There is a new Hologram in the band (birth story)
Mar 4, 2015 8:22:33 GMT -5
Post by JEMandtheHolograms on Mar 4, 2015 8:22:33 GMT -5
My wonderful N13 ladies, thank you for the shout outs of support these past few days. I really appreciate it. I'm slowly but surely catching up on the threads! Sending lots of positive thoughts of support to the moms and LOs that need it!!!
TL;DR- Brennan James was born at 4:23 pm on March 1, after 18 hours of pain med free childbirth and exactly two years to the day I turned a BFP with Miss H. Baby weighed in at 8.2 pounds/20 inches and everyone is healthy and happy. I am so in love with my little man!!!
The Novel-
At my due date appt (2/26) I was approx 3 cm, 60% effaced and mildly contracting(not timetable) and the midwife was confident things would get going soon. She encouraged walking, clary sage oil, sex and birthing ball time. Per protocol (for the hospital) we set my induction for 3/6.
Thirty minutes later at target, I thought my water broke but wasn't entirely sure. Fast forward a few hours later and I had to walk of shame out of L&d still pregnant, and emotionally worn out.
That evening, while contractions continued (for the 21st straight day) DH and I discussed moving up the induction. The next morning (2/27) I called my midwife office and we discussed respecting the natural birth process vs. My emotional state on day 22 of contractions. Given my stats, the induction was moved up to 3/1. I had been hoping to deliver on 2/28 with the midwife who delivered Hadley but the hospital did not have room.
So we spent friday and Saturday getting the house ready, coordinating care for H and the dogs and getting in some last minute snuggles with H. It was actually really nice/convienent. Saturday evening around 10 pm my contractions picked up significantly in intensity and became regular. I didn't get much sleep that evening but felt better about the decision to induce; labor was starting on its own and the baby was ready.
We checked in Sunday morning and a low dose of pit was started at 8 am to get my contractions really going (they stalled when I was admitted). I was managing everything really well until 2:30 when I hit transition. I'm so grateful for my husband,midwife and labor nurses who got me through the next two hours without drugs. It hurt like hell, I was tired, but my support team kept my spirits up (chit chatting to keep me distracted, getting me in the tub to labor, providing counterpressure on my back,etc.). I started pushing around 4 and he was born 23 minutes later. I didn't curse AT anyone, just general swearing about how much it hurt and asking people to just grab him out or take me to the OR.
Overall, I'm so glad I went natural--recovery has been so easy and I feel like 'me' again. It was amazing to feel him actually be born and to test the limits of myself like that-- I'm very eager to start working out again and apply what I've learned about myself and my body's ability. However, that shit was no joke, and if I knew going in what it would feel like, I prob would get an epidural.
Brennan is doing great, awesome bottle feeder and sleeper and Hadley is adjusting quite well. For now we are enjoying family time and wishing for spring!
TL;DR- Brennan James was born at 4:23 pm on March 1, after 18 hours of pain med free childbirth and exactly two years to the day I turned a BFP with Miss H. Baby weighed in at 8.2 pounds/20 inches and everyone is healthy and happy. I am so in love with my little man!!!
The Novel-
At my due date appt (2/26) I was approx 3 cm, 60% effaced and mildly contracting(not timetable) and the midwife was confident things would get going soon. She encouraged walking, clary sage oil, sex and birthing ball time. Per protocol (for the hospital) we set my induction for 3/6.
Thirty minutes later at target, I thought my water broke but wasn't entirely sure. Fast forward a few hours later and I had to walk of shame out of L&d still pregnant, and emotionally worn out.
That evening, while contractions continued (for the 21st straight day) DH and I discussed moving up the induction. The next morning (2/27) I called my midwife office and we discussed respecting the natural birth process vs. My emotional state on day 22 of contractions. Given my stats, the induction was moved up to 3/1. I had been hoping to deliver on 2/28 with the midwife who delivered Hadley but the hospital did not have room.
So we spent friday and Saturday getting the house ready, coordinating care for H and the dogs and getting in some last minute snuggles with H. It was actually really nice/convienent. Saturday evening around 10 pm my contractions picked up significantly in intensity and became regular. I didn't get much sleep that evening but felt better about the decision to induce; labor was starting on its own and the baby was ready.
We checked in Sunday morning and a low dose of pit was started at 8 am to get my contractions really going (they stalled when I was admitted). I was managing everything really well until 2:30 when I hit transition. I'm so grateful for my husband,midwife and labor nurses who got me through the next two hours without drugs. It hurt like hell, I was tired, but my support team kept my spirits up (chit chatting to keep me distracted, getting me in the tub to labor, providing counterpressure on my back,etc.). I started pushing around 4 and he was born 23 minutes later. I didn't curse AT anyone, just general swearing about how much it hurt and asking people to just grab him out or take me to the OR.
Overall, I'm so glad I went natural--recovery has been so easy and I feel like 'me' again. It was amazing to feel him actually be born and to test the limits of myself like that-- I'm very eager to start working out again and apply what I've learned about myself and my body's ability. However, that shit was no joke, and if I knew going in what it would feel like, I prob would get an epidural.
Brennan is doing great, awesome bottle feeder and sleeper and Hadley is adjusting quite well. For now we are enjoying family time and wishing for spring!