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thread: 19/06/09 "Bubble" 34+3wks

  1. June 19th, 2009, 07:34 PM #1
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    19/06/09 "Bubble" 34+3wks

    At approx 6:30pm on the 18/06/09 I went into Spontaneous Labour. At first I thought they were just BH's and finished my dinner and went for a shower. At 7:30-8ish the pains started coming closer and more intense I rang my mum to take me to Northam Hospital (Brendan was asleep and Nigel had been drinking) Upon arrival they did a Fetal Fibronecten which came back +ve, they then did an internal which is when they discovered I was 3cms dialated and fully effaced.

    An ambulance was called and we were off to KEMH. Arrived at KEMH MFAU by approx 11pm. Contractions were roughly 2-3 mins and lasting approx 30sec. At approx 1:30am I was transferrred to the delivery ward where I was given an internal... still 3cms and fully effaced, but membranes were bulging.

    I had a shower which helped ease some of the pain, but once out they started coming a lot faster and harder. I was given the gas and another internal (was approx 5am) I was 6-7cms and membranes were well and truly bulging. By 6-6:30 I had in the epidural so I could get some rest. BUT it didn't work well it did, but I could still feel some pain and the contractions... which is a good thing in my eyes now. At approx 7:30-8:30am my hind waters ruptured and I also had my show.

    Approx 9am as the contractions got worse so did the pain, the epi stopped working, even with top-ups from the high dose pain relief. I was given an internal when they ruptured my membranes. By 9:40ish I was ready to push...

    It took a good 8-10 contractions to push bubble out and man it hurt, but once over it felt so good to know that I did it virtually pain-relief free.

    Bubble was born at 10:04am and placed on my chest as soon as his cord was cut. I wasn't able to hold him long as he was a little floppy and seemed to be struggling.

    He did let out a tiny little cry which was the most beautiful noise I had ever heard. He was then ventilated and stabalised. He left the labour suite at approx 10:45 am and went straight to the NICU.

    I'm really proud of myself, for going through the most painful part without the drugs (not that I had much choice) Bubble weighed in at 3090grams HC 33cms and L 50cms. His Apgars were 6:6:8.

    Bubble, will be named soon and remains in the NICU for now
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  2. June 19th, 2009, 07:41 PM #2
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    congrats sal on the arrival of your little man...i really hope hes out of nicu soon...take care huni...love rach xxxx
    p.s you did a fab job xxx
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  3. June 19th, 2009, 07:46 PM #3
    Olive
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    congrats sally!! awesome weight for your little man!! rest up!
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  4. June 19th, 2009, 08:02 PM #4
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    WOW you posted this so quick!!

    Well done Rest up
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  5. June 19th, 2009, 08:05 PM #5
    Arimeh
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    You did a great job Sally - especially baking him!!! what a fantastic size!!!!
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  6. June 19th, 2009, 09:12 PM #6
    Nadine216
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    Great job Sally!! Bubble is exactly DOUBLE Brendan's birthweight!! WOW!!!

    I hope he does not stay long in NICU and that you can take him home soon.

    Congratulations again and goodluck. Wishing you and Bubble a short hossie stay.
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  7. June 19th, 2009, 09:17 PM #7
    Kezzabird
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    Wow Sally I can't believe you remember the timings of everything. Were you taking notes?

    So glad he's arrived safely, and I know I've congratulated you twice already, but bloody well done!!
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  8. June 19th, 2009, 09:29 PM #8
    Jaycee
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    Wow Sally that was quick getting your story done!
    Hope bubble is doing well, freaky how he's exactly double Brendan's birth weight!
    Congratulations again
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  9. June 19th, 2009, 09:30 PM #9
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    Congratulation Sally!! You done a great job!!
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  10. June 19th, 2009, 09:33 PM #10
    MantaRay
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    Congratulations and well done Sally, and welcome to Bubble. You are in my thoughts hun, I hope Bubble is out of NICU really soon.
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  11. June 19th, 2009, 09:35 PM #11
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    Massive congratulations Sally. He sounds like a big strong boy.

    Keep us all posted on his and your progress.
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  12. June 19th, 2009, 09:38 PM #12
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    Great job Sally!! Bubble is exactly DOUBLE Brendan's birthweight!! WOW!!!
    I noticed that too! Congratulations - I hope bubble is out of NICU soon!
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  13. June 19th, 2009, 09:45 PM #13
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    You did so good Sally!!!
    Congratulations honey!
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  14. June 19th, 2009, 09:49 PM #14
    Jennifer13
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    Congratulations Sally, I can't wait to hear Bubble's name soon! Well done on baking him so well - my DD was nowhere near his weight at full term. Grow strong Bubble!
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  15. June 19th, 2009, 09:55 PM #15
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    Excellent job! So pleased for you and your family.

    Welcome little Bubble
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  16. June 19th, 2009, 10:05 PM #16
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    Well done Sally...rest up and i cant wait to hear Bubbles name!
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  17. June 19th, 2009, 11:00 PM #17
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    Wow Sally I can't believe you remember the timings of everything. Were you taking notes?
    HAHAHAHA...I can picture you Sal, with pen and paper in hand, looking at the clock on the wall and scribbling down times in between contractions, PMSL.

    I am so happy to hear this BA, I hope Bubble doesn't need to stay in the NICU for too long, and you are home with your two precious boys very soon
    Can't wait to hear Bubble's name!
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  18. June 19th, 2009, 11:25 PM #18
    diva det
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    awesome job sally to get to over 34 weeks
    WHOOT and congrats on bubble!
    take care hun
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