Hannahbear's baby day!!

[lennonkdc]

Congratulations hannahbear! Sorry it was rough.

[bocaburger]

So sorry it was rough but happy and relieved to hear he got here safely. Congratulations hannahbear!!!

[dorkusmalorkus]

Congrats, hannahbear! I'm sorry you had a rough time, and glad to see you're both doing ok now!

[elebishi]

Congratulations on your baby boy hannahbear! I, too, am sorry to see it was a rough one. Hope all is well today and you're soaking in those newborn snuggles.

[agpjt413]

Congrats hannahbear!!! So sorry it was rough but glad that you and baby bear are doing well! Can't wait to read the birth story and see pics!

[hashbrownnofilter]

Congrats, hannahbear! I'm sorry to hear it was tough, but I'm glad you're both doing well.

[annbuhdan]

Happy birthday baby! I'm glad it's all behind you now. Enjoy your squishy newborn!

[hrushka]

Congrats!

[Rama]

Happy birthday, little guy! Congrats to mom and dad!

[ivehearditbothways]

Congratulations! I'm so sorry you had a rough time. I hope the baby snuggles are making up for it!

[blueinred]

Congratulations hannahbear and welcome to the world Baby Bear. I'm sorry delivery was so rough. Hoping you're starting to recover and snuggling with your long awaited baby boy. Mazel tov.

[shehulk723]

Congrats! Sorry it was rough

[ameliabird]

Congrats hannahbear ! Sorry to hear labor was rough!

[hannahbear]

Hey friends, thought I'd pop in and say hello and thanks for all the congrats! I am starting to feel much better today. Here's the story:

We came to the hospital on Sunday night for induction. Got cytotec and in the morning it looked like we were off to a good start. I had a doctor who wanted every intervention ever which was a tough start. I had two IVs going because I needed an insulin/glucose drip and that was not compatible with antibiotics (GBS) so I was kind of tethered on both sides. Then the external monitors couldn't read my contractions, so they placed an internal monitor before starting pitocin to monitor contractions more accurately. Once they did start the pit, baby kept having big heart rate decels so they stopped the pit - there was a big one and like ten people ran into the room to give me oxygen and change positions. I labored on my own for a long time, still having pretty big contractions, but I never progressed after many hours. They wanted to start the pit again because the contractions weren't "sufficient." Got an epidural... Which FELL OUT and had to be placed a second time. They placed an internal monitor on baby's head to monitor his heart rate more accurately. Finally made progress over night, and at about 2am the nurse said I was complete. Waited to push, and then started pushing at about 3:15 or so. Made good progress, but more heart rate decels brought the doc in. She said if o could push him low enough she would do a vacuum assist, otherwise it would be a section. She gave me two contractions to bring him down, and then 3 to try the vacuum. And it worked! He came out on the third contraction! The whisked him away - chord was around his neck three times which caused the decels. He had fluid that needed to be suctioned out. I had some complex tearing and required a lot of stitches and had to keep the catheter in for an extra 24 hrs.
Anyways, that's pretty much the whole thing. So grateful he's here and ok, but it was intense!

We are having his bris next week, and I'll announce the name then

[youdontsay]

Ahhhhh hannahbear congratulations!!!!! He is so cute and he looks like he's really long in that picture!!!! I'm glad both of you are doing okay!

[remylove1011]

hannahbear, congrats!! Sorry to hear that it was such a difficult induction, but glad that they were able to get him out safely. I hope that your healing goes smoothly.

[annbuhdan]

Congrats hannahbear! I'm sorry about your tearing, I've been there. I hope you're starting to feel better. Maybe I'm imagining it, but it seems like DS looks just like you!

[joy]

Congrats Hannah!! I'm sorry for the rough beginning.

[dc2london]

Oh my stars, that's quite a birth story! I hope you are resting and letting your body heal. I am amazed by your strength !
Great job, honey, and congratulations!!

[coffeequeen14]

Omg such a cute baby!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!

Sorry to hear it was a rough delivery. That sounds very stressful. You did a great job though! I'm so glad it resulted in a healthy baby and mom!!!

[dorkusmalorkus]

Oh wow--that was an ordeal! I hope you're both getting some rest & feeling better. He's a cutie!

[elm1214]

He's so precious! Sorry you had such a rough time, I hope your recovery goes well!

[steph]

Congrats hannahbear!! What a little cutie! Sorry things were rough. Hopefully recovery is speedy!

[shanny]

Oh my goodness, that does sound like an eventful experience. I'm glad he came out okay in the end and hope your recovery is swift. Get rest, hope the bris is great, and snuggle!!

[kaitkat]

Congratulations hannahbear glad everyone is doing ok!!

[hummingbird125]

oh hannahbear, - I'm so sorry you had such a rough delivery. I hope your recover is swift and easy, and that you are soaking up every second with your beautiful baby!

[ameliabird]

Congrats! hannahbear
Sorry everything was so difficult but he's beautiful! I think he looks like you!

[ivehearditbothways]

Ohhh he is so beautiful! Congratulations!
Glad to hear you're doing well in spite of what sounds like an incredibly tough delivery

[penny2103]

Sounds like you did a great job through a rough delivery. Congratulations! He's perfect!

[agpjt413]

He's gorgeous hannahbear!! Mazel Tov!!