Delivered my second son late last night

[SG CL500]

How is that!

Little so and so decided he wanted to make an appearance in triple quick time - before anybody else could get here to help!

Wifes waters broke about 11.30 - contractions started in earnest at 11.40 when we called the maternity clinic (and MIL to come round to look after no.1 son)

Midwife called back at 11.51 to arrange to come out - advised her it may be an idea to get a serious move on

2nd son makes an appearance at 11.55

Call 999 at 11.57 - "err, all appears OK but what do we do now???"

Ambulance and MIL arrive 20 mins later (cue some rapid explaining from me as MIL clearly assumed worst)

Midwife finally gets here 20 mins after that looking slightly bemused! (and also fearing bad news)

Everybody OK - to be fair it all happened so quickly there's not much I did other than fetch as many towels as I could and make sure everybody was comfortable! Well done wifey.!



(note to the girls as they want to know this stuff - just over 6lb, boy, no name yet) and we are only sure of the timings on the phone calls as everybody had to check through their system - we really had no idea when he was born between about 11.45 and 12.15 as it was all a little hectic but they all got a bit serious over what date he was born on, apparently it's important.

And all credit to the ambulance service - 999 operative and medics were excellent

 

[High-Lo]

A big congratulations to you and family. Glad it all went well :bannana: Any ideas for his name? You should do an MBClub poll

Steve

 

[R2D2]

Congratulations m8! Well done. I cut the cord at my sons birth and these moments are the ones you treasure. Hope you and your family are all well. Have a great day!

 

[saorbust]

Had two home births now with my kids. Delivered the 2nd one myself. Magic moments (if a little nervous !).

Congratulations !

 

[sym]

Congrats .... hope you've had lots of sleep !! (Also got 2 boys !!)

S.

 

[mobeyone]

Congrats!!!!!!!!!! Must have been scary! but the experiance is amazing! I chickened out when it came to the chord! Just in awe at the whole thing, humbles you really i suppouse.

He must have been eager to see daddys CL!!

 

[pammy]

Wow - what an amazing experience. Many many congratulations to you both :bannana: :bannana:

PS - thanks for the all important detail But what date and time did they go for in the end?

 

[reflexboy]

Wha Hey-Congratulations to you, wifey and the 'new boy'....Remember when he starts talking, drum into him: "wax on, wax off"

 

[Ashley]

Congratulations to you and yours. Nothing like it. You a had a good cry yet?

Remember when he starts talking, drum into him: "wax on, wax off"

I find it better to get the basics out of the way first, coffee 1 sugar and put the milk in last.

 

[glojo]

Congratulations, and best wishes,

Kind Regards
John

 

[SG CL500]

Thanks for all the best wishes (Pammy - we went for 11.55 on Friday 27th by deduction - it must have been before 11.57 as he was completely out before we had time to call 999)

To be honest I didn't have any time to be scared etc. it all happened really quickly, from casually sorting stuff out (first 10-15 mins) thinking we had ages to go, Cath said she had to push while I was on the phone to the m/wife and 3 or 4 mins later we had a gurgling little boy. Afterwards they both seemed fine (relatively speaking) so just followed instructions given over the phone (which amounted to make them comfortable) and waited for the pro's to come along.

(I have no doubt it would have been very very different if there had been complications).

Name - probably Toby (this was no.1 sons suggestion) - shudder to think what an MBClub poll would generate...

Daddy's CL needs a good clean before being shown to no.2 (although I do have a weeks paternity leave hmmmm Sun-inside Mon-wash, Tue-clay Wed-polish Thur-wax Fri-seal)

Yes he's had a good cry this morning when m/wife given him the 'once over'

Basics are - beer in utility room fridge, bottom right corner, bottle opener in right hand top draw! Bring 2.

Now - the main reason for not going to the 11 Feb meet was it was on the expected due date - no longer a problem - any suggestions for how I can approach this with the Mrs?

 

[marcos]

Sounds like a fun night in. :bannana:

Congratulations to all concerned

 

[PJH]

Many Congrats to all involved.

 

[pammy]

Be nice to see a piccy of the wee fella

 

[SEM]

Congratulations! Hope You are all well.

SEM

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Congratulations!!

 

[Howard]

Well done !!

Glad all went well !!

 

[pluggers]

Congratulations mate :bannana:

 

[scumbag]

Now - the main reason for not going to the 11 Feb meet was it was on the expected due date - no longer a problem - any suggestions for how I can approach this with the Mrs?

Yes. tell her that we all want to see the latest addition to the MBCLUB family!!

congratulations and well done.

 

[Classy_A_Class]

Congratulations! How amazing. The names Jack and Oliver are my favourite! Look forward to a lot of sleepless nights - i'm sure it will all be worth it though. Well done.