I never would have guessed that my countdown would actually end five days earlier but I'm EXTREMELY grateful!
I've spent the past few weeks feeling rather miserable. Monday and Tuesday of last week were particularly bad. My body hurt all over--so much I couldn't sleep, I was having tons of random contractions and I pretty much wanted to cry all the time.
I got up at three in the morning on Wednesday to use the bathroom (yet again!) and lo and behold my water broke. At first I wasn't sure what had really happened, I was in the bathroom after all, but it was soon clear that this was not a bladder control issue! I crept back to bed and gently kissed my husband and told him he had to get up. I had no idea how much time we had. My last two kids were induced so I hadn't gone into labor on my own since my first baby over nine years ago. I honestly had no idea what to expect.
We had to get all the kids up and load them in the car. They were a little delirious but very excited. Fortunately I had packed their suitcase the night before just to have it ready. We got to my mom's house a little before four and called her from the driveway to come unlock the door. By then I was having strong and consistent contractions.
I was admitted to the hospital around 4:30 and got the epidural by about 5:15. My doctor showed up thirty minutes later. I was dilated to a six but he could tell things were progressing rather quickly and said he would come check me again in about twenty minutes. Five minutes later I had one really strong contraction that the nurse saw on the monitor from the nurses station. She came back in and said, "that was a big one I bet you're ready." I totally did not believe her! But sure enough that was all it took. The doctor came back and after about three sets of pushes little Henry James made his debut into the world. I guess he was just very anxious to get here!
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Happy baby stories with no complications are the best kind.
(How is it that even after labor you look pretty?!)
Congratulations on your little guy.
Henry looks like a baby doll in this photo. Perfectly round head. And is that hair kind of red? I hope my sore throat will go away soon so I can come for a visit and kiss his little toes without getting you both sick.
Congratulations- and how lucky for you to have a pleasant delivery- well as pleasant as they can be, right? You and baby Henry look beautiful.
Congratulations! What a sweet little addition to your home and family! Thanks for sharing your happy story with all of us! Beautiful boy, and beautiful mama!
Congrats again, he is so cute! Loved your story, my water broke with Molly when I got up to go to the bathroom too. I was so surprised because I had two inductions before, after peeing for 10 minutes I realized Holy Cow this is happening! If Adam needs to come play just call, Gavin would be thrilled!
Congratulations Sarah!
What a beautiful baby and momma.
You named him well...I see your dad in him.
Love ya
Congratulations on the birth of your son. So glad to hear it went well.
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