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Eireann
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My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
OK...here goes...
So, Tuesday, Sept. 6th I go for my 40 week (+ 2 days) appt. I was told I remained at 1 cm and 50% effaced, made my next appt. and DH and I went for Pizza Uno (incidentally, my mom and dad had pizza the night before I was born!). On the ride home, DH decided we should go for a walk to "get things started." Well, it worked...
I began feeling period type cramps after the walk, started timing and found they were about 10-12 min apart. I decided to go to bed around 11:30, never got to sleep because of more intense cramps, started timing again at midnight and realized they were 3-5 min apart. I woke up DH, waited until 1am and called my doctor. We were on our way...
Arrived at the hospital just before 2am. In excruciating pain...only 2 cm! I tried to hold out for at least 4 cm. before the epidural, but I threw up twice in triage and decided 2 cm was good enough!!!
I was moved into Labor and Delivery, had the epidural...miracle drug--but it wore off relatively quickly. Got a top off on that and tried to sleep, but was unable with all the excitement.
Well, the baby's heartrate was decelerating during the contractions and wasn't recovering quickly enough. I was on oxygen the whole time. I also had every sort of tube coming out of my nether regions... Foley catheter, amnio infusor (after they broke my water), and fetal scalp monitor. I also got a shot of terbutaline to slow down the contractions to give the baby time to recover from distress, but that also didn't work. I still hadn't progressed beyond 3 cm. C-section was becoming likely and then inevitable. I was surprisingly not scared, although DH was.
DH got into his scrubs, I was wheeled into the operating room, further drugged, and it was on. I have to admit, it was the longest 40 minutes of my life, and a c-section is no fun and games! The doctor announced she saw the head, and then said, "We have a GIRL!" My DH and I were shocked beyond belief!!!
I spent 4 nights in the hospital, and c-section girls, I had no idea, but you guys deserve all the credit--recovery's a b****!!!
Anyway, we are both doing great now, and everyone in the family is so thrilled with our new addition...Katherine Emer...born on 9/7/05, 9:20am.
Now, introducing our little miss Katie...
Message edited 9/17/2005 6:33:10 PM.
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btrflygrl
me and baby #3!
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
Wow! What a story!! Glad to hear you're recovering and baby Katherine is doing well!!! WElcome Back!!!
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Eireann
Two ladies and a gentleman!
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
Can't get the pictures to post...will try again.
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Eireann
Two ladies and a gentleman!
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
OK, now the pictures...
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MrsBumbleb
it's me
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
I'm glad everyone is doing well. Congrats, she is beautiful.
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IrishTracy
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
Great story!!! She is just lovely!!!! CONGRATS AGAIN!!!!!!!!
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momAGAIN
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
sorry to hera you had a hard time ...but i am so glad you both are doing great!!! OMG that first picture is the cutest!!!!! she is adorable!!!! congrats
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monters
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Robyn
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
congrats on your baby girl, she is precious! thanks for sharing your story..
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monkeybride
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
Sorry you had a tough deliver and recovery. Your little girl is just adorable though so I'm sure it was all worth it.
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
oh so beautiful congratulations
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
Oh my goodness what a cutie!!! Congrats on your precious little girl!!  
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Moehick
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
She is beautiful and I love her middle name!
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AnnBrunoXO
2 Girls For Me!
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
She's a cutie!! Congratulations on your new little girl - love the name! Thanks for sharing your story and hope you are recovering well!
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beachgirl13
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
awww so cute! She was born on my anniversary!!
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emc
The Boys!
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
Congratulations! She is so sweet. Thanks for being so candid about the c-section, its good to know!
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NJmom
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
Congratulations!! She is so beautiful!
Thanks for sharing your story.
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Tracey
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
Your daughter is beautiful, sorry about the tough delivery, but looking at her, I'm sure it was well worth every bit of pain you went through!
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Dani00518
Gorgeous
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
erin...she is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your story and pics!
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!
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Spring Baby06
My two loves
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
What a cutie! Congrats!
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sunny
Life is good!
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
Congrats!!! What a cutie!!
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SoinLove
Making big changes
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
Thanks for sharing your story! She's absolutely beautiful!!!
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MrsR
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
Good JOb! I am so thrilled for you guys - she is so beautiful!
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LnR6604
I'm Gonna be a Big Brother
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
Oh my goodness she is beautiful! Congrats!
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Shelly
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)
So cute! Congratulations!!
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