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Thanks girls! Dahlia your little girl is a beauty!!
Can't wait to see the rest of your bundles xxx
Can't wait to see the rest of your bundles xxx
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I'm jealous too and i dont have much longer to go! lol i'm feeling like im going to go overdue at this rate 
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Dahlia!! congrats on your little princess!! she is precious!! 
What you describe sounds a bit like myself, I missed the hospital too but Im over it now
Yay!! so many babies!! keep em comming!!!
On a not so happy side I have a hernia on my csection and will need surgery, also I have hemorroids lol
Well will stay around to see more baby pics!!! hugs all!
What you describe sounds a bit like myself, I missed the hospital too but Im over it now
Yay!! so many babies!! keep em comming!!!
On a not so happy side I have a hernia on my csection and will need surgery, also I have hemorroids lol
Well will stay around to see more baby pics!!! hugs all!
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Holy heck, it's a long story, but here it is : )
Giving birth was the most amazing experience this time! I felt the limits my body could reach. And although it was the most pain I’ve ever felt, I am ever so grateful I got to experience it.
DAY OF WATERBREAK:
It all started Thursday Nov 1st @ 10am (38+3), after I got out of the shower- I saw some cloudy fluid leaking down my thigh. I really only thought it was discharge because of the color. Well, about an hour later I had resorted to panty liners, and they just kept filling up. I wasn’t having any contractions, and felt perfectly fine. I decided to call the midwife (MW) anyways. She told me to come into the office and one of the doctors would check to see what it was (either discharge or amniotic fluid). I still thought it was just discharge (or maybe it was wishful thinking- I WASN’T mentally prepared to hear anything else at that point!). But amniotic fluid it was! The doctor instructed me to go to the hospital and that they will put me on Pitocin. So right there, it seemed my hopes and dreams of a somewhat natural birth went down the drain. But I called the MW after and she gave me some hope- I could wait to go to the hospital until later that night, at 10 or 11 pm.
I prayed the whole way home that my contractions would start naturally. I had no plans of sitting still. I did a load of laundry, changed the sheets, vacuumed, did dishes, bounced around the house, and sat on the corner of my mattress and bounced (when you don’t have a yoga ball, it seemed like the smartest alternative lol). During this time I did have some slight small pains, but I thought it was from me being overly active .
10 pm comes around and I call the MW to tell her I am still not having contractions
She tells me to go to the hospital and says that the nurses will put me on a low-dose of Pitocin and hopefully that will get things started. Then she will come to hospital when contractions are nice and regular to labor with me. (Being a MW that has delivery privileges at a hospital, she cannot wait over a certain amount of time after the water breaks). So we went arrived at hospital at 11:00, went to triage and I was quite happy to hear that I was 3 cm, 80% effaced, and 1 station. Baby was low. Was admitted and sent to a delivery room.
LABOR STARTS: (6 hours)
I was blessed to have a nurse who was more holistically oriented. She asked me if I wanted the Pit, and I said I wanted to wait about 2 hours to see if anything was happening on it’s own, as I was starting to feel a bit menstrual. Magically, at 12:30 am, I started getting some slight contractions! Then at 1:30 am my contractions were regular at 3 minutes apart and lasting from 30 sec to 1 min long. They checked me and I was almost to a 5. I got a yoga ball and was handling the contractions on there for a bit. DH was sleeping on and off and I didn’t mind. I just didn’t feel the need for him to help me (even though I’m not sure he could have done anything to ease me). Shifts changed and got a new nurse, and again I was blessed, with a nurse (Holly) who was training to be a midwife (Halleluiah!) The contractions were still manageable (painful, but manageable), I just had to concentrate and breathe during them. I even mentioned to nurse that if this is what labor was then I could probably handle it without an epidural. But she told me that often during 7-10 cm that it would get worse. My contractions started to slow down to about 5 min apart; it was during this time that we were waiting for Wendy the MW to come. When she arrived she told me to keep moving, so I started walking around the room. I would stop and lean against the bed, and would rock my hips while having a contraction (they started getting a bit more intense, but still spacing out). Wendy decided I should do some nipple stimulation in the shower. DH stayed by the bed (he really didn't need to be in there lol). She took the showerhead to one nipple at a time. I would tell her when a contraction would start and she would move the showerhead to my lower back during that time. Then, onto the opposite nipple after each contraction. Things started to dramatically pick up and intensify. This is where the moaning came into play. Btw- the relief between contractions felt heaven-sent each time. It’s the body’s way to recuperate after a contraction. Well, next, I felt a big gush and heaviness (felt like baby was moving down the canal) and I was in extreme pain. I even said, “I can’t do this.”
