******** Lulu90's labour thread ******** HE'S HERE!!!!

[kumber]

It's been a pleasure! I've absolutely loved it. I'm not 100% sure on the details, I think it's been a long day (well 4 days!) so I've understandably not heard much from her. I'm afraid it's a case of being patient and waiting for the details.

 

[Lulu90]

Hey ladies, thank you so much for your constant support, I feel so overwhelmed.

Just a quick summary of my labour (as you know the induction failed)

As soon as the doctor said she could break my waters, I was thrilled. Went down to labour ward at midday and had my waters broke at 25pm (this was the Tuesday). I had an epidural straight away as I was so exhausted. 1st attempt, the epidural started to leak so it had to be removed and done again. Things progressed slowly. I was 10cm at 1:30am but the doctor allowed me to wait 2 hours as he was looking up and they wanted him in a better position. I finally started pushing at 3:30am and he was born at 4:20am. Midwife did have to cut me. I didn't actual ask how many stitches I have. I can't believe I did it, I pushed him out! He has tons and tons of thick hair. He weighs 7lb exactly. Can't remember how long he is.

Had a bit of a problematic day today! Breast feeding isn't happening for me, I'm disappointed, I'm not even managing to express anything. Regardless, he will latch but just fall asleep automatically. Tried him on a bottle and he kept vomiting. The midwives took him away from us and to neonatal at 4pm. About an hour ago his bloods came back which are completely normal. They still want him there overnight so I'm a bit emotional and I'm really missing him. Hopefully he'll be back with us on the antenatal ward in the morning.

Thank you again for all your support and love.

Will stick a picture up tomorrow I'm falling asleep writing this xxxx

 

[CharlotteH24]

Oooh congratulations! I've been silently lurking the past couple of days waiting to hear something. Glad that he's here and that his bloods show he's healthy Hopefully you can both go home soon, get a good nights rest or the best that you can in a hospital! x

 

[Natalie_reid]

Its been an emotional few days for you lulu. Get plenty rest and we will look forward to seeing a pic soon xx

 

[Lulu90]

Luca Blair Gemovic - 10 hours old xx

 

[Lolie14]

All that hair! He's just perfect! Well done

 

[Ramsey91]

Aww LuLu he is gorgeous, just look at that hair!! Well done you, you've had a stressful few days. Hope you managed to get some sleep through the night so that you can have a busy day with your little one today , enjoying lots of cuddles hopefully. Whatever way he will take a feed is best for him so try not to be disappointed , hopefully he will feed better today, he's probably just exhausted too after his big entrance into the world. So happy for you , he's a cutie. Can't wait to hear another update. Take care of yourself xx

 

[JJ Mum]

Oh Lulu, so glad he's back on the ward with you, it's a horrible feeling when they are not with you.

He's scrummy and wow sooo much hair - enjoy every minute x

 

[Jess07]

Lulu he is just gorgeous!!! Sorry that he had to go to neonatal, I'm sure he will feed much better today , he will be tired too. You've done amazing!!!! Sooo cute love his hair x

 

[mumto2bubs]

Well done Lulu, he is a wee cracker . Love his name , my Blair was nearly a Lucas. Lol

Hope he is back for major cuddles today and that you managed to get a decent sleep last night x

 

[Gillyboos]

He is absolutely beautiful. Xxxxx

 

[H16]

Awwwwww! He is soooo cute! Enjoy him hun xx

 

[Browneyed Girl]

Aw he's gorgeous - well done Lulu!! I hope he's back with you today and starts to feed. Try and rest as much as possible when he's not with you as you will need it in the next few days. Re breastfeeding, for the first 24 hours I couldn't tell if he was getting anything or not and certainly couldn't squeeze anything out onto the nipple so was very doubtful to be honest. I did persevere and a couple of days later I can see milk so know it is coming. I hope you don't think this is patronising, obviously your situation could be completely different but thought I'd mention it as I fully expected to find he'd need a bottle. To be honest he might still do as my nipples are suffering!!

So glad you got your natural birth and you did an amazing job of pushing him out so quick especially with an epidural. Congratulations xxx

 

[ShowingPromise]

Well done Lulu! He is absolutely gorgeous

 

[purplecandy]

Too cute! Well done lulu x

 

[Tmum]

Aww Lulu he is absolutely beautiful!!!! I'm sure you are so so glad he's here and it's all over! Doesn't sound straightforward at all, he must've been very comfy in there lol!!
I hope you were able to get some rest last night and that the wee man has a better day today xx

 

[TS1982]

Aw Lulu, you had a rough few days xx he is gorgeous and I love all the hair xx well done again xx

 

[KatR]

Oh Lulu, you did a wonderful job and that was a really long labor. I'm so happy for you that you managed to push him out, sounds like it gave you satisfaction. He is gorgeous and knowing he is healthy must be a real relief. If you can't BF it's not the end of the world but it may be worth trying again. Either way I hope you will be home soon and be able to enjoy your little boy in your own space.

Lots of love xx

 

[Jenbob]

Wow all that hair!!!! Lulu he is adorable. You have done so well.
Sorry feeding isn't going as well as hoped, fingers crossed it gets easier. Well done and congratulations xxx

 

[summer15]

Aww what a little stunner! Congratulations Lulu. He's a beauty xxx