A First For Me!

Well it was actually 2 firsts. My first homebirth and the first time I have worked with a doula. Although we did not get to work together for long……..

My phone rang at 3:20am on the 3 july. It was the husband of on of my homebirth clients saying that his wife is having contractions 5 min apart. I jumped out of bed and threw some clothes on then into the car for the 15 min drive. As I was pulling into the driveway phone rings again. It’s the husband wanting to know how far away I was. When I said I was pulling into the driveway he said ok and hung up. Thinking that things must be getting close I quickly collected my bags from the back of the car I went to the house and finding the front door locked I knocked…..Nothing. I knocked again. The husband opened the door looking quite stunned and said she is in the bedroom. Walking into the room I see mum kneeling on the floor next to the bed with a baby on the floor behind her I wrapped in a towel. Mum said “It just happened, It was so quick”. Now I know why it took DH so long to answer the door. After a quick check on mum I went to the baby who was making those cute little noises that only babies can make. Everything was well apart form feeling a little cold. Mum wanted the cord cut and the placenta out as soon as. At about this time the doula arrived. Here’s a tip. If you are going to have a baby, also have a doula. In fact if you can get Julie doula, She does a fantastic job. After Julie arrived I was able to spend a little more time with the baby. A quick check showed a healthy baby girl but her temp was only 34. We got mum to strip and put the baby on her chest and put them both into bed. 2 hours later the baby’s temp was back to normal. Unfortunately mum had a tear and needed 2 stitches. The 2 other children slept through the whole thing.

Aw well done Alan.. thats such a sweet story... poor mum...things did speed up a bit didnt they!!

WOW! what an experience for you. congrats to you, julie and of course mum,dad and children..

Well done!
The other children didn't even wake up! lol. Must have been quick!

YEY Alan!!

I can't believe how fast it all happened... good job!!

Oh wow Alan... what an amazing experience!!! Congrats :)

wow Alan! OMG at how quickly everything happened!

Between yourself and Julie, you must have set them up very well with your professional support to do so well, unassisted in the end! All credit to them for taking on board your guidance :)

Wow Alan and congratulations! I bet you still feel pretty pumped about the whole thing.

And well done to Julie too!

YAY congratulations to you all Alan. Sounds like mum did a fantastic job. Now why did you bother throwing clothes on, you would have gotten there quicker if you hadn't ;)

Oh wow....that's incredible. I teared up a bit at the thought of the other 2 children waking up in the morning to a new baby. Well done!

She sure was in safe hands...WTG alan !

OOOH I want to order 1 of them labours please!!!!!

Wow Alan :) Congrats to the mum too :)

Trish, you are soooo norty to Alan ;)

Tanya

Wow Alan, that's fantastic!

(I'm going to have you at my next birth... you and Kelly... just need to find the husband first though!)

Congratulations Alan :)

No Divvy, no hubby just a lover!!! They taste better! :wink:

Woohooo Alan! Congratulations, and I hope I get a chance to work with you sometime in the future as a Doula too!

OMG what an amazing story. Well done Alan!!!

Celsie. xoxox

Thanks girls. I have another woman due soon but this time I will try to get there on time

What a wonderful birth story.

You'll have to learn to dress faster Alan....

Tanya, I'm only stirring him. Sorry if you took offence Alan. I'm sure you know I was kidding :)

Oh wow congrats Alan!!!! Sounds like it went so well - were you a little disappointed to miss it?! :) You are doing a fabbo job, well done!!!

We think Julie is great here - I am not surprised you are impressed ;) Well done Julie!!

Well done both, what an awesome team!!!
xx

ps. Div - LOL!!! ;)

Woohoo Alan! What a wonderful first time! :clap: So glad everything went so well!! :dance:

Hi Trish
No offence taken. I am used to and enjoy your little jokes.

WOW!! Congrats Alan. No wonder the poor dad looked stunned when he answered the door!! Congrats to the dad as well.

All's good then Alan :D I promise they won't stop. It's just me !!

You keep them comming hun. I can take it. I'm a big boy :)

My first time to work with Alan and his gorgeous wife Irene, too. These guys are great fun and real pros so if you really want a great birth experience HIRE THEM! When this mum had a little touch of high blood pressure, they drove 200 miles just to check everything over and make sure all was OK. They were so supportive and respectful of the couple's wishes. I'll work with you any time Alan and if I was going to have another baby I'd know who to call.

I was impressed with this couple too. They had cultural & personal reasons for wanting a homebirth (their second baby was also born at home) and they really stuck to their guns and got what they wanted. I sort of wished they could've called us sooner so we got there on time - but the reason we weren't there is because the mother was so chilled out I guess they didn't realise how far along she was until it was all on! How amazing, an unassisted birth - they were champions.

Gorgeous little bub was a bit cool and I was so impressed how Alan was able to gently encourage the skin-to-skin bonding that they both needed.

Kelly thanks for your encouraging words - ditto! Ditto! You do such an outstanding job on Bellybelly as well as being a top doula, I don't know how you do it all, you are a star. Bellybelly is a fantastic resource that is helping to empower a lot of people.

Disclaimer: Julie Doula is receiving no financial compensation from Alan or Kelly for this post!;)