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Samnjenna
LIF Infant
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Jenna
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Introducing William Arden . . . now w/pics!
Well, I was scheduled for an induction for Monday 9/24, so, of course, my water broke on Friday, 9/21.
In fact, the little guy couldn't have made things any easier on me or his dad. I've heard a lot of birth stories, but I think I may have had the easiest.
We woke up to our alarm at 7 on Friday morning and I realized my fluids had ruptured. No pain, no gushing, but definitely uncomfortable.
We arrived at the hospital at 8:30 and we immediately admitted and measured about 3cms dilated. Until about noon all I had to deal with was the fluid leakage and light contractions. But since I didn't seem to be dilating my doc ordered Pitocin. I asked to wait on the Pit and to walk around a little and sure enough after about a 45 minute walk around the L&D floor I had progressed another cm. Unfortunately that also meant that the contractions were starting in earnest. Plus my delivery doc (not my regular doctor, btw) wanted to make sure I kept going at a good rate so they gave me Pit anyway.
Well, for the next 2 hours I had almost no break from really strong contractions. I didn't want to have an Epidural right away, but after dealing with pain that literally blinded me (I just kept my eyes closed to breath through the pain and since they kept coming so fast my eyes didn't open for a good hour or so at a time), I gave in.
The Epi was a god-send and once it took effect I was able to relax through the rest of my progress -- which took about 3 hours. By 5pm I was ready to push.
The only real problem I had was that I didn't know what to do when it came to pushing (despite taking a class, watching videos and reading everything I could get my hands on). I guess its just one of those things you can't really prepare for until you are in the moment. So I "pushed" for aboutg 20 minutes with little progress.
Unfortunately I had a nurse who was as inexperienced as I was (she looked about 12) and my doctor was no where to be found. That scared me. The nurse was obviously overwhelmed and kept leaving me alone to page the doctor and it seemed like it took him forever to arrive. Once he did it all went really quick. It seemed like 4 or 5 pushes and my baby was out. I was shocked to hear them say, "Its a boy!" and see them cleaning him off.
Our first night at the hospital he was so quiet we joked that he didn't know how to cry. Tonight, however, I haven't gotten more than an hour's rest b/c he only seems content when I am holding him. For now, nothing could make me happier, either.
Breastfeeding is hard, but we are working at it. Speaking of which -- gotta go, baby
calls!
Our New Family
William Arden (looking slightly aloof)
Message edited 9/23/2007 10:49:10 AM.
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2PreciousBlessings
The Perfect Pair
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . .
Congrats!!!!
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SeptBride
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . .
Congratulations!!!!!!!
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| Posted 9/23/07 7:25 AM |
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Faithx2
All good things in 2016!!
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . .
COngrats Mommy!!
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| Posted 9/23/07 7:53 AM |
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Tine73
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . .
Congrats!!!
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| Posted 9/23/07 7:59 AM |
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ziamaria
I love this boy!
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . .
congrats!!!! 
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| Posted 9/23/07 8:06 AM |
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MrsPowers
So blessed!
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Ivelysse
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . .
Congrats!
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mrspetunia77
Back on Board.
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Ally
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . .
congratulations!!
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Bklyngrl
luvmyfamily
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . .
congrats!!! thats a great story and glad it went so easy for you 
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . .
Congrats!!!!!
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dooodles
When you wish upon a star
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . .
Congrats!!! What a beautiful name
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| Posted 9/23/07 9:09 AM |
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Karen
Just chillin'!!
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Karen
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . .
congrats!!!!
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Donna
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . .
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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jellybean78
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . .
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Jennaboo
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Jen
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . .
Congratulations!!
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| Posted 9/23/07 10:27 AM |
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Briannasmommy
Love her so much <3
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Christina
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . . now w/pics!
congrats he is so cute 
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DandN
Twins are here!
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Deirdre
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . . now w/pics!
Oh Jenna - he's gorgeous!!!!!! Ainsley has her first crush. . . on a younger man!
Neil and I couldnt be happier for you and Ainsley and I are busy planning our trip to Iowa in '08 to see you!
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MsG
Should be working
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . . now w/pics!
What a cutie! Congratulations!!
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| Posted 9/23/07 11:15 AM |
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livy820
Luckiest Mom of 2 girls!
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . . now w/pics!
adorable!! Congrats
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Kidsaplenty
Sister love
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . . now w/pics!
Congratulations! He's adorable!
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| Posted 9/23/07 11:36 AM |
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aliasPook
Blessed x 3
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Laurie
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . . now w/pics!
Congratulations!!!!!
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Heather617
My Babies
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Heather
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . . now w/pics!
Congrats!!!
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Aga
hello baby Albert
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Aga
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . . now w/pics!
congratulations, what a cutie
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MelToddJulia
Love my Family!
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Mel
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . . now w/pics!
Congrats! He's adorable!
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hbugal
Lesigh
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Re: Introducing William Arden . . . now w/pics!
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!
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