Daniel & Joshua's birth

Ok, so I guess its time to post my story.

My day started off in a crap way, when my friend told me that she couldnt take me to the hospital or be with my during the birth anymore, due to work sending her on a gig. I was so upset, I just burst into tears. Her hubby was going to take me and go in with me instead, but I didnt feel that comfortable. Anyway, it was time to go and so off we went, me still in tears all the way to the hospital. When we got there my friend phoned and said she had finished and she was on her way! I was so relieved, I started crying again! Please note: I was an emotional wreck the whole day!

Then my other friend arrived - he is from the UK and is a qualified obstetrician, although he is still waiting to register here ( he came with me to most of my scans, and my dr likes him so much, he has offered him a position in the practice as soon as he gets registered) Anyway, my dr asked him if he wanted to assist in the delivery, and of course he said yes. So he arrived and tried to calm me down. I was so confused because I didnt know why I was so upset - this was the day I was going to meet my children, and I was so terrified.

Then the aneasthetist arrived (during this time they hooked me up to the machines to check the babies heartbeats etc) and he was so nice. Went through the whole process with me etc etc ( me still crying!)

And then it was time to go down to theatre. My 2 friends were there waiting for me, as well as my gynae. The anaesthetist brought in his ipod and started playing music. And then inserted the drip - you ladies were right! That was the most painful part! Then after a few minutes he numbed my back and then did the spinal. He also gave me something like dormican to relax me. And then gynae bagan to cut.

After a few seconds Daniel was pulled out and screamed instantly!! I just started crying (even in my very relaxed state) at the sound of my first born. The paed whisked him away and was so shocked when he weighed Daniel - he was 3.23kg's.

After that I heard the gynae say "foot" to my friend gynae and then felt my friend push my stomach down and I heard the waters break. A minute after Daniel was born, out came Joshua at 14:35pm, also crying. He weighed 2.56kg's. Afterwards I found out that the reason he said "foot" was because Joshua's little foot was up against his chin, which could have been a problem, but they sorted it out quickly.
(I was given the option of doing natural birth, as Daniel's head was down and Joshua was turning, BUT I would have ended up having an emergency c-section due to Joshua's foot, which wasnt picked up on the scan - so just as well I never opted for natural. I would have been peeved if I did natural with one and then had to do emergency c sec on the other!)

They then warmed the babies up, and whilst doing that they stitched me up and also removed my cervical stitch.

Back in my room, all I wanted was my children!!!! As the nurse brought my babies in, I started to get those horrible shakes from the anaesthetic. I tried holding my babies, but was shaking too much!

And then everyone arrived to meet them! The date is very special for me, as it is the day that my mom passed away 12 years ago. So with death, there is life

And that is basically my story

Thanks for reading!

xxx

Wednesday 19 May 2010
Daniel - 14:34pm
Joshua - 14:35pm

Ah Eve I am so happy for you. It sounds as though you were in good hands. I am sure you are going to be a wonderful mommy!!

So happy everything worked out. xx

this is one of the most beautiful birth stories that i have ever read.

well done mommy!! and congrats again!!

Goosebumps!

Wow Eve beautiful birth story!

Thanx for sharing!

Such an awesome birth story Eve!
Just out of interest, with their names, how did you decide who was to have which name?

Thanks so much! DJG, I always said if I had a boy I wanted to name him Daniel. At my 13 week scan he was confirmed a boy, while doc wasnt too sure about Joshua yet - about 80% sure. So Daniel was always the bottom baby (I used to reffer to him as Baby A)

Beautiful!

I've got chills!!! And it only gets better from here....

A beautiful birth story Eve, you made me cry! As Mel said it only gets better and better, enjoy every moment they pass too quickly!

Thanks! WIsh I could freeze time!

Wow Eve, yours is such a beautiful and inspiring story.
may you continue to enjoy every moment with you sons!!!

Wow you story brought tears to my eyes evey,finally your a mommt to 2 beautiful boys,enjoy every secound with them.

Thanks for sharing...beautiful birth story