JayMari
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I can't believe he is finally here! After all the moaning and groaning I've done on here, I can finally post my birth story.
At my last appointment at 38+1, I was 3 centimeters dilated and of course I was happy but I knew women could walk around for weeks at the same dilation so it was bitter sweet.
2 days after my appointment, I started losing loads of clear mucous plug (yuck). I was excited but I googled and found out it didn't mean much because it could regenerate (boooo). After I lost my plug I started getting a dull back ache with every braxton hicks contraction.
It didnt hurt, it was just very annoying. This went on for Another 2 days and it seemed to only be getting worse. But I thought it was all in my head because I just KNEW I was gonna be like 2 weeks overdue lol
Baths didnt works, walking didnt, water didnt, sleeping didnt. I was very annoyed.
OH kept asking if I wanted to head to the hospital but I was positive I was not in labor! So Friday night comes and the back ache is Alittle more painful than it usually is but I was sitting up all night and day so I contributed the Pain to that. I had an excuse for everything. I was in denial.
I texted OH while at work and told him I was not feeling very well and to listen out for his phone.
I also texted a friend and asked her why am I having this lingering back ache?!
9:00 am- I'm on babyandbump.com writing a long post about how I'm so over pregnancy, blah blah blah and then POP! I said to myself "wow, he must of kicked me really hard on a bone". Strangely that's what it felt like. I sat up and water went everywhere. I was stuck, I was so scared and alone!
I started crying and panicking. Everything I planned went out the window. I was a mess. Couldn't find clothes, or my hospital bags, didnt know who to call.
Called OH And got no answer. Called mom and got no answer. Called sister, no answer. Finally I called the paramedics!
9:10: contractions were coming 2-3 mins apart! OH returned my call, I could barely speak. I told him my water broke and he didnt believe me. It's my fault because I told him I'm gonna test him one day to see how fast he responds. Silly me. He finally realized I was serious and he was on his way to the hospital
9:15 - paramedics arrive and I tell them what hospital I'm giving birth in. They looked at each other and said "ma'am I'm sorry but this is imminent labor, you will not make it to that hospital". The hospital was quite a distance and then it had the nerve to be a snow storm on this day and the roads were icy.
But I was adamant that I was going to MY hospital. I told them to leave and that I would take a taxi. Arguing with the paramedics while in labor lol, unbelieveable! I finally gave in when the contractions became more intense.
9:45 I called OH and he arrived at the hospital before me,
As this wasn't my hospital, they didnt have my records or anything. And dizzy me left them home with the baby bag thinking I'll be in labor for awhile and my mom could stop and bring the bag. WRONG
the doctors literally asked a million different questions while I could barely get enough oxygen to suffice survival!
It hurt too bad to even cry. I never been in so much pain before. I was BEGGIN for pain relief. I wanted an epidural but they said they would have to wait for my lab results . I begged for a c section! Tylenol! Any freaking thing.
10:15 I told them I felt Alittle pressure. They checked to verify my waters did break and told me I was 5 cms.
10:30 I laid there gripping the hospital bed rim in triage while drs came In and out asking the same damn questions their partner just asked. I started to become irritated and they could hear it in my voice.
They were asking me how long apart were my contractions were, and honestly I didn't know because the pain never stopped! They hooked me up and saw I was contracting alot!
11:00 the pain was becoming unbearable and they kept promising me an epidural. That was like the light at the end of the tunnel for me. Unfortunately I didn't get that chance because when they checked again I was 8 cms!
I didn't even have a room yet. I felt I was going to pass out. My lips were as dry as concrete, my throat was sandpaper. I was exhausted.
11:15 finally got to my room. Laid their in the worse pain ever. I knew he was coming. My body began to push as I laid there on my side. They wanted me to turn on my back but I couldn't I was in too much Pain. A few seconds later , my body is pushing again.
Literally feels like a huge constipated bowel movement. I knew I would feel such huge relief if I could just push it out!
The drs turned me over , put my legs in stirrups and found I was fully dilated
11:20 I began assisting my body in pushing my little boy out. It hurt so badly but I knew it would be all over soon. While pushing, his head got stuck. I couldn't breathe to push. His heart rate started dropping. When they told me that, something just came over me and I pushed and pushed like never before. I didn't care if I popped every blood vessel in my body and ripped my self a new asshole. I wanted my baby boy out and healthy .
Finally his head came out. I felt it (it felt so soft and weird) . I thought it hurt when the head was out until I felt how bad it felt when his shoulders were coming out ! I gave one more big push and it was just like a hugeeee relief . No more pain or pressure. They laid him on my chest. He was quiet with his eyes open looking right at me. He finally let out Alittle squeal.
I could not believe I did that. I labored and birthed this baby naturally!
His estimated weight at my appointments were nomore than 7 pounds. My little boy was 8 pounds 8 ounces , 20.5 inches. It sucks I went out and bought tons of newborn baby clothes.
They noticed he had a huge knot in his umbilical cord. I'm so grateful it did not lead to lack of oxygen or death
They whisked him away and I delivered my placenta. Dr all of a sudden starts pressing on my abdomen with insane force. She almost got kicked in her face. It felt like labor all over again! She said she wanted to make sure everything was out. I could have atleast had a warning .
We are now home and I couldn't be happier.
