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I will fill in all the details when this boy of mine gives me a chance but he arrived Saturday evening (3 days late) and it was a great birth experience. I couldn't get enough of a connection to post from the hospital. -- Little man set a record (birth to) latch (13 min 3 seconds from happy birthday to first suck) they said, and now he's apparently trying to set a record for how much one little baby can eat.
8 pounds 10 ounces 21.25 long. 9:14 pm.
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8 pounds 10 ounces 21.25 long. 9:14 pm.
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Woo congratulations! Cant wait for the full story! He sounds adorable already hehe. Xx
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Guys I had all but the last few seconds to type when little man woke up to nurse and someone hopped on here and pushed a button losing it all. I will get the story up here in a few days. Just know were all doing good and Laila is being a great big sister.
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Friday morning I woke up to a bloody show. It continued pretty much the whole day but I never had any distinct pains or contractions. So Friday night I went to bed thinking nothing was going to happen. I woke up around midnight gripping my headboard I was in so much pain. I realized quickly it was contractions. They were only 5 min apart and 30 seconds long plus I could rest throughout them so I decided to wait it out.
Around 3 I gave up and got out of bed and started getting things in order. I called my parents to run over to watch little one and hubby and I went on a short walk. I couldn't finish the walk so we decided might be worth it to go get checked out. I came into L&D around 6 am and they hooked me up and checked me. NO CHANGE since my last ob appointment! I was confused so I asked about the show and learned that you can get that from thinning and dilation or one or the other. However the OB on call said I was in labor just still "early labor" and told me to go home for two hours and walk, then come back.
I went home and walked 1 1/2 hours and got to the point where I was uncomfortable through contractions. We headed back in and they checked me again. I was having text book contractions and was 3 cm dilated. Normally they won't admit you until your 4 cm but because of how fast I progressed they checked me in around 9. I had a new OB and he was great. Did not argue about any of my birth plan ideas and the nurses offered up so many things to help me labor without pain meds.
I spent as much time on the ball as I could but got to a point where I needed to sit in the bed. I realized my contractions were closer and closer and more painful so I asked to get in the shower. I decided to wait until my second bag of antibiotics went through but then I went from 3 min to 1 min contractions and not only where they in my back but they were now in my stomach and hips. I immediately called for IV meds but before they could hook them up I said no I want the epidural I can't do these in my hips, it felt like a house was being dropped on me.
They hooked me up with a walking epidural and it was exactly what I wanted and needed. I still felt my contractions but they were at a 5/6 instead of a 10/omg! I also only had them on certain places depending on which way I sat. The nurses were awesome and helped me get and stay comfortable the whole time and I labored by myself for the most part. I would just have hubby tell me when a contraction was peaking so I knew I was almost done.
They only checked me three times during labor. So after a few hours my OB came in and wanted to see how I was feeling how I was doing and to see where I was at. He checked me and I was a solid 7 cm but baby was back up at -2 (little booger!) since I couldn't use gravity aside from sitting he suggested breaking my bag and letting that bring him down. I wasn't a huge fan of that idea but allowed it because he explained why he felt it was the right decision in this case. Immediately Ben dropped to 0 station and I was 8 cm. He left me to labor some more and things started to get stronger.
Hubby sat there and held my hand through the last few contractions as they were brutal. I was questioning the nurse as to when I would know to push as I had no feeling in my tail bone region. She asked me if I felt pressure on my pelvis and I said yes. She said if it felt them non stop to call them. She stepped out in the hall for a second I swear and then I felt the pressure stay and felt Ben drop into the lower birth canal.
I yelled I need to push now and hit the button. They ran in and said ok baby time and I pushed. I pushed for 30 minuets and it wasn't to bad. I did have a little adrenaline sickness but I took it like a champ! lol. I pushed him to the ring of fire then my contractions pretty much did the rest. He came out and was immediately put on my stomach and the OB did delayed cord clamp. He was healthy and perfect. Once they cut the cord I put him to my chest and he started rooting that second. I latched him on and he nursed wonderfully.
Breastfeeding issues are the same as with Laila but Ben is doing a little better with the forceful letdown. I am also using shields at present time trying to let two little blisters heal. Apparently I fell asleep and didn't feel him slip down the nipple :/
I have to say this was an amazing birth experience. It was exactly what I wanted and I couldn't be happier. In fact I was asking to go home an you after he was born I was so ready. Recovery has been going great and Laila is doing great in her big sister role. We are just enjoying our time together and Daddy's paternity leave. Also getting into a routine of some sort.
