Accidental homebirth?

[boomba]

so very true punks! hahah! But I really would love some sort of ritual before baby comes so will be speaking to you x

[Willow]

I understand that, I'm the same. Maybe if i were to have more (not going to happen, #3 will be our last) I'd be ready, but not quite there yet so going with a hospital birth.

The thought has crossed my mind too because my labour was so quick with DS (well compared to DD anyway) and the only reason I went to the hospital when i did was because bub hadn't moved for 2 hours and I was concerned. Otherwise I would have stayed at home a lot longer - I was somewhat in denial that it was the 'real deal' after being sent home twice during labour with DD. I didn't understand how it could happen so fast the second time around.

But I live 5-10 mins max from our hospital so this baby would have to be a a really big hurry! LOL.

[Inertia]

I understand that, I'm the same. Maybe if i were to have more (not going to happen, #3 will be our last) I'd be ready, but not quite there yet so going with a hospital birth.

The thought has crossed my mind too because my labour was so quick with DS (well compared to DD anyway) and the only reason I went to the hospital when i did was because bub hadn't moved for 2 hours and I was concerned.

But I live 5-10 mins max from our hospital so this baby would have to be a a really big hurry! LOL.

This CAN happen! My sister had her first two babies in sub 30min. The third she was 5min away from the hospital, got there, into the delivery ward on the bed and that was it. 4, 5, 6 - all happened at home. She got no warning at all. The first indication she got she was in labour was her waters breaking as the head descended into the birth canal. Her partner delivered all three babies at home in two contractions. Number 7 they induced early so it wouldn't happen again.

Don't mean to scare you, but thought you should know!

[Nelle]

*Nelle dons her bandanna and gun to hijack*

So Inertia, after the first fast baby, there were no slower labours after that?

[Inertia]

*Nelle dons her bandanna and gun to hijack*

So Inertia, after the first fast baby, there were no slower labours after that?

Nope. They pretty much said after her first one which was close to 30m that they will all be fast. Pretty much like if you had HG or SPD in your first pg, then you will get it in the next one too. I havent really asked about the length of the induced labour. The synto could have changed the outcome completely.

As a general rule, every subsequent labour is faster than the last.

ETA: Anyone thinking that this is how labour should be, fast and almost pain free... My poor sis has had more stitches down south than a boxer has had in his life. I may have excruciating and long labours - but I love every minute of it when they have a look around and declare "A couple of grazes, but all intact"

[bronners]

There is an aussie freebirthing website that has all the info on how to get birth certificates, baby bonus etc...I was secretly hoping for a accidental homebirth too (didn't happen - but had a great hospy experience anyway).

[Visitor7]

I would love a accidential homebirth for my next bub!
A friend of mine had a 6 hour labour with her first, 20 min labour with her 2nd. So I suppose you just never know.

[The[cookie]Doctor]

Wow Mags that's amazing! Deceptive pre-labour lol!

And yup Willow my mum's third was the quick quick!
40 mins from waters breaking (no cx beforehand), she was crowning in the lift at the hossy after trying to keep him in when her then DP told her off for pushing at home!

Then the twins came in about 4 hours... after a shot to stop the labour and being twins.

[Willow]

Ok, don't scare me girls!!

Don't care if my ob doesn't make it, but I at least need a midwife with me otherwise i'll freak out! Not to mention my DH!

I seriously doubt it'd happen though, DS was fast compared to DD but was still about 4 hours so plenty of time. I guess the part I worry about is me waiting too long to decide this is the 'real deal'.

Sorry - hijacking Amber!