THE PUSHING: (25 minutes)
The standing was too hard, so I went to my bed and got on all fours (it felt the most comfortable at that time). I would bend over some more and get through the contractions with deep sounds. I was probably 9 almost 10 cm at this stage. Wendy had me also lay on my side with my top leg bent back (better positioning for baby to move down). This was the most intense time before the pushing began. It was contractions of raw pain, and me looking forward to the break in between. My husband was just sitting there bewildered. The nurse and Wendy really took over and I would not have had it any other way. They knew what positions to have me in. Next, it was time to push. At first I wasn’t giving it my all. Thought I was going to poop lol! And I told them that! DH said “Don’t worry, who cares!” lol so I started giving it my all. It was tough to find the power to push, cause damn you have to really PUSH! When the baby needed to come under my pubic bone, I had to push my hardest. Then came the ring of fire when she was crowning, and it felt like stinging to me, and yes, at this point I was saying “it hurts, it hurts.” But they had me stop pushing so that my skin could stretch, and that was like torture for the minute or two where I had to wait. Then….. some small pushes, and baby popped out and onto my chest! It was relief and happiness at last! We did delayed cord cutting, and DH cut it when it was time. I couldn’t believe it! Little baby Savannah was lying right on my chest 10 days early!
Retrospect
-My mind was in doubt before getting to the hospital (I was thinking, “Great, here comes failed Pitocin induced labor, followed by a c-section.”
, but I also prayed and tried to keep positive. I feel like my activity in those hours leading up to the hospital helped a lot in the long run to get labor going.
I was more independent during labor then I thought I would have been. Previously I had this nice plan of DH comforting me and us bonding, but in reality I just wanted quiet, and me, myself, and I!
-During contractions, movement helped me! I would sway my hips, rock, breathe, and moan if needed. When contractions got bad (from 7-10). I was moaning like a primitive animal! But it was my way through it all : ) With my first birth, no one told me how to handle the contractions, no nurses offered any help of tips. I would literally stay still in my bed while having a contraction, which is the WRONG way to go about getting through them! I think that’s why I gave in to an epidural
-I also don’t think DH knew what to do when contractions got rough. Him being a man, he couldn’t have thought of ways to comfort pain I was in. And that’s why I’m thankful for Wendy and nurse! Afterward he told me he’s never seen me like that before and while he was watching he wished he could take it away for me. He said he was proud I got through it.
-No one asked if I wanted an epidural, and I didn’t ask for one. Having not done complete research for a natural birth, Wendy the midwife, and Holly my nurse were exactly what I needed to get through a natural labor! Just having someone who knew what the hell they were doing , and who knew that my body would get through it! The MW’s tips and tricks and constant support is what did it, and me of course ; )
Giving birth was the most amazing experience this time! I felt the limits my body could reach. And although it was the most pain I’ve ever felt, I am ever so grateful I got to experience it.
DAY OF WATERBREAK:
It all started Thursday Nov 1st @ 10am (38+3), after I got out of the shower- I saw some cloudy fluid leaking down my thigh. I really only thought it was discharge because of the color. Well, about an hour later I had resorted to panty liners, and they just kept filling up. I wasn’t having any contractions, and felt perfectly fine. I decided to call the midwife (MW) anyways. She told me to come into the office and one of the doctors would check to see what it was (either discharge or amniotic fluid). I still thought it was just discharge (or maybe it was wishful thinking- I WASN’T mentally prepared to hear anything else at that point!). But amniotic fluid it was! The doctor instructed me to go to the hospital and that they will put me on Pitocin. So right there, it seemed my hopes and dreams of a somewhat natural birth went down the drain. But I called the MW after and she gave me some hope- I could wait to go to the hospital until later that night, at 10 or 11 pm.
I prayed the whole way home that my contractions would start naturally. I had no plans of sitting still. I did a load of laundry, changed the sheets, vacuumed, did dishes, bounced around the house, and sat on the corner of my mattress and bounced (when you don’t have a yoga ball, it seemed like the smartest alternative lol). During this time I did have some slight small pains, but I thought it was from me being overly active .
10 pm comes around and I call the MW to tell her I am still not having contractions
She tells me to go to the hospital and says that the nurses will put me on a low-dose of Pitocin and hopefully that will get things started. Then she will come to hospital when contractions are nice and regular to labor with me. (Being a MW that has delivery privileges at a hospital, she cannot wait over a certain amount of time after the water breaks). So we went arrived at hospital at 11:00, went to triage and I was quite happy to hear that I was 3 cm, 80% effaced, and 1 station. Baby was low. Was admitted and sent to a delivery room. LABOR STARTS: (6 hours)
I was blessed to have a nurse who was more holistically oriented. She asked me if I wanted the Pit, and I said I wanted to wait about 2 hours to see if anything was happening on it’s own, as I was starting to feel a bit menstrual. Magically, at 12:30 am, I started getting some slight contractions! Then at 1:30 am my contractions were regular at 3 minutes apart and lasting from 30 sec to 1 min long. They checked me and I was almost to a 5. I got a yoga ball and was handling the contractions on there for a bit. DH was sleeping on and off and I didn’t mind. I just didn’t feel the need for him to help me (even though I’m not sure he could have done anything to ease me). Shifts changed and got a new nurse, and again I was blessed, with a nurse (Holly) who was training to be a midwife (Halleluiah!) The contractions were still manageable (painful, but manageable), I just had to concentrate and breathe during them. I even mentioned to nurse that if this is what labor was then I could probably handle it without an epidural. But she told me that often during 7-10 cm that it would get worse. My contractions started to slow down to about 5 min apart; it was during this time that we were waiting for Wendy the MW to come. When she arrived she told me to keep moving, so I started walking around the room. I would stop and lean against the bed, and would rock my hips while having a contraction (they started getting a bit more intense, but still spacing out). Wendy decided I should do some nipple stimulation in the shower. DH stayed by the bed (he really didn't need to be in there lol). She took the showerhead to one nipple at a time. I would tell her when a contraction would start and she would move the showerhead to my lower back during that time. Then, onto the opposite nipple after each contraction. Things started to dramatically pick up and intensify. This is where the moaning came into play. Btw- the relief between contractions felt heaven-sent each time. It’s the body’s way to recuperate after a contraction. Well, next, I felt a big gush and heaviness (felt like baby was moving down the canal) and I was in extreme pain. I even said, “I can’t do this.”
