than one.
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9/1/2007
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First dinner out with the family to celebrate Daddy's birthday.
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8/30/2007
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Ugly belly button scab falls off!
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8/30/2007
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Luke gets his hands & feet imprints taken. Lady at the place has never seen an infant with such large feet & hands. We think Luke will be a big boy.
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8/28/2007
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Checkup with pediatrician. He's feeling good and eating well - weighing in at 9 lb, 11 oz, and 22 1/4" long.
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Saturday
8/25/2007
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Luke comes home today!
He weighs in at 9 lbs, 10 oz. after being well fed at "spa-NICU". Many thanks to all for the many prayers and kind wishes from everyone!
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Thursday
8/23/2007
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Luke is feeling MUCH better today! Now to start thinking about coming home!!! Thank you to everyone who has been praying for him!
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Tuesday
8/21/2007
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No real change today. His test for meningitis looks negative, but definitive result won't be for a couple of days. Still not sure.
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Monday
8/20/2007
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They have to do a lumbar puncture in order to obtain spinal fluid for the test. Luke doesn't exactly enjoy this procedure, but hopefully it is the last one of its type. His vital signs are holding steady. High fever has been replaced by low-grade fever and he seems a little more comfortable.
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Monday
8/20/2007
morning
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Luke looks much better this morning! In addition to being the only ousider in the NICU, he is by far the biggest baby in the unit. He is eating like a champ so the nurses are amazed at how much of mommy's milk this kid can put away. His fever has subsided but is not normal yet. Pathology cultures come back negative once again. This is good but we are still in the dark. The docs suggest testing him for meningitis.
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8/19/2007
evening
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There has been no change to Luke's condition and he looks really sick. Mommy & daddy are getting worried. It's comforting that all tests have come back negative for bacterial infections, but it is also maddening to still have no idea what is wrong. The docs are suspecting something viral.
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8/19/2007
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Luke is the only "outsider" in the NICU, as all of the other babies are preemies that have never been home, much less to a concert of Jimmy Buffett music. In order to cut the risk to the other babies, they have Luke in isolation [a private room if you prefer] and everyone in or out needs to have on gowns gloves and masks. It's kinda creepy.
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Sunday
8/19/2007
morning
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Fever still present. Spikes up to 102.6º have necessitated continued Tylenol to keep fever around 100º. You can tell the little guy feels lousy. He's irritable and seems to be achy all over. Preliminary pathology results are negative, and docs allow him to eat mommy's milk that she pumped and brought in.
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8/18/2007
evening
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During evening visit, fever is down to 100.4º Tylenol is great. Docs are concerned about intestinal problems and are feeding him intravenously. They have poked and pricked him multiple times to draw samples for tests.
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8/18/2007
11:30 am
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Mommy & daddy go home from the hospital without their son. They are really worried.
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8/18/2007
9:00 am
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Luke is in the NICU incubator with an IV in his little hand. Ouch! Many of the docs and nurses remember him from his delivery (because it was difficult). They are very reassuring. They describe that he could have any number of bad bacterial infections, or something as simple as a cold. But they don't take chances with babies of his age.
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8/18/2007
7:15 am
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Luke's fever is 101.4º in the ER. He is not eating. His heart rate is elevated. He clearly doesn't feel well. Because he is only 10 days old, they admit him to the NICU straight away. Mommy & daddy are terrified.
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8/18/2007
6:25 am
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Luke is still hot. Hotline nurse says to take him to the ER.
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Saturday
8/18/2007
4:00 am
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Luke awakens with fever of 99.5º. Hotline nurse says to unwrap him and watch for changes. He is not interested in eating, which is not a good sign.
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8/17/2007
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Luke's first concert in the park with friends. Jimmy Buffett music is featured. Luke seems to find the scene soothing (read: he slept through most of it).
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8/15/2007
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First visit to pediatrician. Weighs 8 lb, 4 oz and 21" long.
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8/14/2007
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Second night - Luke sleeps for 9 hours with only two meal breaks. Mommy & Daddy are much happier!
