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Caitlin's First Day in pictures is posted under my profile.
Our Birth Story:
Woke up on the 22nd at 4 AM, from a sound sleep, feeling like someone had cracked my pelvic bones. Slowly got out of bed, and stood up.. realized that Cait had dropped like a bomb. Hobbled into the bathroom and climbed in the shower to see if the contractions eased up with a different activity. Ho****er felt wonderful! Shaved my legs and took my time, still keeping a mental timer going on the contractions. Noticed they weren't changing, in fact, they were getting more severe.
Climbed out, started to blow dry my hair and had to stop frequently to lean against the counter and wait for a contraction to pass. Started to move a tad faster when they wrapped around and grabbed my back! OW OW OW!
At about 6 AM, made it back into the bedroom, and flopped in the rocker. After about 15 more minutes of hopping up and walking, then leaning over the edge of the bed, breathing.. nothing really helping, woke up my spouse. "Honey, you might want to shower, take your diabetic meds and eat.. we're going to L&D, even if this is our 2nd false alarm and they send us back home."
40 minutes later, we were on the road to Memorial.. less than 1 mile from the house. I waddled in to L&D, and nurse took one look at me, and put me straight in the Birthing Room. We were admitted at 6:54 AM. Was already dilated to a 6.5, 100 % effaced.
Our nurse, Heidi, was wonderful. She asked what we wanted to do about pain control.. said we'd like to do an epidural (at this point thinking we had time). The anesthesiologist was in a C-Section though, and it turned out, on the next cervix check 20 minutes later that an epidural was a moot point. I was already dilated to an 8, and baby was on her way.
Hubby held my hand, I did my breathing.. made some noises not normally heard in nature, DID not cuss him or the nurse out, though both told me I could.. repeatedly.
Heidi even laughed at me because I said "Thank you" and "Please" when asking him for sips of water, between contractions. I don't even remember that.. but they both said I did. 
Caitlin had a bowel movement while in womb, so the respiratory therapist was called in for her delivery, and she no sooner walked in the room, and Heidi did another cervix check and Cait was there crowned and ready to go. I was blowing like crazy to keep her from coming, as Heidi darted out to find out where the doctor was.
Dr. Clare showed up just like a minute or two later, got scrubbed and gowned, and 7 pushes later Caitlin was born at 9:22 AM, weighing 7 lbs, and 20 3/4 inches long.
Happy Birthday, Caitlin Marie!
Our Birth Story:
Woke up on the 22nd at 4 AM, from a sound sleep, feeling like someone had cracked my pelvic bones. Slowly got out of bed, and stood up.. realized that Cait had dropped like a bomb. Hobbled into the bathroom and climbed in the shower to see if the contractions eased up with a different activity. Ho****er felt wonderful! Shaved my legs and took my time, still keeping a mental timer going on the contractions. Noticed they weren't changing, in fact, they were getting more severe.
Climbed out, started to blow dry my hair and had to stop frequently to lean against the counter and wait for a contraction to pass. Started to move a tad faster when they wrapped around and grabbed my back! OW OW OW!
At about 6 AM, made it back into the bedroom, and flopped in the rocker. After about 15 more minutes of hopping up and walking, then leaning over the edge of the bed, breathing.. nothing really helping, woke up my spouse. "Honey, you might want to shower, take your diabetic meds and eat.. we're going to L&D, even if this is our 2nd false alarm and they send us back home."
40 minutes later, we were on the road to Memorial.. less than 1 mile from the house. I waddled in to L&D, and nurse took one look at me, and put me straight in the Birthing Room. We were admitted at 6:54 AM. Was already dilated to a 6.5, 100 % effaced.
Our nurse, Heidi, was wonderful. She asked what we wanted to do about pain control.. said we'd like to do an epidural (at this point thinking we had time). The anesthesiologist was in a C-Section though, and it turned out, on the next cervix check 20 minutes later that an epidural was a moot point. I was already dilated to an 8, and baby was on her way.
Hubby held my hand, I did my breathing.. made some noises not normally heard in nature, DID not cuss him or the nurse out, though both told me I could.. repeatedly.
Heidi even laughed at me because I said "Thank you" and "Please" when asking him for sips of water, between contractions. I don't even remember that.. but they both said I did. Caitlin had a bowel movement while in womb, so the respiratory therapist was called in for her delivery, and she no sooner walked in the room, and Heidi did another cervix check and Cait was there crowned and ready to go. I was blowing like crazy to keep her from coming, as Heidi darted out to find out where the doctor was.
Dr. Clare showed up just like a minute or two later, got scrubbed and gowned, and 7 pushes later Caitlin was born at 9:22 AM, weighing 7 lbs, and 20 3/4 inches long.
Happy Birthday, Caitlin Marie!
Congrats!
I hope I have such an "easy" time as you seemed to !!! I enjoyed your story and glad you mentioned the pelvic feeling....the last few days sometimes I feel the stretching and I thought I was imagining it !
Happy Birthday, Baby Caitlin !!
Cindy
Surgery on 4/25/05 , Dr. Alverdy in Chicago. God Bless the DS !!!
Highest Weight = 412lbs, Surgery Weight = 359lbs, Current Weight = 155lbs (5'7" tall)http://www.picturetrail.com/gid8138761
She is BEAUTIFUL.....perfect.....and I love her name....so pretty.....you and your hubby look very happy....you should be....am so happy for you.....
and CONGRATS on the quick labor....and I am so proud of you for no pain :) I had a c-section and have never felt contractions but your story made me in pain for you....ugh.....glad you listened to your body.....
I loved your story too.....
Happy Birthday Caitlin.....you were born on my mom's 65th birthday :)
hugs!
and CONGRATS on the quick labor....and I am so proud of you for no pain :) I had a c-section and have never felt contractions but your story made me in pain for you....ugh.....glad you listened to your body.....
I loved your story too.....
Happy Birthday Caitlin.....you were born on my mom's 65th birthday :)
hugs!
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