THE PUSHING: (25 minutes)
The standing was too hard, so I went to my bed and got on all fours (it felt the most comfortable at that time). I would bend over some more and get through the contractions with deep sounds. I was probably 9 almost 10 cm at this stage. Wendy had me also lay on my side with my top leg bent back (better positioning for baby to move down). This was the most intense time before the pushing began. It was contractions of raw pain, and me looking forward to the break in between. My husband was just sitting there bewildered. The nurse and Wendy really took over and I would not have had it any other way. They knew what positions to have me in. Next, it was time to push. At first I wasn’t giving it my all. Thought I was going to poop lol! And I told them that! DH said “Don’t worry, who cares!” lol so I started giving it my all. It was tough to find the power to push, cause damn you have to really PUSH! When the baby needed to come under my pubic bone, I had to push my hardest. Then came the ring of fire when she was crowning, and it felt like stinging to me, and yes, at this point I was saying “it hurts, it hurts.” But they had me stop pushing so that my skin could stretch, and that was like torture for the minute or two where I had to wait. Then….. some small pushes, and baby popped out and onto my chest! It was relief and happiness at last! We did delayed cord cutting, and DH cut it when it was time. I couldn’t believe it! Little baby Savannah was lying right on my chest 10 days early!
Retrospect
-My mind was in doubt before getting to the hospital (I was thinking, “Great, here comes failed Pitocin induced labor, followed by a c-section.”
, but I also prayed and tried to keep positive. I feel like my activity in those hours leading up to the hospital helped a lot in the long run to get labor going.I was more independent during labor then I thought I would have been. Previously I had this nice plan of DH comforting me and us bonding, but in reality I just wanted quiet, and me, myself, and I!
-During contractions, movement helped me! I would sway my hips, rock, breathe, and moan if needed. When contractions got bad (from 7-10). I was moaning like a primitive animal! But it was my way through it all : ) With my first birth, no one told me how to handle the contractions, no nurses offered any help of tips. I would literally stay still in my bed while having a contraction, which is the WRONG way to go about getting through them! I think that’s why I gave in to an epidural
-I also don’t think DH knew what to do when contractions got rough. Him being a man, he couldn’t have thought of ways to comfort pain I was in. And that’s why I’m thankful for Wendy and nurse! Afterward he told me he’s never seen me like that before and while he was watching he wished he could take it away for me. He said he was proud I got through it.
-No one asked if I wanted an epidural, and I didn’t ask for one. Having not done complete research for a natural birth, Wendy the midwife, and Holly my nurse were exactly what I needed to get through a natural labor! Just having someone who knew what the hell they were doing , and who knew that my body would get through it! The MW’s tips and tricks and constant support is what did it, and me of course ; )
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Sharon-Katiya is just beautiful. Can't wait to hear more birth details. Hope you have a quick recovery!!! Love the headband as well 
Dahlia-Totally understand the leaving the hospital ordeal. Miss Savannah is precious! Are you any feeling better now? Settling in ok? How is big sis doing? Hope you have an easy recovery as well.
Blakesmom-Too funny about the movie and borrowing pants! I have thought a few times about my water breaking while out. I figured it won't happen to me as mine usually have to be taken by force lol.
DD's gymnastics meet went super well. She did awesome. She got 1st place all around, 1st on floor, 2nd on bars and 3rd on beam and 3rd on vault. Glad it got me away for about 24 hours even if it totally stressed me out as we were running around everywhere.
Dr appt today...1cm dilated, 50% effaced, dr said he could feel the head easily but on the paper he wrote -3 station. That brings me to.....
INDUCTION ON WEDNESDAY MORNING....YAY
I figure with the induction it will be a LONG HARD day but I'm ready to get it over with and get my LO in my arms!!!
Dahlia-Totally understand the leaving the hospital ordeal. Miss Savannah is precious! Are you any feeling better now? Settling in ok? How is big sis doing? Hope you have an easy recovery as well.
Blakesmom-Too funny about the movie and borrowing pants! I have thought a few times about my water breaking while out. I figured it won't happen to me as mine usually have to be taken by force lol.
DD's gymnastics meet went super well. She did awesome. She got 1st place all around, 1st on floor, 2nd on bars and 3rd on beam and 3rd on vault. Glad it got me away for about 24 hours even if it totally stressed me out as we were running around everywhere.
Dr appt today...1cm dilated, 50% effaced, dr said he could feel the head easily but on the paper he wrote -3 station. That brings me to.....
INDUCTION ON WEDNESDAY MORNING....YAY
I figure with the induction it will be a LONG HARD day but I'm ready to get it over with and get my LO in my arms!!!