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8/13/2007
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First night - Luke sleeps for 6 hours straight - starting at 5:30 am! Big sister wakes up at 5:45.
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8/12/2007
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Comes home from hospital to kisses from big sister Grace.
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8/11/2007
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Watches first baseball game with Daddy
(Angels 4, Twins 3)
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8/08/2007
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Born 10:43 pm! 8 lbs. 0 oz, 21" long
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8/04/2007
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Luke due today - but decides to keep us waiting.
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Congratulations to the Patterson family of Akron, Ohio, for winning the Baby Pool! A $200 donation will be made in their name to Project Cuddle, a charity dedicated to rescuing abandoned babies. Complete results below:
Place
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Person
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Date
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Gender
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Pounds
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Ounces
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Length
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Points
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Comments
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1
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The Pattersons
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Aug 7
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Boy
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7
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11
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21 1/5
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92
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Best Wishes to you! We can't wait to hear all about your new little one and see pics!
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2
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Uncle Alan Friedl
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Aug 7
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Boy
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8
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6
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20 1/2
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88
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Congrats in advance!! Many blessings to you both as the stork is on its way. :)
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T3
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Mandy Brown
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Jul 30
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Boy
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7
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14
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21 1/4
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87
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Congrats to Mike, Chickee and big sister Gracie. I hope for a quick and easy delivery. I'll be waiting to hear the news and see the photos.
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T3
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Barbara Lackey
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Aug 4
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Boy
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8
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4
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20 1/2
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87
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Best wishes to you both. Justin was born on Aug. 4 @ 6:30PM. He's a kind and caring person and I wish the same for your baby.
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T5
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Aunt Lizzie Fite
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Aug 1
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Boy
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7
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9
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21
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86
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T5
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Aunt Natalie Friedl
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Aug 1
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Boy
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7
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9
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21
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86
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We are so excited for the newest Friedl to arrive! Best Wishes, Congrats and all the other good tidings!! I can't wait to see pics and one day meet this little bundle of joy!
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T5
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Aunt Marcina Kreta
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Aug 6
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Boy
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7
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14
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20
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86
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T8
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Laura Brugger
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Aug 5
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Boy
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7
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6
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21 1/4
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85
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Ha-ha!! All of my best wishes for a happy and healthy baby. Talk to you soon.
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T8
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Sascha Singhal
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Aug 3
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Boy
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8
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10
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21
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85
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T8
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Kathie Stayton
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Aug 7
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Boy
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8
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14
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21
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85
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Can't wait to hear about your new little guy (I'm pretty confident in my prediction)!. Congrats to the 3 of you!
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11
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"Opi" John Glassco
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Jul 28
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Boy
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7
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10
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21
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83
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Can't wait to see my second Grandboo!
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T12
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"Omi" Lindy Glassco
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Jul 30
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Boy
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7
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7
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21
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82
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T12
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Uncle Marty Kreta
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Aug 6
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Boy
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7
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10
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20
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82
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Congratulations
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T12
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Terry Tamble
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Aug 8
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Boy
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8
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8
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20
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82
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Can you give some odds on any of these bets?
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15
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Grandpa Al Friedl
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Aug 4
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Boy
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7
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8
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20 1/4
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81
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16
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Nancy Contois
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Jul 29
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Boy
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8
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0
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20
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80
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Chickee, I put in a early arrival, can I be right twice? !!!
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T17
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Melinda Adams
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Aug 2
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Boy
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7
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13
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19 3/4
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79
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Hey! Congrats.. I am so happy for you all. I am sure Gracie is looking forward to her new playmate. Good luck to you Melissa (easy delivery) I can't wait to see the new arrival.
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T17
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Karyl Contois
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Aug 7
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Boy
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8
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5
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19 1/2
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79
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Can't wait to see Gracie's new sibling-Good Luck!!
