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Saturday 13 March 2010

Adams Hello :)

ADAM DEMPSEY POMEROY
- 7 March 2010 -

11.39pm
3815g (8lbs 6oz)
51cm long
35cm head

We welcomed our forth and final child into the world on the 7th March 2010. His labour was incredible......

I woke at around 6am with contractions which were 10 minutes apart by 10am they were coming anywhere between 2 minutes and 10 minutes, but still very manageable and I wasn't overly worried. This kept on for the remainder of the day by about 4pm I thought I'd just ring the hospital and see what they thought as my labours can go from nothing to a baby being born in a matter of an hour. We ended up going up about 6pm where I was strapped to the monitor and found that I was having one contraction on top of the other with major peaks. I could only feel every second or third contraction though.

Was put into a labour room and told to go for a walk, Luke and I ended up walking around the hospital for half an hour or so. Went back into my room and jumped into the shower for a little bit. Midwife decided to check to see what was happening at around 8-8.30pm only to find I HADN'T EVEN STARTED TO DILATE....... was pretty confused and a little upset to boot.

We were then told seeing as I wasn't really in labour, Luke had to go home but they would keep me as I was being induced the next day anyway. So poor old Lukey trundled off home around 9.30pm after I'd been moved down the corridor to the Maternity ward, ended up with one of the best rooms in the ward though :) which I got to keep too. Was given some panadol and a couple of sleeping tablets and told to try and sleep.

Had a few smallish contractions while I was trying to go to sleep which I thought nothing of seeing as nothing was happening. Had one more which was a little more intense, made me jump out of bed anyway. Paced around the room a little and was making my way out to talk to the midwives when one come in and asked if I wanted to have a shower. YEP. Took all my gear back down to the labour ward, jumped into the shower and probably had 5 very very intense contractions, but still compared to what I remember of Deacons labour they were nothing........ All of a sudden I felt the need to push, buzzed the midwives and got out of the shower. Jumped on the bed still completely drenched, where my waters broke (first time they have broken naturally), one of the midwives grabbed my phone for me so I could ring Luke, he'd only gotten home half an hour beforehand, told him that I was pushing.

Welcomed baby Adam 9 minutes later still in shock that it was all over and that I did it by myself, his shoulders got stuck and he needed oxygen after he was born. unsure if he had the cord wrapped around his neck. :( was sad that Luke wasn't able to be there with me but heck I wasn't going to hang on for an hour while he got up to the hospital. So I had to ring Luke back and tell him that we now have our third son :) he still drove up to say hi and have a little cuddle. So it was all over in such a short time (going from hospital records 45 minutes total) and really very painless. No drugs and no stitches and I got to cut the cord too :)

We are truely blessed and excited that this little man has come into our lives........

And I got my 8 pound baby lol plus I don't think he was overdue as he was fully covered in Vernix, isn't red or peeling and is still quiet hairy, but hey he's here and he is perfect.







55 comments:

Tomoko said...

Congratulations, Nicole!!!! He is adorable!!!!!!

LIly'sMummy said...

Congratulations on the safe arrival Nicole! He is very cute. I have a 9 week old son so it was warming to hear another labour story so soon. Thankyou for sharing it too!

Charmane said...

CONGRATS NIC!!! wow! what a labour!!! yours sounds like mine in the end.... soon as my waters broke ryarne was coming out!!! glad it all turned out in the end - and YAY you got to cut the cord too! Hope everything goes well for you and bubs and the rest of the family! thinking of you!!! xoxo Love Charmane

Monique said...

Congratulations!!
What an amazing labour!! (Well they say practice makes perfect - hehe!!)
He is beautiful - and your family look so gorgeous together, you are truly blessed!!!

Stacey Young said...

Awwww, wow, Nic Congratulations to you and your family....so glad it went well for you and what a great day to be born, that is Cooper's birthday too:):) He is totally gorgeous and just perfect to complete your family! xx

Bree said...

He is so gorgeous Nic!! Congratulations to you and your family!!

Linda Eggleton said...

Congratulations Nic!!!
Wow,what an amazing labour...you did an awesome job all on your own! Such a shame that Luke wasn't there...but so glad to hear that you & bub are both well. Love the photo of all of you - such a gorgeous looking family :)

Nay and Gilly said...

What a beautiful family! you should be so proud and you look great too! Gilly ox

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Hello, I'm Vicki said...

aww he is sooo cute, congratulations to you all xxx

Teegs said...

yay been waiting to see this:)


WELCOME baby Adam...

OH congrats Nic. what an incredible labour. Such a shame that Luke wasn't there but good to hear that you & bub are both well and how cool cutting the cord:)

Gorgeous photo love the one of Deac and his new baby brother:)

Ann said...

Oooh your baby boy is so adorable ! Congratulations !! You must be so proud of your beautiful family !

hugs
Ann

Tara said...

Oh he is so gorgeous Nic!!!

love that pic of Dea and Adam, so cute!

Congrats again to you all!

Marcy Smith said...

WOO HOO!!! YEa And congratulations to the whole pomeroy family. I am so happy for you guys! Busy and beautiful times ahead for you but he's perfect... bet he's even picture perfect!!!LOL Be a cover boy in no scrappin time at all! LOL :)

Marcy Smith said...

