I started getting contractions at about 3pm on Mothering Sunday (10th) I phoned Tiverton midwife led unit at 3.30pm because the contractions got quite strong. We got there and we're the only ones in the whole unit so got the devoted attention of the midwives as well as a student midwife. I spent a few hours in the birthing pool whilst Jonathan kept an eye on me and helped by washing my hair and my back. He then went to spend the night at Zoe's
At 10pm they decided my contractions had slowed down a bit so I had to get out of the pool and they broke my waters for me which was apparently quite difficult. Once the contractions started working again properly I got back in the pool. On my gas and air the contractions got stronger and stronger and I got pushing, after just 7 minutes of pushing Jacob was born.
I suffered 2 tears which got stitched whilst I was getting high on my gas and air, I couldn't stand properly afterwards for a couple of seconds because of the gas and air.
At about 6am the midwife came to see me and said she was a bit concerned as Jacob was grunting whilst breathing which can be a sign of infection. It was decided we would get transferred to Exeter neonatal unit to be on the safe side. After 2 days and tests on blood etc it was decided there was no signs of infection and we could go home. Yay!!!!
Jonathan is not doing too bad in adjusting he's being a bit naughty but he's not shown any sign of anger at Jacob which is fantastic.
Our family is now complete
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