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Childbirth

Share experiences and get support around labour, birth and recovery.

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My lil sis is in labour and I'm so excited.

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yogimum · 30/01/2008 21:36

Shes at home and the midwives are with her.

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mummylin2495 · 30/01/2008 21:47

how exciting for you all,is it her first baby ? you will soon be an aunty ,hope its not too long to wait and hope your sis has a good experience.

lilyloo · 30/01/2008 21:51

how fab is she having home birth ?

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yogimum · 30/01/2008 21:53

No its her third but she said she wasn't having anymore. Her dds are 13 and 10. Left her dh last year got together with an ex she went out with when she was 19 and bingo pregnant. Her waters broke outside ex dh house.

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Lulumama · 30/01/2008 21:54

sending lots of dilating and pushing vibes for your dear sister

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yogimum · 30/01/2008 21:54

Yes she's at home. Is over a week late and was told she would have to have an induction which was worrying for her as she had two very straightforward births before.

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yogimum · 30/01/2008 21:56

thanks lulu, I told her lots of nipple stipulation.

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yogimum · 30/01/2008 21:57

lol stimulation. I don't think I've been this excited since I had ds 18 months ago.

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Lulumama · 30/01/2008 21:57

oh yes ! and on that birth ball sipping raspberry leaf tea and honey

hope she has a wonderful birth experience

mummylin2495 · 30/01/2008 22:05

hope baby is born soon so we know before we go to bed ! Do you know what sex it is ? Can you ring her and ask her to get a move on because mumsnet wants to celebrate for her

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yogimum · 30/01/2008 22:10

No she doesn't know the sex but my mum says its a boy.

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yogimum · 30/01/2008 22:16

Well its a boy! Don't know the weight yet.

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whomovedmychocolate · 30/01/2008 22:17

Hurrah!

mummylin2495 · 30/01/2008 22:27

oh my god ,how quick was that ???? many congrats on the birth of your new nephew,and of course to your sis and her dp,I bet her dd,s will be thrilled to have a brother..

Wotz · 30/01/2008 22:30

Fantastic news, I do love MN for a happy story

fairylights · 30/01/2008 22:33

wow, that was quick! congrats to your sister..
aah yes i do like a happy conclusion to a birth thread!

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yogimum · 30/01/2008 22:46

thanks everyone. I'm going to visit on Friday.

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mummylin2495 · 30/01/2008 23:02

i bet your sister is feeling so relieved and happy right now ,brings my births flooding back.Isnt it a lovely feeling.Is it her partners first child ?

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yogimum · 30/01/2008 23:04

Her partner has a daughter already. He wasn't keen at my sis having a baby but I think he has come around to the idea. I am feeling quite broody now.

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mummylin2495 · 30/01/2008 23:10

im sure he will be thrilled ,especially now he has a son too.Ahh i think its lovely.I hope you will be able to sleep after your excitement !

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yogimum · 01/02/2008 21:58

8lb 14oz. Baby doing well.

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mummylin2495 · 01/02/2008 23:21

wow quite a big baby.glad sis and babay doing well.When will you be able to see them or have you already ?

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yogimum · 02/02/2008 13:50

going down for the day tomorrow. looking forward to meeting baby.

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