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December 7, 2002
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116 comments
Brilliant album, congratulations Buckners!! Beautiful baby, of course from two beatuiful people. Kisses, Zoee and Warren
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2002.12.09 at 02:16:16 PST
Wow! Great job, you guys. He is beautiful! Much love to all 3 of you, Kate
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2002.12.09 at 09:07:09 PST
Good work, guys! He's absolutely beautiful. I can't wait to see you all tomorrow-
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2002.12.09 at 10:04:12 PST
Congratulations! He's beautiful.
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2002.12.09 at 11:35:10 PST
Thanks for the great slide show! You both did a fabulous job. Elijah is obviously the most beautiful baby in the world and he looks like a hunk of health. Can't wait 'till February to hold him. Congratulations Alex and Jed. Love, Mom
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nana 2002.12.09 at 13:44:34 PST
It looks like everything went smoothly. Congratulations! He is a beautiful, fair baby and you are going to have soooo much fun. Enjoy! Kindra, Dave and Hollis
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2002.12.09 at 16:01:02 PST
hes soooooo cute!!
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2002.12.09 at 19:31:21 PST
Hey I just saw this guest book sign in thing. We checked out the pics a few days ago and were very touched and excited about Elijah's arrival. I hope all is well and that you are getting a bit of sleep and are healing up. Love to you both.
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2002.12.14 at 09:31:18 PST
Congrats. from the father of 6 girls and 4 boys..
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asdip 2003.01.06 at 18:58:53 PST
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sorkin25 2003.01.11 at 08:44:09 PST
Nice photos to be sharing this great moment of your life with everyone in this world .
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annabanana31_ 2003.01.11 at 15:21:42 PST
Beautiful Baby ! Nice choice in having a water birth. Congrats to all of you. Where is that where you guys live ? It looks so warm and tropical ! I have some pictures you may find interesting if you have a few minutes, I'd love for you to see them. Thanks. http://community.webshots.com/user/ianoaky
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ianoaky 2003.02.06 at 14:15:29 PST
Whoa, your photo album is AMAZING and AWESOME...!! Eli is a beautiful baby, a lucky kid born to two beautiful parents. Thanks for sharing an incredible moment with the world. Maybe I'll be voting Eli for pres in about forty years, huh? Joy in Minnesota
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wingedthynges 2003.02.10 at 04:46:22 PST
Hi, you have some great photos here! Please come see my photos sometime? Best regards from Tom. http://members.lycos.nl/tomjutte/
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hereistom 2003.02.12 at 09:31:46 PST
NICE PHOTOS BRINGS BACK MEMORIES, MINES 14 NOW. GOOD LUCK AND BEST HEALTH
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wendieloo 2003.02.12 at 15:14:11 PST
Just amazing! I have seen this on TV but these shots are really wonderful!! Thanks for sharing, Jinxy
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jinxy966 2003.02.22 at 17:04:00 PST
Oh what a beautiful baby boy! Congraulation on this amazing water birth mom. I've never seen anything like this before. May the lord bless you all with good heatlh. Thanks so much for sharing all these nice pics.
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bet27100 2003.03.12 at 22:48:01 PST
Just can't get nuff of those photos- yee haw....wow you are a crazy bunch of bad-butt redneck mo-fos!!! We give birth back home in the pond (we can't afford the hospital) I hope ya come visit my family site. Just click on my name above. Our family is a loveable redneck gang of misfits - enjoy!!
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philmarlite 2003.03.18 at 08:11:49 PST
Hi I found your pics very authentic and exciting.My name is Tali and I am an amateur photographer. If you want to see my work about pregnancy (I have very interesting pics) please let me know. Talipeled@yahoo.com
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talipeled 2003.04.08 at 08:11:23 PDT
Just Amazing....i wish I could of had my babies like that...... gorgous picture. beautiful memory makers....... 5 *****
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claudette239 2003.04.10 at 15:37:34 PDT
I wish my babies were born in the same way... congratulations!
