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STILL having contractions and they are STILL not regular. It's now been about 28 hours since I started. They are getting quite intense and painful now
 
Poppy84 said:
STILL having contractions and they are STILL not regular. It's now been about 28 hours since I started. They are getting quite intense and painful now
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Wow! 28 hours is along time. :hugs: I hope baby gets here ASAP!
 
Sorry ladies that I have taken so long to update. Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts over the last couple of days. It has been a ride for sure. We checked in about 8ish at the hospital and they sent me straight to L&D. I was watched for a couple of hours. I came in at 4cm and 90% effaced. 2 hours later I was 4.5-5 and my contractions were getting stronger. They moved us to a new room and there they begin getting things ready. IV, paperwork and what not. A couple more hours later, my contractions were getting quite strong and painful and I was struggling to breathe through them. They sent in the man with the magic epidural and then checked me to find that I was at a 7, 100% effaced and at 0 station. After my epidural I slept all I could and it felt great to finally get some sleep. Close to 5pm my wonderful nurse came in said she had a feeling and wanted to check me ... I told her I was feeling pressure and what felt like her head in my canal. Sure enough yes she was right there and I was ready to push. Doctor came in and we went work. It was so easy. I pushed for about 30 minutes, no pain, and actually enjoyed the experience. I had a very small tear which they just stitched me up and we now have our beautiful baby girl. She did have quite a bit of junk in her lungs from me being sick but they got it all out and she is just perfect. She looks every bit like her daddy and is built just like him as well. Long and skinny. hahahaha! I couldn't have asked for a better team of nurses and my doctor was just amazing. They did everything in room even her bath and I got to bf right away. First time she nursed for 30 minutes. Wonderful suck and feeds like a champ. We are struggling a little because both sides are wanting to flatten out. Thankfully we have some great nipple shells to help draw them out and we are doing good so far. I can't believe what a great eater she is! I hope it continues. I am also very happy that I am feeling great! A little tired but I'm really not in much pain at all. I didn't even need any pain meds afterward. I still could use something for my ribs but for now, I'd like to keep it out of Chloe's system. I was also able to hop up out of bed and pee with no pain or burning and then shortly after again. I have feeling all down in that region and am hoping for a much better recovery this go around.

DD came by and wanted to hold her the entire time. She then cried when my mom had to take her back home because she thought we would get to come with her. Broke my heart. Thankfully though the nurses got her a big sister sticker and a coloring book and off she went happy.

They said we could leave as early as 24 hours and as long as both her and I are doing good, I think we will head home. I cannot wait to be back home and have both of my girls. I am on cloud 9 right now and I have no plans of coming down. DH is of course smitten beyond belief. It is wonderful to watch him hold and talk to her. He keeps getting up to check on her as well. Just so in love!!

Ok girls, I am off to sleep for a bit.
 
Thanks sassy for Sharing and Im So happy that's everything went so well considering how much pain u were in and that ur still feeling pretty good even with ur rib pain can't wait for pics :)
 
Sassy - amazing news! So pleased for you and she is gorgeous. I am glad that you managed to have the birth you wanted in the end and no c section and glad your rib didn't cause too many problems. Those epidural are amazing!

Enjoy your new addition xxxx
 
Ok I have a question that may sound strange.. anyone know why my urine might look oily? The last couple of times I've been it looks as though I've dripped olive oil in the toilet bowl with my pee. I've googled and can't find anything.
 
Congrats again Sassy and thank you for sharing your birth story, you made it sound easy, especially considering how much pain you were in, good work!!

Poppy, hope you keep progressing & a bit faster!!

Darkstar, you haven't inserted evening primrose oil have you?
 
darkstar said:
Ok I have a question that may sound strange.. anyone know why my urine might look oily? The last couple of times I've been it looks as though I've dripped olive oil in the toilet bowl with my pee. I've googled and can't find anything.
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I read online that I can come from prenatal vitamins or vitamins in general hope this helps
 
Well better to be safe than sorry, perhaps give your midwife a quick call. Hope all is ok x
 
Really glad she arrived safely Sassy & that after so many difficulties you ended up with a great team of people around you. So happy to hear she is feeding well & I hope your cough & ribs heal now they have a bit more room! :hugs:
 
Darkstar - I'd call someone & ask to be safe. Never heard of that before :shrug:
 
Sassy: So happy to hear you've had Chloe... Love that name as I have a Chloe also. :) Congratulations! Can't wait to see a picture of your beautiful baby girl.
 
Congratulations sassy, can't believe you did it with your cracked rib!

Darkstar, when my waters leaked it was just clear fluid, not oily, but if you are worried just give them s quick call.

AFM, nightmare morning! 1st day back at school and the battery on the car decides to die! Had to walk, its 3/4 of a mile, and I'm completly shattered! Luckily got a lift home,so im now chilling but have a very hard tummy!
 
Congrats Sassy- I saw the pics on fb an she is gorgeous!! Glad it all went well :)

Oliver successfully nursed last night, they should be bringing him back in shortly (the wonderful nurse offered to keep him for a few hours so we could sleep) and I'm keeping my fingers crossed he will be even better this time and less sleepy. I'm glad he's doing well! I'm bummed we have to be here a few more days but its also good because dh and I are so nervous still to have him entirely in our care- were such rookies! I'm just going crazy here in the hospital. I get officially discharged today but they give me the room as an outpatient to stay with baby. At least that means no more vitals, etc... But it also means more bad hospital food!!
 
Oh Melly hun, not good but it might spur baby along? Wishful thinking here, fingers crossed!
Slept much better last night, he settled from 1-5.30am, they told me to wake him every three hours but I'd rather feed on demand for now. So slept for most of that.

Hope everyone is ok x
 
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