My water broke at home at 8am on Wednesday morning. Since it wasn't a big gush and I wasn't sure if that's what really happened or not, I sent my husband off to work and told him I would evaluate the situation. I called my doctor and she told me to head up to L&D to have them check it out. There was no doubt that's what happened, so we were admitted around 11:30am. I was 4-5 cm and 50% effaced. I wasn't having any contractions (at least that I could feel), so they put me on pitocin, which didn't thrill me, but I didn't really have much choice since my body didn't seem to be interested in doing it on its own. They had to keep ramping it up as the contractions still weren't that strong, so by 4:30pm I was ready for an epidural. Eventually they put in a monitor to see how strong the contractions were. I guess they should have been around 180 (180 what? I don't know), but mine, even with high doses of pitocin were only between 140 and 160. Around 11pm I was checked and I was 8cm, 100% effaced, and the baby was only at 0 station (it needed to be at -2). My doctor came back to check me again at 3am and there was no progress. At that point, since my water had been broken for so long, they opted for a c section. I was totally okay with this and I was just glad that I didn't have to try pushing for 2 hours before that decision was made. The baby wasn't in distress, but seemed to be a little too cozy in there! He was born at 4am on the dot and he was perfect!
He has the longest toes of all time. Again, just like his dad!
Using the shushing technique to calm him down. It actually works, even if he's not so sure about it!
One week old! Hanging out with his buddies in the pack and play.
He likes to stare at the imagines around the edge.
He is absolutely perfect. Congratulations to you and Wes! I can't wait to meet him (sometime!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, he is adorable!
ReplyDeleteKim, he is absolutely gorgeous! C-section babies tend to come out a lot cuter anyhow, but yours is especially adorable. Glad you have your bundle of joy finally. Sorry about the lack of sleep but at least you can have some cocktails, right?
ReplyDeleteBest of luck for the years to come. They are hard but well enjoyable. :-)
Congratulations! He really is darling! x
ReplyDeleteWow I haven't checked anyone's blog in FOREVER. Congrats on your darling son! He was born on the same day as my grandaughter .She turned 1 that day. He is precious :)
ReplyDelete