In the wee hours of this Saturday morning, at 02:27 on 07/07/07, our beautiful baby girl was born into the world! At around midnight the day before, Melody had started having irregular contractions. The next morning we were debating on whether to go to our scheduled noon appointment at the hospital, knowing that if you go before your contractions are a regular 5 minutes apart they will just send you home. Well, we got there, and after having been examined by the midwife, she said, “I hope you brought your hospital bags with you, because you’re three centimetres dilated and you’re going straight upstairs!”

After waiting about 12 hours, the baby was becoming somewhat distressed, so the doctor recommended an emergency c-section. The operation was very short, and after just a few minutes I was holding our little girl in my arms. She did receive a few bruises during the delivery, because at 4.2kg (9lb 4oz), “This kind cometh not out but by prayer and forceps!” They should heal soon though.

I was instantly in love with the little bundle in my arms. I felt I could spend the rest of my life staring at that beautiful little face.

Mum and baby are doing well. Until we come visit, be sure to check out the Arwyn Eleanor Fan Club page for some photos :)