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Dahlia- Great birth story! It gives me the motivation I need because I want to do it naturally too. All of the things you did I hope I will be able to do when I get to the hospital. I think that my hospital is pretty good about letting you do it naturally. But it sounds like an empowering, yet humbling experience. I also feel like OH probably wouldnt be much help. Not that he would do the wrong things, but that I would probably prefer to do things on my own. My personality is like that anyway. Love the pictures!
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Klein--great news on induction being scheduled woop woop. My induction with Blake took from Fri afternoon-Sunday early morning--I hope yours is quick and easy and your posting pics by Thursday 
Dancing--I sure as heck hope we don't go over due--have they started checking you at your appointments to see if you are dialating?? Apparently no one cares what is going on in there for me yet--still have 3 weeks and 2 days until the big DUE DATE tho!
Dahlia--incredible birth story!! Congrats for getting thru it and having a great support team there with you. Was it just you and DH in the room for the delivery?? My SIL was brave enough to have me, her mom, and her little sis in there. I know if she is there for me, then I will also have to have MIL, little SIL, and my mom--and I REALLY don't want my mom in there--she drives me crazy!! I just had DH with me with Blake and everyone else was just outside my room so could hear but couldn't see--but I really would like pics too--I guess I have some time to figure that out tho! Great pics to end the story with--Congrats again!!
Dancing--I sure as heck hope we don't go over due--have they started checking you at your appointments to see if you are dialating?? Apparently no one cares what is going on in there for me yet--still have 3 weeks and 2 days until the big DUE DATE tho!
Dahlia--incredible birth story!! Congrats for getting thru it and having a great support team there with you. Was it just you and DH in the room for the delivery?? My SIL was brave enough to have me, her mom, and her little sis in there. I know if she is there for me, then I will also have to have MIL, little SIL, and my mom--and I REALLY don't want my mom in there--she drives me crazy!! I just had DH with me with Blake and everyone else was just outside my room so could hear but couldn't see--but I really would like pics too--I guess I have some time to figure that out tho! Great pics to end the story with--Congrats again!!
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they check me for dialation each time, its the same each time. 1 cm, 50% effaced. I havent changed in three weeks. My appt is this morning so maybe I've had some progress. I did feel alot of menstrual cramping last night at work. But this is my first pregnancy so I dont know what early labor feels like, plus it went away this morning so maybe its just BH. Will keep updating! Is everyone voting today??
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Dahlia congratulations, what a brilliant birth story, it sounds like you were absolutely amazing. Well done!
I will post my birth story here too - I typed it up last night xxxxx
I will post my birth story here too - I typed it up last night xxxxx
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Ok so here goes my birthing story.
On Friday Nov 2nd i started having the usual Braxton hicks that Id been having for a few nights when I got into bed but this time they seemed to be getting a but stronger and didn't go away. They started about midnight and after a couple of hours I got up and went to sit downstairs. Normally they would disappear if I got up but they didn't. I sat downstairs til about 5am, whenever they seemed like they were dying off i used the breast pump on between for some nipple stimulation, it seemed to help make them stronger.
At 5 I went upstairs and painted my nails and then went back to bed. I slept til 9.30 but I was aware of the contractions as I slept. When I woke up they were really quite painful and OH was rubbing my back through them. He was worrying because he had to go to work and would be out of contact during the afternoon but the pains were irregular and I knew that they could have gone on for days so I told him to go.
Throughout the day on Saturday the pains came and went, I spent most of the day lying in bed because I didn't want anything to progress before OH came home. He was due home around 6 so at 5 I got back on the breast pump to try and get things moving.
OH cooked us a pasta bake so we were well fed and then we went and sat down to watch take me out. My contractions started coming pretty strong at this point, it was about 7pm and I was on the sofa on all fours leaned over a load of cushions. OH was rubbing my back and timing the contractions.
At 8 I went to the toilet and there was my bloody show, I was glad to see it, OH was worried til I told him it was normal. I called the hospital and they told me to go in so I jumped in the shower and we got our bags together.
When we got in the car my contractions slowed a little, from about every 3 mins to maybe every 7. I told OH we would probably be heading back home shortly, I was really worried that I was going to get told I was 1 cm.
When we got there the midwife hooked me up to the monitor. She said that looking at me it didn't look like much was happening and she would leave the monitor on but she didn't think she would need to examine me and I might have been having a few 'niggles'. She put the monitor on and left the room and when she came back she was surprised to see I was having contractions every 3 mins, just like I told her
She examined me and was also surprised to see I was 4cm, I was buzzing. she took me to a room and i got into my nightie dress thingy and then a doctor came to see me. I asked if I could use the pool and they said no, I was a bit upset by this as I had been told by other doctors that there would be no problem with me using the pool. They said they wanted to monitor me regularly and they wouldn't be able to do that if I was in the pool, but that I could labour in the bath if I wanted to. They also said I had to have one of those needles in my hand throughout my labour because they wanted to take my blood, they might need to give be blood, and I needed a drop after delivery. I was peed off about this because the needle in your hand is horrible and it makes it impossible to grip things, like gripping the side of the bed or squeezing OHs hand. Never mind ey. I kept saying to OH I should have had that damn home birth!!
