it's (another) Girl!!!

[k8bailey]

Thanks everyone for yor advice and support esp Red for the contraction timer!

I went to the hospital at 9 on tuesday night, 13 hours after my 1st contraction and was pleased to be told I was already 4cm, contractions were between 3-4mins apart so was taken away for an epidural (which was amazing when it worked, but needed lots of top ups!)
I got to 6cm by 1.30am wednesday, and had my waters broken to speed things along, then by 7.30 was at 10cm and told to push which i apparently did for 2hrs but i cant rememeber much and have been told I talked all kinds of nonsense whilst v.high on gas and air!!
At about 10am Wednesday I had a consent form thrust infront of me and was told I was probably going to have a caesarean, but after a lot more drugs I gave birth to an amazing baby girl via forceps at 10.32 she gave everyone a bit of a scare as she was completely purple and had the cord wrapped around her neck, arms and ankle as well as meconium in the water.

we're both came home at 1pm today and are all healthy now if a little sore and shocked!!

she weighs 7lbs 10 and we're thinking about calling her Nancy Scarlett, she's got lots of fair hair and dark blue eyes. I cant stop watching her but I'm gonna try having a sleep now - something I havent done since monday night!!

[B00]

Awww another AB baby!!

I go all broody each time another one comes along, then I remind myself that they'll soon be 3 n half like Mini Boo is at the mo and well....anyhoo, best not to scare you yet!!

Congratuations to you and your family and a big massive welcome to the world to your new little 'un.

Now go...get some sleep!!

xxx
Boo

[redcrx]

woohoo k8!!

well done you! that was quite an ordeal for both of you, so glad all was OK!

try and sleep whenever baby is sleeping and dont feel that you have to accept visiotrs when youre tired. Its easy to run on autopilot for a few days but it certainly takes it toll so dont overdo it.

Im so pleased for you, congratulatiions to you and Mr K8 and welcome to the world baby Nancy, another lovely name making a return.

so who's gonna start the run of baby boy arrivals!?

xx

ps. I need my glasses on! i read the heading as another 'grrrrr' and though it had been a false alarm for you lol

[warpig3]

Thats fantastic news K8, congratulations and a big warm welcom to the world for Nancy (class name).

Sounds like you and she had a bit of an ordeal but bet that is (mostly) a distant memory now.

As redcrx says, sleep when you can.

Well done and best wishes
warpig & piglet xxx

[Psychick]

Congratulations and well done! Im so pleased everything turned out so well in the end and you have to admit, its all worth it isnt it? lol

I think Nancy Scarlett is a beautiful name :)

Go get some rest but dont forget our updates!

[Kymrobo81]

Congratulations k8bailey. x (Nancy is a Gorgeous Name.. )x x

[China Doll]

I have to say I skipped the part about the labour but I'm rubbish like that, however, my squimish tum aside, congratulations to you and your family and welcome to baby Nancy.

[bigmamma]

Hello K8 , well done hun , what a time of it you had , but well worth the effort .....another beautyful AB baby girl , congratulations to you :-) xxx

[natalie_1982]

Congratulations K8 and Mr K8 and welcome to Nancy Scarlett, I love the name Nancy. Think I will put it on my list of "maybe baby names" for next time :-)

Give her little snugs from me xx

P.S. Do you use facebook? I like having a nosey at the baby pics :-P

[4getmenot]

Congratulations to you and family on a lovely little baby girl. We were all waiting anxiously yesterday knowing you were in labour. Its wonderful news. xxxx

[Lakitu]

Awwwwwww

x x x CONGRATULATIONS x x x

[888sally888]

Well done and what a lovely name too!!

I have 2 girls - its the best!!

[daffidazey]

Yyyaaaaayyyy!! Congratulations! Glad she arrived safely. Gorgeous name! I had Scarlett on my name list for if I ever had another one, but unfortunately not gonna happen now x

[andrea81]

K8 - how fab, congatulations chick and well done. You sound like you have been through the mill a bit and come through it with a beautiful little girl!

Nancy Scarlett is a very sweet name, I really like it!

Take care and hope you get as much rest as you can!

andrea and bubs x x x x

[beverleymot]

awww well done k8!! caught up on ur sleep yet? yet another girl eh!! its the AB water!!!

Congratulations to you all again - wheres the pics? xx

[Physicsgirl]

Many congrats, k8bailey. Hope everyone else is doing well.

[cruella]

Glad to hear Mum and baby dong well.
Bless!!!

[crisgal]

Many congratulations and well done you! xxx

[I Love Snow]

Congratulations xx I hope i'm next.

[k8bailey]

Wow I feel sooo much better after some food, a shower and some sleep!! Thanks for all ur messages!

I've just put a request to join the AB appreciation group on FB so u can all add me and see some pics, I think u'll all guess my name!! lol!

She so amazing, and totally worth it, I LOVE her!!

Good luck to every one else!!