Birth Story- Pearl

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Birth Story- Pearl Jul 31, 2017 23:25:14 GMT -5 fryjack2, sunshineluv, and 10 more like this

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Post by redmonkeystomper on Jul 31, 2017 23:25:14 GMT -5

DH and I checked into the hospital this morning (Monday) at 12:30 a.m. for my induction at 39 weeks plus 3 days. They started off giving me a dose of Cyotec at 2 a.m. I was checked at 6 a.m. and there was little progress (2 cm dialated and 60% effaced which was about what I was when I went in). I was given a second dose and checked at 10 a.m. with about the same progress. I was started on a pitocin drip and started to feel contractions but they were mild and not consistent. After 30 minutes they increased the drip and then did so again another 30 minutes later. By 12:30 I was feeling intense contractions and was at 4 cm dilated. I wanted to hold off on the epidural so I could move around some and they told me I probably would not start pushing until closer to 5. At 1:00 I decided I needed the epidural as the contractions were coming one after the other and were pretty painful. After the epidural was placed I was checked and was at 10 cm. I had gone from 4 to 10 in 30 minutes. Thankfully the epidural started working even though I felt intense pressure I did not feel contractions. My doctor came in to check and told me to go ahead and push on the next contraction. I pushed 3 times and she was out. It was so much quicker and easier than my first delivery where I pushed for close to 2 hours off and on. I did have 1 tear. Now baby is getting her assessments and I am wide awake. My MIL brought my DD over earlier and she was so excited and sweet. Here is a picture of Pearl by herself and with big sister, Ruby.

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sunshineluv Elder Posts: 13,449 Likes: 13,975	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 1, 2017 5:29:42 GMT -5 via mobile redmonkeystomper likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sunshineluv on Aug 1, 2017 5:29:42 GMT -5 Congrats!!!! She is perfect and beautiful. I looooooove the name.
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imimahoney Elder Posts: 22,062 Likes: 16,972	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 1, 2017 6:43:23 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by imimahoney on Aug 1, 2017 6:43:23 GMT -5 Congrats!!! Hope your recovery goes well! Beautiful baby with a beautiful name
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teamhayes Elder Enter your message here... Posts: 22,906 Likes: 18,293	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 1, 2017 6:43:37 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by teamhayes on Aug 1, 2017 6:43:37 GMT -5 Awww congrats she is so tiny and beautiful So sweet
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tennisgal Full Member Posts: 4,109 Likes: 2,122	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 1, 2017 6:45:40 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tennisgal on Aug 1, 2017 6:45:40 GMT -5 Ahhhh! Ruby and pearl! ❤️
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fusion Elder Posts: 13,485 Likes: 14,004	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 1, 2017 6:52:20 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fusion on Aug 1, 2017 6:52:20 GMT -5 So sweet! Congrats!
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laurack Elder Posts: 34,447 Likes: 48,168	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 1, 2017 7:28:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by laurack on Aug 1, 2017 7:28:55 GMT -5 congrats! She is adorable! I love the name Pearl
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onehitwonder Senior Member Posts: 5,504 Likes: 3,838	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 1, 2017 7:43:51 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by onehitwonder on Aug 1, 2017 7:43:51 GMT -5 Congratulations and welcome beautiful little Pearl!
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ktstorm Senior Member Posts: 7,516 Likes: 7,045	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 1, 2017 7:49:14 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ktstorm on Aug 1, 2017 7:49:14 GMT -5 Congratulations! She is beautiful!
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bean47 Elder Posts: 12,904 Likes: 16,149	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 1, 2017 8:01:22 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bean47 on Aug 1, 2017 8:01:22 GMT -5 She's so beautiful! Congrats!!
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blane12 Senior Member Posts: 6,536 Likes: 8,575	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 1, 2017 8:16:39 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blane12 on Aug 1, 2017 8:16:39 GMT -5 Congrats!!
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dbe100408 Senior Member Posts: 5,976 Likes: 5,232	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 1, 2017 11:03:32 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dbe100408 on Aug 1, 2017 11:03:32 GMT -5 Congratulations! I love her name. ❤️
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PatBenatar Senior Member Love is a battlefield Posts: 5,837 Likes: 5,312	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 1, 2017 11:16:21 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PatBenatar on Aug 1, 2017 11:16:21 GMT -5 Congrats on your sweet girl!!
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sandj82110 Senior Member Posts: 7,205 Likes: 9,036	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 1, 2017 20:00:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandj82110 on Aug 1, 2017 20:00:05 GMT -5 Congratulations! I love her name and those giant squishy cheeks are the best! I hope you're both doing well.
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fryjack2 Elder Posts: 14,781 Likes: 18,822	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 3, 2017 9:20:21 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fryjack2 on Aug 3, 2017 9:20:21 GMT -5 Congrats!!
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sunflowers7 New Member Posts: 491 Likes: 455	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 5, 2017 18:36:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sunflowers7 on Aug 5, 2017 18:36:09 GMT -5 Congrats. I love the name Pearl
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breezy8407 Elder Posts: 12,283 Likes: 8,620	Birth Story- Pearl Aug 7, 2017 8:45:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by breezy8407 on Aug 7, 2017 8:45:16 GMT -5 Congrats!
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Birth Story- Pearl

Post by redmonkeystomper on Jul 31, 2017 23:25:14 GMT -5

Post by sunshineluv on Aug 1, 2017 5:29:42 GMT -5

Post by imimahoney on Aug 1, 2017 6:43:23 GMT -5

Post by teamhayes on Aug 1, 2017 6:43:37 GMT -5

Post by tennisgal on Aug 1, 2017 6:45:40 GMT -5

Post by fusion on Aug 1, 2017 6:52:20 GMT -5

Post by laurack on Aug 1, 2017 7:28:55 GMT -5

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Post by ktstorm on Aug 1, 2017 7:49:14 GMT -5

Post by bean47 on Aug 1, 2017 8:01:22 GMT -5

Post by blane12 on Aug 1, 2017 8:16:39 GMT -5

Post by dbe100408 on Aug 1, 2017 11:03:32 GMT -5

Post by PatBenatar on Aug 1, 2017 11:16:21 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2017 17:33:04 GMT -5

Post by sandj82110 on Aug 1, 2017 20:00:05 GMT -5

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