The birth of Ryan Seth 13th October 2007

**Francesca1977** · November 1st, 2007, 10:29 PM

I had such a fantastic labour. Ryan was born at 38 weeks. I started having very mild contractions at 6:30pm while we were out for dinner. I didn't say anything to anyone because they were not painful at all. By about 10:30pm they started getting closer together and a bit more painful but still bearable. I rang the hospital and they said as long as I could speak through contractions and I wasn't in too much pain to stay home. So, I had a shower, walked around the house and at midnight climbed into bed thinking I should get some sleep. The minute I climbed into bed, "pop"....my waters broke. I actually heard a pop! My husband drove me to the hospital. Thank God we live only 7 minutes away. By the time we packed everything in the car and drove to the hospital, it was 12:30am. By now the contractions were more painful. When I got to the hospital two midwives were waiting for us and they took us to the delivery room. So beautiful. She checked how dilated I was, and I was already 10cms dilated!!!! I had the gas which was amazing and within 3 pushes Ryan was born at 1:15am. I was only at the hospital for 45 minutes. I couldn't have asked for a better labour, especially for a first time mother!!!!

**Niamh75** · November 2nd, 2007, 02:13 AM

I had such a fantastic labour. Ryan was born at 38 weeks. I started having very mild contractions at 6:30pm while we were out for dinner. I didn't say anything to anyone because they were not painful at all. By about 10:30pm they started getting closer together and a bit more painful but still bearable. I rang the hospital and they said as long as I could speak through contractions and I wasn't in too much pain to stay home. So, I had a shower, walked around the house and at midnight climbed into bed thinking I should get some sleep. The minute I climbed into bed, "pop"....my waters broke. I actually heard a pop! My husband drove me to the hospital. Thank God we live only 7 minutes away. By the time we packed everything in the car and drove to the hospital, it was 12:30am. By now the contractions were more painful. When I got to the hospital two midwives were waiting for us and they took us to the delivery room. So beautiful. She checked how dilated I was, and I was already 10cms dilated!!!! I had the gas which was amazing and within 3 pushes Ryan was born at 1:15am. I was only at the hospital for 45 minutes. I couldn't have asked for a better labour, especially for a first time mother!!!!

well done and congrats what a lovely birth story

***LovemyKids*** · November 2nd, 2007, 06:32 AM

Well done that is an excellent birth story. I know a few people who are going to be jelous

Congratualations on you new baby!

Nikki

paradise lost · November 2nd, 2007, 08:57 AM

Way to go!! I couldn't MOVE during transition! I can't believe you got to the hossie during that bit. Brilliant! Congratulations.

Bx

**Starfish** · November 2nd, 2007, 09:33 AM

Congratulations. Glad to hear you had such a beautiful birth. Enjoy your baby.

~Belinda~ · November 2nd, 2007, 09:45 AM

Fran, that's amazing! Congratulations on the birth of your little one!

Did you have raspberry leaf tea in your third trimester?

**Ozstar** · November 2nd, 2007, 10:44 AM

Congrats, what an awesome birth.

**krisp** · November 2nd, 2007, 11:05 AM

What a star you are! If I have even a half as good birth this time I'll be delighted. Congrats!!

**Francesca1977** · November 2nd, 2007, 01:29 PM

Fran, that's amazing! Congratulations on the birth of your little one!

Did you have raspberry leaf tea in your third trimester?

Hi Bindy, I didn't have any raspberry leaf at all. I didn't do anything to induce the labour. I thought seeing as it was my first I would go over 40 weeks for sure.

~Belinda~ · November 2nd, 2007, 01:37 PM

Wow Fran you are a wonder woman, so glad you had a great birth and such a short one! I want what you had, lol

**Jaycee** · November 2nd, 2007, 01:44 PM

Wow, I'm so jelous

Congratulations on a wonderful birth experience, I hope I can say the same!

**Francesca1977** · November 2nd, 2007, 01:44 PM

Thank you!

~Belinda~ · November 2nd, 2007, 01:45 PM

Me too Adkins, is this your first?

**kungfubecca** · November 2nd, 2007, 01:49 PM

Congratulations on your birth. A good one definitely would make it easier to head back for a #2.

I hope all your bubs keeps up it's good behavior and is an angel for mum.