snowboarder Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 I'm sure a lot of you are not interested...but after several months of threads ranging from looking for a more positive birth experience to vbac and probably culminating with a query as to the effectiveness of castor oil as a means to kickstart labour - well I thought I should finish the story!!Baby snowboarder mark 2.0 was born 8 days ago - exactly 5 days after my waters broke (hence the castor oil thread!!). Sadly we tried pretty much everything on the vbac front but after waters going on Thursday morning, niggles for the next couple of nights, full blown labour from early Sunday morning to eventually finding not progressing from 6cm and meconium in waters early Monday morning (all labour perfectly safe and controlled at home with pool etc - pretty lovely and only really happened because of amazing independent midwives who believed in me)...well we just had to say at least we tried, and transferred to Kings in the early hours and eventually had another c section. Which was fine, and calm, and I do at least feel like I went through labour! Then we began a whole other world of getting imprisoned in kings as they thought the baby had an infection..then jaundice...blah blah! Home now though - and have been super lucky so far with a fairly chilled out baby (hmm and jealous toddler - but that's another thread!!). Anyway - I just thought it would be nice to finish the story - especially as I've had lots to think about via this forum along the way! Right - cue the OH MY GOD I have 2 children how on earth am I going to cope threads....thanks forum for all the advice and entertainment along the hard hard path of pregnancy and child rearing!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuschia Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Oh SB, how brave you must have been! I have tears in my eyes thinking about it. And I thought my recent birth and weeks before and after were a bit epic... handholding by the same fab independent midwives being our common feature, eh? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/#findComment-417957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Congratulations! Sounds like a hard time, poor you. Is baby sb a girl or boy? Hope your recovery is going well. 2 is fine, honest! And there are the experts on the forum with 3 or more who can advise! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/#findComment-417970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nappy Lady Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Huge congratulations honey. So pleased baby SB Mk2 is finally here, and that the experience was a positive one.Looking forward to a cuddle, before he gets too big please (speaking of which, what did he weigh at birth?).Xx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/#findComment-417971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth_Baldock Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Well done, sounds like you've handled everything beautifully! Glad you're at home now and that SB V2.0 is a chilled little one. I will be keeping my beady eye on any jealous toddler troubleshooting threads.... Love to you all xxx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/#findComment-417992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ko Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 congratulations!!!!! well done and enjoy all those newborn moments xxxxxx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/#findComment-418059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboarder Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Smiler Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Is baby sb a girl or boy? Another boy!! Argh 2 boys - I already am having visions of mess, mud, football boots etc. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/#findComment-418075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeban Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Congratulations! My Mum had five, 4 girls followed lastly by a boy, so I'll get her on the forum if you need any advice! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/#findComment-418082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen GV Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Congratulations :)-D Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/#findComment-418135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Yay, congratulations snowboarder. Welcome to the world, little snowboardlet2. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/#findComment-418416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nappy Lady Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Still waiting to know how big he was ,......;-)Can tell you've got your hands full Snowboarder, never known you so quiet on this forum....come back, we miss you!!xx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/#findComment-418442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anna_r Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I believe he was 9.5 lb (!)Congratulations snowboarder and well done! Can't wait to meet him :)X Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/#findComment-418477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowboarder Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Ooh yep sorry - 9lb 9oz! Tiny in comparison to his 10lb 7oz older brother!! Seriously growing these babies is easy it's getting 'em out that seems the problem! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/#findComment-418493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nappy Lady Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 You are a very good grobag Snowboarder! Mine were both just under 8lbs so an over 9lbs baby always sounds huge.Well done girl!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/#findComment-418575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClareC Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations and welcome Baby SB 2!Cx Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/16171-updatinglife-after-vbac-and-castor-oil-threads/#findComment-418599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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