I had my baby boy on wednesday at 17.26, at home in the pool, he weighed 8lb 1oz,as yet nameless, a \very quick labour (had tens machine on with contractions every 8 mins from 9am but only very short and very manageable, walked to gp at 1pm for mwappoitment, had sweep and to book +10 appointment, was 3cm dilated with bulging membranes, as soon as\I left there to alk back, contractions were every 4 mins, got home, phoned DP to drive the 3 hours but told him I thought he would miss the birth, could feel it was going to be quick, was filling the pool, phoning midwives etc and phoned a friend to come round, midwife arrived at 4pm, was 5cm, got in pool 4.30, started gas and air and contractions were then every 1-2 mins, very strong, massive urge to push, screaming my head off lol, my DD popped in to give me a kissand left again, he was born in one big push, resulting in a 3c (severe) third degree tear, had to go in by ambulance for a repair in theatre with a spinal and stay overnight, was sorry not to have my champagne! DP missed it- I'm kind of glad, think he would have been freaked out). My friend was a star and tidied up!)
All well and at home now, will post some pics!
S xxx