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This morning I gave birth at a bus stop!

139 replies

PurpleFlower1983 · 25/07/2021 21:07

Just that really! 39+2, waters started leaking last night, contractions started, went home and they eased until the early hours when they ramped up. Waited until they were 3 minutes apart and phoned the birth centre. Asked if I could hang on a bit longer so agreed to reassess in half an hour. 15 minutes later and we set off! Waters broke properly on the roundabout before the hospital and I knew I needed to push! Managed to hobble out of the car, pushed his head out on the zebra crossing and the rest of him came by the bus stop! Very thankful for a passing midwife who was on her way to work who was there and my gorgeous DH who was ready to catch him in his polo shirt!

What a day!

This morning I gave birth at a bus stop!
OP posts:
headlock · 25/07/2021 22:42

Congratulations!

Room4onemore · 25/07/2021 22:43

Wow what a story! Congratulations

Jumpalicious · 25/07/2021 22:46

Huge congrats!

Battleofwhocouldcareless · 25/07/2021 22:47

Congratulations OP, lovely story.Flowers

Eggshausted · 25/07/2021 22:48

He’s beautiful. Congratulations! xx

herecomesthsun · 25/07/2021 22:49

gorgeous little guy! (BarnabUS?)

OhNoNoNoNoNo · 25/07/2021 22:49

Adorable! Congratulations 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

Ilovenandos · 25/07/2021 22:54

Oh wow what a beautiful baby. And such an amazing story. Well done you and we’ll done daddy. Congratulations to you all 💐

BlueButterfliesAndPurpleStars · 25/07/2021 22:56

Awww congratulations!!!

Has brought me right back to my youngest ones birth. We made it to the car park of the hospital, but she wasn't waiting!

We had actually been asked to appear on "One Born Every Minute" who were filming at the time. Bet they were gutted we didn't say yes! They did give us a lovely card and teddy (while muttering under their breath, I'm sure 😂).

We had lots of lovely puns suggested for names... Car...a? Ford? Mercedes?

Absolutely beautiful. Make sure you're fully checked out, a birth that quick can be quite traumatising. But will be a story you will cherish forever!! ❤️

Cocossponsor · 25/07/2021 22:56

Wow, congratulations! I hope you and baby are getting plenty of rest!

Meggymoo777 · 25/07/2021 22:56

Wow! Congratulations, what an adorable little bundle he is! And, while I'm sure scary at the time, it will be a story you will have a giggle with DS over in years to come!

Enjoy your beautiful boy x

AlmostAJillSandwich · 25/07/2021 22:57

Massive congratulations to you both Flowers

DameDaffodil · 25/07/2021 22:59

Wow, well done and congratulations...he's absolutely gorgeous!

thegreylady · 25/07/2021 23:02

Such a beautiful baby and what an amazing birth story.
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JHchristsendhalp · 25/07/2021 23:03

Oh wow congratulations OP he's bloody gorgeous!

I remember being on a bus in full blown labour with DC2, a kind lady behind me was applying pressure to the bottom of my back when I was contracting. I made it into the hospital just in time Grin

When I was in hospital after having DC3 I was outside getting some air and car came speeding into the car park infront of me, the woman passenger gave birth in the car there and then.

I hope you're ok, that must have been quite frightening (and amazing)

Abetes · 25/07/2021 23:07

Congratulations!

Misbeehived · 25/07/2021 23:09

What a baby. Congratulations to you all! What a story!

Ilovecharliecat · 25/07/2021 23:11

What an absolute cutie, congratulations to you all, that's one hell of a story to tell in the future

FayKnights · 25/07/2021 23:15

I’ve been on MN for years and this is the best thread ever!!
Massive Congratulations, he is absolutely beautiful and well done to you! Women are hardcore!!! 🥰

Dasher789 · 25/07/2021 23:15

Congratulations op Flowers

MountainDweller · 25/07/2021 23:16

Congratulations and thank goodness for the passing midwife (it's very scary that they made you wait so long though).

GingerAndTheBiscuits · 25/07/2021 23:17

I very nearly did the same OP, just made it inside the door of the hospital Grin also a second baby and super quick labour. I howled like a banshee and expect I woke half the hospital. Congratulations, he’s just lovely!

Cactuslockdown · 25/07/2021 23:18

Wow! Very many congratulations OP!!

SpindleWhorl · 25/07/2021 23:18

Cracking Smile

Welcome the world, little BusStopBaby.

QueenAstrid · 25/07/2021 23:20

What an amazing story, he is so beautiful! Congratulations OP