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Posted Apr 27, 2008 5:22pm

as many of you know, my sister jessica finally had her baby last monday, the 21st! she was originally due the 15th, so she was 5 days late. maxwell richard was 8 lbs. 4 oz. and is super cute!

my thyroid surgery is tomorrow morning, so fingers are crossed that this will be it for awhile! :)