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tessy109100 2003.04.24 at 08:38:08 PDT
Congratulations ! Belles et émouvantes images pour la postérité. Genealogic tree will never be the same after this ! Sorry for my english. I am a poor french man... See my album on Webshots. I have some flowers for the mother, and cows for the boys ! Germain minephotos@chez.com www.chez.com/minephotos www.chez.com/dicoto and http://community.webshots.com/user/germain78
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germain78 2003.04.26 at 10:54:23 PDT
I LOVE YOUR PICTURES...THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR ALBUM AND THE EXCITING BIRTH OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL BABY...GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
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sherrill1946 2003.04.26 at 12:17:14 PDT
Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful moment with others. I have had the wonderful exoeriance to give birth at home 3 times & 1 underwater birth as well. CONGRATULATIONS to you all. There is NOTHING like the miricle of birth.
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mama2kass 2003.04.28 at 07:37:55 PDT
wow, so privet
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a201lon 2003.04.28 at 07:38:00 PDT
"OH HOW BEAUTIFUL " WOW!! I CAME TO YOUR PICS, SO,SO VERY PRECIOUS!I HAVE THE LARGEST SMILE JUST NOW! YOU ARE ALL SO LOVELY TOGEATHER, A MOST BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FAMILY, I DO NOT HAVE A FAMILY, I DONT USUALLY FEEL HAPPINESS,BUT TO SEE THIS, THIS IS ABSOLUTE HEAVEN, THANKYOU FOR SHARING THIS, SO VERY, VERY SPECIAL, MISS DEBBIE L IRISH N.S.W., AUSTRALIA, missirish@bigpond.com the photo number 12, is just,absolutely so very gentle, and loving,"the whole photo is filled with love"
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blondie4youau 2003.05.01 at 12:47:49 PDT
I just wanted to say that I enjoyed seeing your pictures. I hesitated to look at birth pictures because I expected to see hospital birth pictures, but to see yours was a pleasant surprise! I've had three homebirths and they were all absolutely amazing. Good luck to you, Leslie
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guruchiter 2003.05.08 at 16:25:20 PDT
What beautiful pictures, and what a gorgeous baby!!! :o) I'm a mother of four and the miracle of birth never ceases to amaze me...thank you for sharing. God bless!
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luvtlee 2003.05.11 at 16:24:15 PDT
whoaa, that's pretty wild u guys n' gal showed that to the world..but thx for an amazing show!
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kickchick23 2003.05.15 at 10:54:54 PDT
Me encataron las fotos en especial las del parto bajo el agua. :-) felicidades por el bebe.
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aixa74 2003.05.16 at 16:20:23 PDT
Dicen que el cambio no es brusco, el bebe vive en liquido y sale en liquido.
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aixa74 2003.05.16 at 16:20:23 PDT
Congrats on getting yerself one of them most popular albums - yee haw!!! Dang it looks mighty pretty in them there parts!! Yall got lots of belly and stuff. Hey what kind of hunting can ya do there? I loves to shoot stuff. Here in Texas, or is it Oklahoma? Better ask Ma...yup, we is in Texas, it is also pretty here. It is near dry in these parts all the time, though it does rain space shuttle parts. Come visit my lovely album of a redneck patriot family. Please forgive me if ya don't likes trailer trash - ok? Click on my name above and be prepared to be taken to MY world.
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philmarlite 2003.05.28 at 12:51:43 PDT
Congrats to you both or should i say all of you. Thanks for sharing these amazing pictures with us folks here in England. I love to see the miracle of birth, it tells me for sure, that there is a God who made it all possible. May he bless you and your family.
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paulhill9720 2003.06.08 at 08:00:15 PDT
GGrreeeaaatt!!:-)Congratu lations and kiss from France...:-)
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siammiam 2003.06.10 at 10:36:41 PDT
congratulations! Life is so beautiful and wonderful. And A gift from God for people loving each other. I really want to smell your baby, it must be sweet. Warm blessing from Hong Kong / Eric
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erikusa 2003.06.14 at 11:52:58 PDT
congratulations! Life is so beautiful and wonderful. And A gift from God for people loving each other. I really want to smell your baby, it must be sweet. Warm blessing from Hong Kong / Eric
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erikusa 2003.06.14 at 11:52:58 PDT
I just wanted to wish you three the very best. I myself know the feeling of a new baby in the family. I have 2 daughters myself and they are my everything. Again congrats and have a wounderful life together.
