Didn't quite make it to 2003!

[katmam]

Baby Olivia arrived at 0858 on 31st December, nearly 2 weeks early, but weighing a very healthy 8lbs 3oz.

Labour was very positive experience as my midwives were fabulous and I was a lot more aware of what was going on this time round. Bit more "traumatic" this time because of that, but a good experience and the end result is an absolutely gorgeous little girl. Her big sister is thrilled (thank goodness!) and family and friends have been a great help looking after her, as has my marvellous hubby done a fab job looking after us all!

Wow - I'd be very grateful that she wasn't full term if she was 8lbs 3 at 38 weeks!
Congratulations and I love the name

A New year's eve baby! My dh's birthday is 1 Jan so he always starts the new year off a year older!

Congratulations on your new arrival.

How lovely, Katmam. Lots of love to you all and the name Olivia is beautiful! xxx

Many congratulations to you and welcome to little Olivia.

Congratulations!

DS2 was nearly 2 weeks early too and 8lb 4oz. I hope Olivia doesn't stay as chunky as he did...

Congratulations

Congratulations you and your family on your new daughter! Love the name.

Well done, I have an Olivia Rosebud age 4 now. R

congratulations,and hello baby Olivia

well done katmam, and welcome to baby Olivia

Many congratulations Katmam!

Congratulations Katmam, how lovely!

So pleased everything has gone really well for you Katmam! Welcome to the world and 2003, baby Olivia

Congratulations Katmam, my little Holly was also 8lbs 3oz when I had my c-section at 38 + 4 days, no wonder it was so uncomfortable at the end!

Congratulations katman and welcome Olivia. I hope you have the Olivia books to read when she's a bit older as they are beautiful and so nice to hear their own name.

I know this is a little late but I have only just found mumsnet! My Friend's little one was too eager too! Due date 02/01/2003 she decided to arrive on 19/11/2001, what an eager beaver!! she was a tiny little bundle but she is gorg.

congrats everyone, was it as painful as they say? im due in jan im 16 and engaged xx

Welcome Kirby! No-one can tell you how painful it is going to be as it differs with absolutely everyone! However I would highly recommend you contact the National Childbirth Trust as they run ante-natal classes which are much more thorough and helpful than the NHS ones. They also offer lots of advice on alternative birthing techniques and they run such courses as hypnotherapy, psycho-therapy body orientated techniques (something to do with your state of mind I think!), aromatherapy, etc. Plus the NCT are great for post-natal care, they have breast-feeding counsellors and run coffee groups, etc.
I'm sure you'll be fine though! At least if you have kids this early, you'll still be young enough to relate to them and not to old to enjoy your freedom once they get older!
Good luck!

Chil - first off welcome - secondly, that has to be the most eager baby ever - over a year early!!!

thanx im just scared im not gonna make a good mum as i know lil bout things xx