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Collision had a fabulous water birth!

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collision · 19/11/2004 15:25

Just to let you all know that

Joshua Luca Italo (dont ask about Italo...DH's grandad's name!)

was born on the 16 Nov at 1.10pm weighing 7lb 7oz.

Waters broke at 6.30am, hosp by 9am and he was out by 1.10pm. Got into the water as it was available and it was BLISS! so there was no way I was getting out and he was born in water. DH was fantastic andso supportive. I didnt shout or swear or scream! He came out of me and was put straight on my tummy and I bathed him for about 10 mins before they did the cord.

It was the best thing ever and he is BFing like a dream.

Cant believe all the fuss I made about no pain relief......I feel so much better than I did after having ds1 and am so happy!

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Marina · 19/11/2004 15:27

Collision, what a wonderful birth story! Congratulations to you all, welcome to Mumsnet little Joshua!

mishmish · 19/11/2004 15:27

congratulations!! what a lovely birth and such a beautiful name xxx

hoxtonchick · 19/11/2004 15:28

hooray, congratulations

PuffTheMagicDragon · 19/11/2004 15:32

congratulations.

aloha · 19/11/2004 15:41

Congratulations! It sounds like everything went - and continues to go brilliantly. very happy for you

Blu · 19/11/2004 15:44

Splash! Big congratulations. So pleased it was a happy birth, and welcome to little JLI.

colette · 19/11/2004 15:45

Congratulations - what a wonderful entry into the world(smile)

ScummyMummy · 19/11/2004 15:50

how wondeful, collision

ScummyMummy · 19/11/2004 15:51

or wonderful, even.

Titania · 19/11/2004 15:56

congratulations!!! so pleased for you all!!! well done! x x x

Hulababy · 19/11/2004 15:59

Congratulations and welcome to Joshua

It all sounds lovely.

Sallie · 19/11/2004 15:59

Sounds like a wonderful labour and birth. Well done you and a big welcome to Joshua.

Freckle · 19/11/2004 16:03

Congratulations to you all.

bunny2 · 19/11/2004 16:04

Collision, CONGRATULATIONS . What a lovely experience! I am so glad it went so well for you - very impressed! And I love the name too. Enjoy!

Angeliz · 19/11/2004 16:09

Congratualtions collision and lovely story+++++++

KangaMummy · 19/11/2004 16:16

collision

Congrats and welcome to Joshua

bonym · 19/11/2004 16:17

Big congratulations and welcome to Joshua - so lovely to hear a good birth story

Chandra · 19/11/2004 16:17

Many congratulations and welcome to the water baby (Lovely story, I would like to hear more of it once you have more time to join us in mumsnet )

Chandrita

miam · 19/11/2004 16:19

Fantastic!!!!! So pleased it all went so well for you. Lots of luv and hugs to you all. xxxxxxxx

SpringChicken · 19/11/2004 16:22

Wonderful news Collision Sounds like the perfect birth.
Glad it was such a wonderful experience.
x

JanH · 19/11/2004 19:42

Congratulations, collision! Love the name (even Italo!) XXX

coppertop · 19/11/2004 19:45

Congratulations! I'm glad it all went so well for you.

mears · 19/11/2004 19:56

Congratulations. Sounds a lovely experience. Isn't the pool just wonderful

sunchowder · 19/11/2004 19:58

Congratulations Collision!!!

florenceuk · 19/11/2004 22:17

Sounds like a lovely birth - congrats and welcome to little Joshua!