Oscar Gabriel arrived safe weighing 8lb 4oz on 22-2-07. After all my worries about another medical delivery he delighted us all with a textbook natural waterbirth!
After a week of pain coming and going I was found to be 5cm at a sweep at 9am despite not being in labour! Arrived home at 11, started having strong and regular contractions and started using Ten and birth ball. Arrived back at birth centre at 2pm, got in pool at 3pm and Oscar was born at 5.35pm. Home with big sister Ruby (20mths) 2hrs later and she is delighted with him!
Am still amazed we pulled off a natural and 'perfect' delivery! He is thriving and feeds constantly which is very hard going with a toddler!
Hope this gives hope to those who think naturak birth is reserved for the lucky few - if we can do it....!