Baby Boy L!

[dreamcrisp1]

TLDR: After 42-43 hours of total labour with 0 dilation progress past 4 Cms, had a rough c/s. Baby L was born at 3:29 PM on September 2 at 41 weeks weighing 8 lbs 3.4 oz.

I went in Saturday evening for my induction. We started with the balloon and then I went home. I had super strong contractions from 9 PM to 3 AM and so much pressure. Then at 4 AM, it all disappeared. We had to go back in at 8:15 AM and I thought they’d send me home for another 12 hours. But I was about 3 Cm dilated and they admitted me. They broke my water at around 9 AM on Sunday. By 1 PM, I had dilated to 4 Cms but I was having very minimal contractions so they got me started on oxytocin.

They kept upping the oxytocin but my contractions were not dilating me at all. I was stuck at 4 cms. At 5 AM, I was still at 4 CMs and they had to find the reason that I wasn’t progressing. He was looking up and trying to find the right position in the pelvis but it wasn’t working. So we tried laying on left side, bouncing on the ball, and they upped my oxytocin. It made the contractions horrifically painful. I was literally screaming in pain since the break between was barely 30 seconds and they lasted for nearly a minute. And I was having 0 dilation progress.

After 24 hours of labour (in the hospital - including the balloon placing, it was 36 hours), I caved and begged for the epidural because I was in so much pain and had so much further to go. Finally at 9:30ish AM, I got the epidural and it worked immediately. It was heaven. I hadn’t slept at all so I was able to get 1-1.5 hours of broken up sleep. I began having regular contractions at 11ish but still no progress so we began discussing the possibility of a c section since my water had been broken for over 24 hours. However, since both baby and I were in good health, they were willing to wait.

At 1:30-2 PM, they came to check again and still 4 CMs plus signs that vaginal birth would not happen (I had always suspected he may be too big for my pelvis and they were beginning too as well since no progression). So we made the decision for a c-section since it had been over 30-31 hours of labour there and 42-43 hours of total labour.

Right as I rolled into pre-OP, I spiked a mega fever and as they prepped me for surgery, I threw up everywhere. They had already started me on antibiotics so they weren’t worried. Went into surgery around 3 PM (or so) and Baby L was born at 3:29 PM, weighing 8 lbs 3.4oz. He was crying and perfect. The doctor confirmed that there was no way he was gonna be a vaginal birth (guess this is why my body never went into labour). In surgery, I had to stop them mid pulling him out to throw up. After him and my husband left to go to get checked out and to our room, my fever got worse and I started shaking so hard that my arms were hurting. I quickly fell asleep soon after. I woke up in the recovery room around 5:30 and I was no longer shaking or sick. I was informed that I lost 1L of blood and they had kept me longer in recovery due to the fever and blood pressure issues. But by 6ish, I was doing better and they rolled me to my room to finally really meet my baby boy (I did get to kiss him when he got out and before he left the room to go with my H once he was cleaned up).

I’ve had a pretty great recovery as I was able to cut down pain meds this AM, shower by myself, and walk by myself. Getting in and out of bed is the worst part. My baby boy is perfect. I would do it 10000 times again to have him. He is sooo sweet and I know probably a typical newborn but sleeps so well. He has taken to breastfeeding so quickly and I can’t believe how quickly mom instincts have kicked in. I was terrified it would not. I love him so much. We get to go home tomorrow and I am excited to be in my space. I have no plans to leave home for at least a week if not longer so I can rest and heal.

My birth went the complete opposite of what I wanted or planned and it was soooo hard. But I went with the flow every step of the way because I just wanted a healthy baby. I had such incredible and amazing hospital staff (doctors, midwives, and nurses) through the whole ordeal and I am so grateful. It wouldn’t have been the positive experience it was without them.

Now if you read alllll of that, here’s a pic! PDQ the pic.

[Yankees21]

Congratulations!! Sorry the process was so rough, but he is just precious.

[namasteak]

I’m sorry you had such a rough delivery and am so impressed you were able to go with the flow! So glad you are feeling better with that gorgeous baby!

[sunflower17]

Congratulations!!! Sorry it was a rough experience, but he’s precious!!

[fairfax]

Congratulation! I’m so sorry it was rough and not like you had hoped for. But he is beautiful!!!

[knx9211]

He’s so beautiful! I’m so sorry it was so tough.

[stellelinds25]

Sorry you had such a rough delivery, but the end result is adorable! Congrats!

[G22]

Congrats mama!

[urbancowgirl]

Congratulations! He’s so sweet. I’m sorry you had such a rough time and I hope you can go home soon.

[aprilsails]

Congratulations dreamcrisp1 and family! He is a sweet smush and looks so much like my 8lb3oz DD.

I am really sorry you had such a rough go but I am happy you are both doing well on the other side. It sounds -exactly- like what happened when my Mom (5’1”) tried to birth me (also an 8lber).

I hope you all settle in nicely at home and you are able to get some rest. Congratulations again!

[tiptoetulips]

Wow! What a story! He’s perfect congratulations

[lucky428]

He is perfect!!! So so adorable. Congrats!

I’m sorry about your rough delivery

[lovelyshoes]

Congratulations!! What a birth story!

[WinterWine]

Congratulations- he is such a cutie!!! You are incredible to have gone through all of that- I hope your recovery continues to be smooth!

[chocolatepie]

Congratulations! He is so cute!

[swiftlyirun]

Congrats- he is perfect! I’m so sorry delivery didn’t go as planned, but you still got the best outcome of all- baby! ❤️❤️❤️

[robinsbff]

congrats!! so cute!

[vlinder]

Congrats! He’s darling! Sorry you had such a rough delivery.

[EllieT]

Congrats! A very good day to be born 😉 I’m sorry it was so long and rough for you.

[boymomof2]

Congrats!! What a sweet face. I'm sorry the process was rough but enjoy all the baby snuggles.

[sloan]

Congratulations! He is absolutely precious! I’m sorry that delivery was so rough, hoping you have a speedy and uneventful recovery.

[doglove]

Congrats! He’s adorable. Glad you are feeling better.

[pickel]

That sounds like a rough delivery! Congratulations on your sweet baby boy!! He is beautiful!

[farfalla2011]

Congratulations! He's adorable!!! Sorry you had a rough delivery, but glad you are recovering well now.

[murphybrown]

Congratulations on your little one! Sorry you had a rocky road getting him here. Glad you're both doing well now.

[elleblue]

Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! I'm sorry things didn't go as planned but it's great that you were able to adjust and go with the flow in the moment.