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And so 4 becomes 5............

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EmmaTMG · 24/09/2003 20:12

James Finley arrived at 06:46 this morning after another very quick labour were I was begging to get to hospital (planned homebirth) as the pain was HORRENDOUS. I went from no dilation at all, and I mean nothing the midwife couldn't even feel my cervix to delivery in 2hrs 15minutes and now feel like I've been beaten up!

However I haven't got any stitches which I'm amazed at and well.......James is just perfect.
8lb 3oz of prefection who has had a zillion kisses already from his biggest brother.

Blissfully happy and extremley tired.

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kaz33 · 24/09/2003 20:15

Wow, great labour - 5 kids or 2 parents 3 kids ?? Huge congrulations and enjoy.

Jenie · 24/09/2003 20:16

Congratulations! And welcome James - lovely name. Wow on his weight though

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Cam · 24/09/2003 20:18

Many congratulations Emma

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EmmaTMG · 24/09/2003 20:19

Good God......3 kids and 2 tired grown-ups!

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EmmaTMG · 24/09/2003 20:20

Yes he was born at home after only 3 pushes.

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ANGELMOTHER · 24/09/2003 20:21

Oh well done Emma, sooo glad it went fine despite feeling as though you've been beaten up.......
Go join the September babies thread with pride girl

wiltshire · 24/09/2003 20:28

Well done.XX

Ghosty · 24/09/2003 20:44

Congratulations Emma xxxx

pupuce · 24/09/2003 20:53

Brilliant - well done you

princesspeahead · 24/09/2003 20:56

hurrah, well done you! incredibly fast - hope james lets you sleep a bit to recover before he starts baying for food! come and join us on sept babies thread soon....

Angiel · 24/09/2003 20:58

Congratulations and welcome to James! :}

mammya · 24/09/2003 21:01

Congratulations to you Emma and welcome to James!

3GirlsMum · 24/09/2003 21:11

Congratulations Emma. All mine have been very quick labours so I sympathise...its a real shock to the system isnt it. Have lots of fun. x

CnR · 24/09/2003 21:37

Congratulations and welcome to James Finley!

pie · 24/09/2003 21:55

WOW!!!!! Big Big Congratulations

jessi · 24/09/2003 21:55

Many congratulations to you Emma and welcome to little James.

WideWebWitch · 24/09/2003 21:56

Oh well done EmmaTMG, was just wondering about you, congratulations!

Metrobaby · 24/09/2003 22:42

Congratulations Emma - well done

mears · 24/09/2003 23:00

Conratulations Emma - welcome to James

CountessDracula · 24/09/2003 23:01

Well done EmmaTMG and welcome little James!c

Bogwoppit · 25/09/2003 00:00

Congratulations Emma & baby James. He shares my birthday.

Bossanova · 25/09/2003 00:37

Many congrats Emma and welcome to James.

Jemma7 · 25/09/2003 08:42

Congratulations Emma

What a lovely name - absolutely love "Finley"

Well Done !

doormat · 25/09/2003 08:46

Congratulations Emma
and welcome to the world James Finley