baby elliott is here!

[elliott]

Well, I was right - he's a boy! labour was a fairly leisurely 9 hours or so, completely different from ds1. he weighed in at 9lb 2oz (glad I wasn't expecting that!!) - a full 2lb more than ds1 - but the midwives were great and I have no stitches or tears, so I feel quite proud of myself! Home birth was great, so nice not to have to go anywhere. Will post the full story on the homebirth thread.
We can't stop looking at the new little bundle lying beside us - we're so lucky

[Grommit]

Elliott - Congratulations - I am so pleased it all went so well! Looking forward to more details - have you a name yet?

[ThomCat]

Massive congratulations and well done.

The more I read about home births the more I want one but won't be allowed

Really pleased for you Elliot

[kayleigh]

Sounds like you did brilliantly. Well done ! And welcome to baby Elliot.

[Ruth21]

Was wondering about you--many many congratulations. Glad it all went so well. Will be looking out for the whole story.

[2under2]

congrats elliott! glad to hear it all went so well.

[marsup]

Congratulations to both of you! I'll be looking out for the full story, which sounds more encouraging than most!

[bobsmum]

Congratulations on your big boy! V jealous of a birth that can be described as "leisurely"

[Cam]

oh many congratulations!

[tinyfeet]

Congrats and welcome! We'll miss you on the Nov/Dec thread.

[Bozza]

congratulations elliott. Would definitely be interested in full story.

[Snips]

Congtratulations!!

[naughtynoonoo]

Glad you enjoyed a leisurely labour!! Congrats on Baby Elliott.

[sprout]

Congratulations! Great news.

[WideWebWitch]

Oh elliott, well done and many congratulations, especially on the no stitches. Off to read your story on the home birth thread, excellent news, fantastic!

[elliott]

sorry it's not there yet! will do it v soon, promise! (need 2 free hands tho...)

[Jane101]

elliot,

[Tinker]

Oh congratulations elliot

[anais]

Congratulayions

[hana]

Congratulations to you and your new addition! Looking forward to 'reading all about it'!!! Best of luck with your new little son

[mammya]

Congratulations and welcome to your little boy

[judetheobscure]

Congratulations elliott and family. Glad you had such a good experience.

[GRMUM]

Many congratulations Elliot!

[chanelno5]

congrats and very best wishes to you all x

[Marina]

Many congratulations Elliott, another Mumsnet home birth success!

[Dahlia]

Congratulations!