Congratulations, nat_84 and Mr. nat - she's here! x

[whiskeysheri]

I've just received that text, ABers: beautiful baby nat is here! :o))

She's gorgeous, healthy and arrived weighing 7lb 7oz.

nat has said she'll get on here as soon as she can with all the details on her brand new baby daughter.

Love ya, nat, hun! Well done!

Have a great weekend, AB! :o)) x x x x x

[gina32]

let me be the first to congratulate them, god bless them allx

[rom]

awwwww! thats wonderful news! pass on my congratulations! she must be over the moon! xx xxxx

[redcrx]

congratulations to all! that is wonderful news!

Welcome to the world baby-nat and welcome to motherhood Nat its a beautiful place to be

Red xxxxxxxx

[bonbon28]

Congrats to nat xxx

[nat_84]

thanks so much everyone for your kind words and support.im over the moon! shes a beautiful and well behaved baby...although i wont speak too soon!

on the only downside, i lay in hospital with baby Mia laying across me, after a fairly dramatic birth for both me and baby. as i was induced and an epidural was apparently nessary as the drip bought on contractions harder and faster-so i had that done after about an hour of feeling them! the sooner the beter was my opinion at this stage.

i went into labour at about 4.30am and baby was born at 16.55 using forceps, so she has a few marks across her head. the birth was more dramatic than even the midwife expected.

she came down the birth canal amazigly without one hitch or change in her heartbeat-which is apparently rare but her hand was up by her face when i was trying to push her out and she was bigger nd longer than expected. i had quite severe blood loss and was at the point of collapse about an hour after the birth.

and i thought my dignity would stay in tact but there i was sitting completely starkers, sweating like a mad woman on speed, trying to stand up at the edge of my bed!! my midwife was brill,she was only 23 and we just sat and gossiped about men etc when notes were completed.

cont...

[nat_84]

ok so i know ive not exactly explaned anythig in order but back to the birth, i didnt have an epidural top up at 10cm because we all thought it would be easier to feel the contractions during the birth to speed up the process but as i said earlier the complications threw all plans out the window and i ended up having a suction cup which came off the baby's peanut and eventually forceps were used to pull my little miracle out.

unfortunately i was told this afternoon that my blood loss was a lot more than originally thought so i'm waiting for a blood transfusion tonight.

but i'll be fine and can't wait to get home. thanks again for all your support throughout my amazing journey.

lots of love Nat, Karl and the baby angel Mia xxx

[~max~]

What a fantastic experience for you, you brave girl! I'm sure you will be up and kicking in no time. :O)
Mia is such a lovely, lovely name! Bet she's gorgeous! I'm so so glad for you! Awwwwwwwww!!! xxx

[~max~]

Oh and in case you haven't seen it, there is another thread for you on B&S! x

[pixiepie]

congratulations nat
im so happy for you been reading your posts and waiting for any news. Good name choice too as i have a daughter called mia.
wish you all the luck in the world. big kisses to you all xxxx

[helliebobs]

nat congrats again on baby Mia, I was pestering Claire for updates yesterday and she texted me this morning with the news! By the time you read this it'll be over and you 'll hopefully be at home with Karl and Mia. Hope the transfusion goes ok, it's not a nice experience at all, I had to have one when my son was born in March but I only found out I needed one on the morning I was expecting to go home so had to stay in hospital 4 long days instead of 3.
Your labour sounded very much like mine expect I wasnt overdue and I ended up having a c-section!
Enjoy every moment with Mia, Ethan is now 5 months old and the time really does fly by!
Get some pics up soon! xxx

[Picky]

Congratulations to the new parents and welcome baby Mia! I've been reading all the posts to see have you've got on. So glad she's here safe and sound. Enjoy being a Mummy - it's FAB! Love Picky, Mr Picky and Baby Picky xxxx

[Psychick]

OK after reading that Ive decided I dont want to go through labour again! lol

Many congrats nat and welcome to the world Mia!

Glad you are both ok and wish well and home soon! We was all sat here on tenterhooks last night lol

[rom]

oh what a beautiful name nat! mia is just so pretty sounding! so happy for you and also slightly scared of your labour story...hope you're feeling loads better and kisses for mia xx

[bigmamma]

Nat sweetie , awww what a trauma for you to go through , you poor lass. All over now and your beautiful baby girl is a gift well worth all that effort eh. Bless you , I hope you will feel stronger in a couple of days , get all the rest you can .Congratulations again :-) xxx
Hug for you .

[4getmenot]

as I said in other post am mad that she had it over weekend when I couldnt congratulate her, How dare she!! lol Thanks for keeping us updated cant wait to here from Nat, hope she and baby are doing well. And while she's in hospital if boyf doesnt want to be alone, send him to me :-)

[xhxmxsx]

congratulations xxx

[spanner7853]

brilliant, glad all ok. take care Nat x