My Baby's Birth Story (long)
Hello Everybody!!
I did it! My baby girl, Hannah Rayne, was born Jan. 14th at 1:37pm. She was 5lbs. 14oz. & 20 inches long. My due date was Friday the 15th, but my doctor gave me the option to be induced because I was so uncomfortable. There's so many pros & cons to that decision but ultimately I think it was a good choice, after everything that happened.
I went into the hospital at 6:30am 3cm dilated & 50% effaced. Found out I had Group B Strep, was given penicillin, then I had my IV by 8:30, the pitocin was started at 9, & the Dr. broke my water. We found out there was meconium & they had to be cautious when the baby came out. I couldn't take the contractions anymore at 11, so I got the epidural, boy did it hurt, but I was glad for the relief. I was about 5cm dilated then, and then an hour later 6cm. About 12:30 the nurse came in with a catheter, and I was having some pain, so she checked me and said, "oh, you're ready". I thought, What do you mean? How many centimeters? Already? "Her head's right there, close your legs, don't push, I'll get the Dr." .... Oh boy!
I felt my contractions, they hurt and I started pushing at 1pm. I had problems with low blood pressure & being dizzy or lightheaded during pregnancy and sure enough, I'd give one really good push, and I'd be ready to black out. I had a really hard time focusing to push again. The Dr. even said my lips were white, I kept trying as best I could, they told me to lay onto my side, but called for a vacuum. I did NOT want that, especially since I was already concerned with the meconium. I knew what I had to do, and luckily, on my side after 2 pushes, she was born. She cried very faintly, they cut the cord and whisked her to the side & cleaned and checked her out. She cried some more, finally they said everything was ok. We were surprised how tiny she was because my sonogram from exactly one week before said she was just under 7lbs. The umbilical cord was kinda long and wrapped around her body, and they think that's what caused a meconium birth, because otherwise everything had checked out and been ok.
Anyway, Daddy was certain he wasn't going to watch anything for fear he'd pass out. He watched and said it wasn't so bad after all. Some parts were "gross" but the birth was ok. LOL I'm so in love with my Itty Bitty, Hannah Banana, Pnut =) She looks like her daddy. I love her to pieces. She's adorable! I can never upload pics on this board so I'll go upload a couple on my Profile.
Thanks for letting me share, and Best Wishes Everyone!!
Sabrina =)
I did it! My baby girl, Hannah Rayne, was born Jan. 14th at 1:37pm. She was 5lbs. 14oz. & 20 inches long. My due date was Friday the 15th, but my doctor gave me the option to be induced because I was so uncomfortable. There's so many pros & cons to that decision but ultimately I think it was a good choice, after everything that happened.
I went into the hospital at 6:30am 3cm dilated & 50% effaced. Found out I had Group B Strep, was given penicillin, then I had my IV by 8:30, the pitocin was started at 9, & the Dr. broke my water. We found out there was meconium & they had to be cautious when the baby came out. I couldn't take the contractions anymore at 11, so I got the epidural, boy did it hurt, but I was glad for the relief. I was about 5cm dilated then, and then an hour later 6cm. About 12:30 the nurse came in with a catheter, and I was having some pain, so she checked me and said, "oh, you're ready". I thought, What do you mean? How many centimeters? Already? "Her head's right there, close your legs, don't push, I'll get the Dr." .... Oh boy!
I felt my contractions, they hurt and I started pushing at 1pm. I had problems with low blood pressure & being dizzy or lightheaded during pregnancy and sure enough, I'd give one really good push, and I'd be ready to black out. I had a really hard time focusing to push again. The Dr. even said my lips were white, I kept trying as best I could, they told me to lay onto my side, but called for a vacuum. I did NOT want that, especially since I was already concerned with the meconium. I knew what I had to do, and luckily, on my side after 2 pushes, she was born. She cried very faintly, they cut the cord and whisked her to the side & cleaned and checked her out. She cried some more, finally they said everything was ok. We were surprised how tiny she was because my sonogram from exactly one week before said she was just under 7lbs. The umbilical cord was kinda long and wrapped around her body, and they think that's what caused a meconium birth, because otherwise everything had checked out and been ok.
Anyway, Daddy was certain he wasn't going to watch anything for fear he'd pass out. He watched and said it wasn't so bad after all. Some parts were "gross" but the birth was ok. LOL I'm so in love with my Itty Bitty, Hannah Banana, Pnut =) She looks like her daddy. I love her to pieces. She's adorable! I can never upload pics on this board so I'll go upload a couple on my Profile.
Thanks for letting me share, and Best Wishes Everyone!!
Sabrina =)
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Thank You Everyone!! ... Jennifer its said like "Rain". Her daddy picked her name. I picked tons, and he didn't like any. That's the only one we agreed on... AND we only officially decided it when we heard the midwife's 2 year old's name was Hannah and her Birthday was that day. It was a sign.
I forgot to mention something really important... (Cuz my Baby is most important now)... but for us Gastric Bypass Patients we're really concerned with the numbers on the scale. I gained 18 pounds during my pregnancy, and after having her, I lost 8. So, I have 10 left to lose to be back where I started. My "sweet spot" or where I'd prefer to be is between 160-165, and I'm about 14 pounds from that.
I love reading everyone's posts on this board. They're so helpful... different point of views, and experiences... triumphs & tragedies.... we're a great support system thru a screen.
Take Care Everyone!
Sabrina
I forgot to mention something really important... (Cuz my Baby is most important now)... but for us Gastric Bypass Patients we're really concerned with the numbers on the scale. I gained 18 pounds during my pregnancy, and after having her, I lost 8. So, I have 10 left to lose to be back where I started. My "sweet spot" or where I'd prefer to be is between 160-165, and I'm about 14 pounds from that.
I love reading everyone's posts on this board. They're so helpful... different point of views, and experiences... triumphs & tragedies.... we're a great support system thru a screen.
Take Care Everyone!
Sabrina
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