Around 3 I gave up and got out of bed and started getting things in order. I called my parents to run over to watch little one and hubby and I went on a short walk. I couldn't finish the walk so we decided might be worth it to go get checked out. I came into L&D around 6 am and they hooked me up and checked me. NO CHANGE since my last ob appointment! I was confused so I asked about the show and learned that you can get that from thinning and dilation or one or the other. However the OB on call said I was in labor just still "early labor" and told me to go home for two hours and walk, then come back.
I went home and walked 1 1/2 hours and got to the point where I was uncomfortable through contractions. We headed back in and they checked me again. I was having text book contractions and was 3 cm dilated. Normally they won't admit you until your 4 cm but because of how fast I progressed they checked me in around 9. I had a new OB and he was great. Did not argue about any of my birth plan ideas and the nurses offered up so many things to help me labor without pain meds.
I spent as much time on the ball as I could but got to a point where I needed to sit in the bed. I realized my contractions were closer and closer and more painful so I asked to get in the shower. I decided to wait until my second bag of antibiotics went through but then I went from 3 min to 1 min contractions and not only where they in my back but they were now in my stomach and hips. I immediately called for IV meds but before they could hook them up I said no I want the epidural I can't do these in my hips, it felt like a house was being dropped on me.
They hooked me up with a walking epidural and it was exactly what I wanted and needed. I still felt my contractions but they were at a 5/6 instead of a 10/omg! I also only had them on certain places depending on which way I sat. The nurses were awesome and helped me get and stay comfortable the whole time and I labored by myself for the most part. I would just have hubby tell me when a contraction was peaking so I knew I was almost done.
They only checked me three times during labor. So after a few hours my OB came in and wanted to see how I was feeling how I was doing and to see where I was at. He checked me and I was a solid 7 cm but baby was back up at -2 (little booger!) since I couldn't use gravity aside from sitting he suggested breaking my bag and letting that bring him down. I wasn't a huge fan of that idea but allowed it because he explained why he felt it was the right decision in this case. Immediately Ben dropped to 0 station and I was 8 cm. He left me to labor some more and things started to get stronger.
Hubby sat there and held my hand through the last few contractions as they were brutal. I was questioning the nurse as to when I would know to push as I had no feeling in my tail bone region. She asked me if I felt pressure on my pelvis and I said yes. She said if it felt them non stop to call them. She stepped out in the hall for a second I swear and then I felt the pressure stay and felt Ben drop into the lower birth canal.
I yelled I need to push now and hit the button. They ran in and said ok baby time and I pushed. I pushed for 30 minuets and it wasn't to bad. I did have a little adrenaline sickness but I took it like a champ! lol. I pushed him to the ring of fire then my contractions pretty much did the rest. He came out and was immediately put on my stomach and the OB did delayed cord clamp. He was healthy and perfect. Once they cut the cord I put him to my chest and he started rooting that second. I latched him on and he nursed wonderfully.
Breastfeeding issues are the same as with Laila but Ben is doing a little better with the forceful letdown. I am also using shields at present time trying to let two little blisters heal. Apparently I fell asleep and didn't feel him slip down the nipple :/
I have to say this was an amazing birth experience. It was exactly what I wanted and I couldn't be happier. In fact I was asking to go home an you after he was born I was so ready. Recovery has been going great and Laila is doing great in her big sister role. We are just enjoying our time together and Daddy's paternity leave. Also getting into a routine of some sort.
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We had newborn photos taken today... will post as soon as I get them back! Until then.. enjoy the dimple! lol
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Jm can't wait to hear what your having!
Wilsey his daddy has the exact same one! I love it! haha
Wilsey his daddy has the exact same one! I love it! haha
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Great labour story army! Really enjoyed reading it lol. I bet u were so tired tho after being up from midnight!
So glad u got the labour u wanted it feels so good to get it right doesnt it?!
Just wish i could see ur piccies on my phone!
So glad u got the labour u wanted it feels so good to get it right doesnt it?!
Just wish i could see ur piccies on my phone!
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Honestly I wasn't tired until after he was born. Adrenaline is an amazing thing! It does feel good to get a labor that wasn't forced or resulted in several unneeded things just to suit the doctor.
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