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lowendz 2003.06.14 at 11:52:58 PDT
Congratulations!Great Pictures, Enjoy this gift from God, My Blessing to all of you. From Rochester, NY
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mepia 2003.06.23 at 07:44:48 PDT
beautiful pics.. thank you for sharing them, its so wonderful to be blessed to have a miracle.. thanks tonya from tennessee
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tawniscott 2003.07.05 at 10:19:55 PDT
Hey, my b-day is dec 5th! Check out our pics too! :-)
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wallacehobbbs 2003.07.08 at 07:36:15 PDT
amazing pic and congrats.... whoever took the pic has a good eye for timing its great... well done from New Zealand
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huttgirl 2003.07.08 at 14:36:46 PDT
Wow! How cool. Life is so precious. Blessings to all of you. Be good and kind to one another now and always. Peace in time of war. ajpaavo WI
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ajpaavo 2003.07.09 at 23:57:24 PDT
Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful moment with others. conRATULATIONS to you all. god bless you all koby and michal from israel
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koby42 2003.07.11 at 07:36:34 PDT
Congratulations on your new baby. Little boys are the best i have 2 and wouldn't trade either one. You guys are the first pictures i've ever looked at in the webshots albums and i must say i'm impressed. Great Job.
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waltoncorner 2003.07.14 at 07:29:40 PDT
Great album! I just had a son March 23rd I am loving life with him. Wish we had birth pictures... my son came really quick! Congratulations & best wishes
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picmamaof3 2003.07.18 at 07:56:24 PDT
I really enjoyed your pics, your son is so presious. my boys are older now 17 and 22, but im going to be a grandma in October and cant wait. Nothing is better than haveing babies, congrats, and i must say you did a great jog in haveing him , i was a wus LOL
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godsmouse 2003.07.19 at 12:08:46 PDT
Thank you for sharing the beginning of a new/our life cycle! The cat in the bed of Madonna was a natural and sensitive touch to another "manger" ;. All the best, from Louisiana!
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canon_f1 2003.07.19 at 12:28:43 PDT
great pictures of home birth i had to have 4 csecs wished i could have done all yours where is these filmed dont look like the usa in back ground
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juliegirl10 2003.07.28 at 07:39:02 PDT
These are beautiful photos, worth looking at. Keep it up.
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denis2002 2003.08.02 at 10:45:09 PDT
How lovely of you to share these pictures online of your beautiful baby son's birth. I have 3 children and only have some after photos of my 3rd child's birth, not during. I would love to go back and have some more photos but you can't turn back time! There pictures are something to cherish always. Your son will be able to look back on these photos when he's older. What a wonderful gift that will be for him. I wish you and your partner many wonderful years with your beautiful baby Elijah. Is his name pronounced E - lie? or E - lie -ja? as I'd be interested to know. It's a lovely name. Take Crae, Kylie.
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shaneandkylie 2003.08.06 at 07:42:36 PDT
i think im gonna barf
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bfly70 2003.08.09 at 10:32:35 PDT
aw thats so wonderful.. congrats :D
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possessedsquee 2003.08.10 at 09:21:00 PDT
Thank you for sharing your pics.. They are so beautiful. I have always wondered about a water birth. How was it? Any different? Or is this your first. If you have time could you mail me? slac73@aol.com Thanks again, Stacy
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slac73 2003.08.13 at 07:39:00 PDT
your pictures are wonderful to look at, and your baby is beautiful.
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cwistafasangel 2003.08.17 at 20:45:04 PDT
I'm so touched to see birth of your beautiful baby...thanks for sharing. ^_^
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sloking 2003.08.27 at 07:48:31 PDT
Congradulations! What a wonderful idea. We love your sons name too!
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deez17 2003.08.28 at 15:48:37 PDT
That was a wonderful album!!! I loved the pics! You have a beautiful boy!!! Congrats on the successful birth! I had both mine at home and was planning a water birth for my last one, but he had other things in mind :) Ethan was 10 pounds at birth and we had to do some shimmying to get him out :) Would love to chat sometime! Kerri sweetpie@gmavt.net
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fr3ddy25 2003.09.03 at 07:43:05 PDT
Thank you so much for an invitation to the birth of your son! He is beautiful! Congratulations!
