Wednesday morning I gave birth at home to a baby boy, Abel James 7lb 3. It was a 4 hour labour.

5am. I woke up thinking, Ooo these are strong contractions.....
6am. Phone the Midwife I told my husband.
7am. Is she here yet, I shouted.
8am. I need some pain relief.....
9am. Just after 9 he popped out.

Now it really was a loud 'POP'! The contractions were very strong but I wasnt getting that urge to push that all women will tell you about. So I just gave it a try and he almost flew out onto the bathroom floor.

After about 20 minutes he stopped breathing and turned blue which was worrying, fortunatly the midwives were brilliant, got him going,. but then he was taken to the hospital for observation. My husband has been there ever since and Im at home alone. I havent even cuddled him yet.

Good news is it seems to have been 'one of those things'. The doctor thought it might have been a shock reaction to his sudden delivery, but hes having antibiotics and is feeding well, so should be home in a day or 2. I cant wait to have that warm cuddly baby smell again.

Will post some pictures when I have them.

Cheers
L

OOOO!!!! A huge congratulations to you and you husband!! Lucy, You made it sound so easy LOL! I pray everything will be alright for you all, it must have been so worrying I've left you a PM, when you get a moment, I've made a couple of things for you ;)

Lots of Hugs, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXx Emma.

Dramas dramas. Good to hear it's sorting out ok. Congrats Lucydog, you're a champion. Wow, what a big day you and he are about to have. Big smiles all around.

Congratulations to you and your family!

I hope Able is home with you soon, take care and all the very best.

Pikey

great news lucydog. congratulations.jt

aww! Yay! Congrats!!!!!!

Congratulations, Luce ! Hope baby Abel is soon home & well.
Best wishes,
Scotsgal xx

((Congratulations Lucydog)) I hope you get to cuddle him soon - give him a kiss from me .

Congratulations, hope he's home soon.

Congratulations Lucydog and family. I'm so glad everything is alright now. You'll just have to give Abel some extra cuddles when you finally get to do so.

Can't wait to see pictures.

Hugs to all,

Hapa

congrats Lucy i wish all the best and love to you.

Congratulations and very best wishes to all three of you!

Best news in ages, virtual hugs to you all.

I have to ask, did he come out in a little wheelchair? {sorry}

Youv'e got the rest of your lives to cuddle each other, so rest up and get strong.

johnny xxx

Congratulations!! I wish you the best of health and happiness for you and your family.
Carole

Wow Lucy! Congrats!!!!! I guess we cant call you Bonnie afterall.

Congrats Lucy, Lovely that your labour was not too long, and Abel is a good size, I am sure he will be with you and your other two soon. Is that 3 boys now? How is your husband feeling with all the excitement, and your other babes waiting for there brother. Well done , look forward to the photos
Cate

Congratulations Lucy, hope you're all home together in no time