At about 5:30 I was having some pains in my side that were actually worse than the contractions. IT was like a stitch in my left side that was really bad. That was probably my worse pain. At about 5:30 I got 1/2 a dose of statol to take the edge off of getting the epidural I knew I would be getting soon. I was trying to rest a little after the statol for what I thought may possibly be a long night.
The Dr came back in and checked me and apparantly I was now at a 5. She told me getting to a five was the longest part most of the time. After that things usually went quicker. She asked me if I wanted the epidural now. I was wavering because I wasnt really in enough pain other than the stitch in my side to warrant an epi but when she told me that getting to a 5 was the longest part and I was a 5 and that it would be past the point of not return when I reached a 9 I decided to go ahead and get it. I did not want to be at the point where I reeeeally wanted it but was too far to get it. SO I went ahead and got it. Figured it couldn't hurt. I got the epi around 7:00. I slept through getting it with Trey so I didnt really know what to expect. I have to say it wasnt what I expected. I have heard it is the most painful thing ever. Well to me it really wasnt. It was a very weird feeling as I could feel everything. I could feel the needle (tube whatever it is) going into my back and I could feel when they moved it and pushed it further. They kept asking where I felt it etc. It was tiring to get it and I got a little light headed at one point. I think because I had my head down on a pillow on the tray table and my hair was all over my face and I was just breathing in how air for so long. when they were done I was tired and a little creeped out about how I could feel a tube being pushed into my back. But was feeling good.
I progressed fine and in no pain after that. Jenifer and Selena arrived at some point after that, not exactly sure what time but thankfully they got there. I had promised Selena she could be in there if she wanted but she wasnt sure. Jen was trying to prepare her for what she might encounter in the room and I think she got a little scared but when she saw how good and happy and pain free I was doing she decided to stay. Her and Jen sat on a couch over on one wall that was they could be in there and be a part of it all but didnt have to actually SEE it all. lol. Momma and Daddy had been there since the beginning. They were with me while JD was getting there. At about 7:45 the Dr broke my water. It was time to get moving.
We had called Trey a few times to say good night and we love him. This was the first night I had spent away from him so I had a lot of emotions going on. Nana and Pa were able to be at our house with him so he could at least be in his own room and bed. That was a relief. At 9:15 the Dr. came in and checked me again because I told her it seemed like I could feel some pressure. Sure enough I was ready to go. I was at a 10 and fully effaced. It was push time. It took her a few minutes to get in there and be ready because there were 3 other women in labor at the same time. Busy night. lol. She had a midwife with her that she had already asked me if I minded actually catching the baby. She said she would be right there but the midwife needed so many births to get her certificate. I told her I did not mind at all. So they both got in there and we got everything set up. Momma held a leg and JD got a leg. Beth Noll got there right about this time and took a seat with Jen and Selena on the couch. They told me to push when I felt a contraction. I laughed and told them I couldnt feel anything so they would have to tell me when to push. I could however feel some pressure or tightening when it came time to push so I told them when I was ready and we did this 3 times on a 10 count. For some reason I guess I was setting up more with Sophie because I could see when her head came out. I started to push again and the Dr told me to push really easily and naturally and pop! Out came my beautiful crying Sophie. Her cry was so dainty and sweet even. JD cut her cord just like with Trey and he was hooked from that second. He did the first diaper and helped the nurse with the first bath. She was born at 9:34. She was 19 inches long & weighed 6 lbs 7 oz her birthday is 8/9/10. Yep she was 6,7 on 8/9/10. I guess she knew her momma was not good with number so she'd give me a hand. I did notice almost immediatly that she was tongue tied. I was looking for it since Trey had been as well.The rest is a lovely blur.
My pretty girl all cleaned up.
My pretty girl all cleaned up.
Daddy helping with the first bath.
The next day getting her hearing test done on my lap. She passed with flying colors.
Tada!! Introducing Sophie to the worlds greatest big brother!
The next day getting her hearing test done on my lap. She passed with flying colors.
Tada!! Introducing Sophie to the worlds greatest big brother!
love at first sight.
Coming home. Go girly gators!
The birth was perfect. I couldnt have planned it any better if I could have written down how I wanted it to go. Everything was virtually painless and sweet and easy. I was only a little nervous right in the beginning about her heart rate being so high. That stress soon got better and was nonexistant as soon as JD arrived. Our family is complete. We are thrilled with her and Trey. Trey is doing great. He is handling a lot of stress right now for a little 4 yr old mind but doing great. He is so tender with her and wants to know where she is first thing when he walks in the door. When he comes in he says "Guess who's here?" and I say "who?" he puffs his chest out and says "The big brother!" He is so proud of her.
Coming home. Go girly gators!
The birth was perfect. I couldnt have planned it any better if I could have written down how I wanted it to go. Everything was virtually painless and sweet and easy. I was only a little nervous right in the beginning about her heart rate being so high. That stress soon got better and was nonexistant as soon as JD arrived. Our family is complete. We are thrilled with her and Trey. Trey is doing great. He is handling a lot of stress right now for a little 4 yr old mind but doing great. He is so tender with her and wants to know where she is first thing when he walks in the door. When he comes in he says "Guess who's here?" and I say "who?" he puffs his chest out and says "The big brother!" He is so proud of her.
4 comments:
Congratulations! I'm glad it went so well for you. My 3 year old was here while I read it and from the first picture knew you were a mom who was having a baby. He kept asking me to scroll thru the pictures to see the crying baby and the "Big Brother" shirt
It's a great story!!! Zyon weighed 6# 6 oz on 6/7 (2000). Too many 6's if you ask me but, we did get that one luck 7....LOL! If he was born a 1/2 hr earlier, it would've been on 6/6...LOL! Anyways,Sophie is adorable! XOXOX
Yay! I'm glad everything went so smoothly and she's here. She's a doll! I'm glad Trey is so happy to be the big brother. :)
Oh- and I love the numbers.
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