My baby was born in a pub

[Smurfette]

Yep, my dd was born in the bathroom in a pub on the way to hospital.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Tracy and I am mummy to my gorgeous dd Olivia who was a surprise when we conceived her and then decided to surprise us yet again with her speedy arrival. My labour went for just over 3 1/2 hours, here I was expecting at least 8 hours. Anyway, it was the most gorgeous, amazing, unreal experience I have gone through in my life. I wouldn't change a thing. My dh even got to deliver her himself, how stoked is he.

I live in Melbourne with my dh and my puppy, Zoe ( she is 6 actually). I used to post on Babycentre uk, but found that unless you were a regular, you didn't get many replies, I think I spoke ( well, you know what I mean) differently too and they picked up on that.

Anyway, looking forward to having a good chat, getting advice ( and I need loads of that) and having a good time.

Oh, can anyone tellme how I attach a photo?

[Baby Girl]

Hi liv,

That is awesome!! What a story and might I add a great way to grab our attention!!

I hope you get many more replies here at bubhub - I am sure you will as we will pretty much post on anything ;)

To add a pic, you go to User Control Panel and the on the left there is a menu, choose edit avatar and then follow the steps to add a pic. It has to be less than 19.5kb or 80 x 80 pixels (whichever is smaller) - Good Luck!!

[JnA]

Welcome to Bubhub

What a fabulous story to be able to tell! I bet your husband was stoked.

I was raised in a pub, but that's only half my problem ;)

Hope you enjoy the forums.

[Smurfette]

Hi Kelly


Thanks for the reply. Judging by the photo of your dd's haircut, there is a story there also??

Things I have to look forward too.

[Refresh]

LOL, great story and intro!

Welcome to bubhub:D I think you will find that you get plenty of replies here!:smiliedance:

[cwsmum]

Hi and welcome:)
The title of your post definatly got my attention. What a cool story, I know my DH would love to have one like that to tell...I almost had DS in my dads kombi, if I had waited any longer to leave home I would have...

Looking foward to chatting with you more.

Just curious...how old is your bub?

[Smurfette]

A kombi hey. At least there was plently of room. My car was so small I don't think she would have come out if she tried.

My dd is 6 months this week.

Looking forward to chatting with you

[Barry]

Welcome! :)

[reAllytee]

Wow !
What a story ! Definately a good one for her 21st ;)
So a big bubhub welcome to you & we hope you enjoy your stay :D

[MumsieMel]

Welcome, so how did she come to be born at the pub toilet??
Curious :D

[Smurfette]

well, the midwives told me to come in when my contractions were 3 minutes apart. We were very digilant in timing them, however at 5-6 minutes I couldn't wait any longer.

After driving ten minutes I asked dh to pull over on the side of the freeway because I needed to stretch my legs and walk around. As soon as I got out I had the urge to do a poo ( sorry) so told him to take me to a toilet. The closet one in sight was the Chelsea Heights Hotel, thank god they were open. I went straight to the toilet and Olivia came flying out about 3 mins later.
Talk about just making it in time.

I will be heading straight for the hospital at the first sign of labour next time I think.

[MumsieMel]

oh wow great Birth Story and one you'll never forget not that we could anyway! :laughing:

[Funkychicken]

Welcome to bubhub Tracy amd Olivia!

[taylajade]

Hi Tracey

That was a cool story. So you are from Melbourne which part. I am from Carrum Downs, there dosen't seem to be too many people from Melbourne on this site. Feel free to chat anytime.

Julie:yelclap:

[cosmic]

Wow what a great story! Look forward to chatting with you. :)

[KiLLaKaZ]

wow! awesome story! definitely one for the 21st! ;)

a lady at work told me that she had a short labour, too - just under 4 hours! this scared me a little because i USED to think labours were all about this length (thanks to hollywood!), then i was corrected, but now i've heard 2 stories recently of short labours! :eek:

i'm just wondering, i heard that having a shorter labour makes it more painful because u haven't had all the contractions u'd usually have... do u think this was the case?

[LittleBoysRock]

That is a Fab birth story! :)

Welcome to bubhub. :)

[Briannabear]

Wow! What a story! Welcome to bubhub!! :D

[bec79]

I bet your hubby is a proud papa! Welcome to the bubhub. I look forward to chatting.

[Smurfette]

Hey there, thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I feel at home all ready.

Julie - I am actually in Frankston, so very close by. Maybe we could meet up one day??

Killakaz - Its a really interesting point about the pain associated with short labours. For starters, I think I have a high pain thershold, but secondly, I was under the belief that my labour was only in the early stages. I was anticipating the pain to get a lot worse, so I think I conditioned my mind to think this was nothing to what it was going to get like. Having said that, my intention was to have a water birth, all natural. On my way in, my words were " Stuff the water birth, give me an epidural", again thinking it was only going to get worse.

If I had to do it all again, I would go short labour for sure. The pain at the end of the day was quite bearable to what I have heard others go through.

I cant remember about your post. Are pregnant?

[Baby Girl]

Judging by the photo of your dd's haircut, there is a story there also??Absolutely, the story is in the thread below. Good for a bit of a giggle!!

http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?t=10169

[KiLLaKaZ]

liviamorris - yes i am pregnant (25 weeks now :D) i plan on doing it natural, BUT i'll probably end up wanting pain relief! lol. i'm kind of hoping for a short labour - i'd rather the pain condensed than spread out over time! ;)

schmell - that's such a cute story! what is it with all kids wanting to cut hair?!! :confused: my older sister cut off all my curls when i was little! but i only ever cut my barbie doll's hair!

[DjF]

Hi - i'v discovered this great site! My partner and i are in the preconception stages - he and i both need so much help understanding everything.
I will say (and being new here i dont know a) if i can mention books or b) if it has already been posted) i found Sheila Kitzingers book 'Conception, pregnancy and birth' in Australia a great book, the only one i will need - i think.
Looking forward to using this site and gaining a lot of knowledge.
D

[DjF]

Sorry - just saw my first message may have gone onto this thread - dont know if i can be bothered removing it - sorry!
D

[Oscar's mum]

Hi and welcome to Bub Hub. What an attention grabbing intro!:p

[Oscar's mum]

Hi and welcome also DJF

[LA62]

Hi there

Wow what a great enterance youe daughter made!

I noticed you said you visited babycenter uk, im originally from the uk and now live in Melb, maybe its the same over here...that they dont understand me! ha:D

Welcome 2 bubhub i find this site more interesting say by day just need to have more confidence and join in more.

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