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My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)

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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.

Posted 9/17/05 6:15 PM
 
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btrflygrl
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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!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/17/05 6:18 PM
 

Eireann
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)

Can't get the pictures to post...will try again.

Posted 9/17/05 6:24 PM
 

Eireann
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)

OK, now the pictures...


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Posted 9/17/05 6:26 PM
 

MrsBumbleb
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I'm glad everyone is doing well. Congrats, she is beautiful.Chat Icon

Posted 9/17/05 6:51 PM
 

IrishTracy
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Great story!!! She is just lovely!!!! CONGRATS AGAIN!!!!!!!!Chat Icon

Posted 9/17/05 10:05 PM
 

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 Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/17/05 10:19 PM
 

monters
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congrats on your baby girl, she is precious! thanks for sharing your story..Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/17/05 10:46 PM
 

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.

Posted 9/17/05 10:48 PM
 

MamaNDaddyof3
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oh so beautiful congratulationsChat Icon

Posted 9/18/05 12:14 AM
 

HereWeGoAgain
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a

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Oh my goodness what a cutie!!! Congrats on your precious little girl!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/18/05 12:31 AM
 

Moehick
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She is beautiful and I love her middle name!Chat Icon

Posted 9/18/05 7:26 AM
 

AnnBrunoXO
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She's a cutie!! Congratulations on your new little girl - love the name!Chat Icon Thanks for sharing your story and hope you are recovering well!

Posted 9/18/05 7:56 AM
 

beachgirl13
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awww so cute! She was born on my anniversary!! Chat Icon

Posted 9/18/05 10:51 AM
 

emc
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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!

Posted 9/18/05 3:51 PM
 

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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)

Congratulations!! Chat Icon She is so beautiful!
Thanks for sharing your story.

Posted 9/18/05 6:16 PM
 

Tracey
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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! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/18/05 6:25 PM
 

Dani00518
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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!

Posted 9/18/05 6:54 PM
 

MrsJ
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)

She is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted 9/18/05 6:57 PM
 

Spring Baby06
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What a cutie! Congrats!Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 9/18/05 7:01 PM
 

sunny
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)

Congrats!!! What a cutie!!

Posted 9/18/05 9:15 PM
 

SoinLove
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)

Thanks for sharing your story! She's absolutely beautiful!!!

Posted 9/18/05 10:49 PM
 

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!

Posted 9/19/05 8:08 AM
 

LnR6604
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Re: My birth story AND pictures (sorry, a bit long!)

Oh my goodness she is beautiful! Congrats!

Posted 9/19/05 9:07 AM
 

Shelly
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Posted 9/19/05 9:56 AM
 
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