Hayley was in much pain at this point (obviously), but was asked to hold back on the pushing because we were waiting for the paediatrician to arrive. She was on her way. Hold back she did. I was in a bit of a dwaal at this point, but a very not-neutral observer and all I could do at this stag was to observe.
As soon a Dr Lucic arrived, Dr Botner let Hayley know that she could do what she wanted to. The next contraction came and she was given the instruction to push, and push. And with that he was here. After the first couple of pushes he was mostly out (but not his head) and with the next big one it was all over. Suddenly Hayley's pain was gone and she announced that she had just given birth to a monkey and after a couple of small cries she changed her mind to a kitten.
I guess that my brain was flooded, because at this point I was given the instruction to take pictures. The doctor and nurses were brilliant. They were calm but full of useful action. He had come out quite a dark colour, but by now he was already pink.
Obviously lots of medical intervention. Mainly about oxygen supply. He had made it. He was with us. Little (950g, 35cm) and fragile, but fine.
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I have a few flashes in my mind of the day that I want to retain. Firstly, the pain. Oh the incredible, unbelievable pain! Who knew? and then the relief as it suddenly went away, and the kitten-like mewl that escaped his little lungs before they whisked him off and tubed him up. Most importantly, when Dr Lucic wrapped him up snugly and held him to me, to kiss his warm, fuzzy little cheek. I didn't get to hold him, but that kiss was enough to start the unbreakable bonding process.
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