the unassisted birth of Cooper James - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

VWgirl27 · 11-01-2011, 08:34 PM

On October 19th at 2:30 pm my water broke, I was having sporadic contractions but nothing regular or major. I rested, took a walk, ate some dinner and decided to go to bed early. I woke up at 3:30 am and decided to go hang out in the living room, I started timing my contractions at 4:16, they were 5/6 minutes apart and lasting about a minute, I called my midwife around 4:50am and she told me to call her when it gets closer (she said later on she can normally hear it in moms voices when it's "time" but apparently I was too calm). I decided to get in the the bath tub, after a bit, I got out and woke my DH up and told him to get the birthing tub filled, and got back in the bath tub. He fell asleep again and I called to him to get me a bottle of water, he wakes up and get's me the water, walks out of the bathroom to wake up more, I called him back and told him to call the midwife. I had expected a dialogue between them but he just hung up with her, the he turns to me looks at me and says "is that the head???. you can't do that now!" I said well it's happening, call my mom. He calls my mom who lives on the same property and by the time she made it to my house, which was all of 2 mins he was out and on my chest. Cooper James was born peacefully at 5:37am in my bathtub unassisted with 2 pushes. My midwife showed up about 45 mins later (I think) to help me cut the cord and deliver my placenta.

Cooper James
Born October 20, 2011
6lbs 4oz
20 inches long
5:37am

teacherpippi · 11-01-2011, 08:40 PM

Congratulations! Love the picture!

rainydaysunshine · 11-02-2011, 02:54 AM

Congrats, mama! So awesome

*Kate* · 11-02-2011, 03:44 AM

What a great experience that must have been! Congrats, mama!

jeebee · 11-02-2011, 05:55 AM

I love your story! Well done!

carlaross · 11-02-2011, 06:08 AM

Congratulations!! Beautiful story!

malaynasmommy · 11-02-2011, 08:52 AM

congratulations!! Great story!

usmcwifeymissinghim · 11-02-2011, 09:58 AM

Wow... thats awesome! Congrats!

Liz*RN*BSN · 11-02-2011, 12:36 PM

Way to go mama! Congrats, he is precious!

**harmoni247** · 11-02-2011, 12:54 PM

Congratulations! He's beautiful!

11-01-2011, 08:34 PM	#1
VWgirl27 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 1,767 Ratings: 34 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	the unassisted birth of Cooper James On October 19th at 2:30 pm my water broke, I was having sporadic contractions but nothing regular or major. I rested, took a walk, ate some dinner and decided to go to bed early. I woke up at 3:30 am and decided to go hang out in the living room, I started timing my contractions at 4:16, they were 5/6 minutes apart and lasting about a minute, I called my midwife around 4:50am and she told me to call her when it gets closer (she said later on she can normally hear it in moms voices when it's "time" but apparently I was too calm). I decided to get in the the bath tub, after a bit, I got out and woke my DH up and told him to get the birthing tub filled, and got back in the bath tub. He fell asleep again and I called to him to get me a bottle of water, he wakes up and get's me the water, walks out of the bathroom to wake up more, I called him back and told him to call the midwife. I had expected a dialogue between them but he just hung up with her, the he turns to me looks at me and says "is that the head???. you can't do that now!" I said well it's happening, call my mom. He calls my mom who lives on the same property and by the time she made it to my house, which was all of 2 mins he was out and on my chest. Cooper James was born peacefully at 5:37am in my bathtub unassisted with 2 pushes. My midwife showed up about 45 mins later (I think) to help me cut the cord and deliver my placenta. Cooper James Born October 20, 2011 6lbs 4oz 20 inches long 5:37am __________________ ~tanya www.vwgirl27.com mama to Lydia born in the water 1.11.09! and baby#2 due 11.10.11!

11-01-2011, 08:40 PM	#2
teacherpippi Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,282 Ratings: 40 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: the unassisted birth of Cooper James Congratulations! Love the picture!

11-02-2011, 02:54 AM	#3
rainydaysunshine Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,941 Ratings: 12 Feedback: 100%	Re: the unassisted birth of Cooper James Congrats, mama! So awesome __________________ Thia, semi-crunchy wife to G (2005) and mama to Ashur (9/2006) and Julian (3/2010-birth story). Bfing, Dr. Bob vaxing, sling wearing, extended rear facing Little girl, Seren Elise, born at home 11/18! Birth Story

11-02-2011, 03:44 AM	#4
Kate Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 136 Ratings: 4 Feedback: 100%	Re: the unassisted birth of Cooper James What a great experience that must have been! Congrats, mama!

11-02-2011, 05:55 AM	#5
jeebee Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 6,882 Ratings: 32 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: the unassisted birth of Cooper James I love your story! Well done! __________________ Jen=mummy to L and S and A, my birthday thief, and one little baby-not-to-be 14/2/14 I sell patterns for OSFM covers and fitted diapers, please check out

11-02-2011, 08:52 AM	#7
malaynasmommy Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,831 Ratings: 59 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: the unassisted birth of Cooper James congratulations!! Great story! __________________ Ashley Happily married to my high school sweetheart SAHM to Malayna 1.18.07 Myleigh 5.1.08 Jameson 12.27.09 (our first homebirth) Hadley 11.13.11 (planned unassisted)

11-02-2011, 12:36 PM	#9
LizRNBSN Registered Users Formerly: liz4185 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South East Texas Posts: 4,799 Ratings: 242 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: the unassisted birth of Cooper James Way to go mama! Congrats, he is precious! __________________ Elizabeth RN SAHM to JT, Ethan & my miracle early bird Zachary & 5 Angels Married to Jason PURELY NATURAL - Hand Made Bath, Body, Baby & Laundry Products HERE!!