archies birth story

Well as you all know I went for my routine 40 week appointment on Mon only to discover Archie was breech, I was booked in Tues to try and turn him which didnt work so was booked in for a C-Sec on Thurs.

I had to go in Wed night for a pre C-Sec injection. I returned Thurs at 745am and was shown straight to my bed where I had to change into my gown. The MW, Aneaesthetist, and student doc came and chatted to me. There were 2 of us booked in and I was 2nd at about 1030.

I got the call at 1000 and had to walk to theatre which was on a completely different floor!! We sat in a waiting room for what seemed forever and then were called in. I sat in the bed and some woman tried to place an I/V catheter, she was viscious and it really hurt!! It took her 2 goes!! I then had my back numbed and the epidural placed, I didnt feel a thing. I was placed on my back and my belly was scrubbed, the screens were put up and the next thing I knew they had started.

Archie was born at 10:50am, he and Matt were whisked away for him to clean him.

Next thing I know they are pumping me full of drugs, putting me on oxygen, using the suction A LOT and throwing the phrase blood transfussion around!!

What had happened was my uterus wasnt contracting AT All and I was continually bleeding, to a dangerous point!! I was getting very spaced and feeling very sick, I didnt think things were right!!

Matt bought Archie back which sort of took my mind of the situation.

Anyway the whole procedure too over 2 hours, and I lost over TWICE as much blood as you would in a normal c-sec. They eventually stitched me up, cleaned me and took me too recovery where I held Archie for the first time. We stayed there for about 30 mins then went back to the ward.

I am covered in blisters from my pressure bandage and am still quite painful, but we are home now and I am so pleased with him, he is absolutely adorable. I will post some pics for you to see (they are on FB already).

Anyway, sorry for the LONG story but it wasnt as straight forward as we thought it was going to be!!

Take care to you all

Adele+Archie 3 days old xxx xxx

congratulations babe so happy for you!!! sorry it was so long it sounds so painful you must be glad its all over!!! best of wishes to you all xxx

Thats fab hun!!!

Sorry about the blood loss, must of been scary! But I bet you are so glad to finnaly have your little boy.

Huge congratulations,

Hannah xx

Congratulations adele!!!!

Sorry the birth didn't go as planned but you must be delighted to be with your little man. Take care of yourself and good luck.
Lots of love,
Flo, Etienne 17 months, and 35 wk pink bump.

Congratulations!!

Well done you and what a dramatic entrance Archie ended up making! hehe Look forward to seeing your pics.
Lucy 30+2 xx

Well done Adele, you done really well!! Seen the photos of Archie on FB he is so lovely!! Enjoy and speak to u soon

Lucy & Rosie (2 wks + 5 days) xxx

Congratulations!

Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy....sounds like you didn't have it easy- my eyes are watering as I read your birth story! Well done- I'm not sure I would be able to cope!

Lots of love to you and Archie xxx

Eileen 34+5wks

Congratulations

Congratulations on the birth of Archie.

Im sorry you had such a difficult birth, but the memories of it will soon be replaced by all the happy wonderful memories your little boy will bring you.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful future with your little man.

Take care

Katie and 19+5 pink bump xx

Huge congrats!!!

You must be exhausted after all that! it must be lovely to have him at home. Who would have thought you would have had such an eventful week this time last sunday???

Good luck and rest when you can.

Ems. xx