That was it (2 weeks ago) POSITIVE home birth of large baby!

[Sarahcake]

Sounds like you had a lovely experience! Thank you for sharing.
Massive congrats on your little man, he's a beauty isnt he! Enjoy your cuddles

 

[ispeakinsongs]

Aww he is so cute! congrats!

 

[Alandsa]

thank you for your birth story - it was so nice to read that it all went so well! congratulations, he looks like a gorgeous little boy

Im planning a home birth with a pool but am trying to think round what i may need to protect the floor / bed or where ever i end up if i get sick of the pool - so it sounds like the shower curtain is a good plan, anything else you would suggest?

 

[Mrs Miggins]

Sounds like a home birth would suit you! How do you feel about only having gas and air as a pain relief option? If your fine with that, might be a good idea to opt for a home birth.

That's all I had with Edie. I just don't know if I would dare! I need to find out if I'm group B strep + first though as I was last time so a home birth, or the birthing centre I planned for wasn't an option. Your story certainly sells it as a great experience though.

 

[Lozdi]

thank you for your birth story - it was so nice to read that it all went so well! congratulations, he looks like a gorgeous little boy

Im planning a home birth with a pool but am trying to think round what i may need to protect the floor / bed or where ever i end up if i get sick of the pool - so it sounds like the shower curtain is a good plan, anything else you would suggest?

Expendable sheets to go on top of the shower curtains, to minimize slippage, and I also found the birth ball to be amazingly helpful in the early stages and also after, I had it behind me propping me up! And an easy snack for early labour, to keep your strength up, we had the flapjacks, plus OH made me runny eggs and toast- easy to eat and high protein.

 

[Mummy2B21]

congrats

 

[Katiekola]

Congratulations and great birth story

 

[Alandsa]

thank you for your birth story - it was so nice to read that it all went so well! congratulations, he looks like a gorgeous little boy

Im planning a home birth with a pool but am trying to think round what i may need to protect the floor / bed or where ever i end up if i get sick of the pool - so it sounds like the shower curtain is a good plan, anything else you would suggest?

Expendable sheets to go on top of the shower curtains, to minimize slippage, and I also found the birth ball to be amazingly helpful in the early stages and also after, I had it behind me propping me up! And an easy snack for early labour, to keep your strength up, we had the flapjacks, plus OH made me runny eggs and toast- easy to eat and high protein.

Ahh yes great idea about the sheets! I hadn't thought of that! Did you need to put anything on the bed to protect the sheets for after the birth? I found some bed pads from mothercare but they were like tiny little squares rather than something more substantial. I heard that we may need such things after birthing

Ooh good snacks too thanks for the tips! I really hope I can manage the home birth with just has and air. I can't quite comprehend what all of this must feel like lol!

 

[GuardianAngel]

Congrats on your home birth!

 

[Bevziibubble]

Congratulations on your home birth Gorgeous photos!

 

[Lozdi]

thank you for your birth story - it was so nice to read that it all went so well! congratulations, he looks like a gorgeous little boy

Im planning a home birth with a pool but am trying to think round what i may need to protect the floor / bed or where ever i end up if i get sick of the pool - so it sounds like the shower curtain is a good plan, anything else you would suggest?

Expendable sheets to go on top of the shower curtains, to minimize slippage, and I also found the birth ball to be amazingly helpful in the early stages and also after, I had it behind me propping me up! And an easy snack for early labour, to keep your strength up, we had the flapjacks, plus OH made me runny eggs and toast- easy to eat and high protein.

Ahh yes great idea about the sheets! I hadn't thought of that! Did you need to put anything on the bed to protect the sheets for after the birth? I found some bed pads from mothercare but they were like tiny little squares rather than something more substantial. I heard that we may need such things after birthing

Ooh good snacks too thanks for the tips! I really hope I can manage the home birth with just has and air. I can't quite comprehend what all of this must feel like lol!

*Late reply due to time being scarce lol*

I didn't need any extra cover on the bed, it wasn't at all involved in the birth and by the time I got in it, bleeding was under control and pads were secure!

 

[Alandsa]

thank you for your birth story - it was so nice to read that it all went so well! congratulations, he looks like a gorgeous little boy

Im planning a home birth with a pool but am trying to think round what i may need to protect the floor / bed or where ever i end up if i get sick of the pool - so it sounds like the shower curtain is a good plan, anything else you would suggest?

Expendable sheets to go on top of the shower curtains, to minimize slippage, and I also found the birth ball to be amazingly helpful in the early stages and also after, I had it behind me propping me up! And an easy snack for early labour, to keep your strength up, we had the flapjacks, plus OH made me runny eggs and toast- easy to eat and high protein.

Ahh yes great idea about the sheets! I hadn't thought of that! Did you need to put anything on the bed to protect the sheets for after the birth? I found some bed pads from mothercare but they were like tiny little squares rather than something more substantial. I heard that we may need such things after birthing

Ooh good snacks too thanks for the tips! I really hope I can manage the home birth with just has and air. I can't quite comprehend what all of this must feel like lol!

*Late reply due to time being scarce lol*

I didn't need any extra cover on the bed, it wasn't at all involved in the birth and by the time I got in it, bleeding was under control and pads were secure!

Ahh that's good, well I bought a mattress protector which I shall put on under our sheets in case my waters go in bed. Hope things are going well with little one?

 

[angelandbump]

Congratulations xx

 

[Kimbra83]

Oh, he looks so cute! Thanks for your story!

 

[lovealittle1]

Congratulations!

 

[shira44]

Congratulations

 

[Whatme]

Brilliant positive story thanks, xx

 

[babyhopesxx]

Fantastic birth story, well done and congratulations