My due date baby arrived!

[clseale]

Went to bed Friday night totally discouraged, convinced that just like his sister, this little guy was going to go past due. (Dd was born at 40 6 after a 44 hr induction) Woke to mild contractions around 3:30, but I slept on and off. At 6:00 I got up and text DH (he was out for a run) that I needed him to come home and help with dd (3.5) when she woke up. She woke up at 6:45 and laid in bed with me, watching cartoons and holding my hand. They were getting strong at this point, about 50 sec long and 3 min apart. I called my mom who lives 1.5 hrs away and asked her to head up, but said (despite my contractions) that we probably had plenty of time. I was in total denial that it could all happen that quickly.

By the time my mom got there at 9:30, things were intense and I was no longer managing things well. I felt AWFUL saying goodbye to dd, because the contractions were about 2.5 min apart at that point and killing me. I scared her and had to leave her crying in the driveway. Worst part of this whole thing.

Got to the hospital at 9:50 and was taken to triage where I did everything I could to fill out a million forms. When they saw how I was acting, they checked me and said I was at least an 8, waters were bulging. They finally got me to my room and when my midwife checked me, she could see my body was involuntarily pushing. She let it do it’s thing, my water exploded EVERYWHERE, and I jumped from an 8 to a 10 and ds was crowning. No time for an epidural (they still hadn’t even run an IV or covid tested me) and in 3 contractions Ethan Jeremy (after my dad who passed in 2000) joined us at 10:37 AM, 7lbs 8oz, 20” long, on his due date.

Everyone is doing well. We were home just over 24 hrs later and Dd has been amazing. Totally smitten with baby brother.

[verycontrary247]

Congratulations!

That picture with DD has my heart melting.

[corgimom]

Congratulations!!
He is beautiful and I love the name! I'm glad you are all doing well!

[starryfish]

congrats!!!! omg those pics are too cute!

[lovesherheels]

Congratulations!! I hope you're feeling well!

I am in love with that photo of both the kids. So sweet!

[jennistarr1]

Well that was the labor I wanted! Seems like your daughter recovered well...how soon until you could call her

My psa to everyone is to check your blood pressure post partum

[sassystace]

Awww! Congrats!

[seeyalater52]

Congratulations! He is adorable.

[clseale]

Aug 20, 2020 13:22:28 GMT -5 jennistarr1 said:

Well that was the labor I wanted! Seems like your daughter recovered well...how soon until you could call her

My psa to everyone is to check your blood pressure post partum

I’m so sorry you didn’t get the labor you hoped for. I remember that feeling after DD’s labor. Not only was it long, it was scary, filled with heart decels and a NICU team that had her for a bit before I even got to see her due to meconium. While this one was fast, furious and slightly out of control, it was also therapeutic and everything I didn’t get with dd. I wish you could have gotten the same. How are you feeling? Is your BP under control?

Luckily since everything went so fast, it was only a few hours before we were able to call dd. My mom said she was ok, but then she would stop playing, look sad and say, “I’m sorry my mommy doesn’t feel very good. Do you think she feels better now? I hope so.” Poor sweet girl. She seemed much better once she saw me, but then she was pretty upset around bedtime so I sent DH home to do bath and books. She’s been great since we’ve been home. Last night at bedtime I asked her if she was ok, and she said, “I’m ok. Is there a reason I wouldn’t be ok?” And I just said that a lot has changed and it’s a lot of take in and I just want to make sure she is happy. And she said, “Oh! YEAH! I’m SUPER happy, actually. Don’t worry.” <3

[achi]

Congratulations!! He’s gorgeous!

[jennistarr1]

This was actually better this time for me too compared to dd1 where I didn't feel like I was given a chance. This time I definitely felt like everything was tried. Also, similar to you, dd1 had a NICU stay that didn't happen this time

My daughter completely surprised me by crying as I dropped her off too...and that was planned and I wasn't in pain
I love how your daughter bounced back

[shauni27]

Came stalking this board for a birth story from you

He is seriously perfect and I am SO glad this l&d was a night and day difference from the last. What a wild story!

Xxoo