Anyhow, as soon as the doctor left the room there was a pop and a warm gush, my waters had broken! The midwife examined me and said I was 6cm and that I would probably progress quite quickly after that.
The contractions started coming really strong now, I was most comfortable sitting on the ball leaning over the bed and OH sat behind me rubbing my back, I started using the gas and air at this point. I don't know if I really liked it, I think it just gave me something to focus on, but it dried out my throat a bit and sometimes I preferred to breathe through the pains on my own.
The contractions continued to get more intense and I changed position so I had the back of the bed vertical and I was kneeling and leaning over it. I started to feel a lot of pressure down in my bum and the pain was getting really difficult for me to cope with and so the midwife checked me at about 1am and said I was 6-7cm. She asked if I wanted to try some pethidine and i agreed, she said that it might help get the baby in a better position. I think she mentioned an oblique lie? I could be making that up.
I had the pethidine, I think all it really did was helped me relax a bit between contractions. The midwife had me lie on my side, again to try and get her in a better position. I think I had the pethidine at about 1.30 and within about 20 minutes of having it I was screaming 'I'm pushing I'm pushing!' I just couldn't help myself and I was scared Incase it wasn't time to push! The midwife examined me and said i could push with the next contraction.
This is where it gets a bit scary
So I started pushing and I think about 5 or 10 mins passed the midwife was getting concerned about the babies heart rate she said it was dropping between contractions and taking a little while to pick back up. After a couple of contractions she buzzed for assistance and next thing I knew there was a doctor, a paediatrician and 3 midwifes in the room and they were telling me we had to get baby out within the next 2 minutes! They gave me an episiotomy and I pushed as hard as I could and she was born at 2.14. We didn't get to do delayed cord clamping or really have any skin to skin time because they had to take her over to the resuscitare to check her over but she was absolutely fine and she cried straight away. I remember the midwife holding her to me and saying look what you've got and I was looking between her legs trying to see if she was a girl or a boy but I was so out of it I must have just looked really confused haha and then I heard OH say 'its a little girl' and I was so shocked because I was fully expecting a boy for some reason!!!
She is so lovely though. I just love her. She has taken to breastfeeding really well so far, it was taking her a while to latch and I do have to wake her up for feeds but she's got the hang of it now, she's brilliant and im really enjoying it!! I love being a mummy xxx
On Friday Nov 2nd i started having the usual Braxton hicks that Id been having for a few nights when I got into bed but this time they seemed to be getting a but stronger and didn't go away. They started about midnight and after a couple of hours I got up and went to sit downstairs. Normally they would disappear if I got up but they didn't. I sat downstairs til about 5am, whenever they seemed like they were dying off i used the breast pump on between for some nipple stimulation, it seemed to help make them stronger.
At 5 I went upstairs and painted my nails and then went back to bed. I slept til 9.30 but I was aware of the contractions as I slept. When I woke up they were really quite painful and OH was rubbing my back through them. He was worrying because he had to go to work and would be out of contact during the afternoon but the pains were irregular and I knew that they could have gone on for days so I told him to go.
Throughout the day on Saturday the pains came and went, I spent most of the day lying in bed because I didn't want anything to progress before OH came home. He was due home around 6 so at 5 I got back on the breast pump to try and get things moving.
OH cooked us a pasta bake so we were well fed and then we went and sat down to watch take me out. My contractions started coming pretty strong at this point, it was about 7pm and I was on the sofa on all fours leaned over a load of cushions. OH was rubbing my back and timing the contractions.
At 8 I went to the toilet and there was my bloody show, I was glad to see it, OH was worried til I told him it was normal. I called the hospital and they told me to go in so I jumped in the shower and we got our bags together.
When we got in the car my contractions slowed a little, from about every 3 mins to maybe every 7. I told OH we would probably be heading back home shortly, I was really worried that I was going to get told I was 1 cm.
When we got there the midwife hooked me up to the monitor. She said that looking at me it didn't look like much was happening and she would leave the monitor on but she didn't think she would need to examine me and I might have been having a few 'niggles'. She put the monitor on and left the room and when she came back she was surprised to see I was having contractions every 3 mins, just like I told her
She examined me and was also surprised to see I was 4cm, I was buzzing. she took me to a room and i got into my nightie dress thingy and then a doctor came to see me. I asked if I could use the pool and they said no, I was a bit upset by this as I had been told by other doctors that there would be no problem with me using the pool. They said they wanted to monitor me regularly and they wouldn't be able to do that if I was in the pool, but that I could labour in the bath if I wanted to. They also said I had to have one of those needles in my hand throughout my labour because they wanted to take my blood, they might need to give be blood, and I needed a drop after delivery. I was peed off about this because the needle in your hand is horrible and it makes it impossible to grip things, like gripping the side of the bed or squeezing OHs hand. Never mind ey. I kept saying to OH I should have had that damn home birth!!
Anyhow, as soon as the doctor left the room there was a pop and a warm gush, my waters had broken! The midwife examined me and said I was 6cm and that I would probably progress quite quickly after that.
The contractions started coming really strong now, I was most comfortable sitting on the ball leaning over the bed and OH sat behind me rubbing my back, I started using the gas and air at this point. I don't know if I really liked it, I think it just gave me something to focus on, but it dried out my throat a bit and sometimes I preferred to breathe through the pains on my own.
