Xander Rhys-Brown (middle name still to be decided) was born 9 days early after 3 hard days of early stage one labour and then a quick 6.5 hour real-labour (after I was 3cm dilated) birth. B-day: 8 Oct 2008, 9.18 am, 7 lbs 9 oz. The birth was a water birth, natural, amazing, bloody painful (even with gas and air, two early shots of Pethadine, and two early whiskeys (I'm telling you the early labour was awful). Nick was perfect during the whole thing. I couldn't have done it without his support. The midwives - especially Connie who was there in the thick of things - were wonderful. They knew just what to say and when to say it.
It was all very emotional and we are happy to be at home with a very beautiful little boy.
His name is derived from Alexander the Great - Ruler of Macedonia; where Nick and I met. We thought it has a great story, is a powerful name full of promise and leadership and is unusual without being weird (so he stands out amongst the crowd).
Love to all,The Rhys-Browns x
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Congratulations! He is gorgeous - and so wee compared with our bruiser who was almost 2lbs heavier than Xander!! Enjoy the next few weeks getting used to each other. It's such a precious time. And write it all down... I didn't and although you think you'll never forget anything you do. I'm having to jog my memory with photos and movies now I've started my diary of Thomas (after 5 months!). Cool pram and car seat by the way! Lots of love Susanna xxxx
Congratulations, D! He's handsome!
Wow - water birth!! You rock girl xx
Congratulations Nick and Diana!!! We can't wait to meet Xander. Nice of him to arrange you work schedule for you!
Marc and Kylie
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