I don't plan on ever having kids again though!
Excuse any typos
At my last appointment at 38+1, I was 3 centimeters dilated and of course I was happy but I knew women could walk around for weeks at the same dilation so it was bitter sweet.
2 days after my appointment, I started losing loads of clear mucous plug (yuck). I was excited but I googled and found out it didn't mean much because it could regenerate (boooo). After I lost my plug I started getting a dull back ache with every braxton hicks contraction.
It didnt hurt, it was just very annoying. This went on for Another 2 days and it seemed to only be getting worse. But I thought it was all in my head because I just KNEW I was gonna be like 2 weeks overdue lol
Baths didnt works, walking didnt, water didnt, sleeping didnt. I was very annoyed.
OH kept asking if I wanted to head to the hospital but I was positive I was not in labor! So Friday night comes and the back ache is Alittle more painful than it usually is but I was sitting up all night and day so I contributed the Pain to that. I had an excuse for everything. I was in denial.
I texted OH while at work and told him I was not feeling very well and to listen out for his phone.
I also texted a friend and asked her why am I having this lingering back ache?!
9:00 am- I'm on babyandbump.com writing a long post about how I'm so over pregnancy, blah blah blah and then POP! I said to myself "wow, he must of kicked me really hard on a bone". Strangely that's what it felt like. I sat up and water went everywhere. I was stuck, I was so scared and alone!
I started crying and panicking. Everything I planned went out the window. I was a mess. Couldn't find clothes, or my hospital bags, didnt know who to call.
Called OH And got no answer. Called mom and got no answer. Called sister, no answer. Finally I called the paramedics!
9:10: contractions were coming 2-3 mins apart! OH returned my call, I could barely speak. I told him my water broke and he didnt believe me. It's my fault because I told him I'm gonna test him one day to see how fast he responds. Silly me. He finally realized I was serious and he was on his way to the hospital
9:15 - paramedics arrive and I tell them what hospital I'm giving birth in. They looked at each other and said "ma'am I'm sorry but this is imminent labor, you will not make it to that hospital". The hospital was quite a distance and then it had the nerve to be a snow storm on this day and the roads were icy.
But I was adamant that I was going to MY hospital. I told them to leave and that I would take a taxi. Arguing with the paramedics while in labor lol, unbelieveable! I finally gave in when the contractions became more intense.
9:45 I called OH and he arrived at the hospital before me,
As this wasn't my hospital, they didnt have my records or anything. And dizzy me left them home with the baby bag thinking I'll be in labor for awhile and my mom could stop and bring the bag. WRONG
the doctors literally asked a million different questions while I could barely get enough oxygen to suffice survival!
It hurt too bad to even cry. I never been in so much pain before. I was BEGGIN for pain relief. I wanted an epidural but they said they would have to wait for my lab results . I begged for a c section! Tylenol! Any freaking thing.
10:15 I told them I felt Alittle pressure. They checked to verify my waters did break and told me I was 5 cms.
10:30 I laid there gripping the hospital bed rim in triage while drs came In and out asking the same damn questions their partner just asked. I started to become irritated and they could hear it in my voice.
They were asking me how long apart were my contractions were, and honestly I didn't know because the pain never stopped! They hooked me up and saw I was contracting alot!
11:00 the pain was becoming unbearable and they kept promising me an epidural. That was like the light at the end of the tunnel for me. Unfortunately I didn't get that chance because when they checked again I was 8 cms!
I didn't even have a room yet. I felt I was going to pass out. My lips were as dry as concrete, my throat was sandpaper. I was exhausted.
11:15 finally got to my room. Laid their in the worse pain ever. I knew he was coming. My body began to push as I laid there on my side. They wanted me to turn on my back but I couldn't I was in too much Pain. A few seconds later , my body is pushing again.
Literally feels like a huge constipated bowel movement. I knew I would feel such huge relief if I could just push it out!
The drs turned me over , put my legs in stirrups and found I was fully dilated
11:20 I began assisting my body in pushing my little boy out. It hurt so badly but I knew it would be all over soon. While pushing, his head got stuck. I couldn't breathe to push. His heart rate started dropping. When they told me that, something just came over me and I pushed and pushed like never before. I didn't care if I popped every blood vessel in my body and ripped my self a new asshole. I wanted my baby boy out and healthy .
Finally his head came out. I felt it (it felt so soft and weird) . I thought it hurt when the head was out until I felt how bad it felt when his shoulders were coming out ! I gave one more big push and it was just like a hugeeee relief . No more pain or pressure. They laid him on my chest. He was quiet with his eyes open looking right at me. He finally let out Alittle squeal.
I could not believe I did that. I labored and birthed this baby naturally!
His estimated weight at my appointments were nomore than 7 pounds. My little boy was 8 pounds 8 ounces , 20.5 inches. It sucks I went out and bought tons of newborn baby clothes.
They noticed he had a huge knot in his umbilical cord. I'm so grateful it did not lead to lack of oxygen or death
They whisked him away and I delivered my placenta. Dr all of a sudden starts pressing on my abdomen with insane force. She almost got kicked in her face. It felt like labor all over again! She said she wanted to make sure everything was out. I could have atleast had a warning .
We are now home and I couldn't be happier.
I don't plan on ever having kids again though!
Excuse any typos
