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Egypt is a Mummie! ;)

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Egypt · 31/05/2004 20:20

FINALLY! After contractions running through Weds night, Thurs day, Thursday night and being told I was not in labour because I was 2 cms for 24 hours, Niamh Mae was born on Friday 28 May at 16.41. Beautiful baby girl. Delivered by Ventouse and a whole load of drugs - the lot!

Posteriour birth was definitely the problem and stopped dilation but pains were very difficult and prolonged. After gas and air, pethidine, epidural, oxytocin and avoiding a caesarean at last minute, all was well.

Will write more later as have had virtually no sleep all week and Niamh has just started crying again after falling asleep for the first time since yesterday afternoon!!! nightmare

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fisil · 31/05/2004 20:22

congratulations - sounds like an ordeal! Lovely name.

libb · 31/05/2004 20:24

Thank goodness, I was worried sick about you - even posted a search! So so glad that you are well and little one has arrived! Such a beautiful name by the way. Congratulations to you and your family xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

ps: don't you ever scare me like that again!

jampot · 31/05/2004 20:24

Congratulations Egypt - beautiful name

Azure · 31/05/2004 20:28

Many congratulations Egypt and welcome to the world Niamh Mae. The posterior birth I had with DS was very similar - well done for getting through it.

motherinferior · 31/05/2004 20:30

Wrap her up nicely - and big hugs and congratulations
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Hulababy · 31/05/2004 20:30

Congratulations and welcome to Niamh Mae

bunny2 · 31/05/2004 20:31

Egypt, that is wonderful news. I am so chuffed for you. Welcome to your little baby girl (love the name) and big hug to you. Bxxx

GeorginaA · 31/05/2004 20:32

Egypt - huge hugs and welcome to Niamh Mae. Sorry to hear what a long ordeal it all was.

Now get your arse over to May Babies thread where we can all commiserate over the lack of sleep

musica · 31/05/2004 20:33

Many congratulations - and beautiful name. xxx

hermykne · 31/05/2004 20:33

congratulations! what a labour. hope all goes well over the next few days.

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Egypt · 31/05/2004 20:36

thank you all, forgot to say 7lb 12oz - bless

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cuppy · 31/05/2004 20:42

Congrats Egypt - Im sooooooooooooo jealous. Enjoy this special time xx

bbensley · 31/05/2004 20:50

Ooooooh Congratulations!!!!!

Welcome little one

Well done you, I've been waiting to hear from you, glad it all went well eventually

mummysurfer · 31/05/2004 20:59

Congratualtions Eygpt and family

DelGirl · 31/05/2004 21:03

Congratulations Egypt....been watching out for your post! Beautiful name too.

karen01 · 31/05/2004 21:12

Congratulations Egypt.

twiglett · 31/05/2004 21:16

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coppertop · 31/05/2004 21:17

Congratulations Egypt!
Hope little Niamh lets you get some proper sleep soon.

mammya · 31/05/2004 21:21

Congratulations!

serenequeen · 01/06/2004 06:09

sounds like an ordeal in true OP fashion. congratulations and well done

emmatmg · 01/06/2004 07:13

Congratulations

Toothache · 01/06/2004 08:03

Woohooooo! Well done Egypt... does sound like a nightmare.
Congratulations!

SpringChicken · 01/06/2004 08:51

Congratulations Egypt I am so so so pleased for you.

Niamh Mae is a beautiful name

Piffleoffagus · 01/06/2004 08:55

Welcoem back!! Have been thinking about you!!!!
My dd's middle name is Niamh and I adore Mae too!!
Hope the experience wasn;t too trying altogether and you settle into being a mum soon

Helsbels · 01/06/2004 08:56

congratulations, Eygpt, great news. Enjoy and be happy {{}}