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Gizmo79 · 02/02/2017 12:13

Completely don't know where to post this, and completely outing but am very chuffed that early hours of Tuesday morning I self delivered my baby on the bathroom floor after an extremely quick labour. Paramedics turned up about 5 mins later but job done at that point. First thing I noticed was that he had a penis - so that was wrong as well!!! Told 95% girl - don't think so!!

Just wanted to feel proud of myself - sorry to bore you all!

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Timetogetup0630 · 02/02/2017 23:12

Brilliant. Congratulations.
One friend of mine had her daughter in the bathroom while her DH was on the phone to the midwife.
Another friend had her baby on the footpath outside her house while she was getting into the car to go to hospital. She was Very traumatised.

HeartsTrumpDiamonds · 02/02/2017 23:13

Really fantastic!

Very cute baby.

PyongyangKipperbang · 02/02/2017 23:24

By comparison....

I had DD (DC6) at home with 2 midwives and gas and air. Took 14 bloody hours! I prefer your way! Well done, huge kudos to you and huge congratulations on your gorgeous son :) x

SouthPole · 02/02/2017 23:25

He's gorgeous!!!

Enjoy and well done you!

Flisstizzy · 02/02/2017 23:41

What beautiful little boy. Feel free to brag forever, you are amazing ! BrewCake

ohtheholidays · 02/02/2017 23:45

Well done Gizmoyou are amazing and your little boy is gorgeous!

Congratulations Flowers

DontTouchTheMoustache · 02/02/2017 23:46

Bloody hell well done! I had gas and air and and epidural and still terrified. You are a superstar!!!

Seeingadistance · 02/02/2017 23:56

Beautiful baby! Congratulations and brag away!!!

StillMedusa · 03/02/2017 00:12

He's so cute!
Congratulations and just wow!!!
Does he have a name yet?
Congrats again..and wow..again. My no 4 came quickly (just got to hospital and ripped knickers off) but to deliver yourself... amazing!

Esspee · 03/02/2017 00:21

How wonderful! Best wishes to all.

cowshindtail · 03/02/2017 00:25

What a gorgeous baby and brilliant story.Congratulations and well done.

Catheric · 03/02/2017 10:01

Congratulations! Beautiful baby.
I had exactly the same, tmi but needed the toilet before going into hospital and out came a baby instead!! I was very sad to be told that in our health trust you don't get to go to hospital after a home birth, I was looking forward to being looked after for a couple of days Grin
I think we both have huge bragging rights Smile

bluebellsparklypants · 03/02/2017 11:37

Congratulations to you and your little baby
You should be proud of yourself... ooh and just think any baby classes you go to you'l be able to exchange a excellent birthing story !
Nearly happened to me on the bathroom floor but paramedics turned up and within 15mins my DS was born, these boys r in a rush huh!

yetanotherdeskmove · 03/02/2017 11:44

Congratulations!! And bloody well done Grin the high will last a good few weeks. He's gorgeous!

My BBA baby boy is nearly 4 now and I still love telling his birth story Smile

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 03/02/2017 12:35

Wow. You were on your own giving birth. That must have been scary.
Well done. Flowers.
A baby boy, fab. Enjoy all those newborn snuggles. I know its a clique to say it, but. The time goes nowhere
Where you shocked to see a boy. When you were told you were expecting a girl. I've heard of that happening a few times.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 03/02/2017 12:37

Just seen his picture. Hes a very handsome little chap.

Adarajames · 03/02/2017 15:40

Wow! Go you! Star

I don't often say this, but he is very cute indeed, a beautiful little pixie child Smile

GoesDownLikeACupOfColdSick · 03/02/2017 15:51

Amazing!!!! Congratulations, enjoy every minute with him :)

nimportenawak · 03/02/2017 15:54

Congratulations and very well done! Flowers

BigGrannyPants · 03/02/2017 22:09

Well done! That's amazing! Congratulations on your little bundle!

leighb23 · 04/02/2017 00:11

Oh brag away ducks, you are AMAZING and little baby Gizmo is adorable.
Are you going to call him gremlin or mugwai? Grin

PCDC · 04/02/2017 00:19

He is a gorgeous little tyke, you have every right to be proud!

I'm feeling broody now...

Littledrummergirl · 04/02/2017 00:42
Flowers I did that 15yrs ago with ds2. Dh was calling the ambulance and arrived in the bathroom to find me holding the baby. Being the first person to touch or hold him makes me go all warm and fuzzy still but it's followed up by the emotion and remembered realisation that it could, and nearly did go horribly wrong. Enjoy the lovely feelings but be prepared for the "what if" thoughts that may come as well through the years-it's bloody traumatic. I think it's only now really that I fully understand how much.

Enjoy your beautiful baby and well done for being amazing. Smile

Rainatnight · 04/02/2017 05:57

He is just gorgeous. Such a little poppet. Huge congratulations to you.

AlcoholicsUnanimous · 04/02/2017 06:08

Wow what a lovely thread, and what a gorgeous baby! Congratulations and well done!