Thursday, 7 April 2011

It's a...

BOY!!!


Isaac Harrison
31st March
6lb 5oz


What a week! Our gorgeous son took us by surprise, arriving 4 days early. After a marathon 31 hour labour with Iris I was determined to labour for as long as possible at home. After 4 hours of contracting I'd had enough 'was it really THIS painful last time???' so DH rang the hospital to ask their advice. The midwife chatted to me and said I seemed very lucid which probably meant I wasn't in established labour (oh boy...) so could I hang on one more hour at home before coming in to be checked. I waited half an hour...

To cut a long story short, I probably shouldn't have even waited that half hour as ten minutes into the car journey I uttered a sentence to my husband that I'm sure he'll never forget...'I can feel the baby's head'!!! Five minutes later, in the front seat of our car, our son was born! The paramedics arrived a short while later, but I'd done all of the work for them, they just had to cut the cord!

Isaac is just gorgeous. I now know why mothers are so protective of their boys. Iris adores him and kisses him hundreds of times a day.

Stitching is on hold for a while, but as soon as Isaac gets a routine established the needle will be smoking once more!

Regards,

Christina
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32 comments:

  1. Lisa S7 April 2011 at 16:06

    Oh Christina he is GORGEOUS!!! Congratulations!!! Wow!! I can't believe you delivered him in the car!!! What a story you will always have to tell :)
    I am so happy for you!

    Give a hug to your little bundle of joy for me :)

    {{{{{HUGS}}}}

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  2. valerie7 April 2011 at 16:14

    Yay! Congratulations! I am so happy he arrived healthy and with no complications. I can't believe you delivered in the car though! What a story! He is so cute! Welcome Issac!

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  3. staci7 April 2011 at 16:22

    Congratulations, he's absolutely beautiful! (Love his name...our youngest is an Isaac too.)

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  4. Lisa V7 April 2011 at 16:38

    Congratulations!! What an exciting story to tell of his delivery. I had a friend who delivered in the hospital carpark in the back seat of her car, her girl just couldn't wait those extra fews minutes for her to get into the delivery ward.
    Welcome to the world Isaac.
    LISA V

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  5. Melissa7 April 2011 at 17:26

    Wow! What a delivery!!! Congratulations on the beautiful little boy!!!

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  6. Patty C.7 April 2011 at 18:33

    Congratulations !!!!!!!!

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  7. Anonymous7 April 2011 at 18:56

    What a birth story! Congratulations! He is such a cute little peanut. :) Yes, boys are wonderful!

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  8. Carol7 April 2011 at 19:46

    Congratulations!! He is so very precious! I've returned home from being with my grandson and brand new granddaughter. I miss them so much!! How wonderful you have a daughter and a son!!

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  9. Lesleyanne7 April 2011 at 23:10

    Very many congratulations on the birth of your son. He is gorgeous. What a story you will have to tell him when he is older.

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  10. Anonymous7 April 2011 at 23:49

    Well, that's a story to trot out to all his new girlfriends! ;) Congratulations, he's adorable :)

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  11. Siobhán8 April 2011 at 02:17

    Oh my goodness!!!! What a gorgeous baby boy--congratulations! I can't believe how he arrived--what a shock! Has your DH recovered yet?! LOL I'm so glad that everything went well and hope everybody adjusts well, that you're healing well, etc. Congratulations!

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  12. Michelle8 April 2011 at 03:14

    Congratulations - what a beautiful baby boy! Hope you are both doing well. What an arrival :)

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  13. Sally8 April 2011 at 03:36

    Oh wow Christina! Congratulations on the safe arrival of your beautiful baby boy {{{{hugs}}}}

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  14. Colleen8 April 2011 at 03:39

    Christina, Isaac is a beautiful baby boy. Congrats to you & your family. That's One car ride that you & DH will Never forget!
    Such stories to tell Isaac's friends & future girlfriends. LOL
    Many {{{Hugs}}}
    Colleen

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  15. Chris8 April 2011 at 03:51

    Wow! Christina! He is so beautiful. I am so glad that everything went well. I have been thinking of you.

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  16. Catherine8 April 2011 at 05:36

    What an arrival!! I think he will be one to keep you on your toes! He is absolutely beautiful! Hugs!

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  17. diamondc8 April 2011 at 06:25

    Congratulations he is beautiful.

    Blessings
    Catherine

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  18. Nancy8 April 2011 at 08:42

    Congratulations! He is absolutely beautiful! I love his name! He was in a hurry to get in to this world, that's for sure.

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  19. Carol8 April 2011 at 09:16

    Oh, what a tale, Christina!! I can't even imagine giving birth in the front seat... I'm so glad your little son is here and so, so healthy and handsome. Wishing you all the best :)

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  20. Lainey8 April 2011 at 12:30

    Wonderful news Christina, baby Isaac is just adorable! Congratulations to you,your DH and big sister Iris. Take care, hugs!

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  21. Katrina8 April 2011 at 18:52

    That's an exciting delivery ;-). He's just beautiful, huge congrats. Glad you are settling in and enjoying each other!!!!

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  22. Kathy A.9 April 2011 at 10:36

    Oh Congratulations! What a journey Isaac had into this big beautiful world. I wish you love and joy!

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  23. Anonymous9 April 2011 at 12:50

    congratulations on the arrival of your beautiful son, Isaac is so cute, thanks for sharing your precious bundle of joy

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  24. Nicky9 April 2011 at 14:06

    Congratulations - What an arrival!! Your little man is gorgeous!

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  25. CalamityJr9 April 2011 at 19:48

    He's beautiful! And what a story he'll have to tell!

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  26. Michelle10 April 2011 at 23:57

    Oh he is adorable - congratulations to you all xx

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  27. Lois11 April 2011 at 01:35

    Oh my goodness Christina!! Congratulations on the safe arrival of Isaac! What a exciting arrival! I'm guessing that midwife had a shock when she heard you'd given birth before reaching the hospital. I hope all is going well. What a lovely picture of him!

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  28. Berit11 April 2011 at 13:57

    I want to say about 100 things but I'll never have time to do it; neither will I recall them all!

    i am SO excited for you and your family! Congratulations! :D

    I can't remember whether you were letting it be a surprise or not on the boy/girl issue--either way how fabulous! I love his name, too.

    I cannot believe you delivered him yourself in that way--good thing he wasn't your first child! Never doubt yourself again--if you did this, you can do anything! Whew!

    :D :D :D

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  29. Kate12 April 2011 at 05:11

    Congratulations on the birth of Isaac! He looks adorable.

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  30. Starry-eyed stitcher13 April 2011 at 02:10

    Oh! He is amazing. Well done, especially in the circumstances. Just think, he is here now and will be with you for the whole of your life. What an adventure you are embarking on together. Congratulations to you and your whole family. Irene xxx

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  31. Robin17 May 2011 at 19:02

    Congratulations on the arrival of your handsome little man! Little boys are lovers and I do wish the best for you and your family. Stitching and sweeping can wait while you cherish the precious minutes with you family. And such an exciting arrival!

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  32. Pumpkin3 June 2011 at 07:33

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

    OMG! Are you serious? I would have been SO scared! I'm glad all went well and everyone is healthy :o)

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