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24-8-2009 - Emily-Rose is here!!!!!!

My mood while writing this blog:
totally overwhelmed

Hi Ladies

From a very very happy house!!!

Emily-Rose and I got home from hospital after a pretty traumatic birth. I will leave the details to the birth story but suffice to say she was delivered by emergency c-section on Friday 21st August at 15.57. She weighed a healthly 8lbs and 15oz. Of course, she is completely perfect!!!!

I now understand why new mummies cant get on line after the birth, things are hectic and hard but wonderful and fun at the same time. I havent a clue what day or time it is!! lol

All is going great with Emily, she has Daddy completely in love and totally wrapped around her little finger already (I didnt expect anything less). I am sore from the c-section but managing to move around ok once I am up. Getting in and out of bed is a challenge!!!

*If anyone who has had a c-section has any helpful bit of advice to make the next few days slightly less painful I would love it*

So I am going to make myself a lovely cup of tea whilst Emily-Rose and daddy are chilling out together, already got the first load of her washing on and had a yummy shower this morning. I promise I will make time to upload some of the pics we have taken so far and get my birth story up.

I just wanted to pop on and thank all the friends on Facebook for their lovely messages, I will read and cherish every one of them.

Lots of love and dirty nappies (diapers),

Rach & Emily-Rose x x x

61 Comments on Emily-Rose is here!!!!!!

rachyg - Sunday, 30 Aug
hi rach.. first time in a while i have gotten on here.. a big congrats to your baby... finally!!!! Well done love... now do i have you on my facebook? if so please add me.... Rachael Goding. xox

2LadsAndLilLady! - Thursday, 27 Aug
aww i know what its like, especially this time, lol 1 20 month old and newborn lmao not easy tell ya but all will be fine when ya get in a rhythm, im glad she popped out ok, i was checking on facebook for ya lol and katie was texting me to let me know, well ya princess here you go enjoy here, they grow soo quick x x

flygirlrrt - Wednesday, 26 Aug
Congrats!! She is beautiful. I hope you start feeling better soon.

katekins - Wednesday, 26 Aug
Congratulations hun! Can't wait to read your birth story! All that waiting over now, i bet you cant stop looking at her! x

MichaelsMommy - Wednesday, 26 Aug
awww hun congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter Emily Rose. Such a Beautiful Name!!!!! How ya doing? Hope your hanging in there. Wow a 8 pound baby. Geez my son was 7 pounds I can't emagine having a 8 pounder. hahahaha. Hope all is well and give emily kisses for me. Congrats to you and your Husband again. You both will be wonderful parents!!!!! Love Always Michelle

dcutestpregolady - Tuesday, 25 Aug
i am crying tears of joy for u. im so happy congrats to u and ur family! my son weighed the same thing and i also had a section. just take it easy. around day five, it gets better.

jennabug - Tuesday, 25 Aug
OMG! Congrats MOMMA!!!! What a big girl! They were right huh? I'm sorry to hear you had a complicated birth, but I am very happy everyone is healthy. I have had 2 c sections now, and as you know I am currently 2 weeks post op with my second, so feel free to ask any questions you may have. And an abdominal binder is a MUST!!! It really helps with the pain and helps get your belly back in order quicker. I hope you, daddy and Miss Emily Rose are all healthy and happy and I can't wait to see pictures :)

christinesc - Tuesday, 25 Aug
Congrats again, honey! When I had my C-Section, I used a bag of frozen peas on my scar (wrapped in a light cloth) and kept up with my pain meds. It really won't last that long. Hope you have a speedy healing time. Now post some pics, woman!!! haha (like you have a lot of time on your hands) xoxoxo

welshgirl - Tuesday, 25 Aug
Congrats, had a feeling she had arrived when your werent online. Nice healthy weight too!

Savvy - Tuesday, 25 Aug
Congrats on ur Miss Emily. After 1 wk it will be better to get out of bed. I took 2 advil and 1 tylenol as per my doc. 2 times per day i use to kind of "pull up" my belly and lie in front of a fan, so the incision would get the fan air, it would dry it properly and healed faster. Enjoy ur little girl and if u need any help, u can always ask me...take care of ur self and Miss Emily Rose.

tassy - Tuesday, 25 Aug
Wow Rach, i am soo happy for you... CONGRATS to you and your family on the birth of your daughter... looking forward to seeing pics of Miss Emily Rose and reading your birth story...

lisalulu - Monday, 24 Aug
Congratulations to you & your family. Enjoy every second! Best wishes to you!

mommylove09 - Monday, 24 Aug
Oh my God! I can't believe it! How wonderful! It seems like just yesterday you were posting little belly pics. I am soooo happy for you! I want to hear all about it and I want to see pics asap! Lots of love!

