Hey everyone!
Tuesday morning my contractions started at quarter to 8:00. I didn't want to jump the gun so I waited a good 2 hours before calling my doctor, at that point my contractions were 2 mins apart and lasting quite awhile. I was told to go in right away but of course, even though I had my bags packed it still took us awhile to get going
.I tried to get a hold of my mom but she was unable to leave work to get Drake so we ended up bringing him along with us to the hospital (Jeremiahs parents live 3 hours away so we were SOL
).
By the time I got to the hospital the contractions were really really strong, honestly thought I was going to pop the baby right there. I was checked in and assessed only to find out I was only 4cms but my cervix was thinning so something was happening. Drake, I love him but being a 3 year old was NOT listening and nobody was around to watch him so guess what? Jeremiah ended up having to go home with him
. I thought as I was only 4cms and still thinning out that I still had lots of time (this was around 11am) before the baby came and he could make it back in time, since my mom got off work at 2. LOL if I only knew, I really thought this was going to be a long labor as Drake was 23 hours and because of my previous problems with delivering him etc. I was soooo wrong, after Miah left the contractions were unbearable and I knew something was up, I started asking for the epidural around 12 and was checked before it was given and found out I was 5-6cms. I realized then that Miah wouldn't be able to see his baby being born and I was devastated
so I started bawling but the nurses and my doctor were really nice and tried to be as supportive as possible (bless them).
So here I am, waiting for this epi to kick in, which they said takes 15 mins. After the time elapsed they gave me ANOTHER dose, still didn't feel like it was doing anything. By the time I started to feel some numbness in my legs I was feeling A LOT of pressure on my bottom, I yelled at the doctor
that I thought the baby was coming, got checked again and was fully dilated and the baby's head was right there. Half and hour later Isis was born with ease I must say at 1:17pm. The pushing her out part was the easiest part out of everything lol.
She weighed 6.1lbs and was 19 and half inches long. Breathing on her own, didn't need any help at all, was maintaining her temperature like a dream and had a set of lungs on her! man could she cry
. I only had a 1st degree tear and got 2 stitches, which is awesome compared to Drake's birth. I got to hold her for a long time after, and all I could do is just stare at her. Couldn't believe I was so lucky enough to have my little girl that I wanted SO SO bad. I phoned Miah while they did all the paper work and he got to hear her little squawks and noises and he was soooo happy.
They took her to the nursery after and moved me to another room (didn't get my private room as they were full but at least got a semi private room)
just as Miah was getting to the hospital. They brought her in just a bit after we got settled into the room and he got to see/hold her finally. You can see how happy he is in the pics
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And now were home! and doing wonderful. Thank you all for all your support during the last almost 9 months I've been here. You have no idea how much it means to me and Miah. You girls kept me sane when I thought I was going bonkers and I'm very happy to share this with you all. I can't wait til all the other mommies to be start having their babies!
Love ya all!
3 hours old here:
Proud daddy:
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