WHOOPs forgot to mention brilliant timing My Connors birthday was the 7th and LOL he was born almost the same time! :)

Leeann Pearce said...

Oh Nic You got me all teary just looking at the family photo....a big congrats to you and your family... and Adam is just gorgeous... wow what a great labour i might add!!!! ...bless all your family!!!!

luv lee xx

Jodie said...

congrats nic! what a beautiful boy he is :)
what a beautiful story!
xx

Sarah Rickard said...

Congratulations - he is just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your birth story.

Binxcat1 said...

Huge congrats to you all, what a GORGEOUS family you are! YOU are a labour ward hero with honours now chick! Bummer that they sent Luke home... sometimes you wonder about these so called experts hey? ;) Adam Dempsey (oh I LOVE his name!) is just delightful... I know I've said it before but you guys do make rather cute babies! ;)

Leanne J said...

a big WOot WOot.. what a story.. congrats.. and should it be a suprise it was so quick i mean he snuck in there to start with without you knowing for ages... see Adams really excited to be part of your family.... my love to you all.. happy days.

Debbie Lawrence said...

A big congratulations to you and your family Nic, he is just perfect.

The kids said...

Congratulations and welcome to the world.

Megan W said...

Congrats NIc and family, :) see i told you to stay near that hospital, thats a real shame Luke wasnt there with you but awesome you got to cut the cord
rest up and take it easy cant wait to see more piccies of the little man. mwah to you all
Megan xx

Catie said...

Huge congrats to you Nic!! What a woman doing it all alone! You're an old hand at it now! lol. He's just gorgeous! xo

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Nic & family, the photos are just gorgeous. Can't wait to see more. Welcome Adam!
Leah.

Jane said...

CONGRATS on the safe arrival of your gorgeous new man!!!!!

kerry said...

Congrats Nic to you and the family i hope all is well.TAke care Kerry xx

scrapbook CAPITAL said...

no stopping them when they want to come. Your very lucky they diidnt send you home as Luke would have had to play Doctor on the side of the road but a big shame he missed it all. He is gorgeous Nic and a wonderful pregnancy from start to end.... 20 weeks pregnant... Im sure most of us envy you ;)

BabyBokChoy said...

HUGE HUGE congrats, he is a beauty!

Aussie TM5 Thermomixer said...

What a great story - congrats again Nic, Adam is beautiful xx

miasmummy said...

Congrats again Nic and family, and I am like Leeann, for some reason the tears welled at the family photo... You don't know how pleased I am to know that he is here and healthy!! I have a thing about knowing all is well! So pleased for you all and hope he settles into sleep for you soon-ish... xoxoxox

Kerry said...

Congrats Nic - he is just beautiful.

Kirsty said...

Awww, congrats..he is an absolute DOLL!

Leanne said...

AaaaaaHHHHhhhh! Wow wow wow! A huge congratulations! I am soo happy for you and your family! Thanks for sharing your wonderful news! Mwah!

Leonie said...

Gorgeous photo's Nic, Congratulations to you and your lovely family.

Allie said...

Congratulations Nic and family - what a beautiful bub to add to your family. Love his name too :-)

Mel said...

Super congratulations, that is an awesome story, so sorry Luke wasn't their but Adam just had to come out...Love to you all, Melxx

Mary Ann Jenkins said...

Congratulations!!! What a beautiful family.

Maria said...
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Maria said...

nic, congratulations to you and your family!! he's gorgeous :) happy baby gazing!! x

Sue said...

Huge congrats Nic and Family. Another little man. He looks a lot like his dad in the photos. Your other little people look smitten with him already. Cant wait to see more photos as the weeks and months go by.

Mardi said...

Congratulations to you and your beautiful family....Mardi x

Her Essential Hand said...

what a labour :) CONGRATS sweetie xxx

Krissy Christie said...

Congratulations!!He is gorgeous!

Krissy xx

Ali said...

congrats Nic!! He's absolutely adorable!! xoxox

Christine said...

Oh Nic, he is absolutely adorable, a hug congratulations to you all!

Kristy said...

Wow Nic it sounds amazing! He's such a little cutie! Well done and congratulations!
Love Kristy (Willow from Bons)

Unknown said...

WELCOME little baby Adam!!

CONGRATS Nic to you and your gorgeous little family!! What an amazing birth story.

Hope all is going well and can't wait to see more pics...he is a handsome little man :-)

xx

Janinek said...

congrats on your gorgeous little boy

kathie said...

Congratulations Nic. He's just beautiful!

Yuki said...

Congrats again! He is totally gorgeous! So happy for your family!

Renee said...

A big congrats Nicole, your little man is so precious.

Lea said...

Congratulations Nicole. Wow! I love a good birth story. Enjoy your precious new bubba and these early days together. Take care, Lea

Lauren said...

A bit late - but congrats on the birth of your new little man! The photos are just gorgeous. You've made me all clucky now! :)

Unknown said...

Wow that's some labour Nic, and so brave of you to go through it alone!!! Little Adam is simply adorable :) Congrats once more
Aga xx