On Sunday night, I noticed that I was possibly beginning to lose my mucus plug. Pretty gross stuff. Then I noticed a dampness to the undies, and wasn't able to conclude if this was just me weeing on myself or of my water had broken. I called my OB and his partner returned my call and told me to go in to determine what the case was. I didn't really think anything was happening since I wasn't having contractions. I was convinced we'd be told to just go home. Lo and behold, after a couple of exams (one of which was with a speculum--ugh), turns out it was my water that broke. I was relieved to know I wasn't just peeing on myself.
I was started on Pito.cin around 0130, and I finally had some contractions. I lasted until around 0700 and then I really wanted an epidural. The oncoming nurse, bless her kind soul, talked me into some Stad.ol to relax since I hadn't slept at all. She was worried that I would be too tired to push when it came time for that. It really helped with the epidural placement also, because I had quite a bit of anxiety about that (stupid nurse-y fears of complications and all). After that it was rather smooth sailing, in terms of pain. I was able to watch my contractions and the baby's HB on the monitor. There were a couple of decels that were noted at certain points of the day. I could see a concerned look on my OB's face despite the pleasantly stoned feeling that I was experiencing.
About 1900, the decision was made to deliver via C-section for several reasons. My membranes had been ruptured for 24 hours, I was + for Group B strep and I had not progressed past 7 cm. I was very cool with it, as I was pretty ready to meet my Ben. Since it turns out that he was an enormous baby (the biggest baby on the postpartum floor, turns out), I am glad I was sectioned because I am pretty sure my vagina and bladder would never be the same.
In what felt like mere seconds, they showed me my son. He was/is gorgeous! Big healthy cry, and looks just like dada. He had tons of scratches on his face though, from his supersharp little nails. I'll have to post a more recent pic of him, since he is much cuter now with his clear skin.
To be continued....
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3 comments:
nice to read your story, k. hope you are recovering well from the c-sec. i am looking forward to seeing more pictures!
So glad all went so well. He is one big boy!! Can't wait for more pictures. (;
It sounds like the delivery, while not easy, was not as hard it was to get knocked up in the first place. More pics, please!
Congrats again - your boy is beautiful!
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