Dogtanian
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At 39+6 i went for a routine appointment to find out i had ++++ of protein in my urine and slightly raised blood pressure.They wanted to admit me into hospital there and then to induce labour as they feared i had pre eclampsia.I didnt want to stay in so signed a release form saying i would come back the next day,they wernt happy about it but i needed a night to mentally prepare myself for what was about to happen.I always imagined my this is it moment,perhaps a bloody show,or calling OH at work unsure as to whether i was having contractions or not,my birth experience couldnt be further from this!!
Was taken to a ward the next day and given a propess pessary,when they inserted it they told me that the cervix was firmly closed.After about 6 hours i started to get period like pains and a dull backache.After 24 hours they examined me and by now i was quite uncomfortable but couldnt tell if i was i labour or not.The examination hurt like hell but was worth it as i was told i was a good 2cm dilated and could be moved to labour and delivery to have my waters broken to speed things up.It was finally happening!! after a few hours wait they moved me but my elation was short lived.They told me in l&d that the doctor had been too generous and i was in fact only 1cm and there was no way they could break my waters yet.I was given another pessary,i think prostin,and told they would check me again in 6 hours.I was having contractions by now but they were not regular.I bounced on my ball for 3 hours and was upright and mobile continously,as i knew that when i was in established labour i would be on a ctg machine and not able to be as mobile.The contractions were stopping and starting,it was a nightmare.Doctors checked me again and i was still only 1cm,all my hard work was for nothing.Two midwives and two doctors then each gave me an internal and tried to break my waters,this was horrific and the reason why i was so against induction in the first place! They inserted another prostin and left me for another 6 hours.As you can guess,nothing happened,my cervix just didnt want to play ball,and the baby didnt appear to be moving down much either.There was talk of more induction methods and epidural,but after 3 days of induction i was scared i would have no energy left for labour and birth.By now i was contracting regularly and it was agony,but with no dilation there was no end in sight.My worst fear was having a c section but when the time came,it seemed like the only option and when the doctors agreed to it i burst into tears i was so relieved!
Having the spinal put in while i was contracting was interesting! it took them ages as i couldnt stop shaking.The relief i felt when they pulled my beautiful girl out was unbelievable,i still cant stop thinking about it now.
Roberta Sandra Julie was born on 12/01/12 at 958pm weighing 8lb 6oz,she was brought straight to me for a kiss on the lips and we fell in love instantly.My OH was beside himself and could not stop shaking and saying how beautiful she was,it was all worth it in the end.
I always thought that by having a c section i would be missing out on some sort of magical birth experience and wouldnt have a bond,i feel the complete opposite and i know that this is the way my girl was meant to come into this world.
Thanks to everyone for your support through the trimesters,and good luck to everyone waiting to give birth,you really dont know how its going to end up!
If i can work out how to get a pic on here i will
Was taken to a ward the next day and given a propess pessary,when they inserted it they told me that the cervix was firmly closed.After about 6 hours i started to get period like pains and a dull backache.After 24 hours they examined me and by now i was quite uncomfortable but couldnt tell if i was i labour or not.The examination hurt like hell but was worth it as i was told i was a good 2cm dilated and could be moved to labour and delivery to have my waters broken to speed things up.It was finally happening!! after a few hours wait they moved me but my elation was short lived.They told me in l&d that the doctor had been too generous and i was in fact only 1cm and there was no way they could break my waters yet.I was given another pessary,i think prostin,and told they would check me again in 6 hours.I was having contractions by now but they were not regular.I bounced on my ball for 3 hours and was upright and mobile continously,as i knew that when i was in established labour i would be on a ctg machine and not able to be as mobile.The contractions were stopping and starting,it was a nightmare.Doctors checked me again and i was still only 1cm,all my hard work was for nothing.Two midwives and two doctors then each gave me an internal and tried to break my waters,this was horrific and the reason why i was so against induction in the first place! They inserted another prostin and left me for another 6 hours.As you can guess,nothing happened,my cervix just didnt want to play ball,and the baby didnt appear to be moving down much either.There was talk of more induction methods and epidural,but after 3 days of induction i was scared i would have no energy left for labour and birth.By now i was contracting regularly and it was agony,but with no dilation there was no end in sight.My worst fear was having a c section but when the time came,it seemed like the only option and when the doctors agreed to it i burst into tears i was so relieved!
Having the spinal put in while i was contracting was interesting! it took them ages as i couldnt stop shaking.The relief i felt when they pulled my beautiful girl out was unbelievable,i still cant stop thinking about it now.
Roberta Sandra Julie was born on 12/01/12 at 958pm weighing 8lb 6oz,she was brought straight to me for a kiss on the lips and we fell in love instantly.My OH was beside himself and could not stop shaking and saying how beautiful she was,it was all worth it in the end.
I always thought that by having a c section i would be missing out on some sort of magical birth experience and wouldnt have a bond,i feel the complete opposite and i know that this is the way my girl was meant to come into this world.
Thanks to everyone for your support through the trimesters,and good luck to everyone waiting to give birth,you really dont know how its going to end up!
If i can work out how to get a pic on here i will
I had to be induced and it was terribly painful 
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