I have a lot to share... but don't know where to start. Let's just say that only having to get up for ONE feeding at night (last night, 3:00 a.m.) has made me feel like a WHOLE NEW WOMAN!
I mean, yesterday, if you would have talked to me... asked me a question such as, "How is your day?" I would have burst into tears and blubbered something about sleep deprivation and how insane I am that I had another baby and blah blah blah. It was tragic.
TODAY, if you would ask me how my day is I would say, "FABULOUS, WONDERFUL, AMAZING, I AM SO BLESSED!" Because, I am. I am sure there will be a few more sleepless nights, but right now, WOW. I feel great. So great, I think I might clean the kitchen floor. (Don't worry, no mops, just vacuums for now) There are lots of other miracles going on right now. Ones that I can't WAIT to share, but for now, I will share how this awesome little babe made her entry into the world. Lots of you have asked, and so, if you are interested... here is how it all went down. If you aren't interested, STOP READING RIGHT NOW!
As you know, (well, I guess you would only know if you read ALL of my blog posts) I scheduled an induction because this little girl was NOT going to come out willingly. I was officially due on Feb 3rd. (Of course I thought I was going to have her January 20something) I had originally scheduled one for the week prior, but chickened out because.....
As a VBAC patient, there is not a lot a Dr. can do for me to get me into Labor. As a matter of fact, MOST Dr.s will do NOTHING because of the risk involved. (i.e. my uterus splitting open from the previous incision from my c-section--hey, I said stop reading if you can't hack it!) So, I decided to wait one more week. On Saturday night I had contractions for 12 hours straight, but they never went below 10 mins apart (unless I was out walking.. believe me I TRIED). Anyway, on Monday I went to the Dr. and scheduled the soonest induction I could have, and I use the words "induction" loosely, because there isn't a lot they can do for a VBAC. My Dr.s said they would break my water and MAYBE give me a LITTLE pitocin.
We checked into the hospital at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday Feb 4th for my scheduled induction and of course didn't see a Dr. until around 10:00. I think she broke my water about 10:30 a.m. and NOTHING HAPPENED. They wouldn't let me walk either because of my "status" (VBAC). So, I laid there and watched the Bonnie Hunt show and a bunch of other TV I never get to see because I am either watching Super Why or Teletubbies...
About 12:30 she came to "check me" and there had been little to no activity (3 cm), so they set me up on a pit drip. Now, me compared to a regular pit drip is increase by 1 every 30 mins. Normally, they would increase by 2 every 30 mins up to 30 ccs. For me, they would go no higher than 6. No worries. By the time I was up to a 4 on the pit drip, (about 3:00 p.m.) I asked for that BLESSED EPIDURAL.
In comes the all knowing anesthesiologist. Whom asked, "is there anything I should know before I get started?" I said, "YES! The last Dr. said to start a few spots higher on my back because my contacts are too tight" [it took him 45 mins to get me my epidural with Wade and I almost killed the poor man]. Of course this Dr. being SO MUCH BETTER than the other Dr. decided to ignore my advice and to do TWO attempts as well. GEE THANKS. I LOVE THAT SHARP SHOOTING PAIN IN MY BACK. CAN YOU DO IT AGAIN? Anyway, x2 was successful and after that, it was smooth sailing. I seem to recall saying things like, "Am I even HAVING contractions?" I guess the only bad thing would be that my blood pressure bottomed out... and they spent some time working on that. It felt like I was just uber tired and a little loopy. Maybe like a drug induced high? I wouldn't know.
She was delivered at about 5:15 p.m. We pushed a little with my nurse (whom I totally loved, shared a birthday with as well as a complete addiction to chapstick) and then the Dr. came and we finished things up! You might be thinking, "huh, I thought that was almost a 10 lb. baby!" Well, she was, but as my previous OB said, "I think you could give birth to a Mac Truck" (I take it as a compliment) I am not a little person so, getting her out wasn't so hard. As a matter of fact, she had a perfectly round head..... No cones... because, well, I have a gigantic pelvis... so, there you have it. :)
More on the other miracles if I get another good nights sleep.
13 comments:
even tho i have never had a baby, or been close to that. im 18 ya see.. i kept reading because i was like.. lidnsay is cool and i think she is bomb i will keep reading. and well. im glad i did. cuz your still cool and bomb. i wont freak because srsly. your baby is the cutest dang thing i have ever seen. and im not JUST SAYING THAT. honestly. i would never lie.
congrats on her sleeping through the night btw!
It's a wonder what sleep can do for you, isn't it! I'm so happy for you.
Sounds like a nice delivery. Don't you love epidurals...after they're in, that it. I am sooooooo not a natural girl. I don't like my baby's gender to be a suprise (no patience) and I don't feel the need to feel pain in childbirth. I like to sit back and enjoy the moment like the rest of the people in the room. Doulas, hypnosis, whatever....just not me.
Anyway, glad you had a good delivery and all is well at home. Take care!
The anestheiologist (sp?) for Laura took three freaking times to get it right.
But once he did, all was forgiven.
I'm glad she finally came out! Only one wake up?! So, so wonderful.
Thanks for the details I was totally wondering...
Camden slept for six hours during the night for six days in a row. I felt AMAZING then he went back to obnoxiousness...1 am 4am 8am...not feeling so hot anymore.
Thanks for sharing the details! My last 2 babies were VBACs. I am glad the delivery went well. May she continue to sleep well!
Isn't it great when they actually sleep well because of course you do too. I always consider it a bonus when I can sleep all the way through the night. Cool story, can't wait to hear part 2
Congratulations! I'm so glad she's out, and that all is well, and that you're home, and that you feel up to cleaning!!! Sleep is the miracle drug, isn't it?
Take good care, and love on that baby lots and lots and lots! She's a cutie!
Thanks for all the details, you know that is my favorite part:). Good Job! Now for further miracles...I can't stand suspense (don't you know that too???). Post soon. xoxo
Childbirth is a miracle. Thanks for the juicy details which I love!
I love hearing birth stories. I am glad she finally came. I hope you continue to get more good nights sleep.
We have a similar birthing story! She was so worth it though! Good job Lindsey, you deserve everything wonderful.
(I have a huge butt, I am now going with "I have a gigantic pelvis...so there....) Thanks for that! teehee.
What a miracle! I had my blood pressure bottom out with my last baby as well. That was the strangest feeling. I can totally relate to sleep deprivation right now. Camryn has RSV and the steroids make her crazy...waking every 2 to 3 hours all night. UGHHHHH...
lindsay . . . i just popped over to see how your family was doing and read about your new baby! congrats! and i have to tell you, i attempted the VBAC with my 3 mo. old and the my uterus ruptured at the previous incision. kinda scary - and it could have been a lot worse. i am ok, and my baby so far is not showing any signs of brain damage from lack of oxygen from when the placenta detached from the uterine wall - but we get to have brain scans every few months to keep on top of things. (if you really want to read all about it, feel free to check my blog archives back in November) anyway, it is crazy and life is really just a miracle! i hope you are well and that you continue to get good rest!
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