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This morning I gave birth at a bus stop!

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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!

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SecondCityShark · 25/07/2021 23:21

Congrats OP, amazing story! And are you okay? Hope it all went as smoothly as possible given the urgency and location!

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Getawaywithit · 25/07/2021 23:22

Wonderful story for his wedding! Congratulations! Beautiful boy x

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JaneJeffer · 25/07/2021 23:23

Amazing. Congratulations

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TheFairyCaravan · 25/07/2021 23:27

Many congratulations 💐

I had a fast Labour with my second too. I decided to go to the hospital to get checked out because I felt off and it was Christmas Eve. As we pulled into the car park I had a huge contraction. 20 minutes later I was sitting in bed with him in my arms.