From "TwitterBirth" to "TwitterBirthday" today I celebrate Gabriella Lynne

Today, last year, was the end of the most grueling labor of love!

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For 7 months, I stayed in bed, stricken with hyperemesis and hypersalivation. I went from 102 lbs to 170 lbs, and could barely move.

Finally, my pregnancy experience ended with preterm labor and a long stint as a resident preggar in the hospital.

After all efforts to delay my delivery were exhausted, at 34 weeks gestation we welcomed my second preemie princess, Gabriella Lynne, into the world.

Being the avid 'twitterer' that I am, I shared the labor and delivery by #Twitterbirth

Were you there?

If not, here is a play by play of the exciting birth of my precious baby.

(It happened fast)

1. Membranes ruptured, won't be long! #twitterbirth 6:20 PM Sep 11th from Echofon
2. @CountrySprite @graciekate Are making me laugh! Glad ur here. #twitterbirth 6:45 PM Sep 11th from Echofon in reply to CountrySprite
3. It's time! #Twitterbirth 7:12 PM Sep 11th from Echofon
4. Totally pushing!#twitterbirth 7:20 PM Sep 11thfrom Echofon
5. Baby Sanders, Gabriella Lynne, is here! We are soooooooo blessed. Stay tuned...#twitterbirth 7:24 PM Sep 11th from Echofon
6. Welcome Gabriella Lynne Sanders, born 9/11/09 @ 21:21 #twitterbirth http://twitpic.com/he3z1 7:31 PM Sep 11th from Echofon
7. Thx 2 my tweeps who enjoyed our #twitterbirth w/us tonight! We had fun sharing our experience w/ u. Baby is doing great! XOXO 7:56 PM Sep 11th from Echofon

What fun that was. It went way better than pregnancy. Thanks to my awesome friends who supported me during the hardest times I've had and for those who continue to cheer me on in motherhood, and my girls as they grow, everyday!

"Happy TwitterBirthday"

Gabriella Lynne!

1. Stewpot
   @TheChattyMomma Happy Birthday to Preemie ;) xxx Twitter Hugsabout 1 hour ago via TweetDeck in reply to TheChattyMomma
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2. TIERRA226
   @TheChattyMomma Tell her Happy Birthday for me!about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to TheChattyMomma
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3. geefunk
   @TheChattyMomma Happy 1st Birthday Gabriella! (My name twin :-p but mine only has 1 'L')about 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to TheChattyMomma
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4. Sarah_jbd
   @TheChattyMomma aw happy birthday!about 1 hour ago via HootSuite in reply to TheChattyMomma
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5. TiffanysToyBox
   @TheChattyMomma GORGEOUS - hope she has an amazing bday!!about 2 hours ago via web in reply to TheChattyMomma
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6. jubileetown
   @TheChattyMomma Happy Birthday to the birthday girl. She's just precious.about 3 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to TheChattyMomma
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7. jennnyy26
   @TheChattyMomma ahh so fabulous! With your manicured nails! great pic :)about 3 hours ago via Echofon in reply to TheChattyMomma
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8. momdiggity
   @TheChattyMomma happy birthday to your precious baby!!about 3 hours ago via Echofon in reply to TheChattyMomma
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9. JayneWeber
   “@TheChattyMomma: My Birthday Girl!http://twitpic.com/2neo6h” // Awh Happy Birthday Sweet Gabby!about 3 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone
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10. RyanSanders
    RT @TheChattyMomma: My Birthday Girl!http://twitpic.com/2neo6h / Happy 1st Bday, Gabriella Lynne!about 3 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone
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11. msrachelonline
    @TheChattyMommahttp://twitpic.com/2neo6h - OMG, she's adorable! Happy Birthday to your precious little girl =)about 4 hours ago via Twitpic
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12. denb15
    @TheChattyMomma Happy bday to your cutie! Today we're having my daughter's 2nd bday party (born 9-8). Have fun!about 5 hours ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to TheChattyMomma
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13. flowersandfun
    Happy Birthday, @TheChattyMomma. Here's a birthday card we made just for you! http://is.gd/f5N8pabout 5 hours ago via Flowers & Fun
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14. KristineBrite
    @TheChattyMomma Adorable. And, happy birthday to her!about 5 hours ago via web in reply to TheChattyMomma
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15. MamaPearDesigns
    @TheChattyMomma so precious - enjoy your special day, it will fly by (like all the rest if them!)#HappyBirthdayabout 5 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to TheChattyMomma
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16. KatiesPickles
    @TheChattyMomma and omg she's gorgeous!!!about 5 hours ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to TheChattyMomma
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17. KatiesPickles
    @TheChattyMomma omg!!!! Its been a year?!?! Happy birthday!!!about 5 hours ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to TheChattyMomma
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18. jaida1
    @TheChattyMomma aw! happy birthday to your LO!about 5 hours ago via web in reply to TheChattyMomma

1. toniamd
   @TheChattyMomma love it though! have a wonderful day too!about 6 hours ago via TweetDeck in reply to TheChattyMomma
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2. TiffanysToyBox
   @TheChattyMomma Happy Birthday, Gabriella!about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck in reply to TheChattyMomma
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3. CrunchyVTMommy
   @TheChattyMomma congratulations!about 7 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to TheChattyMomma

1. TXPearl
   @TheChattyMomma HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY GIRL!! VIRGO'S ROCK **if I do say so myself ; ) **about 8 hours ago via ÜberTwitter in reply to TheChattyMomma
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2. butterflysnbees
   @TheChattyMomma Ooh, a 1st bday, how precious! ✿♡✿*¨*•.¸¸✿ ☺ Happy 1st Birthday, Gabriella ✿♡✿*¨*•.¸¸✿ ☺about 8 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone in reply to TheChattyMomma
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3. dcornelius
   @TheChattyMomma Happy Birthday Gabriella!about 9 hours ago via TweetDeck in reply to TheChattyMomma
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4. MavenOfSavin
   @TheChattyMomma How wonderful - Happy Birthday!about 9 hours ago via web in reply to TheChattyMomma

• Some of my most visited links during pregnancy:
  

Hyperemesis (Education & HG Support)

Keep Em Cookin (High risk pregnancy & bed rest support)

March of Dimes (Prematurity awareness NICU support)

Sidelines (High risk pregnancy & bed rest support)

Twitter (Social network)

What to Expect While Expecting (Best-selling book)

American Pregnancy (Online resource)

Baby Center (Parent and child resource)