The contractions continued to get more intense and I changed position so I had the back of the bed vertical and I was kneeling and leaning over it. I started to feel a lot of pressure down in my bum and the pain was getting really difficult for me to cope with and so the midwife checked me at about 1am and said I was 6-7cm. She asked if I wanted to try some pethidine and i agreed, she said that it might help get the baby in a better position. I think she mentioned an oblique lie? I could be making that up.
I had the pethidine, I think all it really did was helped me relax a bit between contractions. The midwife had me lie on my side, again to try and get her in a better position. I think I had the pethidine at about 1.30 and within about 20 minutes of having it I was screaming 'I'm pushing I'm pushing!' I just couldn't help myself and I was scared Incase it wasn't time to push! The midwife examined me and said i could push with the next contraction.
This is where it gets a bit scary
So I started pushing and I think about 5 or 10 mins passed the midwife was getting concerned about the babies heart rate she said it was dropping between contractions and taking a little while to pick back up. After a couple of contractions she buzzed for assistance and next thing I knew there was a doctor, a paediatrician and 3 midwifes in the room and they were telling me we had to get baby out within the next 2 minutes! They gave me an episiotomy and I pushed as hard as I could and she was born at 2.14. We didn't get to do delayed cord clamping or really have any skin to skin time because they had to take her over to the resuscitare to check her over but she was absolutely fine and she cried straight away. I remember the midwife holding her to me and saying look what you've got and I was looking between her legs trying to see if she was a girl or a boy but I was so out of it I must have just looked really confused haha and then I heard OH say 'its a little girl' and I was so shocked because I was fully expecting a boy for some reason!!!
She is so lovely though. I just love her. She has taken to breastfeeding really well so far, it was taking her a while to latch and I do have to wake her up for feeds but she's got the hang of it now, she's brilliant and im really enjoying it!! I love being a mummy xxx
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Hi everyone! Just wanted to say that I have been reading, but it's much harder to reply these days since baby is usually in my arms it on my boob when I do get to read ; )
Also, thank you for the congrats : ) Savannah is doing well. I trying to adjust to BFing. Milk came in full last night (day 3 PP) That day I noticed it start to come in, but the evening was when it came in fully and my boobs were hard as rocks. I've since been massaging them as I feed ( to prevent logged ducts and to he'll circulate they'll during this time). Should let up in a few more days.
DH has off til Friday and he's been a great help with getting me what I need and taking care of me. I basically take care of Sannah on my own Though. DH will hold her, but wiyh me breastfeeding he cant do much else. And i dont mind that. At night DH sleeps on couch and I'm in the bedroom. He has been taking DD to school in the mornings. It will be another adjustment for me when i have to start doing that : (
My body feels great. When I had DD I was in pain because of mu ouvic symphasis when waking/ sitting etc. This time I'm just fine! And I was completely expecting to be in pain, but man this is a blessing to feel this good. I think the trick was holding back the legs really far during delivery, and maybe bc this is my second child. I think i Forgot to mention I had smal tear along my previous episiotomy, but she didn't give me stitches. It doesn't really hurt, just get uncomfortable at times. But the tucks pads and dermaplast helps a lot (ladies ask for this after your births).
Cata- I'm so happy to hear that the lactation consultants helped you. It makes me very happy that you are able to BF like planned. The first night home was an adjustment. But I am fine now too. Savannah nurses a lot for now. My nips were hurting and I thought it was improper latch, but I think it was just normal soreness from this whole process. Her lips have always been flanged out (sign of proper latch) and it's starting to feel less discomfort now. Is your brother or father able to help you out at home?
I did vote today, my mom watched baby while I voted, and DH went grocery shopping. (He voted later).Precinct is just one house away- We are right next to the school lol so that made it easy. Savannah had her first check up today. She is perfectly healthy and at 50% percentile.
Dancing- well those cramps sound good. Usually cramping is a sign of something more. BH are usually mild and non painful. I didn't know I'd be 3 cm upon entering the hospital, but for a few days I had slight cramping/tiny pings of pain. I assume that was the dilation. I hope you can use a ball. And remember nipple stimulation f you want to speed things up! It really was the deal-maker for me!
Omg- Klein! You are probably so ready for this induction. Can't wait to hear your story. You will be in my thoughts. I hope your birth goes smoothly and it happens how you'd like : )
Oh and your DD must be super proud of herself. It's great to succeed I something you love. And keeping busy on your part will have made for an easier way to keep your mind off stressing so much.
Blakes- your baby could come at any time. I had no inclination that mine would come early. I would even joke with DH about IF baby did come early how surprised we'd be. It was just DH with me. My mom was watching Nat. Originally I had sorta wanted her to be there and I told her I'd text her around 7-8 cm to see if she could come up since they live close to the hospital. She was there for Natalie's birth. But that was a more controlled environment ( I had epidural). This time I was in no mood to have anyone else there. I was in my own world and could care less about inviting her lol. Just have who you want to be there. I would t worry about hurting feelings. To each their own. It's a special time for you and DH tower your little on together. Just my opinion ; )
Oh btw- I got my pertusis shot while I was at the hospital, which was nice I didn't have to go anywhere else for it. Now I have to get DH to get his.
