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I am an aunt
Jul. 30th, 2009 10:01 pmBaby William (middle name still TBA) was born at 4:30 AM on July 30th. He weighs about 7 pounds, is about 48 centimeters long, and has a full head of dark hair. He isn't crying much; he does get the most adorable cases of the hiccups.
Elaine started labour yesterday morning. She started pushing at about midnight. About four hours later, they discovered that the baby was "sunny side up" and couldn't be born in his current position. They started talking c-section, but the baby's heartbeat was strong, so they went with an epidural and used medical magic (and forceps) and managed to get him turned around and a c-section was avoided.
My sister is amazing. She had fifteen hours of back-labour and four hours of unproductive pushing, and has reportedly barely slept since, and she looks radiant.
She did manage to miss the hottest day on record in our lovely city... Going into labour: The things some people will do to get into an air conditioned room!
Elaine started labour yesterday morning. She started pushing at about midnight. About four hours later, they discovered that the baby was "sunny side up" and couldn't be born in his current position. They started talking c-section, but the baby's heartbeat was strong, so they went with an epidural and used medical magic (and forceps) and managed to get him turned around and a c-section was avoided.
My sister is amazing. She had fifteen hours of back-labour and four hours of unproductive pushing, and has reportedly barely slept since, and she looks radiant.
She did manage to miss the hottest day on record in our lovely city... Going into labour: The things some people will do to get into an air conditioned room!
