No drugs for the delivery. However, after birth I figure I've met my pain quota for a while and I take whatever I can get by way of drugs. Hopefully, that explains why I introduced Avery to a neighbor as Audrey today. Also, I kept referring to Avery as "he" or "him" all last night. Drugs or lack of sleep, I figure one of those is excuse enough!
The labor is a little fuzzy. Tate's delivery was a planned inducement, so I was mentally prepared and physically rested. This time, it was a little more of a surprise and I'll share some details now. Monday at 7pm, I feel some gushing and realize that this isn't the normal stuff. So Eric advises me to call the hospital, which I do while he goes to run an errand. He gets home around 8pm and I inform him that the nurse said to come in so they can see if the water broke. We call Aunt Sandra to come watch Tate and head out. Oh, and I'm bawling like an idiot because for some reason it has just now really hit me that it will never just be us and Tate again and I'm so sad to leave Tate that night. He sees me cry, but could care less.
They confirm at the hospital that it is amniotic fluid, but they still feel a membrane around her head, so there may be a tear at top. I'm dilated to a 4 and feeling no contractions. They monitor the baby and let us walk around/rest for the next few hours. I hate being poked, but if labor doesn't start naturally they'll have to induce. Sometime after midnight, I feel contractions and we keep walking/resting. Later a nurse comes with the fluid, ready to induce, and I proudly proclaim that I think I'm feeling regular contractions! So, they monitor and we're good to go sans poking (my goal =), well, that, and a healthy baby!).
Labor progresses and I let the nurse know later that they're bad, so she checks and I'm at a 9-10. They call in the on-call doc, who is my doctor's wife, and she checks to see that the baby is probably turned the wrong way and only at a 0 station. We waited thru some contractions and she wasn't progressing, so they had me turn on my side, and BAM! She was down and turned and I had to push. In came the doc, and after 8 minutes of pushing she was out! It was 8:08 am. All present said that she's huge, but she still seems tiny to me. They immediately put her on me, but I was too exhausted to hold her and just wanted them to clean her! Plus, she was peeing all over me! (I warned you to only read if you really wanted details!) I immediately requested that Eric and my doc never let me go natural again, if there is another time =) That was a looooong 8 minutes, but I realize that I have it easier than most, so I won't complain anymore.
Anyway, she beat Tate by 7 oz. and 1 inch. And he's slowly warming up to her. The first time he heard her cry was the first time he acknowledged her presence. I think he thought she was a doll before then. He's not to much of a man to try her pink binky, but he's also given it to her a couple times, even though she's not interested. We've been spoiled with family and friends and food and are loving the support. Eric was an awesome support to have during labor and is doing everything for us now. I'm seriously being spoiled and loving being given the time to just focus on getting to know Avery, not Audrey. Thanks to everyone who's been sending well-wishes!
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wow way to go on the natural! (intended or not). i still can't believe how much hair she has. so so cute. and of course i love the middle name :] congratulations to you guys, and enjoy being spoiled!
Yucky delivery, beautiful baby!!! She is so cute. I can't believe that dark hair, are you sure you got the right one? I'm just kidding that's what people say about my blonde haired and blue eyed daughter, maybe we should trade.:) You are suppose to request the epidural at 4 cm when you are pain free, then you can sleep and watch TV with your hubby. Stephanie taught me well (expecting number 8 by the way), that you shouldn't have to feel any pain. We went that route with Sophie and after she was born, Todd and I looked at each other and seriously said, "that was so fun." Okay, I'm just trying to encourage you to have more one day. You must, they are cute.:) Anyways, good luck with the recovery and adjusting to having two kids.:)
Hey there Pinky! :) I'm so glad I found your blog so now I can totally spy on you all the time. Congrats on your new little baby! I LOVE all that dark hair--what a cutie! I'm way impressed that you got her out without any drugs...who knew you had it in you? :) Anyway, hope you're getting enough sleep. Oh, and in the middle of the night I referred to Wyatt as "her" or "she" for about the first three months of his life. Avery will understand I'm sure. Congrats again!
Love the details Shelly! I think I made a slightly racist comment to my friend whos husband is Filipino when they came to visit me after I had Thatcher. I have very little memory of what I said or why I said it, but I blame it on the drugs and lack of sleep. So don't feel to bad about calling her Audrey :). I second Lyndsie, you should try the epidural route, c'mon, you've conquered natural (especially with those 9 lb. babies!). Way to go, Shelly, you are a strong woman.
Congrats! Carter and I want to come and visit you soon. Labor sounded painful for those 8 min and I hope I get and epidural before that point. Way to go! See you soon!
You make me laugh. You are so cool.
Thanks for ALL the details, really. YOU are awesome! Way to go Mama!
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