The birth of young Felix (aka Ziggy)

[monnie]

Well...where do I start? Probably 3 years ago when we first started trying to have a baby. We figured it might not happen straight away and tried not to stress when after a few months nothing was happening. Even after a year, we kept saying to ourselves “it will happen…just give it time”. And time, it did take. After 3 long years, with many tears shed following disappointment after disappointment, we saw the two blue lines that we had been longing to see.

At first it was surreal…us? Pregnant? That’s what happens to other people! But…with guarded joy and excitement we started to watch our little baby grow and grow. I was fortunate to have an amazing pregnany, free of scares and side effects. Each scan, we would hear about how our little “ziggy” was growing so beautifully…it was a miracle in the making.

There were a couple of ‘hitches’ along the way…there were difficulties with our Doctor resulting in a late Doctor change (at 34 weeks) and to-ing and fro-ing about how “Ziggy” was going to enter this world. I was so hoping for a vaginal delivery but alas…it wasn’t meant to be. And to be honest, now…I’m totally at peace with how our little boy entered the world. The most important thing was that he arrived safe and sound…whether it was though the ‘door’ or the ‘window’, no longer seemed to be so important.

So…on Tuesday 21 August, “ziggy” was to be born. I was 8 days overdue, “ziggy” was sitting very high (nowhere near engaged) and my cervix was firmly shut. We went into theatre first thing in the morning. Admittedly, I was scared but I knew my little baby was also soon to arrive…how amazing!

At 9:09am, young “ziggy” entered the world…”It’s a boy!!!”, proudly announced DH.

Wow! A little boy! Felix George…and he is beautiful.

A wonderful gift from God…our little miracle!

We so look forward to watching our little boy grow and flourish. He’s a joy to our family…a much awaited, much loved addition. We’re just thrilled!

[MrsB26]

congratulations on the birth of Felix - great name!!!

[MantaRay]

Monnie, that is so beautiful. I am so glad that you finally have your little boy and that you happy with your birth experience and enjoying your little man so much.

[Sequoia]

Monnie, congratulations! I saw the birth notice in The West.

You sound so happy, it's so lovely.

SG
xo

[Amelia]

Monnie BIG congrats to you!!!

BTW Love the name!!

[lanaktb]

Congrats monnie!! I left the hospital that day but i'm sure i saw your hubby in the nursery with bubs that morning. Glad it went well for you both

[Adnil]

Congratulations Monnie! Thanks for sharing.

[AnyDream]

Monnie, congratulations on little Felix's safe arrival and thanks so much for sharing!

I was just revisiting the thread you started back in June about people's caesarean experiences and wanted to thank you for that as well. It has been very comforting for me in my final week before CS day!

Wishing you and your new little family every blessing as you get to know each other!

[Liviam]

Fantastic job Monnie. Enjoy your little man.

[*EmJa*]

Huge Congrats on the birth of Felix, well done

[Janie]

Wonderful job Monnie, I'm so glad you have your little man with you now.

I'm sure and your DH are soooooooooooo in love with Felix George!

[Possum]

Hi Monnie -

So glad to hear all went well - many congratulations on the arrival of little Felix!

Cheers, Kerry

[mako]

Monnie Thankyou for sharing your birth story with us and a very big thankyou for allowing me to share your journey here on BB.

[Jaycee]

Congratulations! All that hard work and heart ache of not getting a bfp certainly paid off in the end

[Dragonbub]

Congrats Monnie, what a lovely peaceful experience!