Catch Up

Sunday Morning:
Ian woke up at 7 in the morning to the phone ringing. Rowena had been moved to the labor ward.
Ian and Pam got there at 8 and stayed with Rowena.
Pam went home to sleep. Ian stayed to see Rowena through the contractions. They got stronger and stronger until 4 in the morning when they were too strong and Rowena was tired out. An examination revealed that they were not even half way through!! They went for an Epidural and a drip to help the contractions along.
So, now Monday morning, they tried to get some sleep after calling Pam back ... in case the birth was soon.
It wasn't soon. At 1 that afternoon still no sign. Rowena and Pam wanted a Cesarean but the doctor said it was too soon.
At 5 o'clock with no change the doctor finally realised that Rowena knew what she was talking about and decided on the Cesarean.
6.16pm on the 17th of March 2008, Leo was born to this world at 8lb 8oz.
* Much rejoicing and cheers*
Rowena was moved to the recovery ward. everyone held Leo and said what a wonderful baby he was.
The Ian went home to bed.
Tuesday Morning:
Ian and Pam visited Rowena and Leo in the hospital. Pam had to leave because it was partners only that day.
Little Leo spent most of that day being held and looked at. Occasionally crying when he had a bit of wind to burp up. Getting his nappy changed. The normal young baby things.
Wednesday:
Ian had to work so didn't visit the hospital that day but Pam went to see them.
Leo was learning to breast feed and starting to get the hang of it. That means that if he learns quick enough he can come home tomorrow and see his new bed.