Hi all,
I thought it is about time i introduce our newest arrival. Matthew William Hopgood born 7th August, 10 days overcooked weighing 10.5 pound.
After an incredibly difficult delivery resulting in one very unwell new mum and a 3rd degree perinial tear, I am now on the mend and am much more able to enjoy motherhood. I would be very interested to know if anyone else on the forum has had a similar experience and how they found recovery etc. Will try to upload a couple of photos when my laptop decides to co operate with re sizing them

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[Updated on: Wed, 17 August 2011 13:38]

Wow i havent been here in ages and look at all these gorgeous babies!!!

Congrats to all the new mums and mums to be

Declan is nearly 9 months old and is still a little angel!

Just a couple of pics

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Cohan at his first birthday party in Melb!

He turns ONE on the 27th September.. where has time gone ?! haha
my little blondey boy is going well - struggling with some food issues, but we are slowly getting there..

@ 11 months 2 weeks, he weighs in at 10.7kg .. his crawling, and standing.. super active.. follows me around the house

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Just a quick check-in; I had my baby Xavier on 15th September, he came spot on his due date but only after a 40 hour (mostly excruciating!)labour. I eventually gave in trying to be brave and had the epidural--heaven-- and at 4.30pm had my beautiful slimy purple son plopped on my chest!!What a moment. Though I did score 8 stitches out of it all.....
We had 2 nights in at Frances Perry, and because all was going well we were transfered over to the Grand Hyatt for 2 nights which was a great transition to heading home. All has been going brilliantly, we're getting lots of rest and he is feeding and sleeping well-- we really can't complain, he's been (SO FAR) an angel

Stats are; 7lb 4oz and was 52.5cm long. He's 2 weeks old now and has already grown another 2 cm and put on 260gms. Not sure where he gets his height from, he's long and skinny!!!

Oh and YES the throwing up did stop, first time in 8 months, but of course my body did have to have a good chuck in labour for old time's sake. A lot of things I still dont like the taste of, but no more throwing up, so I'm happy with that!!!!

Absolutely LOVING this new life with baby Xave!

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Thanks guys, I think he's a little bit cute too

Here's another pic I took yesterday.... Im about to attempt a solo shopping trip with him this afternoon, hopefully he's good!
Driving with him in the car makes me a tad nervous though...

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Awww a fresh one beautiful!

My little boy is 2 months old today (where's it gone!)

Here's a couple of recent photos





He has been smiling since 3 weeks old and has just got the hang of giggling. His funny little pig squeal attempts at laughing get us in absolute hysterics!

I feel so lucky to have such a good baby. He sleeps 8-10 hours through the night so I am one very happy first time mummy

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Double Trouble 8 months, getting ready for a wedding this week!!

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