It's a BOY!!

Finally, six days late, little baby Louis has made an appearance and what a handsome little fella he is to!! Labour started at 11.30pm on the 12th and after 4 hours of breathing, panting, sweating and pushing (V was quite busy doing something as well) he was born at 3.30am. Home births are definitely the way to go, after the birth, the rest of the messing about and the tidying up you are left alone in your own house, in your own bed and no hospitals. I'd recommend it to anyone.

Louis has had a good first day, after an initial 2 hour continuous cry when he was first born he has settled down and had a quiet day, sleeping a lot and feeding regularly. He's been opening his eyes from time to time but it seems to overwhelm him and makes him cry!! I know how he feels!! He seems to look more like H looked as a new born with perfect little lips and a tiny button nose, he's also got slightly odd ears, they are almost flat against his head and look like a rugby players!!

V and I are both knackered now, we've both been awake now for pretty much 36 hours so we're looking forward to hitting the hay tonight. We just hope that Louis is kind to us and sleeps through until morning.