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  1. Our beautiful Amelia! 6/2/07..Fashionably late! (18 replies)
  2. The birth of Harrison Riley 26/6/07 (7 replies)
  3. The birth story of Hayley Beth 07/08/2007 (7 replies)
  4. none (13 replies)
  5. Aurora's birth and death (97 replies)
  6. Birth of Emily Rebecca 14/07/07 (8 replies)
  7. Holly Olivia - long sorry!! (11 replies)
  8. Heath Spencer Martin (2 replies)
  9. Thanks for birth stories - keep 'em coming!! (2 replies)
  10. Xavier - a caesar birth - from his point of view (12 replies)
  11. SVD Twin Birth - Joseph & Elizabeth (Long) (29 replies)
  12. Anyone who had children present for the birth of sibling? (4 replies)
  13. Sucessful VBAC posteria birth (4 replies)
  14. VBA2C - Iliana Elizabeth - 14th June 2007 (20 replies)
  15. Induction and ARM (8 replies)
  16. Abigail's Fast Arrival - very long! (15 replies)
  17. Amalie Elizabeth 06/06/07 (14 replies)
  18. GBS - also posted in prenancy tips section. (2 replies)
  19. Millicent Grace 14th June (7 replies)
  20. Bringing on labour - other ideast? (7 replies)
  21. Aria Renee - 17th May (23 replies)
  22. Abigail Grace- plus pics and a bit from Dad too (14 replies)
  23. Suzanne's Longest Labour Story - nearly 100hrs for Zoe Tabitha! (25 replies)
  24. Lilac Faith - 10/06/07 - My natural water birth experience (long ) (11 replies)
  25. Lily Jessica - 01.06.06 - My Water baby :) (5 replies)
  26. Brielle's birth (6 replies)
  27. Cooper's wonderful birth !! (12 replies)
  28. Eliabeth Jane Littleton - another fast delivery! (7 replies)
  29. Attempted VBA2C - Huw Marcus (4 replies)
  30. Claire Alexa's Birth Story (5 replies)
  31. Almost 1 year later - Finn Daniel's birth story (4 replies)
  32. Long Labour - Emergency C/S - Jake David (5 replies)
  33. Lillian Margaret's arrival (3 replies)
  34. The birth of Niamh Mary 13/07/2005 (4 replies)
  35. Zoe Isabelle's delightful delivery (18 replies)
  36. The amazing birth of Rachel Charlotte - very long!! (7 replies)
  37. My Lucky Due Date Baby ~ Claire Andrea ~ (18 replies)
  38. Liam James - The Best Mothers Day Present (9 replies)
  39. Introducing "Ryan Troy" aka "moe" (3 replies)
  40. The Birth of Savannah Elise (9 replies)
  41. Introducing Zinzan Cooper 24/3/07 (8 replies)
  42. The birth of Dylan George (supa dupa long). (3 replies)
  43. Benjamin John Alexander (3 replies)
  44. How did your labour start? (12 replies)
  45. Sarah Louise 7/11/2007 (4 replies)
  46. Ryan Dominic makes his entrance!!! (6 replies)
  47. Jazlyn Alice 2nd March 2007 (7 replies)
  48. A new moon - A new baby - Sienna's birth! (9 replies)
  49. Will Hendrix 28th April 07 (15 replies)
  50. Audrey Isabelle (4 replies)
  51. Ella Rose 29/4/07 (very long) (4 replies)
  52. The birth of Bailey Cooper (7 replies)
  53. Text book delivery (6 replies)
  54. What did your DH wear during your labour? (12 replies)
  55. Katie and Georgia's Early Arrival (14 replies)
  56. Having waters broken - what happens next??? (5 replies)
  57. How long were you in labour with your 3rd or 4th?? (21 replies)
  58. Our Miracle Baby - Ethan Flynn (1 reply)
  59. Introducing Gemma Leigh (9 replies)
  60. Beautiful Birth, Beautiful Baby Boy - Thomas - 10/4/07 (14 replies)
  61. Dylan Zachary 26 Feb 2007 (15 replies)
  62. Mia Jayde Arrives! (4 replies)
  63. Rollergirl's birth story (8 replies)
  64. Xavier finaly arrived 24.04.07 (8 replies)
  65. A daughter finally! The birth of my baby girl - Arkaydia Paige (25 replies)
  66. Hannah Amy - 26th October 2006 (17 replies)
  67. Reanna Louises Journey to this world: Posterior birth (5 replies)
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  69. Isla Jayne 20th October, 2006 (10 replies)
  70. She's six months old today! Birth story of Ma'ayan Phoenix. (22 replies)
  71. Amy Morgan - 23/10/06 (10 replies)
  72. Ella Grace *popped* into the world (2 replies)
  73. Lily Maeve's arrival (1 reply)
