It was around 12:30am when Lisa woke up and told me that she was having pains and that she couldn't sleep through them. At around 2:45 she decided she had had enough of lying in bed and decided to get up and do the house work!!!
At 6am Lisa had a bath, the contractions were getting more frequent and stronger. We rang the hospital at 7 and were told to come in when we felt we needed. We were joined by Lisa's parents at around 8.
We headed to the hospital at about 8:30 and were put into a lovely big room. The midwife we had was ready for a quick labour, getting everything ready!! We thought she was dreaming!!! Lisa jumped in the shower, not literally jumping in the shower to bring it on, but having a shower to ease the pain. After about 30-40mins, yes there is still a drought, the midwife checked her progress. 8cms dilated but membrane intact.
Lisa then hopped in the bath, yes we used enough water to supply a small drought ridden town, like she had wanted all along.
But 3 contractions in she wanted to start pushing, the midwife checked Kobe's heart rate, and it was down, so she had to get out of the bath and onto the bed. Out of nowhere there were Doctors and nurses everywhere, well 6 to be exact. Kobe wanted out and he wanted out then and there. The main Dr checked Lisa over, not in that way, but her condition. She was fully dilated so he broke her waters. Within three pushes Kobe's head was out, his cord was around his throat, so the Dr removed it and within two more pushes he was out.
For the fourth time all the pain relief Lisa had was gas, she did a wonderful job, proving not only have a strong will, but a strong pain threshold. She is a wonderful, wonderful women who is soo strong and inspiring. But enough of the schalmtz, back to the story!!
We then spent some bonding time with him, I rang Jay and Harri, Noah didn't want to talk to me. Then Lisa's mum got on the phone and I then rang my parents. The were all very excited!!
I went home after a few hours to pick the boys up so they could meet the newest member of the family. Supposedly Jalen had had some happy tears before I arrived, but he was very pumped to see Kobe, he made him a lovely card. Harri wasn't to fussed, but finally called him Kobe and not Barry!!! When we arrived back, Jay was fascinated with Kobe and had a big cuddle, Harri had a small one and Noah was still a bit crabby (unwell).
Around 30 minutes later we were transfered to the Maternity Ward. Jalen was still all over Kobe, but all Harri wanted was Kobe's Buddy Bear!!! We had visits from Grandma & Grandpa, Aunty Becky, Pip & Oliver, Bec, Tone & Annie and Claire, which was great. We received numerous text messages, phone calls, emails, posts. . . etc. thanks to all!!!
Kobe and mum are doing well, if all is OK Lisa wants to come home tomorrow afternoon!! Kobe is a sucker and knows what to do!!
Trust me when I say "Life's all good!!!!!!!"
PS. any spelling/grammar mistakes, I'm sorry I am a maths teacher! Plus I am the Anti-Blogger, just filling in for the Blogerazzi!!!!!!!
I'll be hanging out for photos and more details tonight! I am annoyed that I missed my text message when Lisa was in labour. How exciting! Congratulations Lisa, Aaron, Jay, Noah and Harri.
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HORRAY! About time little man! Congratulations guys...and we need more details - how was the labour? So so so excited and very cute name - do you say it so that you can hear the e on the end? WELL DONE LISA! (and good job Aaron for getting the blog post up so quick!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, that is so exciting. Can't wait to see pictures of little Kobe.
ReplyDeleteYAY! It is over! I am so happy for you all. Can't wait to see some pics.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
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Congrats! Is he black? Just that Aaron was worried!
ReplyDeleteThe wait is finally over and at the start of school holidays, who ever said that the new Wii Fit system wouldn't bring on labour!
Joe
congratulations from the spilling family!
ReplyDeleteYeah! I can quit checking your blog every hour. We're so excited for you.
ReplyDeleteSo when do Marnie and Holly get their prize? Was this was rigged?
ReplyDeletewoooo hooo, Im jumping up and down and dancing whilst yelling... oh yay oh ya oh yay!
ReplyDeleteI just knew all that gym work would make it quick. I better start going everyday then!! Everytime the mobile would give off the message beep this morning, my hands would shake with excitement. Woohoo!!
ReplyDeletewoohoo I must have got one of the first pics :) Thanks Aaron.
ReplyDeleteWill be good to see him and you guys in a couple of weeks.
Congratulations on the arrival of Kobe! We can’t wait to meet your new little man.
