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How my second labour *finished* - it's a girl!
Well, forget all that 'weeks' stuff - I didn't even get a chance to
start pacing round the garden! After making that post yesterday morning, I went into proper labour at around 1.20 p.m., and it was indeed fast and furious when it started. Because of the way it had been on and off at first I thought I'd just wait it out for a few contractions to be sure it wasn't going to go off again, and that got me to the point where I could barely stand up. We got to the birthing centre at 2.45 p.m., I was examined at 2.50 p.m. and told I was 3 - 4 cm dilated, and I gave birth at 3.22 p.m. I never even had a chance to get in the birthing pool and by god, it was a painful experience, but I now feel absolutely fantastic and delighted to have that over with! My daughter is called Katherine Abigail, weighs 7 lb 12 oz (I think that's 3.54 kg), and looks exactly like her big brother did at that age, but with noticeable differences already in the way she reacts to things. She took a little while to figure out how to nurse but has been nursing like a little champ ever since. Oh - and Jamie was there for the birth! I can't believe how well he took it! I hadn't wanted him there as I thought all the shouting and screaming would upset him, but he seemed to take it completely in stride. Things were happening so quickly DH never quite got round to taking him outside. So he got to see his little sister emerging. He's quite interested in the whole concept of having a little sister, but he was much more interested in the Upsy Daisy we bought him as the 'present from the baby'. ;-) Thanks to all of you for your good wishes. Glad I didn't need the clove and cinnamon recipe, but thanks anyway - I'll pass it on to anyone else who's having trouble getting started! All the best, Sarah -- http://www.goodenoughmummy.typepad.com "That which can be destroyed by the truth, should be" - P. C. Hodgell |
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How my second labour *finished* - it's a girl!
"Sarah Vaughan" wrote in message ... Well, forget all that 'weeks' stuff - I didn't even get a chance to start pacing round the garden! After making that post yesterday morning, I went into proper labour at around 1.20 p.m., and it was indeed fast and furious when it started. Because of the way it had been on and off at first I thought I'd just wait it out for a few contractions to be sure it wasn't going to go off again, and that got me to the point where I could barely stand up. We got to the birthing centre at 2.45 p.m., I was examined at 2.50 p.m. and told I was 3 - 4 cm dilated, and I gave birth at 3.22 p.m. I never even had a chance to get in the birthing pool and by god, it was a painful experience, but I now feel absolutely fantastic and delighted to have that over with! My daughter is called Katherine Abigail, weighs 7 lb 12 oz (I think that's 3.54 kg), and looks exactly like her big brother did at that age, but with noticeable differences already in the way she reacts to things. She took a little while to figure out how to nurse but has been nursing like a little champ ever since. LOL. Congratulations! Debbie |
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How my second labour *finished* - it's a girl!
Congrats Sarah, and welcome baby Katherine!
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How my second labour *finished* - it's a girl!
Totally awesome :-) I figured you were probably having the baby when
there was no reply ;-) Congratulations, you "overtook" me by 20 minutes ;-) (this is a sporting event, right?). The names are lovely, of course I'm biased on the Katherine/Kathrin/Katrin and my favourite book as a teenager was "Abigails Zeitreise" (Abigails timetravel??), unfortunately Abigail pronounced in german sounds awful. Ohhhh I'm so glad it went well for you, I'm all bubbly and grinning *lol* take care! nicole |
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How my second labour *finished* - it's a girl!
Well congratulations! I was wondering yesterday, I mean, it does seem
more common to have a slow start, a week or more of frustrating contractions, but it goes with a bang for some as well! I think everyone errs on the don't get too excited, be patient kind of response, because with what you posted, there really isn't any way of being sure. Congratulations again, enjoy her! Anne |
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How my second labour *finished* - it's a girl!
Congratulations, you "overtook" me by 20 minutes ;-) (this is a sporting event, right?). Of course it's a sporting event! I'm going to declare myself as the unofficial world record holder, 5cm to delivery in 16 minutes, pretty impressive for a first baby, shame the 2nd wasn't so straightforward! Anne |
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How my second labour *finished* - it's a girl!
"Sarah Vaughan" wrote in message ... My daughter is called Katherine Abigail, weighs 7 lb 12 oz (I think that's 3.54 kg), and looks exactly like her big brother did at that age, but with noticeable differences already in the way she reacts to things. She took a little while to figure out how to nurse but has been nursing like a little champ ever since. Congrats Sarah!! and Welcome to baby Katherine Abigail -- Nikki, mama to Hunter 4/99 Luke 4/01 Brock 4/06 Ben 4/06 |
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How my second labour *finished* - it's a girl!
Wow! That was a auper quick change in post titles!! Congratulations on a
fabulous delivery and a big welcome to baby Katherine!! Hope you all enjoy being home together. Lucy x |
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How my second labour *finished* - it's a girl!
On Nov 26, 7:43 am, Sarah Vaughan wrote:
My daughter is called Katherine Abigail, weighs 7 lb 12 oz (I think that's 3.54 kg), and looks exactly like her big brother did at that age, but with noticeable differences already in the way she reacts to things. She took a little while to figure out how to nurse but has been nursing like a little champ ever since. Sarah Congratulations and welcome to Baby Katherine! I love the name (our son would have been Katheryn Elise if he'd had the right parts). :-) Sharalyn mom to Alexander James |
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How my second labour *finished* - it's a girl!
On Nov 26, 9:43 am, Sarah Vaughan wrote:
Well, forget all that 'weeks' stuff - I didn't even get a chance to start pacing round the garden! After making that post yesterday morning, I went into proper labour at around 1.20 p.m., and it was indeed fast and furious when it started. Because of the way it had been on and off at first I thought I'd just wait it out for a few contractions to be sure it wasn't going to go off again, and that got me to the point where I could barely stand up. We got to the birthing centre at 2.45 p.m., I was examined at 2.50 p.m. and told I was 3 - 4 cm dilated, and I gave birth at 3.22 p.m. I never even had a chance to get in the birthing pool and by god, it was a painful experience, but I now feel absolutely fantastic and delighted to have that over with! My daughter is called Katherine Abigail, weighs 7 lb 12 oz (I think that's 3.54 kg), and looks exactly like her big brother did at that age, but with noticeable differences already in the way she reacts to things. She took a little while to figure out how to nurse but has been nursing like a little champ ever since. Oh - and Jamie was there for the birth! I can't believe how well he took it! I hadn't wanted him there as I thought all the shouting and screaming would upset him, but he seemed to take it completely in stride. Things were happening so quickly DH never quite got round to taking him outside. So he got to see his little sister emerging. He's quite interested in the whole concept of having a little sister, but he was much more interested in the Upsy Daisy we bought him as the 'present from the baby'. ;-) Thanks to all of you for your good wishes. Glad I didn't need the clove and cinnamon recipe, but thanks anyway - I'll pass it on to anyone else who's having trouble getting started! All the best, Sarah --http://www.goodenoughmummy.typepad.com "That which can be destroyed by the truth, should be" - P. C. Hodgell Congratulations! I love the idea of a present from the baby. |
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