  74. Bodhi Fox's entry to the world... (2 replies)
  75. Davey's Birth (4 replies)
  76. Ethan John the new man in my life (3 replies)
  77. Greeting Gretel (7 replies)
  78. Rhys’s Birth Story (warning, very very long!) (15 replies)
  79. Royal North Shore, Sydney (3 replies)
  80. Mr Cooper's arrival- long - VBAC (3 replies)
  81. The birth of my 2nd son....Chase Reginald (5 replies)
  82. Piper's birth story! (A bit long) (2 replies)
  83. Gracie Susan's birth story (2 replies)
  84. Zach's birth (4 replies)
  85. Georgia Michelle (9 replies)
  86. My first birth experience - not so bad after all! (7 replies)
  87. Less than perfect experience, but worth it (14 replies)
  88. 'Its another cone head!' (4 replies)
  89. Riley's speedy arrival, 7 contractions later! (10 replies)
  90. Birth of the next Bris Bronco - Kaelan Stephen Terry 6/10/06 (9 replies)
  91. Birth of William James - Long (5 replies)
  92. Hello Hana Eve (5 replies)
  93. Birth Story of Christopher William - 15 Feb 2007 (5 replies)
  94. The birth of Jaxon Maxwell 30.03.07 (6 replies)
  95. The birth of my little prince (long) (5 replies)
  96. The way we remember things! (3 replies)
  97. My marathon labour *long* (7 replies)
  98. I just wanted to tell everyone the story of when Isabella Grace entered the world! (3 replies)
  99. Our Baby Girl is here! (3 replies)
  100. Malachi's homebirth (7 replies)
  101. Rachel Helena's birth story (2 replies)
  102. Taya Annabelle (8 replies)
  103. water birth finally (1 reply)
  104. Rhiannon Lesley's arrival - pretty short! (2 replies)
  105. Jaida Kate ~ Our fertility herb baby! (20 replies)
  106. Birth of Our Daughter (long) (5 replies)
  107. .. (15 replies)
  108. Tyrus Michael (2 replies)
  109. Baby Charlie is finally here! *a bit long but a rollicking read* (22 replies)
  110. TENS Machine. What is it????? (7 replies)
  111. my bubba Toby (2 replies)
  112. The arrival of Erynn Joy (2 replies)
  113. Vaginal Birth after Caesarean (1 reply)
  114. Baby Sumher wanted out! (2 replies)
  115. The quick arrival of Hannah Grace - with a beautiful face (6 replies)
  116. The early Birth of Rory (2 replies)
  117. Ethan Jacob's long awaited arrival (16 replies)
  118. My water started to break while I was out shopping (2 replies)
  119. Jaida Maree long arrival (1 reply)
  120. A hypnobirthing VBAC... the birth of Naomi Maree (3 replies)
  121. Anyone had a natural 2nd birth after vaginal repair? (19 replies)
  122. Could I be in early labour??? (22 replies)
  123. Welcome Avah Jane - positive induction experience (4 replies)
  124. Introduction by induction - long story but all good! (6 replies)
  125. Samuel Ryan's Birth Story (4 replies)
  126. Arrival of Declan Elliot (2 replies)
  127. Amy's birth story- Induction at 40 + 4...longish! (3 replies)
  128. MIKAYLA (3 replies)
  129. Quick Labour (29 replies)
  130. Elizabeth's Birth (4 replies)
  131. Ali's birth story. (5 replies)
  132. Welcome to the world Eliza... Long (sorry) (4 replies)
  133. the birth of my 3rd child (2 replies)
  134. what a first time birth storie. (5 replies)
  135. Welcome to the world Caitlin Joan! (6 replies)
  136. The Birth of Ella Paige (5 replies)
  137. Jasmin Ruby's Birth (8 replies)
  138. To push or not to push- Birth story (6 replies)
  139. I gave birth in my car!! (14 replies)
  140. Nitara Ann Lyons Birth Story! (2 replies)
  141. The Arrival of Anneliese Bethany 10 weeks early (8 replies)
  142. My Home & Water Birth (17 replies)
  143. Robyn's Birth Story (6 replies)
  144. Zara Claire's birth (aka The Little Epidural That Couldn't) (22 replies)
  145. Need an Obstetrician in Melbourne? (0 replies)
  146. Anyone been induced with the gel? (9 replies)
  147. Riley's arrival (long) (3 replies)
  148. The Arrival of Alice Maree - C-section story (very long!) (8 replies)
  149. Tasman Aston's early arrival....LONG (6 replies)
  150. Birthing records? (2 replies)
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