Diegirl - Monday, 24 Aug
Congratulations!!!

KatDoe - Monday, 24 Aug
Congrats!! Very happy for you!!!! Glad to hear you and Emily are doing great!

stainbacks - Monday, 24 Aug
Congrats!!!!!!!!

Bubbles-Eleanor-Ruby - Monday, 24 Aug
Woohoooo! Congratulations hunnie! Can't wait to see pictures xx

jlou1971 - Monday, 24 Aug
Congratulations! Our babies share the same birthday. My baby Isobel was born 3am on 21.8.09.

stacky - Monday, 24 Aug
HI there! Yay congrats mama!!! I also had a emergency c-section and it was pretty bad for the first 2 weeks...but I am 4 weeks out now and feel about 90% back to normal! Getting in and out of bed is a chore since you need your ab muscles to do that so my advice is get help, when you need to get up and down have hubby help, wrap your arms around his neck and have him help you get up and down...and really take it easy and dont hesistate to let friends and family help you for a while! I am so happy for you girly:) Congrats again...we did it!!!!

stepheni775 - Monday, 24 Aug
I can't find the pictures! =(

lailamccarthy - Monday, 24 Aug
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!

jenjukasa - Monday, 24 Aug
Congratulations!!!!! Glad everything went well in the end.

andriette and christians mummy liz - Monday, 24 Aug
Awww hun,me and stephanie was chatting on facebook and i went to your page and saw the piccie,OMG she is the cuteset baby ever.What a healthy weight.U guys are the best parents ever,welcome to the rollercoaster ride,ENJOY!

allsmiles86 - Monday, 24 Aug
CONGRATS HUN! Our babies share birthdays!!!! Im so happy for you. Glad to hear that you and your happy family are doing well! HUGS!!!

hopefuldj - Monday, 24 Aug
Congratulations! I am wishing you a speedy recovery and some great bonding time with your new family.

lilly10 - Monday, 24 Aug
Hi sweetI'm so happy for you,Emily-Rose is just gorgeous hun,well done.As for the c-section just try to take it easy,don't strain your self to much ...it will get better over the next few days i promise.Big Big hugs sweet xxxxx

proud.mummy.of.3xxx - Monday, 24 Aug
Congratulations hun I am so happy 4 you cant wait to read your birth story and see some pics of Emily-Rose all the best hun take care love Leigh xxx

trinity - Monday, 24 Aug
Congratulations! Motherhood is the most exhausting and stressful job but it is the most enjoyable job! Enjoy your baby girl!

steph mom of 3 beauties x - Monday, 24 Aug
Awwww hun i am soooo pleased for you! I have been keeping an eye out as to when you will be on here i know it's difficult wth the baby as its so hectic but really fun and soo rewarding! Not to mention with a C-section i can't imagine how much more difficult things must be for you, As i felt bad enough from the other bits aching and all of my body lol! Awww i cannot wait to see more pics when your up to it and tell us how you winded up having a section :( oh well she's here Woop! And thats all that matters!! She is soo beautiful you and your Steve are sooooooo lucky! Ooh yeah how's Nelson (big brother) been ahh bless bet he lover her TAke care then mommy speak soon love hugs and big kisses from steph ellie and danyal xxxxxxx

utopianite - Monday, 24 Aug
I'm so sorry to hear about the c-section. That's how my first birth ended too. All I can tell you is not to go near any stairs, and take as many pain meds as they'll give you because you're not going to be feeling well at all for a good 2-3 weeks. And be very careful when you stand up. Get someone to help whenever you can. Your baby's a few ounces bigger than I guessed too! I can't wait to see pictures of her, and again... Congratulations to you! :-)

mummyyumyum - Monday, 24 Aug
OH wow!!! congratualtions hun - so glad to hear you are both safe and well. I will look forward to seeing pictures when your ready to put them up xxx well done!!! xxx

tasha3withwingsbailey - Monday, 24 Aug
YAY!!! I am so glad she is finally here and in your arms!!! I am sorry it wasn't the best birth ever but you got the best gift from it! I'm jealous..lol! I can't wait to see pictures of her! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!! I am so excited for you!!