Edit* Sharon- I see you wrote your birth story. I am going to read it tomorrow. Baby just went down ad I need some sleep! : )
Well, one more thing- I miss being pregnant. Lol. I don't feel I had a proper goodbye since delivery was so unexpected. I'll get over it, but I've been thinking oh, I could still be pregnant right now lol
Also, thank you for the congrats : ) Savannah is doing well. I trying to adjust to BFing. Milk came in full last night (day 3 PP) That day I noticed it start to come in, but the evening was when it came in fully and my boobs were hard as rocks. I've since been massaging them as I feed ( to prevent logged ducts and to he'll circulate they'll during this time). Should let up in a few more days.
DH has off til Friday and he's been a great help with getting me what I need and taking care of me. I basically take care of Sannah on my own Though. DH will hold her, but wiyh me breastfeeding he cant do much else. And i dont mind that. At night DH sleeps on couch and I'm in the bedroom. He has been taking DD to school in the mornings. It will be another adjustment for me when i have to start doing that : (
My body feels great. When I had DD I was in pain because of mu ouvic symphasis when waking/ sitting etc. This time I'm just fine! And I was completely expecting to be in pain, but man this is a blessing to feel this good. I think the trick was holding back the legs really far during delivery, and maybe bc this is my second child. I think i Forgot to mention I had smal tear along my previous episiotomy, but she didn't give me stitches. It doesn't really hurt, just get uncomfortable at times. But the tucks pads and dermaplast helps a lot (ladies ask for this after your births).
Cata- I'm so happy to hear that the lactation consultants helped you. It makes me very happy that you are able to BF like planned. The first night home was an adjustment. But I am fine now too. Savannah nurses a lot for now. My nips were hurting and I thought it was improper latch, but I think it was just normal soreness from this whole process. Her lips have always been flanged out (sign of proper latch) and it's starting to feel less discomfort now. Is your brother or father able to help you out at home?
I did vote today, my mom watched baby while I voted, and DH went grocery shopping. (He voted later).Precinct is just one house away- We are right next to the school lol so that made it easy. Savannah had her first check up today. She is perfectly healthy and at 50% percentile.
Dancing- well those cramps sound good. Usually cramping is a sign of something more. BH are usually mild and non painful. I didn't know I'd be 3 cm upon entering the hospital, but for a few days I had slight cramping/tiny pings of pain. I assume that was the dilation. I hope you can use a ball. And remember nipple stimulation f you want to speed things up! It really was the deal-maker for me!
Omg- Klein! You are probably so ready for this induction. Can't wait to hear your story. You will be in my thoughts. I hope your birth goes smoothly and it happens how you'd like : )
Oh and your DD must be super proud of herself. It's great to succeed I something you love. And keeping busy on your part will have made for an easier way to keep your mind off stressing so much.
Blakes- your baby could come at any time. I had no inclination that mine would come early. I would even joke with DH about IF baby did come early how surprised we'd be. It was just DH with me. My mom was watching Nat. Originally I had sorta wanted her to be there and I told her I'd text her around 7-8 cm to see if she could come up since they live close to the hospital. She was there for Natalie's birth. But that was a more controlled environment ( I had epidural). This time I was in no mood to have anyone else there. I was in my own world and could care less about inviting her lol. Just have who you want to be there. I would t worry about hurting feelings. To each their own. It's a special time for you and DH tower your little on together. Just my opinion ; )
Oh btw- I got my pertusis shot while I was at the hospital, which was nice I didn't have to go anywhere else for it. Now I have to get DH to get his.
Edit* Sharon- I see you wrote your birth story. I am going to read it tomorrow. Baby just went down ad I need some sleep! : )
Well, one more thing- I miss being pregnant. Lol. I don't feel I had a proper goodbye since delivery was so unexpected. I'll get over it, but I've been thinking oh, I could still be pregnant right now lol
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Sharon thanks for sharing your birth story--glad they got her out quick and everything is perfect with her.
Dahlia was is the dermaplast you mentioned?? I got Tucks pads after Blake but haven't heard of the other. Glad to hear you are recovering well. Blake's daycare lady said she worked some "magic numbers" and would love to have Blake for the month of December (Before we signed a new contract this year we excluded Dec as I was concerned about paying for him when we aren't planning on him being there while I'm off work for my maternity leave, which isn't what they normally do but they were willing to compromise for us) But I don't think I want him to go. He normally goes 1/2 hour before their "official" open time due to our work schedules, and it's a pain for DH to "back track" to get him to daycare and then head back the opposite direction to work, but I start work even earlier so he has to be the one to take him--but I don't think I would want to get up and ready to take Blake later in the day. Yet I also don't want to take him away from his routine and have it be hard for him to return back to daycare in January when I return to work, OY--I wish she wouldn't have brought it up, but she did it in a way that made it sound like she was doing us a favor and she also mentioned having a "break" when lack of sleeping is in full swing with a new babe--I just don't know....
