Jonathan's update

Jonathan is 10 days old today and weighing 7lb 2. which is brill, he keeps being sick after feeds but at least it goes to show he's getting the good stuff from my milk.
He's been very spoilt by family and friends, he got a lovely teddy bear from his Aunty Debbie. It's very cute.

We've had a few people visiting as well, we had Grandma and Grandad Arnott and Aunty Debbie visiting last Saturday, then we had Bryony come to stay for 4 days, and Granny Wisson came yesterday and went home today and Ana and Wayne visited briefly today. We've been sent more cards then we've ever received along with money and gift cards. Jonathan is one lucky baby boy.

I've been suffering a bit the last 10 days, I had a 1st degree tear and some grazing which has been really slow to heal which of course means it's been really sore. I was prescribed some antibiotics in case of infection but my swab thankfully came back clear. Today hasn't been too bad where pain is concerned though so hopefully it's starting to sort itself out.

Our midwife Mel came round for the last time today, she's now signed us over to the Health visitor. It's quite sad not being under Mel any more, never mind we'll see her next Saturday as we've been asked to appear at her next antenatal class as she thinks we are a good inspiration and have a good birth story to share.

I'm a Mummy

I can't believe it!!

on the 15th Feb my waters broke at 12noon, I couldn't believe how much there was they were going for hours. I had no contractions though so at 4pm we went to the hospital just to get checked out and to book an induction. The induction was booked 10.30am the following day but we didn't make it that far. At 8pm I started getting my contractions, they were nothing like the ones I had with the false labours these seriously hurt! I only left it for about half hour before phoning the labour ward, I was told to go in. The trip down the motorway was interesting to say the least.
We got to the hospital at about 9pm and was given gas and air fairly quickly, and moved into the delivery suite. at about 11pm I was given the option of the birthing pool which was what I wanted so managed to walk along the corridor just about making it before screaming out in pain as I wasn't able to use my gas and air whilst changing room. Once I got in the pool I felt a lot more relaxed so much so that in between contractions Tony had to keep my head above the water, Tony also said at one point you're going to want one of these at home now aren't you, my response was a very big nod.
After 4 and a half hours of labour I gave birth to our gorgeous baby boy who we've named Jonathan Antony. he weighed 6lb 13 and was born at 0038 16th February.

Tony is already an amazing Daddy, we came home yesterday and we will go for a walk to the corner shop this afternoon.

Wedding stuff

Had the midwife yesterday, she was really happy with everything, I'm measuring right and Crumpets heartbeat was great. I had to book another appointment for 2 weeks time at which point I'll be 39 weeks and then if nothing has happened she'll see me again the following week to discuss possibilities of having some sweeps done.

Went to see Combe House today for our wedding night. The Linen room which we were originally going to see wasn't as impressive as we thought, so we asked to view some of the other rooms as the hotel is beautiful and the service was great. They were more then happy to show us around. We have now booked the Willington Room. It has a 4 poster bed and is lush.

We also recieved the menus from Coal's Bar and Grill, The party menu sounds great and it's only £19.95 per person for a three course meal. It sounds really nice.