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Off to be induced in an hour and a half

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TheSkiingGardener · 03/03/2013 05:53

And I'm a little bit scared. Which is silly as this is exactly what happened with DS1. Have lots of books and food in my bag but really don't feel ready for DS2 at the moment.

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Jojobump1986 · 03/03/2013 23:01

How frustrating! I suppose having a room is a good start! At least you can get settled now you know where you're going to be for a while! Hope it all happens quickly & easily for you! Smile

Flisspaps · 03/03/2013 23:07

ski it's meant to be very lucky if a baby is born with intact waters - born in a caul, it's known as.

Sailors used to pay high prices for the membranes from these babies as they were meant to protect them at sea. Don't know if they still do...

SpottyTeacakes · 03/03/2013 23:48

A room is definitely progress! I will be checking in with each night feed Grin

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TheSkiingGardener · 04/03/2013 01:53

We're off. Midwife arrived and broke waters at about 1. Some meconium so means at least 24 hours in hospital after the birth which is a bit of a bummer.

Just the hard bit to do now.

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SpottyTeacakes · 04/03/2013 03:04

Yay! Good luck!

MrsMangoBiscuit · 04/03/2013 06:39

Hope everything is going well, and as painless as possible. Smile

Flossbert · 04/03/2013 09:36

Hope things are moving along nicely for you, Gardener.

nickelbabe · 04/03/2013 13:59

Skiing - i think they broke as she came out, from the pressure.
But i do know someone whose baby was born with waters intact :)

good luck today - sorry about the meconium. it'll be out soon, and i'm sure will be fine. x

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TheSkiingGardener · 04/03/2013 17:04

Hi all. Smallskier2 was born 10:42 today. 9lb 11oz ( thank God for epidurals). All doing well and should be home tomorrow. Thanks for cheering me up during the endless wait!

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Flisspaps · 04/03/2013 17:28

Congratulations Grin

SpottyTeacakes · 04/03/2013 17:31

Congratulations! Thanks

Zara1984 · 04/03/2013 17:35

Congratulations!! Epidurals are fucking ace. And so are you and your lovely new snuffly baby!

SuckingDiesel · 04/03/2013 17:44

Congratulations! 9lb 11 Shock You're a hero!

nickelbabe · 04/03/2013 17:48

owwwww!
you'll be feeling that when the epi wears off! Grin

congratulations Grin

make sure they give you some food with iron in it.

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TheSkiingGardener · 04/03/2013 20:23

Oh I am nickelbabe , I am! Lovely nurse just gave me a bed bath by Pluto g water all over the ahem inflamed area.

Now DH has gone home and I have 12 hours with a baby who will only sleep when held vertically and demands huge breastfeeds every 2 hours. None of this tiny colostrum feeds for him, he's drinking by the pint!

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Granitetopping · 04/03/2013 22:10

Congratulations Grin Envy

Turnipsoup · 05/03/2013 06:18

Congratulations!

nickelbabe · 05/03/2013 13:01
Grin that's good too, all good

at least you're getting your bits serviced Wink

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