“Morning Janet ! Well, here she is ! Baby Phoebe made a very speedy appearance . The birth was the best I’ve had an that’s all down to you. Unfortunately we didn’t make it to hospital, so my water birth didn’t happen , (as it happened so quickly!) however, it was still amazing. I felt so in control and fearless and really believed in my body . Thanks so much for everything 😘😘.
I was doing “UP” breaths (Katharine Graves Hypnobirthing breathing for labour, with visualisations) all throughout the 2 days before which I thought was just me practicing but I’d had a few shows so I think maybe there was more to it now.
I’d had a few aches the day before but nothing major. I took the boys to their swimming lesson at 4.30 pm, my waters broke on the way out at about 5.45 pm . Thankfully, I had someone with me because the surges came every 3 mins. We stopped off at the birth centre, just to get some advice, and stayed there, she was born there at 7.31 pm ! She was born at the birth centre !
Oh honestly, I can’t tell you how in love we all are 😍. It’s worked out so well because it’s half term so we are spending lots of time becoming a family of 5 !
From Steve’s side he was absolutely amazed at how I handled the labour, he was amazed at the difference on listening to the relaxation CD and let’s not forget the power of River dawn !! (In my head as there was no time to actually put it on ! )
I am playing it (River Dawn) all the time to Phoebe and she chills out in no time! I honestly can’t thank you enough. You have taught me some amazing skills which I’m sure I will use for the rest of my life , deep relaxation helps with all situations not just birth. Phoebe is a very relaxed little lady and I’m sure that’s all down to Hypno birthing 😘😘😘
It’s so lovely to have a happy birth memory. I am raving about Hypnobirthing and so is Steve ! Thanks for all your support Janet, you’ve been amazing 😘 xx”