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becr8tive 2003.09.17 at 08:05:50 PDT
hey.that has a nice sentiment, but i think a photo album like that should be kept private. theres perverts out there you know. just my opinion. its a gorgeous baby =D
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emoxkidd 2003.09.20 at 01:13:05 PDT
Congratulations, good pics! I invite you all to visit my albums, with beautiful pics of my lovely wife, my city and me (http://community.webshots.com/user/parlense) Best regards!
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parlense 2003.09.28 at 11:46:15 PDT
your photo have touched me...beautiful! stay close and be happy
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cc222100 2003.09.28 at 11:47:07 PDT
although birth is a beautiful thing and i know you are very happy to have a new baby, you could have left out the breastfeeding pictures. Most people would be more discret with their breast. Anyway, congratulations!
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tiffytaffy69 2003.10.08 at 15:39:47 PDT
i just randomly came across your album. congratulations! he is a big baby! and he's gorgeous!
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divinelydiluted 2003.10.11 at 23:58:22 PDT
Hey guys, great photos - wow what an incredible time birth is. I dont know you, just wanted to tell you I enjoyed your photos and felt your joy.
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glenysgale 2003.10.12 at 17:40:55 PDT
Great Pictures - thank you for sharing such an intimate moment with us. Congratulations to you all!
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aston2b 2003.10.17 at 04:17:29 PDT
Thank you for sharing such an awesome event with us all. The little guy must be a lot bigger now.How about an update.lol. What a beautiful name to have given to your son. A real blessing. :o)
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peanutt_bar 2003.10.20 at 08:11:13 PDT
nice pictures you should look at mine
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oscar9723 2003.10.30 at 16:33:21 PST
CONGRETS AND THE BIRTH OF YOUR SON HE IS HANDSOME THANKS FOR SHARING
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lhopefull74 2003.11.02 at 10:44:02 PST
CONGRATULATION
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hafeez222 2003.11.12 at 07:42:05 PST
Its cute !
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janakirathod 2003.11.14 at 08:13:05 PST
Hello, my compliments for your nice photos! Please come see my website and photos sometime? Best regards, Tom from The Netherlands! http://www.tomjutte.tk
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hereistom 2003.11.15 at 09:34:11 PST
that is way to cool! congrats on your new baby.
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heidi360deg 2003.11.21 at 09:40:44 PST
Congratulations.....beaut iful son and lovely family. Sent this to my daughter who is due on Dec 15. Thank you for sharing your most personal and joyous moment. Again, Congratulations Mom & Pop
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greenhorngrl 2003.11.28 at 15:25:07 PST
What a wonderful, loving photo group. Thank you for sharing.
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wallacehobbbs 2003.12.04 at 08:15:08 PST
Hi, how's Elijah? I hope he's doing fine. Thanks for sharing one of the most joyous occasions in your life with the rest of the world. Congrats and more power! Henryl from The Philippines
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sikil2000 2003.12.05 at 08:06:14 PST
I happen to come across your photos while looking for somethinbg else. You have the most beautiful baby. Congratulations. Good Luck!!!!
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estherboland 2003.12.06 at 20:02:46 PST
Thanks for sharing your most wonderful snaps I ever seen. This the first time Iever seen a woman giving birth to a healthy and adorable baby boy in a tub. Congrats and good luck to your loving family.
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rose4ever 2003.12.14 at 19:31:12 PST
wow its amazing.well done to mom of baby & congratulations for papa.
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rehanfazal 2003.12.27 at 11:50:04 PST
Fantastic photos. Thanks for sharing. The first pic was a good creative shot too. Congrats to mama and papa... Steve from Malaysia.
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cigarsteve 2004.01.11 at 12:29:42 PST
fantastic pics, you look so happy, well done and thank you so much for sharing this very special time. my name is jackie and i am looking for pics that i can use to make interactive learning resources for disabled teenagers and young adults. would you consider allowing me to use your pics to share this fantastic experience with them. please contact me and let me know my email is jaquandra@ntlworld.com look forward to hearing from you thanks again for sharing, jackie
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jaquandra 2004.01.12 at 15:16:06 PST
Thanks God! Live is Miracle.
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saiholo 2004.01.20 at 09:41:17 PST
I loved lookin at your pictures! You baby is soo cute!
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sarahistheshizzit 2004.01.25 at 13:53:26 PST
fantastic pictures!
