Kim

k · Post by k » Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:48 pm

Hi everyone

Well shes here! Jenna Grace was born at 4.51pm Thursday 19th January. She has a mop of dark hair just like her daddy. She weighed 7lb 12oz. I have to say I was very lucky and had a very straightforward labour. I started in labour on Wednesday in the afternoon and went to hospital approx 12 hours later when my contractions were approx 5 mins apart. After 6 hours I wasnt progressing, so they sent me home. Once I arrived home approx 12.30 pm, my waters broke and that was it. Back to the hospital and she was born just before 5pm! I had wanted a water birth and although they had the pool ready the doctor said my blood pressure was on the higher side and wouldnt let me! So I had gas and air only. I have to say that breathing and concentrating on the outbreath was what kept me in control if anyone wants a tip! It is an amazing experience! We have just arrived home from the hospital and DH is having a cuddle (I think we will be fighting over this at first!) Its just a bit daunting now-been completely in charge of this tiny helpless little person!
Anyway, will be in touch again as soon as I can. Hoping you are all doing ok and looking forward to the arrival of your little ones.
Take care
Love Kim, Dave and Jenna Grace.

Sher8 · Post by **Sher8** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:36 pm

Congratulations to you and your NEW family! So glad everything went smooth for you. You now have me even more excited for birth day. Enjoy this time and look forward to future updates.

Take Care,
Sher

DeniseM · Post by **DeniseM** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:14 pm

Wow, that's fabulous!! Congrats on your baby girl, and on having such a positive birth experience!

Jeni Babes · Post by **Jeni Babes** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:25 pm

Kim
that news has brought joyful tears to my eyes...enjoy all the cuddles you get from jenna...congratulations to you and DH...
enjoy
love jen
xxxxx

princess · Post by **princess** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:45 am

Oh Kim,
What wonderful news.
I can't wait to see pictures so you better post some when you are feeling up to it.
Enjoy your baby girl. I am so jealous I have 3 LONG months to go.
Take care sweetie.
Love
Joy

Smita · Post by **Smita** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 7:37 am

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND DAVE !!
I am soo happy for you!
I hope Jenna brings tremendous happines into your lives all through.

hugs,
smita

CC · Post by CC » Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:21 am

Wow, wow, wow - fantastic news Kim - I'm so pleased for you. Welcome to beautiful Jenna Grace - enjoy these special weeks as a new mum,

lots of love, Cherylxxxx

AngeWG · Post by **AngeWG** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:00 pm

Congratulations and very best wishes to to you and your DH.
that is such great news

take care

olivia · Post by **olivia** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 1:14 pm

kim + dave

congratulation on the birth of you little girl. enjoy motherhood and keep us updated.

Olivia

Christine B · Post by **Christine B** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 1:15 pm

Kim,

Congratulations to you!! Welcome Jenna Grace! I'm so happy for you and your DH! I truly hope you enjoy motherhood as much as I do. Take Care and can't wait for updates!

Christine

JACKY JONES · Post by **JACKY JONES** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 1:29 pm

WTG ....mummy daddy and baby jenna
im so so pleased for u and glad everything went ok...wot a wonderful feeling.. enjoy these first few weeks all together ...happy bonding to u all...look forward to updates and keep coming with the tips im sure were all glad of them
x x x x JACSx x x x

k · Post by k » Sun Jan 22, 2006 10:03 am

Hi everyone

Me and Jenna are having some bonding time while Daddy catchs up on sleep. Hes been an amazing support and is totally besotted with his little girl. He talks to her all the time, its so sweet to hear him chattering away. Jenna also talks to herself, she is so gorgeous. She tends to sleep more during the day and wake more at night! So we are trying to nap during the day so that its not too hard for us to be constantly waking up. Yesterday I was just about to take a nap in the afternoon and got upset because I didnt want to leave her! I was sat there with tears rolling down my cheeks! Have to say the tears just come so easily, but so far they are generally happy ones, so hoping it stays more that way. The feeding has been a bit trying sometimes, trying to get it right, but I think we are both getting the hang of it now.
Hope you are all doing ok. I cant wait for the next arrivals to come!
Love Kim.

JACKY JONES · Post by **JACKY JONES** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 11:48 am

kim
its lovely to hear from u about ur first few days with jenna...thank u for sharing it with us and finding the time bless u
grrrrrrrrrr on the lack of sleep im sure thats something were all not looking forward to but it doesnt last forever and once we get bubs in a routine things improve glad to hear ur trying to do that with jenna. are u bottle or breast feeding ??
u realize were all going to be hanging on ur every word now ha ha
love to u all ... special kiss for ur little bundle ((oooppps dont mean dh ..ha ha )
x x x xJACS x x x x

ESTHER · Post by **ESTHER** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 1:10 pm

Welcome to JENNA GRACE and CONGRATULATIONS TO KIM AND DAVE. May God shine in Jenna's life forever and ever. IAM SO HAPPY FOR YOU.

minnow · Post by **minnow** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 4:41 pm

hi Kim - yippee!!
so glad everything went well and you didnt have to wait too long for little Jenna to arrive. she sounds adorable and your description of your first few days was a joy to read. isnt this the most amazing experience ever? it seems amazing that you fall so absolutely in love with another little being so quickly! i find myself just gazing and gazing..

we seem to be in the same boat, with Ned sleeping easily throughout the day and much more active at night. plus, he seems to HATE the crib and screams as soon as he's put in it. last night was good though, with huim feeding every 2.5 hours or so ans no crying in between.

wishing you lots of happiness over the next few days. grab those naps and if i can offer anything at all, it's to let you know that the feeding gets considerably better and easier after a few days when the milk comes in.

i too cant wait to hear about everyone else's arrivals - hope each of you is doing really well.

love
Minnow x

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