Hi guys. Haven't been online for a while...I've been busy!!! Baby Jake arrived at 02.23 on 23/12/2003 ( 2.5 hours after due date). 5 hour labour from the start of mild cramps at home to delivery and stitching (natural, gas/air, small cut). No warning signs, no show, no broken waters, no back ache etc etc. Was 3cm without really knowing about it then rushed back home to pack. Once back at the hospital I was 6cm. My Doctor came 5 minutes later, 8cm, wheeled into labor room 5 minutes after that, 10cm. Was a half hour in the delivery room before he was born and another half hour of checks and stitching. Completely bowled me away. Had no warning so hubby didn't make it until later that morning. Had good friends with me who where just fab! Jake was a healthy 8.05 pounds, 51cm long with 35cm head. Looks exactly like his dad. Flew back home to Sharm El Sheikh when he was 2.5 days old and now trying to get my head around the breast feeding thing. I've been truly blessed, not only with a relatively hassle free birth but also an adorable little boy. Good luck girls. Got my hands full but will check in with you when I get a few spare minutes. Breastfeeding thread - here I come!!