shesha - Monday, 24 Aug
Myself having 2 c-sections WALK! Dont over due walking, but walk... you heal ALOT faster and it helps with the pain.. also instead of sleeping in bed, try a recliner it makes it easier to get up and down. Also if you have to cough or sneeze it WILL be painful and make sure you have a pillow with you and push on your incision when you cough or sneeze it kinda relieves the pain. If you have a back brace you can wrap that around your waist covering your incision and that helps, any kind of pressure against it helps. My best peice of advise is to walk though.. Its the only advise my sister gave me after her LOL 5th c-section and it was the best advise.

priddy-mama - Monday, 24 Aug
Aww...YAY!! CONGRATS!!!

masonnickey - Monday, 24 Aug
Congrats Rach! I'm so happy that Emily Rose is here! One thing I suggest is asking your doctor about a belly bind, I got mine from motherhood and one from Jcpenny online, see if they suggest it as long as its not real tight! Also if you have to cough or sneeze use a pillow to hold by your tummy to protect it from the sudden movement. Also one thing that's important is staying on top of your pain meds! Take them even if you start to feel better because they help keep the pain away. Good luck!

supaflychick1982 - Monday, 24 Aug
Congrats!!! All the pain is worth it though. You brought a beautiful life into the world. I'm sorry you couldn't have the delivery the way you wanted but she's a big, healthy girl!!

MrsMommy2 - Monday, 24 Aug
Congrats! And welcome to the world Emily!!! As far as the c-section goes you should be feeling much better a week after. The worse part is always getting up I thought. Our bed was to high off the ground for me to comfortably get in and out of so for the first week or 2 I actually slept on the couch it actually ended up being easier that way having Wyatt in his bassinet or swing right next to me for the first month when he didn't have his days and nights together. Also I found when I would be sitting on the couch through out the day put a pillow behind you and use a nursing pillow when you feed emily reguardless of if you are nursing or bottle feeding the extra padding behind you is more comfortable and makes it easier to get back up! The more active you stay the faster you will heal w/ Wyatt I was out grocery shopping w/ my mom when Wyatt was 5 days old cause wyatt was so small he actually wore premie diapers the first almost 2 weeks he swam in the newborn size! So hang in there i'm sure you'll discover little tricks that make you more comfortable jusst take it easy you'll be feeling much better in a few days! Congrats again i'm soo soo happy for you and your family!

katie-g - Monday, 24 Aug
inflammatory pain medications, such as ibuprofen i dont know if they will help im sorry hun i never had a c-section maybe ask your midwife when she vist u at home on other info and tips

katie-g - Monday, 24 Aug
im glad everthing went well im sorry it ended in emergency c-section but at less she here and safe miss emily is soooo cute well done you and emily well done with getting daddy wrap arond your finger that the way you do it baby girl :)

ttcbby1 - Monday, 24 Aug
I am so extremely happy for you and your husband! Cherish every moment (like we need to tell you that lol) I can't wait to see a picture of your precious baby girl! CONGRATS!! I hope you have a speedy recovery from the C-section!

tracy108 - Monday, 24 Aug
congatulations, enjoy her as the time goes by so quickly. I am shocked Maylee is 16 days already and growing just as quick. Look forward to the pics.xxx

ilovemy2littleprinces - Monday, 24 Aug
aw congrats mommy :) your long awaited blessing is here!! and wow what a big baby, my son was 8lbs 11oz

readyfor3 - Monday, 24 Aug
Hooray!

vicki--mommy of 4 - Monday, 24 Aug
I am so happy for you hun! I'm glad you're doing okay. Sorry you had to go through the trauma of an emergency c-section. I expected nothing less than Emily Rose to have her daddy wrapped around her little finger. Sounds like she's going to be daddy's girl. LOL Take care hun!

