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07:30:00 o'clock BST
What a wonderful day!
Well our new little family member has made his appearance five days early! Everything went so well for Rhiannon and Ivan. She was always worried about when her contractions would start, worried in case it was when Ivan was at work and whether he would get back in time, worried whether she would be out in the car somewhere, and also worried about whether Pili (Ivan's mum) would be able to get to look after Isabella and Sofia in time. Luckily they started during the night which is why I got the text message just after 6am as I was just about to have my shower, she also sent a text to Pili who was staying with her daughter.
Peter was at work and my other daughter Leigh was going to come round to me yesterday with her son Joe so I phoned her partner Michael to ask him to leave Leigh a note to say that Rhiannon had gone into labour. Michael immediately said he would take me to Rhiannon's on his way to work, bless him. Pili was already there (her son in law had taken her too!) and Rhiannon's two little girls were in the bath. I sat with Rhiannon for a while and then she too had her bath, she was in there for what seemed like ages and I kept going into her but she said the warm water was helping her! We finally got the cab to the hospital at 8.30, not much traffic thankfully but the car seemed to go over every bump in the road it could find, making it quite uncomfortable for the poor girl!
At 9am she was in the birthing room, she had opted for a natural birth as opposed to having an epidural. The hospital has been open for about two years but this new 'natural birth' unit only six weeks. The midwife Caryl was lovely, as they usually are. She told Rhiannon she could have a water birth if she wanted it, there was also a big ball in the corner of the room to use, it looked as though it would be too uncomfortable to me!
When Caryl examined Rhiannon she said she would have the baby by lunchtime which was good news because with Isabella her labour lasted 37 hours, poor girl! Rhiannon was managing her contractions really well, then she felt as though things were starting to happen so I got Caryl who was at her desk just outside the room, after another examination she said things were starting to 'rock androll'! The final stage of labour was so amazing easy, Rhiannon even said so herself afterwards. I watched as the head appeared and in no time at all without hardly any pushing, his little head was out! I was trying so hard not to cry, even now as I type I'm feeling emotional. His head was wrapped in a caul and Caryl said 'Well we know he'll never drown!' I wonder if other people have heard that old wives' tale?
He finally entered the world at 10.23am, she had no stitches and immediately afterwards looked as if she hadn't just given birth - she looked wonderful! I must learn how to post a picture as I have the most fantastic one of Rhiannon with him and also the three of them that was taken just a couple of minutes after, the cord hadn't even been cut, Ivan did that, he's very much a hands-on daddy. Their new little son weighed 8 lbs 2 1/2 lbs, quite big considering Rhiannon had a very small bump! She even had to have an extra scan three weeks ago because they said they thought the baby was small! All she kept saying afterwards was that she couldn't believe it had been that easy, indeed it was amazing, and I was so thankful it had been like that for them both as it's very hard watching your own child in pain, you want to be able to have that pain for them.
After a bath Rhiannon moved into a small ward where she tried to get some sleep, I think she was too excited though. She opted to go home that day and Caryl said she'd need to stay until about 4pm, the baby had his final checks, Rhiannon's blood pressure was normal and my second daughter Lorraine came walking into the ward with his car seat, we were off!
I phoned Pili to let her know we were on our way home and as we drew up to Rhiannon's, outside playing on the grass, were Isabella and Sofia with Ivan's two sisters and their two little girls, it was a lovely welcome when they all came running over!
Well you may be wondering why I haven't called the baby by name, the reason is, he hasn't got one yet! They had both the girls' names ready and if this baby was a girl they had a name ready for it too, but they couldn't choose a boy's name that they both liked! They did decide on Reyes (pronouced Ray-ez) until Pili came back from Valencia and told them it was a Spanish girl's name! Rhiannon wanted the baby's middle name to be Jose after Ivan's dad so they thought it best to have a Spanish first name. Rhiannon's dad died seven years ago, his name was Richard but she doesn't like the Spanish version Ricardo, another version of Richard is Rico which they both DO like but still haven't finally decided. Ivan likes Enrique Jose, Rhiannon likes Emilio Jose and I like, no LOVE, the name Raul which both of them like as well. So we'll just have to wait and see, I'm going to their house today, it's Ivan's 30th birthday and I have to take his presents and of course help Rhiannon in whatever way I can. Ivan is off work today but will go back tomorrow and Pili will be spending a few days with them.
Well I'm sorry if this entry is too long, I suppose it has helped me just writing it all down, I'm reliving every wonderful moment of a very wonderful day! I shall let you know tomorrow what name has finally been decided on!
Have a good Thursday!
Love, Pat
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Dont apologise I loved every word ,so pleased the little boy is safely here and so loved and welcomed ,and yes dying to now his name ,so pleased Rhiannon had it easy ..ish with love Jan xx
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It was a special day and it's so nice you've written it all down. The memory of this happy time is well worth writing about for sure. I'm thankful all went so well and I know you 'll be enjoying your new grandchild. 'On Ya' - ma
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awwww that was a lovely entry. congratulations on your new arrival. look forward to maybe seeing some pictures! hugs Joanne
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Pat congratulation of the birth of your new grandchild and to his Mum and Dad on the birth of their Son ~ Ally x
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02/08/07 20:50
Love Sandra xxxx
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