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Finally the post I have been looking forward to write out most out of any that I have done in my entire life. I am now officially a dad.

Gabriel Michael was born at 12:27 this afternoon a healthy 3.27kg and exactly 50cm long.



Labour started at about 3am, but I didn't know this until 7am this morning when I got home from work . I wasn't told as contractions were strong but 7 mins apart and only 20 seconds long. We ended up staying at home too long thanks to a few weird contractions that just went on and on, causing us to stuff the timing of them up and a miss-understanding between the hospital staff and myself. I now know that "come in if you want to" means "it's probably a good idea if you do come in".

I ended up having to call an ambulance to help get her there as it was just not possible to get her down 3 flights of stairs myself, and this way we'd be able to make sure she got in quick smart. I followed the ambulance as best i could despite shocking traffic and in the 6 minute difference from me getting there after them (they got in at 12:05), they already had her in the birthing suite and ready to roll. Barely sixteen minutes after I arrived at the birthing ward our little bloke was in the wide world with us.

When I left tonight at about 9 he was still being fussy and preferring to sleep over getting fed (My wife is going to do her best to breastfeed). I'm sure this will change overnight.

I am going to bed now, I've now been up for 26 hours or so and will be at the hospital as early as I can be.

Damn, what a day.

Congrats mate..

Gongratulations to you both on the arrival, Nothing better than the arrival of your first

I slept for 9 hours straight (which is huge for me), time to take more supplies to mum in hospital now.

I also awoke to an sms asking if we are covered on private health insurance for a private room. From the looks of it, no dice. There were a bunch of baby's crying nearby last night as i left, I suspect at least the one that wouldn't settle for 5 hours all yesterday was up & crying the entire time.

Congrats to you both

Congrats, nothing like being a first time dad

Well done guys!

Enjoy it!

Congrats to both of you..!!!

Congratulations!!!

Sounds like a challenging day, hopefully the midwives are being nice to ya both.

So does he look like you or will you be paying more attention to the postman.

Congrats.

Congrats to you both..Hope mum and bubs are doing well.
Life changing stuff when bubs comes along.
Life as you know it is no more.

congradulations to all and hope everything goes well for yous as a family

Congrats guys

mike-s wrote:
I also awoke to an sms asking if we are covered on private health insurance for a private room. From the looks of it, no dice

Dont feel singled out whether you are a private patient in a public or private private hospital. Private health insurance gives you choice of surgeon (provided he/her is around), free tv, daily paper & onsite parking. Private room is given on availability & necesity. Be ready for the out of pocket expense if the surgeon (obyn) & anaesthetist (epidural?) you have used dont have a fixed agreement with your health provider. These days if its uncomplicated birth its mostly done by the midwives, which should mean no charge.

If you start kicking up a stink about shitty care, availability for a single room suddenly changes.

Congrats Mike! Enjoy the moment