Dahlia was is the dermaplast you mentioned?? I got Tucks pads after Blake but haven't heard of the other. Glad to hear you are recovering well. Blake's daycare lady said she worked some "magic numbers" and would love to have Blake for the month of December (Before we signed a new contract this year we excluded Dec as I was concerned about paying for him when we aren't planning on him being there while I'm off work for my maternity leave, which isn't what they normally do but they were willing to compromise for us) But I don't think I want him to go. He normally goes 1/2 hour before their "official" open time due to our work schedules, and it's a pain for DH to "back track" to get him to daycare and then head back the opposite direction to work, but I start work even earlier so he has to be the one to take him--but I don't think I would want to get up and ready to take Blake later in the day. Yet I also don't want to take him away from his routine and have it be hard for him to return back to daycare in January when I return to work, OY--I wish she wouldn't have brought it up, but she did it in a way that made it sound like she was doing us a favor and she also mentioned having a "break" when lack of sleeping is in full swing with a new babe--I just don't know....
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Sharon- what a great birth story. I love reading these stories!
Sounds like we had a similar labor... I painted my nails too!
And our contractions slowed down, then sped up. And we both used yoga balls, and nipple stimulation. I feel lucky that I didn't have the IV in because you're right, gripping things comes with the territory and I'm sure it made it harder for you : (
Glad she's here with you and your OH. Congrats again.
Savannah is feeding a lot. I don't have to wake her up. Today it's been sometimes every hour. At night she does alright, last night was good-I got some sleep
Blakes- Dermaplast is something new from the hospital.. that I didn't ever get after DD#1s birth. It is an aerosol spray that has menthol, and other soothing ingredients for you to spray on your tender region after the birth. The hospital gave me Tucks pads to bring home, too. I was sad that I didn't get a diaper bag or organizer, even though I brought my Similac voucher. They don't hand out anything from Formula companies because it's not "baby friendly."
With the daycare, that is tough. It would be nice to have some alone time, and getting up to take Blake might be hard. Heck, I enjoy my alone time with baby while DD is in Kindergarten for the half day, and it's made me even think of putting her in full day (but we don't have the money for it). It seems easier if I could just have her in full day. And I'm spoiled right now while DH is able to take her to school for this week. It's going to take some getting used to once I have to drop her off
*** Hoping Klein is doing well ***
Sounds like we had a similar labor... I painted my nails too!
And our contractions slowed down, then sped up. And we both used yoga balls, and nipple stimulation. I feel lucky that I didn't have the IV in because you're right, gripping things comes with the territory and I'm sure it made it harder for you : (Glad she's here with you and your OH. Congrats again.
Savannah is feeding a lot. I don't have to wake her up. Today it's been sometimes every hour. At night she does alright, last night was good-I got some sleep
Blakes- Dermaplast is something new from the hospital.. that I didn't ever get after DD#1s birth. It is an aerosol spray that has menthol, and other soothing ingredients for you to spray on your tender region after the birth. The hospital gave me Tucks pads to bring home, too. I was sad that I didn't get a diaper bag or organizer, even though I brought my Similac voucher. They don't hand out anything from Formula companies because it's not "baby friendly."
With the daycare, that is tough. It would be nice to have some alone time, and getting up to take Blake might be hard. Heck, I enjoy my alone time with baby while DD is in Kindergarten for the half day, and it's made me even think of putting her in full day (but we don't have the money for it). It seems easier if I could just have her in full day. And I'm spoiled right now while DH is able to take her to school for this week. It's going to take some getting used to once I have to drop her off
*** Hoping Klein is doing well ***
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wonderful birth story sharon! i love reading them too.
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Sharon- what a great birth story. I love reading these stories!
Sounds like we had a similar labor... I painted my nails too!
Glad she's here with you and your OH. Congrats again.
Savannah is feeding a lot. I don't have to wake her up. Today it's been sometimes every hour. At night she does alright, last night was good-I got some sleep
Blakes- Dermaplast is something new from the hospital.. that I didn't ever get after DD#1s birth. It is an aerosol spray that has menthol, and other soothing ingredients for you to spray on your tender region after the birth. The hospital gave me Tucks pads to bring home, too. I was sad that I didn't get a diaper bag or organizer, even though I brought my Similac voucher. They don't hand out anything from Formula companies because it's not "baby friendly."
With the daycare, that is tough. It would be nice to have some alone time, and getting up to take Blake might be hard. Heck, I enjoy my alone time with baby while DD is in Kindergarten for the half day, and it's made me even think of putting her in full day (but we don't have the money for it). It seems easier if I could just have her in full day. And I'm spoiled right now while DH is able to take her to school for this week. It's going to take some getting used to once I have to drop her off
*** Hoping Klein is doing well ***
I bet your midwife or even the pediatrician would have the diaper bags--did they give you the voucher back?? I have an enfamil voucher, but similac was what our local hospital gave out when I had Blake...
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Yes you're right, I should ask the ped at her next appt on the 16th. Thanks for that!
I'll bet Klein is holding her bundle right now : )
and omg guess what? I won a stroller from Baby Cargo on Facebook! They give one away each month. I'm trying to decide what color, either tan or black. I think black, for dirt purposes would be best. Fan them and put in an entry for yourself! Apparently they're nice strollers according to my research on Amazon
I'll bet Klein is holding her bundle right now : )
and omg guess what? I won a stroller from Baby Cargo on Facebook! They give one away each month. I'm trying to decide what color, either tan or black. I think black, for dirt purposes would be best. Fan them and put in an entry for yourself! Apparently they're nice strollers according to my research on Amazon
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