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NS1976
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My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
I am going to try to keep this short but it was a long 28 hours so I am not sure if I can! LOL
Ok..so last Sunday night I lost part of my plug. Nothing bloody just a little bit of mucas. Went to bed and woke up all through the night to keep checking on what was going on. Nothing more so I didnt think much of it. When I got up the next morning, my water had broken but not all of it. I called my doctor and she said to get to the hospital. On the way, I leaked more and more. Got there, went to triage where they examined me. I wasnt dialated at all but it was my water breaking so they admitted me.
I got into my room at around 1 with no pains just ALOT of water. They told me that they were going to give me cervadil and then pertocin to get things going. Meanwhile, I started getting contractions but all in my back. They put in the cervadil (which hurt because I didnt have the epi yet) and we waited. The contractions were coming stronger, still ALL in my back, and I dialated to 3 cm but then got stuck there. They then started the pertocin and they started coming hard and fast. Again, no stomach contractions and I could tell the baby hadnt even dropped (I carried VERY HIGH) and I was getting concerned. Finally they offered me the epi, which didnt hurt at all and everyone knows my fear of needles. I was in such peace. This was at 11 at night and I was able to sleep a bit. But it kept wearing off after about an hour each time which I didnt know would happen. At one point during the night, we had a scare. The babys heart rate dropped very low and people were scrambling all around me. They put in a fetal monitor to check her and thank god she was ok..it was because of my pressure because of the epi apparently.
So now fast forward to Tuesday at around 11 30 in the morning. I was finally 10 cm dialated and it was time to push. Now is when I freaked. The nurse comes in and says shes shutting off the epi. I lost it!!!!! Shutting it off when I am about to push??????? My doctor NEVER told me this was her procedure. I started to cry and freak and they said it had to be done. As soon as they shut it off, the pains were coming non stop..still all in my back. I pushed from about 11 30 in the morning to about 2 15 in the afternoon. At this point I was begging for a c section. My doctor finally explained to us that every time the babies head came down, when I stopped pushing, she went right back up again and that I wasnt going to be able to get her out like this. So off we went to the OR.
She was born at 2:55 in the afternoon. I didnt feel much except pressure and pulling but the shakes I experienced were HORRIFIC! I just couldnt stop. I threw up twice in the or and 5 times overall throughout labor. Megan Lynn came out screaming with her eyes wide open with a head of black hair which neither my husband nor I had at birth so we found that kind of funny.
She was brought to the nicu for the next 24 hours because the labor and delivery took so long. Everything turned out fine thank god..she was a little jaundice and a bit traumatized as they put it but she was out of nicu the next day.
Overall my experience wasnt a great one, I cannot lie. It was LONG and rough and everything I was afraid of wound up happening (induction, fetal monitor, no epi when pushing, c section) but when you see your childs face and hold her in your arms..it takes EVERYTHING else away. It is so worth it..thanks for letting me share!
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Dragonfly75
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
Thanks for sharing. Glad everything worked out for you and  !
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| Posted 8/30/06 2:26 PM |
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Sassyz75
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
thank you for sharing.
for some reason these stories make me feel better.
glad all is well with your baby
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| Posted 8/30/06 2:28 PM |
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MrsSchwags
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
what a story!!! of course all that pain doesn't amount to her!!!
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| Posted 8/30/06 2:30 PM |
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FeliciaDP
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
Noreen , thank you SO much for sharing your story
I'm sorry your labor and delivery experience was so painful and wasn't ideal -- but your last sentence really sums it up best 
Your daughter is just beautiful and I'm so happy for you! Congratulations MOMMY   
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| Posted 8/30/06 2:45 PM |
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puppylove
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
Congrats on the birth of your !!!
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| Posted 8/30/06 3:06 PM |
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bethsiar
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
Thank you so much for such a lovely and honest story. It made me feel better to know that despite the many obstacles that can come during labor it all works out ok.
Thanks again, I really enjoyed reading it!
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| Posted 8/30/06 3:17 PM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
You have NO idea how proud of you I am! I know how scared of needles and everything else you are, so I am so proud of you for getting through it! Isn't it great when you come out on the other end of a terrifying experience and realize that you're still ok? I hope it makes you realize you're so much stronger than you gave yourself credit for! 
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| Posted 8/30/06 3:18 PM |
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pinky
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
Congratulations!!!!
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| Posted 8/30/06 3:35 PM |
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wowcoulditbe
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
congrats! sounds like a tough delivery but well worth it in the end - thanks for your honesty and openness! enjoy her and can't wait to see you (hopefully soon!) on the parenting bd!
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| Posted 8/30/06 4:14 PM |
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tiki03
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
Congrats again and thanks for sharing your story.
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| Posted 8/30/06 5:56 PM |
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boosh1002
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
Congratulations Noreen!!! IM sorry you had a hard labor but she is beautiful!!!
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| Posted 8/30/06 6:03 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
Congrats and thank you for sharing.
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| Posted 8/30/06 6:10 PM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
Sorry you had a rough time but I totally understand what you mean by it being all worth it in the end. Congrats Noreen!
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| Posted 8/30/06 9:44 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
Your last paragraph sums it up perfectly. I am glad she is here and you are doing great!!
on a side note, I was able to keep the epi on the whole time while pushing. I do believe that is why I pushed for 3 hours  I wonder why the doc wanted it off for you? Doesn't matter now, your beautiful girl is here!
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| Posted 8/30/06 10:13 PM |
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Janice
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
wow, that is some story. thank god the outcome is magnificant. she really is so beautiful
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| Posted 8/30/06 10:28 PM |
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NS1976
My princess!
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
Bumping for Anna
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Re: My LONGGGGGGGGG birth story!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful story and congrats on your beautiful
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