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birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 27, 2013 21:52:25 GMT -5 karebear219, spunbutterfly, and 2 more like this

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Just checking in quickly with my birth story and picture of baby!

On Saturday I had an acupuncture treatment where she did a few induction points, then my H and I BCBC that night, after which I had a bunch of contractions and considered calling the doctor about but ended up going to bed instead. On Sunday we got up and went to the farmers market and ate lunch at Kidd Valley. When we got home we BCBC again, and the contractions started up around 3:00, they were pretty consistently strong so I called the doctor and we went to the hospital around 7:00. I was checked and was at 4-5 cm. After a few hours of walking the halls and sitting on a ball I hadn't made much progress, so they considered sending me home but at the next check I was at 5-6 and the nurse could feel the waters bulging so I stayed. In the late morning I still hadn't made much progress so the doctor broke my water, which we expected to move things along quickly, but only got me to 7 cm. The entire time I was able to walk the halls and bounce on a ball, plus we also tried nipple stimulation using a pump (which did make the contractions stronger). I got in the tub and was able to relax a bit, but it made the contractions slow down until I got out, at which point they got super intense. I was checked again, and still at 7 cm so they started pitocin and I asked for an epidural since it was 24 hours in, and I was exhausted. After that I was able to sleep a bit, until I started having really bad contractions - like the worst pain I've ever felt - and had to have some extra pain killers added to the epidural. I was checked again and was at 9 cm. At that point I went into my own world and don't remember a ton, but I know I was still in pain and pretty much just focused on contractions for the next hour until I was at 10 and able to push. I pushed for two hours before the doctor recommended using the vacuum or forceps, and based on the doctors recommendation we went with the forceps which got the baby past my pubic bone, but I still had to push for another hour before he was born. In all, I was in labor for 34 hours, 24 without pain meds. I had really wanted a natural birth but I'm very happy with how things turned out, if I hadn't had the epidural and forceps I would have ended up with a c-section.

The baby is totally perfect and I am so so in love with him. Also, seeing my H with him is the sexiest thing I have ever seen - he is so amazing with the baby and is doing such a good job taking care of me. I didn't expect to love him so much more than I already did but OMG he is so great. Breastfeeding is going well, the baby actually had jaundice pretty bad and had to be readmitted to the hospital for treatment under the billi lights (scariest experience of my life), but we're home now and he's much more alert and eating every 2-3 hours.

(deleted the pic and name, I'm too paranoid)

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stretchad Full Member Posts: 3,497 Likes: 1,477	birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 27, 2013 21:58:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stretchad on Jul 27, 2013 21:58:24 GMT -5 Yaaaay! Congrats. He looks like a snuggler!!!!!
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karebear219 Senior Member Posts: 5,309 Likes: 1,122	birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 27, 2013 22:17:28 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by karebear219 on Jul 27, 2013 22:17:28 GMT -5 So cute!
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ashleyp728 Full Member Posts: 1,307 Likes: 260	birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 27, 2013 22:17:37 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ashleyp728 on Jul 27, 2013 22:17:37 GMT -5 Such a cutie!!! So glad to hear your story and know you guys are doing well!
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7costanza Full Member Posts: 2,440 Likes: 1,156	birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 27, 2013 23:04:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 7costanza on Jul 27, 2013 23:04:13 GMT -5 Jul 27, 2013 22:26:01 GMT -5 @jennuinne said: How big and long? 8 lbs, 1 oz, 20 inches long
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jennlin Elder i'd be double-platinum, if TK/TN never robbed me. Seattle Board Mod Posts: 12,341 Likes: 1,231	birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 27, 2013 23:11:49 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jennlin on Jul 27, 2013 23:11:49 GMT -5 What a sweet picture!! Congrats on your incredible labor!! We had jaundice, too, and it's such a scary sad helpless situation. Glad you guys made it out unscathed!
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dana86 Senior Member Posts: 6,150 Likes: 1,862	birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 27, 2013 23:11:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dana86 on Jul 27, 2013 23:11:56 GMT -5 Aww he is adorable!
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jennlin Elder i'd be double-platinum, if TK/TN never robbed me. Seattle Board Mod Posts: 12,341 Likes: 1,231	birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 27, 2013 23:14:33 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jennlin on Jul 27, 2013 23:14:33 GMT -5 Also, I love the name! Why's the story behind it? Or maybe not since you're paranoid but if you want to share, I'd love to hear it. I love names that are not off the shelf!
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mrslefty Full Member Posts: 3,632 Likes: 2,120	birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 27, 2013 23:25:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mrslefty on Jul 27, 2013 23:25:47 GMT -5 He is beautiful, I want to squish his cheeks! Love his name too.
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birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 28, 2013 0:01:18 GMT -5

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Jul 27, 2013 23:14:33 GMT -5 jennlin said:

Also, I love the name! Why's the story behind it? Or maybe not since you're paranoid

but if you want to share, I'd love to hear it. I love names that are not off the shelf!

There isn't much of a story, I saw it on a roster at my last job like 3 years ago and immediately loved it. Once we found out we were having a boy there wasn't any question that was the name we would use. Luckily I think the name fits him perfectly!

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Chelle Junior Member Posts: 842 Likes: 172	birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 28, 2013 0:03:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chelle on Jul 28, 2013 0:03:55 GMT -5 He's so cute and I love the name!
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jamer Full Member Posts: 1,246 Likes: 251	birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 28, 2013 4:52:39 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jamer on Jul 28, 2013 4:52:39 GMT -5 What a cutie! Thanks for sharing!
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cdmay Junior Member Posts: 923 Likes: 119	birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 28, 2013 12:31:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cdmay on Jul 28, 2013 12:31:17 GMT -5 He's perfect! Congratulations!
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meshimeshi Full Member Posts: 1,691 Likes: 454	birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 29, 2013 11:36:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by meshimeshi on Jul 29, 2013 11:36:59 GMT -5 Wow!!! He is super cute. He looks so big already! Not like a newborn at all. That sounded like a really hard labor! Congratulations!!!!
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sarack Senior Member Posts: 5,864 Likes: 370	birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 29, 2013 11:44:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sarack on Jul 29, 2013 11:44:57 GMT -5 aw, so adorable!!!! so excited for you!
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shevacc Elder Posts: 16,970 Likes: 10,826	birth story, pic, and name :) Jul 30, 2013 10:40:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shevacc on Jul 30, 2013 10:40:41 GMT -5 Gah! I missed the name and pic, but wanted to say CONGRATS! Enjoy it and take lots of pics
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