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19
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Jeff Hindman
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Aug 3
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Boy
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7
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4
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21 1/2
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78
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Can't wait to meet him :)
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20
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Ann Phelps
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Jul 30
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Boy
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7
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2
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21
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77
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T21
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Ann Howe
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Aug 4
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Boy
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9
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0
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21 1/2
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75
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Best of luck to all of you on the birth of the newest addition to your family. We are praying for a safe (and easy) delivery.
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T21
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Gavin Albert
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Aug 3
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Boy
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7
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6
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20
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75
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Congrats! Gavin can't wait to have another playmate! We are so happy for each of you. Babies are such a blessing!
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T21
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Brian Coe
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Aug 6
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Boy
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7
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13
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19
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75
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Congrats you two!!! U guys rule.
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24
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Rich Sherman
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Jul 31
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Boy
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7
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8
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20
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74
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Good luck on your big day!! Everyone ready?
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T25
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Valerie Stam
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Aug 1
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Boy
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7
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6
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20
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73
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T25
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Terry Dmytrowicz
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Aug 14
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Boy
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8
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0
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18 8/9
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73
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congrats on baby f #2!yeah!!! i am thrilled that your family will be growing again! are you having it at Hoag?
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T27
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Molly Donnellan
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Jul 30
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Boy
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8
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4
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19 1/2
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72
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full moon on the 29th, so I'm predicting early am of the 30th!
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T27
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Uncle Gary Powers
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Aug 6
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Boy
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6
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11
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20 1/2
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72
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LAST DITCH ENTRY.COM'ON KID, MAKE IT TO YOUR OL' UNCLE GARY'S B-DAY
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29
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Rick McEwan
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Aug 25
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Boy
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8
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3
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22
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70
|
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30
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Gila Jones
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Aug 3
|
Boy
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9
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0
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20
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69
|
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T31
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Paige Norwood
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Aug 3
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Girl
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8
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2
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21
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68
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Will it be a mermaid?I like cheesy eggs.The Cleveland Indians are poopie.
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T31
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Vivian Wu
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Aug 5
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Boy
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8
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7
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18 3/4
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68
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I will WIN ^_^haha~ baby please come out 8/5 !!!!(Smooth delivery Mike and Melissa!!!)
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33
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Valerie Davis
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Aug 2
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Boy
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7
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8
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19
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66
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Our best wishes to the three of you. We can't wait to see Gracie's brother or sister.
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34
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Daddy
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Jul 30
|
Boy
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7
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0
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20
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65
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Thank you everyone for guessing! We can hardly wait to see what kind of sibling Gracie will have!
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T35
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Mommy
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Jul 27
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Boy
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7
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2
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20
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64
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Thank you for all your good wishes!
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T35
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Mark O'Halloran
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Aug 15
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Boy
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7
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2
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19 1/2
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64
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Chickee,This is mostly up to you. Make it happen on the 15th.Mikey,There is nothing else you can say at this point. You gave your input last November. Next on your agenda is poop patrol and the on-call status each dad has, for as long as it takes.
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37
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Marissa Hindman
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Aug 3
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Boy
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6
|
8
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22
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61
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Congratulations!!
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T38
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Wen Peng
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Aug 3
|
Girl
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7
|
14
|
20
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58
|
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T38
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Laura & Bob
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Aug 7
|
Boy
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6
|
9
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19 1/5
|
58
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With the beautiful blue eyes that run in this family . . .only old blue eyes is a consideration for your son's name! Don't prove me wrong! Healthy and happy is really all that's important but this is great fun! Love and kisses to the whole crew!
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40
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Leslie Terry
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Aug 8
|
Girl
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8
|
9
|
21 8/9
|
57
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Congratulations, Melissa, Mike, and Grace!I'll be thinking of you as the date draws closer...Best of luck. I know you'll do fantastic just like you did with Gracie.
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41
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Julie McBride
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Aug 2
|
Girl
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7
|
13
|
20
|
56
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Ryan can't wait to meet Gracie's little sister :-)Congrats and a happy healthy birth.
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42
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Kathy Martin
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Aug 3
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Girl
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8
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