Post by ace226 on Mar 10, 2015 7:42:13 GMT -5
Finally!!
I was convinced I was going to be pregnant forever at 41+4. I went into labor at 1130 PM on the 7th. I had contractions 10 minutes apart that within a few hours had become only 3-4 apart. I thought he was going to come quickly, but he had other plans. During the 22 hours I labored at home, I went through transition three times according to my midwife; not the dilation part, but the contraction length, time apart, and intensity, and the way I was acting/feeling.. But pretty much I had contractions close together the whole time. After all that, I was only to a 4.
I decided to transfer to the hospital at that point and take the epidural, at which point I did make it to a 6, but then baby began to show signs of distress. They gave me oxygen, something to slow contractions temporarily and bring his heart rate up, but ultimately the decision was made that a c-section was best.
When he was delivered, it was found he was not only wrapped up in his cord, with a tight loop around his ankle and shoulder, but he also had a true knot. My midwife said of 500 births she's attended, she's only seen a knot one other time! It sure explains why labor was not going as expected.
He was born on the 9th at 3:15 at 9 lbs, 2 oz, and 22 inches long.
His birth didn't go as I'd expected but it's been so wonderful. I love this little guy so much! DH has been amazing as a dad, too. He really takes charge, especially when I'm not feeling good. He learned a great swaddle technique from the midwife that he does every time Arthur has to sleep. It's so sweet!
I'd include a picture if I could figure out how to do it on mobile!
I was convinced I was going to be pregnant forever at 41+4. I went into labor at 1130 PM on the 7th. I had contractions 10 minutes apart that within a few hours had become only 3-4 apart. I thought he was going to come quickly, but he had other plans. During the 22 hours I labored at home, I went through transition three times according to my midwife; not the dilation part, but the contraction length, time apart, and intensity, and the way I was acting/feeling.. But pretty much I had contractions close together the whole time. After all that, I was only to a 4.I decided to transfer to the hospital at that point and take the epidural, at which point I did make it to a 6, but then baby began to show signs of distress. They gave me oxygen, something to slow contractions temporarily and bring his heart rate up, but ultimately the decision was made that a c-section was best.
When he was delivered, it was found he was not only wrapped up in his cord, with a tight loop around his ankle and shoulder, but he also had a true knot. My midwife said of 500 births she's attended, she's only seen a knot one other time! It sure explains why labor was not going as expected.
He was born on the 9th at 3:15 at 9 lbs, 2 oz, and 22 inches long.
His birth didn't go as I'd expected but it's been so wonderful. I love this little guy so much! DH has been amazing as a dad, too. He really takes charge, especially when I'm not feeling good. He learned a great swaddle technique from the midwife that he does every time Arthur has to sleep. It's so sweet!
I'd include a picture if I could figure out how to do it on mobile!
