Kays birth story

We finally made it!!!
10th admission with contractions, and Corey James has made his appearance!

I got desperate and took castor oil on Friday morning at about 10.30, and the contractions started about 12.
They got stronger through the day, so at about 4 we decided to head towards the hospital as it is 20 miles away, and last labour was quick! Had a walk around Tesco, and went to macdonalds, and then went and had a coffee in the hotel next to hospital, which is the one we had wedding at. I felt it was a good sign, cos as we walked in, Dido was on the radio singing 'thankyou', which was our wedding song and was also playing when Jamie was born.
I didnt manage my coffee, so we decided we needed to head towards labour ward!
Got in there at 6 pm, and we had a wonderful midwife called Ann, who made us feel really relaxed. She examined me and I was still only 2 cm, so they left me to it for a while, until i felt i needed pain relief. I started on gas and air, was examined, and was 3 cm, so at least i knew this was it!
I relaxed quite a bit with the entinox, and managed the contractions well for a couple of hours, but it got really intense about 11 pm, and we had to get MW back. I felt like my waters were trickling, so she had a look and it was bright red blood, which concerned her a bit, so she examined me, and i was 7 cm. she decided to break my waters as she was worried about blood, and knew from history i go quick once waters gone.
as soon as they went, i just wanted to push, but they said no. she had another look and could see head, so let me push, 3 pushes and he was out!
It wasnt a pleasant last 1/2 hour, I was begging for extra pain relief and was screaming hysterically, but we got there eventually!
The MW knew i wanted to BF, so put him straight onto me for skin to skin, and we latched him on straight away. She was really good and left us for a couple of hours to get feeding established, and then came and weighed etc.
He fed pretty much solid from birth til 6am, and then slept for 4 hours! He has fed well since, and is enjoying sucking his fingers or thumb in between feeds!

So, Corben (Corey) James born on 15 February 2008 at 23.55.
Weight 8lb exactly. Length 50cm. Everything perfect.

Congratulations!!!
Thakn you for sharing your wonderful story with us!
Well done!! :aww:

And Thumns up for your hospital for allowing you to settle in before weighin!

:awno: Aww Kay!!!

Lovely birth story!! and I am so pleased he has taken to it so well.

:bighug: Congratulations!!

what a gorgeous picture! thanks for sharing your story congratulations too :aww: :aww: :aww: :aww: :aww: :aww:

awwww lovely birth story, :aww:

congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

glad he is feeding so well and what a gorgeous boy!!!! :lovey:

thanks for sharing! xxx :aww:

Oh that's beautiful Kay! and so is Corben

:aww: Welcome little Corey! :aww:

Congratulations. Same birth weight as Ellie, a really good weight! Well done to you all.

:aww: He looks like a real sweetie - glad he is feeding well - long may it last!!!

I am soo broody right now!

Hi Kay
Congratulations, was thinking about you the other day and wondered if you had the baby. He looks very cute hope the boys have taken to their new little brother. Hope to see you around soon and good luck with the feeding. I am still feeding Fraser 8 months now and 4.5 teeth!! Zoe XX

Thanks Zoe x
Feeding going really well - well done with Frazer - cant believe he is that old already!
I have started back at toddlers on mondays, so should see you soon hun :aww:

Congratulations on the birth of Corey James. Lovely picture. x

Mandy x

Great birth story