mmyof3angels - Monday, 24 Aug
Congratulations!! XOXO

lynsey-3 - Monday, 24 Aug
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

jen - Monday, 24 Aug
Soooo Happy for you!!I had an emergency c-section myself, and I have to say some of the things that helped me out the most were holding a pillow over my incision site when I needed to cough or sneeze and try not to laugh, as that will hurt too. Avoid stairs also!! Going down stairs not so bad, going up them, a whole different story! And you will regret it afterwards! Ouch! It will take a while to heal, so get help where you can. Have hubby hand Emily to you to feed and try to bend over as less as you can. I was sore for months afterward....not to the point where it was unbareable, but if pressure was put on the incision site just right, it would hurt. My doc told me there would or could be residual pain or numbness for up to a year. And there was. But you look at your beautiful baby and all the pain goes away!! Congrats to your and your new, larger family!!

cheyni - Monday, 24 Aug
Congrats hun.. Been waiting to hear news bout Emily Rose's arrival... So glad your over it now and she's here.. Looking forward to seeing pics xx

chloe no3 - Monday, 24 Aug
Congrats hun, Cant wait to hear birth story and see pics. glad your both doing well xxxxx

betty - Monday, 24 Aug
Congratualtions!!!! I am so happy to know that she is @ home.

expecting-2b-patient (Cheryl) - Monday, 24 Aug
*TEARS* Oh how I know you and your husband have dreamt of this day- and now you have your perfect angel! It still must be surreal when you look at your precious little one and your husband! I wish you nothing but love and greatness through this journey called Motherhood! All the best, Cheryl

MrsStrickland74 - Monday, 24 Aug
Congrats!!! I am glad everything is ok and that she is perfect!

X-LeahsMummy-X - Monday, 24 Aug
MASSIVE congratualtions :D so happy for you. and she really really is soooo cute!! the photos on facebook are lovely. sorry you had a bad birth, but i bet its all worth it :D well obviously lol. enjoy mummy-hood :D xxx

fruitful - Monday, 24 Aug
Congratulations - you can now see the beautiful face of Miss Emily-Rose! I hope you heal well from the C-Section.

traceyOd - Monday, 24 Aug
Congrats Rach!!!! Cant wait to see the photos

minkymoo78 - Monday, 24 Aug
Hi hun, I've left you a message on Facebook and have seen a pic of Emily Rose - she is amazingly gorgeous, I just wish you lived closer so I could come and see her and give her a big kiss. I have sent you a little something through the post, you should get it tomorrow or the next day. Enjoy every moment of mummy hood, I hope it's not too long until I'm joining you! xxx

flick - Monday, 24 Aug
Many many congratulations to you and steve, I can't wait to see little emily, just try to rest now and u will heal lots faster. I'm still waiting lol it's my due date today but not getting my hopes up to much. X

LittleFeet - Monday, 24 Aug
Wow Rach, congratulations. Sorry things didn't go as planned, but at least Little Miss Emily is here now. Yay, I'm so happy for you guys. Wishing you all the luck for the days, weeks and months to come. I hope she is everything you wanted and more!!

DiandClover - Monday, 24 Aug
Congrats again hun! I am so glad to hear that she is here, dramatic, emergency entry aside! I had a section, and I just advise you to really take it easy and don't do too much too fast. You may feel ok, then suddenly you find your scar opening or getting sore again! Try to bend as little from the waist as possible. Wrap some ice or frozen peas in a towel and keep it at your belly as much as you can (but not enough to get frost bite! Wrap it well.) Always sit somewhere you can brace yourself to get up, or better yet have someone help you to sit up and sit down. Take advantage of any help that is offered to you - hubby, parents and friends will be your best resource now!! Take care, and enjoy your sweet Emily-Rose!

debsandgrace - Monday, 24 Aug
HI HON! Sorry to hear the birth was trumatic but glad that alls well now! What a weight for your first, my son weighed the same! Daddys and daughters are just so cute to watch. Enjoy and many many CONGRATS to you both xxxx

sarahann - Monday, 24 Aug
OMG!!! Congratulations!! I am so very very happy for you! I can't believe you're finally holding your beautiful little Emily Rose in your arms! I wish you and Emily all the very best and I hope you recover from your c-section quickly (I don't have any advice there, sorry...) May you have many wonderful moments, cherish each and every one of them because time goes by so quick. All my love and congratulations, Kelly.

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