Post by shedreamsincolor on Nov 16, 2016 10:57:21 GMT -5
I am so thrilled to announce that our sweet rainbow baby, Isa.iah Dan.iel, was born yesterday 11/15 at 431 am. 7#6oz and 19.5 inches. Looks so much like his brother that the first thing I said to DH after he was born was "Did I just have the same baby?"
Birth Story:
So for any of you around on Monday I was having early labor symptoms during the first half of the day (about 5a to 2p). Menstrual like cramps and loose stools but nothing more. That all stopped in the mid afternoon so I went to prenatal yoga that night and went to bed feeling pretty bummed.
Woke up at 230 am and started timing contractions immediately because I could tell these were legit. Contractions quickly progressed to about 7-8 minutes apart and I woke my husband up at 3 to tell him we needed to call the midwife and tell her we were coming. Had to wait about 20 minutes for my sister to arrive and watch DS then left for the hospital at about 330. It is about a 25 minute drive to the hospital and arrived just before 4. They checked me in immediately and started the water for water birth. Midwife said I was 6-7 cm on arrival. The next 30 minutes were crazy intense and by the time the tub was filled and they told me it was time to move I just said "No way he's coming right now!" 3 pushes and he was out!
I had a small tear from the quick delivery and DS2 has some mild bruising on his forehead but otherwise we are both no worse for the wear. All I can say is thank god I know two people who have had accidental babies at home or that for sure would have been me. From the time my water broke until he was born was under 15 minutes.
Had a typical first night. Up every few hours to feed. Bili levels are good so far. Heading home later today
Birth Story:
So for any of you around on Monday I was having early labor symptoms during the first half of the day (about 5a to 2p). Menstrual like cramps and loose stools but nothing more. That all stopped in the mid afternoon so I went to prenatal yoga that night and went to bed feeling pretty bummed.
Woke up at 230 am and started timing contractions immediately because I could tell these were legit. Contractions quickly progressed to about 7-8 minutes apart and I woke my husband up at 3 to tell him we needed to call the midwife and tell her we were coming. Had to wait about 20 minutes for my sister to arrive and watch DS then left for the hospital at about 330. It is about a 25 minute drive to the hospital and arrived just before 4. They checked me in immediately and started the water for water birth. Midwife said I was 6-7 cm on arrival. The next 30 minutes were crazy intense and by the time the tub was filled and they told me it was time to move I just said "No way he's coming right now!" 3 pushes and he was out!
I had a small tear from the quick delivery and DS2 has some mild bruising on his forehead but otherwise we are both no worse for the wear. All I can say is thank god I know two people who have had accidental babies at home or that for sure would have been me. From the time my water broke until he was born was under 15 minutes.
Had a typical first night. Up every few hours to feed. Bili levels are good so far. Heading home later today
August 24, 2013
