was born on 16th May 2008 arriving at 2.21pm (14:21) and weighing 3350 grams (7 pound 6 ounces).
Length: 50cm
Head: 35cm
Just a brief rundown……..I was pretty tired from 6 days of sleepless nights from getting pre-labour contractions every 15-30mins. I finally went into labour at 2am Friday 16th……..but I was already exhausted and hadn’t slept at all yet that night.
I think I got to the hospital around 4am it was already happening pretty quickly but I was so so tired. I had wanted to go without an epidural, but I was just too exhausted to do it, so I opted for the epidural which I got after about 6 hours. My labour slowed down quite considerably then, which they tried to tell me had nothing to do with the epidural, but I’m not convinced as there’s lots of information out there that suggests epidural’s do slow labours down. Anyway, at this point I at least got my mind back a bit and I was able to rest.
My obstetrician was absolutely fantastic and definately gave me a lot of confidence and faith in her. Her support after the birth also has been incredible.
He’s a beautiful baby boy, although I’m probably biased. Others assure me he’s beautiful too, but they’d better say that in front of me anyways, haha.
Looking after a baby is a bit of a learning curve, but it’s amazing how the maternal instincts take over relatively quickly and it all becomes much easier. Funny how vomit and disgusting nappies don’t upset you quite as much when it’s your own baby……..or maybe it’s just the fatigue makes you not care?
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Congratulations!
Congratulations Mel, that’s brilliant news. All the best with your start at motherhood. Cherish and enjoy spending time with your new FAMILY!
Welcome to the world Connor, hope mummy and daddy are spoiling you rotten. You must remind mummy and daddy that we all want to see a little pic of you when they have a minute. I know you will be keeping them fairly busy.
luv
Linda
Wait til the poo changes colour!!! PMSL
*wants piccies*
you want piccies of Connor’s poo when it changes colour sis, thats a might strange request, lol
hahaha, it’s already gone from looking like gravy, to resembling peanut butter……….mmmm
WELL DONE MEL!!!!!!!
Congrats to both of you!!
I haven’t access the net from about week 35 of my pregnancy, so haven’t been able to keep up with anyone.
He’s absolutely gorgeous (not just saying that either!), he has hair like my new daughter!
To fill you in, I had Chloe Louise on the 19th of April (I was due on the 30th), and she was 49cm long, and 3.32kg.
Feel free to email me if you want to chat, take care and enjoy him, I’m gonna take another look at his pic, he’s too cute!
awwww
very sweet *grins*
*tries not to get broody*
he’s just adoreable Mel,
ohhh he’s so cute …. i see he hasn’t been taught his combat hands yet lol
Aaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwww he’s beautiful… congrats and enjoy 😀 Hope to see you all in person again soon!
Congrats Mel! he is beautiful! Lets have a play date for our little ones soon!