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I gave birth naturally to a handsome baby boy at exactly 9pm on Tuesday 11th September 2007, after an 11 hour labour. My labour had been induced by use of prostaglandin gel at 9.30am that morning, and I went into labour almost immediately. At that stage I was 1-2 centimetres dilated, and almost fully effaced. My baby's head was also very low. By 1:45pm, I was having contractions every 2 minutes, and by 2:30pm, my contractions were 70 seconds apart, and lasting 30 seconds long. At 4:55pm, my waters were broken, and I was given Gas and Air, which served only as a distraction; it didn't seem to relieve my pain at all. At 5:45pm, I was given one shot of Pethedine, which only relieved my pain for about 30 minutes. By 7:30pm, I was 6 centimetres dilated, and by 8:15pm, I was fully dilated and I started to push. Joey was born 45 minutes later, weighing 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and measuring 51.5 centimetres long. During the process, I tore internally, and needed stitches, although they came away the next day! Joey is gorgeous, with large dark blue eyes, and fair hair. :)

Below are all the photos of my fiancé and pets

My fiancé and my baby's daddy, Mark.

My Jack Russell Terrier, Coveu being greeted by my tabby moggy, Darcey.

My Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Nieko being naughty as usual!

My first Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bono (My beloved first dog, who passed away in October 06, taking a huge part of my heart with him) with my black moggy, Sasha.

About Me
Name?: Gillian
Age?: 23
Height?: 5'6. Original Weight? 97 ibs
About The Father
Name?: Mark
Age?: 32
Are You Still Together?: Yes; we're engaged. :)
About My Pregnancy
Is this your first baby?: Yes
When did you find out you were pregnant?: 12th January 07
What was your first reaction?: Total shock!
Who was the first person you told?: Mark
How did your parents react?: Very upset initially, but adore him now. :)
When was conception?: 12th December 06
What was your first symptom?: Nausea and Vomiting!
What is your due date?: It was 4th September 07, but I gave birth on 11th September 07
Do you know the sex of the baby?: Yes; we found out on the 20-week scan!
If so, what is it?: A boy!
Have you picked out names?: We've decided on one!
If so, what are they?: Joseph Stewart Martin (Joey for short)
How much weight have you gained?: Approximately 25 ibs.
Do you have stretch marks?: Nope!
Have you felt the baby move?: Yes!
Have you heard the heartbeat?: Yes!
About the birth
Will you keep the baby?: Of course!!!
Home or hospital birth?: Hospital
Natural or medicated birth?: Gas and Air and one shot of Pethedine ...
Who will be in the delivery room with you?: Mark
Will you breastfeed?: Yes
Do you think you'll need a c-section?: No. I gave birth naturally
Will you cry when you hold the baby for the first time?: No. I was too overwhelmed
What's the first thing you might say to him/her?: I was speechless!
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: No!
Are you excited about the birth, or scared?: I was both ...