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hummingbird11 2004.01.29 at 18:05:00 PST
Hi! Happy Father and Mother !!! I Wish U all
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egaone 2004.01.30 at 05:06:56 PST
Thank you for sharing. That was beautiful.. Congratulations
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dw3209 2004.02.01 at 21:19:02 PST
These were the greatest pictures, Of the greatest thing, That I have ever seen in my life, My name is Vinny, I'm from Queens New York, I'm 42 years old, In my life,Were I am from,Were I was born,To where I am now,I have seen every thing, I have seen trials,tribulations from broomsticks to 747's, But I have never ever seen LIFE ===Till Now , THANK YOU =======Vinny==========
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vinart100 2004.02.13 at 08:30:45 PST
Great shots. What a cherished time. Take care Lora in northern NY
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loradcl 2004.02.13 at 09:34:42 PST
absolutely beautiful pictures. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your miracle!!
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tpowers927 2004.02.16 at 12:05:34 PST
Hi! It's 3:30am and I have to be at the hospital at 5:30am. I am going to have my tubes untied. I was looking for baby photos to put on my computer, but I had no clue that webshots had personal photos like these. Your boy must be getting big by now. I'm glad that you introduced me to this whole new side of webshots. Thanks!
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delightfuldelia 2004.03.01 at 07:28:23 PST
Well first and formost I have to say congrats on the new little one and I hope he is doing fine. Second is I have to tell you how sweet, erotic and natural it was for you to share Mom in that "special and unique" moments before birth and it is a joy to see that you woudl all share that. I think any women in the state of motherhood is a very special and erotic moment and it should be shared more and honored even more.............. Thanks for the great shots.
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dawg5985 2004.03.25 at 10:53:51 PST
What an amazing catalogue of a truly awesome event. Thank you. Lynn
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lynnpollitt103 2004.03.27 at 10:05:28 PST
Congrats to all of you! He is soooooooo beautiful. You must be very proud. Thank you for sharing such a happy event with us.
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brissile2 2004.04.07 at 07:34:11 PDT
It is not suprising that there is such a great response to your photo series. Thank you for being a friend and for making us a bit more human. Konstantin Dimitrov, Madrid, Spain prolet@wanadoo.es
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kosta260 2004.04.11 at 09:39:05 PDT
i love the pic with the cat on the bed with you..your baby is so beautiful. thanx for sharing xkissmexoxo@yahoo.com
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xkissmexoxo 2004.04.11 at 19:55:10 PDT
I totally disagree with tiffytaffy69 . He/she is apparently in total denial of being a MAMAL for God's sake. Nursing a baby is beautiful and no one should ever thingk twice about sharing that.
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ycartsew1 2004.05.09 at 21:59:48 PDT
May God Bless you and your beautiful Elijah...I agree w/ycartsew..It is perfectly Natural and Beautiful...thanks for sharing!!!
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newkad 2004.05.13 at 07:42:59 PDT
Congratulations on your new editions
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roandmars 2004.05.28 at 10:21:55 PDT
By now, your little Elijah must have been 8 months ago. The fact those warm notes still coming in shows how much peoploe appreciate your sharing the great moments with us. This site www.fotomirage.com now has a promotion to put your photos on DVD, only $9.95
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fotofun108 2004.08.03 at 00:09:42 PDT
that first picture is really weird, I think that's why it gets so many views but it's kinda cool...never would have thought of having a baby that way....still...i dont know
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bluetialove 2004.09.09 at 17:03:39 PDT
Nice pistures. Hope all is well with your new addition to your family. Thankyou for sharing I love babies. I have two girls of my own . 15 and 12 years. Cheers ninjanat@msn.com
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ninjanat1 2004.11.19 at 21:53:56 PST
Congratulations, is the most beatiful baby.
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mayelayalbert 2004.11.25 at 21:30:12 PST
sweet baby and we wish you the best.. lisa
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nextre 2004.11.28 at 16:59:12 PST
welcome alexi, enjoy your life and your papa and mama,too
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hijodelacatrina 2004.12.02 at 12:48:00 PST
You guys don't know me but the birth of your baby is so beautiful how wonderful to sahre that w/he hole world . Made God bless you and you new baby and keep you safe and healhty. God bless you all.
