17 July 07 - Relle & Rod's little man is here...

**BellyBelly** · July 17th, 2007, 05:46 AM

A normal physiological childbirth (i.e. no medical intervention whatsoever from artificial rupture of membranes to drugs or managed third stage) that went exactly to plan... no stitches... woke up the Ob overnight... did the breastcrawl and lots of skin to skin, and of course, a healthy little man.

Relle called me at 2.17am and he was born 2.47am so I arrived in time for the crowning and birth. Everyone was in shock at how speedy it all went, but these third babies are cheeky like that

(I've not supported a third birth longer than an hour!). Relle was 8cms when she arrived.

Name to be announced shortly and it all happened so recently that bubby hasn't even been weighed yet - lots of bonding going on which is beautiful. We esimate he's around the 7lb mark, he's gorgeous and little and beautiful bright blue eyes, feeding like a champ.

Congrats Relle - you are a star! What an awesome effort, I knew you could do it.

Bugger - John's work alarm just went off - I better hop into bed!!!!

So proud of you hon!

**~Raven~** · July 17th, 2007, 06:34 AM

CONGRATULATIONS RELLE & ROD on the speedy arrival of your dear little man

After making you wait he certainly decided not to muck about when it came time for his appearance!

Can't wait to hear all the little details and what name you have chosen for him

**Lucy** · July 17th, 2007, 07:21 AM

Oh Relle. I have been hanging out for this. WELL DONE SWEET GIRL!!! Congratulations to you and Rod. And Welcome to your little man. I am so so happy for you. Told you it would be speedy!!! I cannot wait to read your birth story! xxxx and hugs to you all!

**Trish** · July 17th, 2007, 07:32 AM

Congratulations Relle, Rod,
Campbell and Cooper
on the safe and eventual arrival
of your little man

I'm sure you will agree huni
he was worth the wait.

(gorgeous name btw

)

**mrsmac** · July 17th, 2007, 07:39 AM

Congratulations on the much awaited birth of your little man! Glad everything went well.

**bebebebe** · July 17th, 2007, 07:43 AM

Congratulations Relle & family! I was excited to finally

read your great news. Can't wait to hear what you name him!

**MistyFying** · July 17th, 2007, 07:49 AM

Congratulations Relle! Wow you did it

Enjoy your time with your gorgeous new boy.

**Trillian** · July 17th, 2007, 07:50 AM

Relle, I am so very happy for you both and can't wait to see a pic of the wee little man. Congrats again on a job well done.

**Rouge** · July 17th, 2007, 07:54 AM

Congratulations Relle I knew it would be a fantastic birth. Pre Labour as much as it can suck is awesome! Well done hon! You're a star

Congrats Relle, Rod & Kids!

WOOHOO!

*hugs*
Cailin

**tiggerandpooh** · July 17th, 2007, 07:55 AM

Woohoo Relle!! What a wonderful arrival into the world. Made me feel all warm and fuzzy. Congratulations to you and your family. Look forward to hearing who this little man is going to be.

**Meluchja** · July 17th, 2007, 08:00 AM

Yey Relle woooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooo. I knew you could do you. You must be soooooooooooo proud of yourself, I know I am. Well done. Can't wait to see the little guy