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Sianny's Pregnancy
My Due Date: January 2, 2015I have given birth!
Age: 40 years old
Location: United Kingdom
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Still in shock!
By Sianny » Posted Dec. 23, 2014 2:25pm - 1253 views - 13 comments
So despite my random contractions and the fact I was laughing and having fun in between them, hubby talked me into calling the labour line.
We were eager to find out if this was indeed labour and if so how I was progressing seeing as this was all new compared to my son's 26+hrs of agony from a back to back labour.
So I may have left out that my contractions were between 13 and 4 mins apart, some painful and some mild.
They asked me too come in and when we arrived at the hospital we were greeted by a host of smiling midwives, one of whom introduced herself as Anne and said she was expecting me, she was to be my midwife for the duration of the stay.
After the usual checks she said I was 3cm with a bulging waters and could feel babies head.
She didn't send us home but brought us tea and toast and sent me for a little walk.
At 10.15am, 45 mins after my arrival my contractions became very regular at 2mins and very painful so I was admitted and offered the birthing pool.
I spent only 3 contractions in the pool before I wanted to get out and push, pushed as I stood to get out and my waters broke. 5 mins later and about 4 pushes, Anne placed Thea onto my chest. I didn't even get to use the Gas n Air.
8lbs almost on the nose which was exactly as I was predicted for her to weigh at 38+4 (thank god she didn't go over and reach her 10lb estimate), a little blue but that was normal due to the speedy birth.
We're home now, I didn't need stitches but still rather sore and very very thankful to all you ladies for all of the support, laughs and wise words.
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Still in shock!
By Sianny » Posted Dec. 23, 2014 2:25pm - 1253 views - 13 comments
So despite my random contractions and the fact I was laughing and having fun in between them, hubby talked me into calling the labour line.
We were eager to find out if this was indeed labour and if so how I was progressing seeing as this was all new compared to my son's 26+hrs of agony from a back to back labour.
So I may have left out that my contractions were between 13 and 4 mins apart, some painful and some mild.
They asked me too come in and when we arrived at the hospital we were greeted by a host of smiling midwives, one of whom introduced herself as Anne and said she was expecting me, she was to be my midwife for the duration of the stay.
After the usual checks she said I was 3cm with a bulging waters and could feel babies head.
She didn't send us home but brought us tea and toast and sent me for a little walk.
At 10.15am, 45 mins after my arrival my contractions became very regular at 2mins and very painful so I was admitted and offered the birthing pool.
I spent only 3 contractions in the pool before I wanted to get out and push, pushed as I stood to get out and my waters broke. 5 mins later and about 4 pushes, Anne placed Thea onto my chest. I didn't even get to use the Gas n Air.
8lbs almost on the nose which was exactly as I was predicted for her to weigh at 38+4 (thank god she didn't go over and reach her 10lb estimate), a little blue but that was normal due to the speedy birth.
We're home now, I didn't need stitches but still rather sore and very very thankful to all you ladies for all of the support, laughs and wise words.
Comments for this Journal Entry
 | Comment from daisymai11 » Posted Dec. 29, 2014 5:03am Congratulations!!! You make it sound so much easier and quicker 2nd time around- Labour with my daughter (now 2) was agony and over 3 days long!! You look great! xxx |
 | Comment from Kitten90 » Posted Dec. 25, 2014 11:51am So awesome!!! Congrats! =) |
 | Comment from Ladysg » Posted Dec. 23, 2014 10:45pm Oh yayyyyy!!!! Wow! Congratulations! !!! |
 | Comment from emilykate93 » Posted Dec. 23, 2014 9:13pm Congratulations!! :) |
| Comment from princess2095 » Posted Dec. 23, 2014 8:40pm Awwww congrats!!! | |
| Comment from ellsbells71 » Posted Dec. 23, 2014 4:39pm Huge Congratulations xxxx |
 | Comment from stickybean1976 » Posted Dec. 23, 2014 4:32pm Wow your a machine. You make it sound so easy. Well done you. It's weird that you won't be in here pregnant anymore. You'll have to Post lost of pics and stay in touch, otherwise too many if us will miss your wise replies to questions and advise. So happy for you. She's beautiful and congrats. Enjoy your princess xxxx |
 | Comment from Papas~Mama » Posted Dec. 23, 2014 4:14pm Wow!!! That's so awesome! Congratulations, you both look great:) I've been checking on you every day cuz I thought it might be soon. I was still shocked to see your status though! Again, congratulations, you're both beautiful:) |
