Hi everyone,
Sorry I haven't posted in a while, though I've been reading everyone else's posts. I just wanted to update everyone and let you know that our daughter Isabella Sarah was born on November 13 (three days overdue). I went into labor three days before, but did not progress beyond early labor. My contractions kept coming ten minutes apart and were quite painful but never got any closer than that. On day four, I finally went to see my doctor and begged her to do something, and she decided to induce. I was admitted to the hospital that evening and asked for an epidural (at this point, I had been in pain for days and have not slept at all). Even with the pitocin, though, labor did not really progress as they expected it to. In addition, the baby's heart rate was erratic (it either decreased with each contraction, or was far too fast). By Friday morning, I had developed a fever, so my doctor decided to do a C section because she was worried about an infection. The surgery was quick, and Isabella was born within minutes with the cord wrapped once around her neck and once around her body, but otherwise perfectly healthy. She weighed in at 8 lbs 4 oz, measuring 20 inches. Because of my fever during labor she had to spend 48 hours in the NICU and we were both treated with antibiotics.
We have been home now for almost a week and taking care of her has been overwhelming at times, but we are getting the hang of it.
I hope everyone else is doing well and good luck to those still waiting!
Stela
50 centimeters - 7lb 6.5oz
