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2kids2cats
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My Labor Story
Finally got a minute - So on November 14th I woke up with what I thought was a belly ache at around 3:45 am. I tried to go to the bathroom, with no success. So then it started coming every 5 minutes so I asked DH not to go in for the day (he goes in around 4 am so it was good timing).
So we got to the hospital around 4:30 am with contractions 5 minutes apart. They had me on the belt and then did an internal and I was 100% effaced, station ...I forget but still 3 cm dialated (for 2 weeks) so they had me walk around the hospital for 2 hours to dialate more. NOT FUN. Then I laid down 2 hours later in a LOT of pain and I was STILL 3cm. They said they could give me something for the pain but that would slow down labor so I said no and then we decided to wait till my doc came in an hour later. Within that hour I was now 4cm and having contractions every 2 to 3 minutes and in a lot of pain so they took me in, hooked me up to the IV to get some fluids in me, and had me pee one last time, then gave me the epidural. MY LIFE SAVER. By then within about 2 hours I was 7 cm, but he said they started to slow down so he gave me some Pitossin and they started coming on real strong after that and I was fully dialated shortly after.
The doc left the room to grab some lunch thinking we had a little time and then the nurse had DH grab one leg (he didn't know he'd be part of the delivery!) and she got the other for a practice push and I said I think I have to push right now and I couldn't NOT push and she said okay lets go then and I guess her head was already coming out and she said ummmm be right back, then went and got the doctor and he came in and 9 minutes later, 5 pushes, she was out. I didn't need an episiodomy - but I did tear a little on the sides - nothing major - just a few stiches. It hurt - I won't say it didn't, but I'd def do it again, especially cause they say your second child is usually an easier delivery. They said I delivered like a pro. It was a wonderful experience and being a mom is the most rewarding job I've ever had. She was 8 pounds 4 ounces and 20 inches long and has a perfectly round shaped head. We have never been so in love before. Here are a few pics!
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beachgirl13
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Re: My Labor Story
awww so cute!!! Glad you had such a good experience!
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dawnie
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Re: My Labor Story
She is so adorable! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing!
Did Dr. Hanauer deliver her?
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2kids2cats
My babies
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Re: My Labor Story
Posted by dawnie
She is so adorable! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing!
Did Dr. Hanauer deliver her?
NO! After all that waiting in the waiting room for each appointment she wasn't on call, Dr. Dolisi was. But he was great - I didn't mind at all.
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Briannasmommy
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aww she is so cute. Thank u for sharing your story   
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| Posted 11/22/06 12:21 PM |
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Aga
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thank you for sharing, she is beautiful 
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| Posted 11/22/06 12:24 PM |
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FeliciaDP
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great birth story - so happy your labor was so easy .. your daughter is just soo cute!
Congrat again, see you over on parenting!! 
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Kate
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Congratulations! She is beautiful!
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| Posted 11/22/06 12:35 PM |
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Bebalina
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Re: My Labor Story
awww congratulations!! that brought tears to my eyes!
so beautiful!
Congratulations!!!
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dawnie
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Posted by Kitkat
Posted by dawnie
She is so adorable! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing!
Did Dr. Hanauer deliver her?
NO! After all that waiting in the waiting room for each appointment she wasn't on call, Dr. Dolisi was. But he was great - I didn't mind at all.
He almost delivered my baby too!
The answering service was turned off and I just came to the hospital because no one was picking up. She wasn't on call but she came and was just in time because no one checked me for a long time and I was ready to push! She was only there for a little while.
He is really sweet also! We are in good hands with both of them!
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She's beautiful and I love her name!
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| Posted 11/22/06 12:41 PM |
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Smileyd17
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SHe is beautiful!! What a great story and thank you for sharing! Congrats!
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maybebaby
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Congrats!!!!! I am so happy for you and your beautiful new family. Welcome Ava!!!!
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sweetpea
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she is beautiful!
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| Posted 11/22/06 1:28 PM |
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2kids2cats
My babies
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Re: My Labor Story
Posted by dawnie
Posted by Kitkat
Posted by dawnie
She is so adorable! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing!
Did Dr. Hanauer deliver her?
NO! After all that waiting in the waiting room for each appointment she wasn't on call, Dr. Dolisi was. But he was great - I didn't mind at all.
He almost delivered my baby too!
The answering service was turned off and I just came to the hospital because no one was picking up. She wasn't on call but she came and was just in time because no one checked me for a long time and I was ready to push! She was only there for a little while.
Absolutely. She did come however the next morning to visit me. She's great!
He is really sweet also! We are in good hands with both of them!
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krashnburn
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She's adorable! Congrats!
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| Posted 11/22/06 2:57 PM |
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mcaula
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Re: My Labor Story
Congratulations she is adorable. And thanks for sharing your story.
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| Posted 11/22/06 3:00 PM |
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icequeen4700
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Re: My Labor Story
she is so beautiful! congrats!!
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| Posted 11/22/06 3:17 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Gorgeous! Congratulations!!!
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nancygrace
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Im so happy for you shes beautiful
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