This is our newborn daughter Freyja Éowyn, who at the time of writing is nearing just 10 hours old. She weighed in at 8lbs 8oz, and is just adorable. Hannah laboured for a little over 13 hours, and did exceptionally well. We have both been awake for approximately 36 hours now, and are both exhausted.
Unfortunately due to a large amount of blood loss (from Hannah, not the baby!), Hannah and Freyja have been kept in overnight, which means I am home alone tonight with my thoughts and experiences on this truly lifechanging thing.
I will certainly never forget the first time I saw Freyja’s hair appearing, or when the head was born, or the cutting of the umbilical cord. I’m not exactly squeemish so I got stuck right in with everything I could, but of course mainly supporting Hannah the best I could.
I also would like to send a rather large hat tip to our absolutely fantastic midwife, and the rest of the staff in the labour suite. She did an astounding job at calming Hannah, keeping myself and Hannah up to date with the happenings, and surprisingly – for an NHS hospital – attentiveness was excellent, and for most of the time we felt like we had her [the midwife] to ourselves! Unfortunately we didn’t get the planned water birth at Blakes in Gosport, but all that matters is that both Hannah and our gorgeous daughter are OK, and for that I am truly thankful.
Well, I have sheets to change so I must get on – I am so tired and can hardly function, and I have to be up early tomorrow to visit Hannah at the hospital. So, until next time…
April 11th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Dude, massive congratulations! Really happy for you both. Can’t wait to meet the newest member of my team – she’s been doing such great work for me already!
But seriously, fantastic news. Get some rest and give Hannah and Freyja my best wishes when you see them tomorrow! x
April 12th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Congratulations again. Bet you guys are totally stoked (and tired!!). Good luck with everything – I’m sure we’ll be kept posted
Are you bringing her to openweb on Wednesday? :p
April 12th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Congratulations James, you’ll make a wonderful daddy =) glad to hear all went well.
Looking forward to catching up with the pair of you and meeting Freyja.
Take care, and send my love to Hannah =) x
April 12th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
WOOOOOOHHHHHH!!!! Congratulations to you both!!
…Don’t know about you two, but Rosie and I are relieved she’s finally stopped being stubbon!! 
x
April 12th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
James, awesome news, congratulations to the both of you (or the three of you I guess!), that news has made my day. Best wishes all round.
April 12th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
Hey Guys, congratulations, she’s absolutely beautiful. Take care and we’ll see you soon.
April 13th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Best of luck!
April 15th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Put more pics up!
June 8th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
JAMES!
I’ve been ringing you since I was in Vegas to try and congratulate you you bastard. Answer your phone. The bairn looks amazing and I’m so happy to hear Hannah is doing alright. I’m chuffed to bits for you mate, fucking banging!