well, i ended up being induced (very grudgingly) last Wed at 10 days overdue with apparently "low" fluid levels. the labour was fast and hard, but at least it was over quickly!! i managed to go without any pain relief (which was my main concern against being induced - had heard it was much more painful) so that was a relief... we all got a bit of a fright when we saw the baby though - he was 10lbs 1oz, and none of us had suspected that he'd be anywhere near that big!! we named him Christopher Richard (Richard is my FIL's name). he is very cuddly and easy going, but is an absolute pig and is always looking for a nipple. the poor thing gets NO attention with the other two demanding so much time, but i'm sure he will know no better and turn out just fine!! both of the older kids think they're the bees-knees of parenting, and need to be watched very intently, or they will pick him up, move him around, incorporate him as a prop in one of their games, etc...
i haven't read through the posts to see what everyone is up to - i'll try and catch up over the next couple of days...
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