ReplyDeleteLove The Cullis Family
Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteI was glad to see this post up as I knew what time Lisa went into labour and hadn't heard anything I was begining to to feel for you all (mostly Lisa though) in what I thought was turning into a very long labour:)
Yeah, some photo's. He is very cute, perfect and we can't wait to meet him and Lisa looks amazing. I did however notice that in the photo of Kobe with his Hawthorn stuff that he does not look to impressed with it all :)
ReplyDeleteLisa may get demoted with posts like that! Aww he's so cute. Love his little button nose. Can't wait to meet him.
ReplyDeleteLove Nicki
Congratulations guys!! Great job Lisa. Awesome blog entry Aaron.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new addition. Your family looks so much bigger with number four. He's gorgeous. Love Konnie
Congratulations King Family ...well done Lisa...cant wait to see the little man in person..he looks the perfect match for Rowan Olive...HeHe.. the clarks
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Aaron you did a GREAT job filling in for the Blogger Queen herself (you should have suggested the hospital equip themselves with wireless broadband for her stay!!). Waiting for this post has been the only reason I have sought out a computer in this maze of a hotel so from the Northern Hemisphere I send a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! Love you Lisa!
ReplyDeleteoooh "He's so cute" is perfect:) Congratulations guys...Welcome to the world Kobe!!
ReplyDeleteOh Kobe is just beautiful, Such wonderful pictures of him meeting his brothers.
ReplyDeleteWas great to hear your news King Clan. I loved the description of Jalen's 'happy tears.'I could just imagine him.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful time enjoying another beautiful boy in the home!
xoxoxoxo
Lisa:
ReplyDeleteWe are so excited for you. You have such a beautiful family, all boys I think I would lose my mind,LOL. Kobe is just gorgeous, makes me almost ready for another one,hehehe. Banana sends LOTS of hugs and Slobbers to the new little guy. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
Way to be strong Lisa! He is so adorable and worth all the work, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteAaron loved the commentary- good job "anti-blogging". Congrats to you both. Kobe is gorgeous and such a different name-much better than barry!;0) Hee hee
ReplyDeleteLove Dani ^ Pauli^ in NY USA
Whats this? Record comments?
ReplyDeleteMan, this little Kobe is some baby. Very popular.
Congratulations!
And well done Aaron for blogging so quickly. :D
Sorry for the late comment but Congrats!! It's been mad around here but to see your beautiful family and all their smiles, It made my year.. Again Congrats Mommy and Daddy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Kings!! Kobe is a handsome little man - just like his big brothers!
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Angela and Chrissy
Great job on the blogging Aaron...But did you have to make me cry (with the bit about how awesome Lisa is) (which she is, but it made me teary). CONGRATULATIONS on the quick, safe and (sounds like) realatively pain free arrival of Kobe. He is just so perfect and gorgeous. Jay looks very taken by him...
ReplyDeleteWell done you two.
Emma
Hi Lisa and family
ReplyDeleteCongratulations...your baby is soooo cute and adorable..will have to meet him one day..
WELL DONE SUPER WOMAN! What a gorgeous little boy Kobe is :-)
ReplyDeletexo Holly
Well done you guys, Aaron for his wonderful blog, and of course to Lisa for your strength & determination, you guys are an inspiration to us all. I love that photo of Kobe looking at you straight after he is born.
ReplyDeleteYouve got to be kidding- the ONE day I havent checked your blog in the last month!!! oh well, CONGRATULATIONS- Lisa you are amazing! well done, drug free!!! Your family is beautiful, loved all the photos, thanks anti-blogger for the awesome post! All the best guys xx
ReplyDeletehey, i was right- 4th June! YESSSSS!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow.... How exciting!!! Congratulations....
ReplyDeleteI haven't been able to jump on the computer for a few days... and i thought there might be a little surprise on your blog...
He is SOOOO ADORABLE! Well done Lisa xx
I'm just commenting to get you guys closer to 50 comments :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI saw chish comment so I'm helping out for that goal of fifty comments, excellent blogging Aaron
ReplyDeleteEden
Here's 1 toward the 50. So who does he look like?
ReplyDeleteAdding another one,love you all, love Mum xxxx
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! What an awesome post Aaron! (I think you must have a secret Hawks Blog somewhere - that was way to professional for an anti!!) Well done Lisa - you are a super woman!
ReplyDeleteSuch a neat record to have, of a special moment for your family. Thoughts and prayers your way xxx
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