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germani114 2004.12.16 at 12:27:51 PST
Elijah is now 2 years old and he is going to be a big brother in April! He is a very easy going kid who loves running naked in the yard(we live in Hawaii)screaming with his other blond naked friends! (for some reason they are all blonds) But yes I am due with twins. The twin thing was completely unexpected. But my husband and I are thrilled to have two babies on the way! Thanks for all of your messages. I am happy you have enjoyed them. Aloha, Alex
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jedjustjed 2005.01.10 at 08:35:26 PST
I just LOVE that you brought your baby into the world in such a wonderful way.. I too had my babies at home and in water. Thank you for sharing your wondrous event with us.
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lianebo 2005.02.23 at 09:51:26 PST
Lovely gift of sharing your family & birth experince with the world. Am expecting my first grandchild on this September. After 3 children of my own, I appreciate the beauty of your birthing environment. Your baby is a very lucky child to have you parents, & you are lucky to have this special person.
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rockinrobink 2005.02.26 at 10:05:05 PST
Bless you, I hope you've had the twins by now, can't wait for you to share them with us. You have such a lovely family and I hope mine will be like that. Stay blessed
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rubby127 2005.04.27 at 09:07:00 PDT
That's was a wonderful childbirth. I always wanted to have a birth like that myself. Bless you all.
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terrimoni 2005.05.18 at 15:31:49 PDT
I cannot in good conscience go along with the flow here and say how ‘great’ or ‘beautiful’ these pictures are. The fact that this didn’t occur at a hospital makes my hair stand up on end! Before anyone crucifies me, please finish reading... I am a 37-year-old, involved, devoted father of 2 wonderful girls (age 3 and 1). I was there with my wife every step of the way (as much as a husband can be during a birth anyway). My wife is a member of a message board with over 70 active mothers whose only membership requirement is that they were due in September of 2001. This means that almost all political/religious spectrums are represented; it is great for them and she tells me about what is going on ‘on the board’ sometimes. Last month she told me one of the mothers on the board had convinced her best friend to give birth in a manner similar to Elijah’s. They had an experienced Midwife who had delivered many many babies, but there was a complication with the child that required immediate access to a neonatal unit. ---They were too far away--- Paint it any way you want. You want a ‘birth closer to nature’, you don’t like the ‘antiseptic’ feel of the hospital, the lights are too bright, etc... There are sometimes complications that require IMMEDIATE medical intervention if a baby is to survive. It doesn’t matter that 99% (or 99.99999%) births go without a hitch. It is a parent’s RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that if any complications arise the baby has the best chance of survival. To all those reading this post who think I am being too harsh: I get upset hearing about needless suffering. The mother from my wife’s board and her friend have a lifetime of guilt ahead of them. The pictures romanticizing home birth seem to make the rounds but the tragedies never do. Not ONE SINGLE POST in this guestbook detailed any of the dangers (however remote) that can arise during home birth. Give birth in any manner you choose, in a pool, with the lights dim, incense, chanting... Watching my wife give birth made me frantic to find anything that would make her more comfortable. But for you baby’s sake please do it where he/she can get immediate medical help if needed.
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michaeljwhitmore 2005.05.26 at 12:24:29 PDT
Oh how i wish I had done this with my Noah Samuel. GOd bless you sweet miracle Elijah. And Momma and Daddy too. <><
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jordancharm 2005.06.11 at 07:49:24 PDT
The pictures are dramatic, even with the conceiving of the new baby with a midwife. I don't know how you did it with having a baby born in a tub versus the glares of lights in a hospital room and seven to eight doctors surrounding the mother. The baby looks beautiful and healthy. Preston, NC
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irvin4783 2005.07.30 at 21:15:34 PDT
congrats! it was my first time to see a home birth online... i wish you the best... =;)
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johntahsha 2006.01.04 at 09:19:57 PST
Jan 2007 Elijah's birth was very special. I did not experience pain just intensity. The water was extremely helpful and I wish I could have done the same for the twins...but The twins came when my water broke 5 weeks early. I had two extremely different births but having my supportive husband with me made all the difference. Elijah has just turned 4. He loves dinosaurs and sledding. The twins will be 2 in march. The boy is quirky funny and our girl is playful and sweet. We are all happily living in Colorado and love the seasons.Best wishes to you all, Alex, Jed et all
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jedjustjed 2007.01.03 at 20:30:36 PST
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