A baby is born 20/5/11

Early on Thursday morning 19/5/11, the induction process began. We were almost 2 weeks over and unfortunately, there were indications showing that inducement was necessary.

After a long labour and every attempt to have him born naturally, Toby came into the world via a ceasarean. He was large, in a persistant posterior position and malpositioned so he was trying to present with the front of his head instead of the back. A natural birth was impossible.

Here is proud Daddy just minutes after Toby's birth.

Brand new baby checking out his new world.

Toby and Shane had some special cuddle time skin to skin while Mummy was waking up.

First meeting with Mummy. I had to have a general anaesthetic so it took about an hour for me to be awake enough to meet Toby. Still couldnt keep my eyes open though.

Toby James Gillard weighed in at 4.725kgs or 10 pound 6oz. He was 56cm long with a 36.5cm head circumference. Perfect baby!

He was a bit battered and bruised from the forceps and birth but was doing ok.

Brothers first meeting! Hailey and Ben were so excited to meet their new little brother. Such an exciting time.

Hailey as happy as can be!

First kiss.
A big yawn.

Toby at one day old.

Having some snuggle time with his Mum skin to skin because he missed out when he was born.

Toby day 2 meeting Nanna. Mum looked after Hailey and Ben while I was in hospital and did such a great job.

Then when Toby was 2 1/2 days old, we headed home!