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Alanna's Birth Story!
- Sep 1, 2009 at 1:00 PM
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First thing - let me say - her name is Alanna (Say uh-lawn-uh) and she has completely stolen my heart.
Monday (the 24th) I went to my weekly doctor appointment only to find out that I was STILL only dilated to a "1" and still just 60% effaced. WHAT?!? I am past my due date and still not progressing?!? UGH!! My doctor checked my blood pressure and proteins and they were both high. She suggested that we induce pretty quickly. I asked "how quickly" and she replied "can you come back in about three hours?" HOLY COW!! I did NOT want to be induced but apparently my body just didn't get the memo that we were done being pregnant.
I checked into the hosptital at 6pm on Monday night. They started me out with taking a cytotec pill every 6 hours to soften my cervix. I started to have crampy contractions but nothing I couldnt' sleep through. Then at 8:30 the next morning they started me out on pitocin, (I did NOT want pitocin....so much for my natural birth plan!) Contractions when from "cramps" to "ouch" but nothing I couldn't handle. By 2pm, I was only dilated to a 3 and 70% effaced. At 3pm, the doctor came to check me and right when she did my water broke...EVERYWHERE!! I was peeing on myself and the doctor and there was nothing I could do about it. This is the weirdest feeling in the world!! As soon as my water broke my contractions went from "ouch" to "I AM GOING TO DIE RIGHT NOW RIGHT HERE ON THIS BED!!!!!" Seriously, no joke, immediate pain that was out of this world. (Keep in mind that the nurse increased my pitocin every 30 minutes since 8:30 that morning) At this point I had been in labor for 10 hours...I had done it all on my own like I wanted...and I was still only at a 3or 4 dilated. I TOOK THE EPIDURAL. I was pooped, sore, tired, and in the worst pain ever....so I made the decision and I'm SOOOO glad I did! I didn't want to, but I did. I HAD to. My doctor told me she figured I would end up with a csection and went home for the night. The nurse came in to tell me good night and checked me one more time before bedtime and guess what? I had gone from a 3 to a 9 all in about one hour! WOOHOO!! The nurse's were running around trying to get all the trays and carts ready. They were in panic mode. No one thought I would be delivering that night.
(Thanks if you're still readying this....almost done....I promise) My doctor told me I was ready to push and that I could do a test run. I took a deep breath and started to push. It was so surreal. I remember laying there and thinking....THIS IS IT....I'm having a baby! This is the hardest work I have EVERY done in my life. Pushing your baby out is hard to do and very tiring. My doctor kept saying "One more good push and she will be out". Do NOT listen to them...they are lying. My "one more push" ended up being 51 minutes!! LOL! But after 51 minutes, no episiotomy, no screaming but definitely some growling, my sweet little Alanna Marie was out and placed on my stomach. The feeling of pushing your baby out is amazing. And that first little cry is so overwhelming. I looked at her and said "thank you for coming out of me!" HAHA! She was 8lbs even and 20 1/2 inches long. JUST PERFECT!
(Okay....now I have to go and have myself a good cry) Thanks for reading!!
Comments:
Awwww!!! You made me cry too!!!!....That is so sweet and I am SO glad you took the epidural, seems it helped you relax and accelerate things!! The greatest news ever...No episiotomy!!!! You did it Emily!!!! Great Job!!!!...I have so much questions...I am writing you a message!!! lol...Definitelty surreal!!!! Praise the Lord for His miracles!!!
Oh my goodness Em.. I have tears streaming down my face right now! Actually...the first line of the story made me cry.. LOL
Thank you so much for posting the story.. I always say that I wouldn't want to get an epi but the way you make it sound, I'm thinking I will end up doing the same thing.
I am so proud of you!!! *HUGS* And Alanna is the most precious baby girl in the world and is blessed to have such a wonderful Mommy. :)
What a great story Emily. You made me giggle and sniffle!! I'm sooo glad she's finally here. She's absolutely beautiful!
I am in tears! Great job mama!
Awww!! How sweet!! Great story!! You did it!! I think I would of gone for the epidural as well. Hope you are adjusting well to motherhood!!!
I am so happy for you that God has blessed you with such a wonderful baby! Being a Mom is an amazing experience, enjoy every minute of it.
Congradulations!!! I wish I could have experienced pushing Cace out. I bet it was amazing. Great job momma, and congrats again she is beautiful
Aw, I love your story! I'm sorry your birth didn't go the way you had hoped it would, but look at your result: a beautiful, healthy little girl! I didn't want to get the epidural either... but everything turned out ok. And dang girl, 3-9 in ONE HOUR?!? Your body was working HARD!! You did such a good job! Congrats again!! <3
You're awesome!! I've so enjoyed talking to you these past couple of weeks! I hope you're doing well today too. Big HUG!! Love you. (by the way, my children who love Star Wars, call you my padiwan learner! LOL and when we txt they say we are working on Lightsaber training!!! If you know nothing of SW that makes no sense, but if you do I'm sure you'll get a kick out of it!)
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! So Happy for you & your new little darling!!! Your work has only just begun but you will always be strong & be a good mom!!! HUGS!!!!
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