Pregnancy 2011 - April

Wow back home and LOVING it! We did not sleep well last night but we did get a good run from 2-5am. I could not leave the hospital fast enough, they wanted me to stay another night but I told them NO WAY, A HOSPITAL IS FOR SICK PEOPLE AND I ONLY HAD A BABY, I AM NOT SICK!!!" The midwife on call understood, she said I would have thought with 2 at home you would want the rest. I told her ofcourse I want rest, that is why I want to go home where I can be comfortable and not have nurses come in and wake me and baby up.

Labor got intense and quick, I was trying to wait until I had bloody show or my water break but when the contrax got to be 3 mins apart I decided we needed to head to the hospital. I was so glad when my favorite midwife came through the curtain, all I can say is "April Fools, I am in labor!" I was at 4cm when I arrived at 9:30 am she told me that if I want an epidural I should do it right away because since it is my 3rd baby it might go quick. I said ok and the anesthesia people came in to do their job. I got in position and they started to do the procedure when I started feeling faint, I told them to stop I was going to pass out so they checked me and I was already at 6 cm this was like 10:30 they told me if I want it they have to start over again and quick so I said forget it. I have a very bad feeling about it. My midwife came in and said that I was going so quick that if she were to break my water the baby would come out in no time so I asked for a minute to think about it. Hubby came back (they sent him out of the room for the procedure I was supposed to have) He was surprised when I told him that I didnt get the epidural afterall. He laughed and said "Well I guess you are going to get your natural birth afterall huh? Anyways I had her rupture me around 11:20 but there was urine that had to be extracted they wouldn't let me up since they had poked in my back so I got it out with a cathedar like 11:40 and after 2 intense pushes she was born! She flew right out and the midwife barely had time to catch her. I didnt listen to what they said and pushed as I needed, I blocked everyone out and just did what my body said to. I have to say it was THE BEST experience ever. I feel like I have superhuman strength now!

Unfortunately they wouldnt do the tubal ligation because my doctor was not there and the on call did not feel confident with the hernia.

Wow back home and LOVING it! We did not sleep well last night but we did get a good run from 2-5am. I could not leave the hospital fast enough, they wanted me to stay another night but I told them NO WAY, A HOSPITAL IS FOR SICK PEOPLE AND I ONLY HAD A BABY, I AM NOT SICK!!!" The midwife on call understood, she said I would have thought with 2 at home you would want the rest. I told her ofcourse I want rest, that is why I want to go home where I can be comfortable and not have nurses come in and wake me and baby up.

Labor got intense and quick, I was trying to wait until I had bloody show or my water break but when the contrax got to be 3 mins apart I decided we needed to head to the hospital. I was so glad when my favorite midwife came through the curtain, all I can say is "April Fools, I am in labor!" I was at 4cm when I arrived at 9:30 am she told me that if I want an epidural I should do it right away because since it is my 3rd baby it might go quick. I said ok and the anesthesia people came in to do their job. I got in position and they started to do the procedure when I started feeling faint, I told them to stop I was going to pass out so they checked me and I was already at 6 cm this was like 10:30 they told me if I want it they have to start over again and quick so I said forget it. I have a very bad feeling about it. My midwife came in and said that I was going so quick that if she were to break my water the baby would come out in no time so I asked for a minute to think about it. Hubby came back (they sent him out of the room for the procedure I was supposed to have) He was surprised when I told him that I didnt get the epidural afterall. He laughed and said "Well I guess you are going to get your natural birth afterall huh? Anyways I had her rupture me around 11:20 but there was urine that had to be extracted they wouldn't let me up since they had poked in my back so I got it out with a cathedar like 11:40 and after 2 intense pushes she was born! She flew right out and the midwife barely had time to catch her. I didnt listen to what they said and pushed as I needed, I blocked everyone out and just did what my body said to. I have to say it was THE BEST experience ever. I feel like I have superhuman strength now!

Unfortunately they wouldnt do the tubal ligation because my doctor was not there and the on call did not feel confident with the hernia.

Well done Sherri and good for you, sounds like you didn't need the epidural anyway and went with your instincts and had a quick delivery.

Hope baby Brooklynn is settling in well and gives you plenty of rest x

Hello everyone!
I have been popping in here and there, so I guess it is time for a formal introduction. My name is Kayla, and I am ALSO from Tennessee. I see that a few of you that post here are from tn as well . I'm 20 years old & we are expecting our FIRST child I'm having a boy, due June 11th. So that makes me 30 weeks today! Couldn't be more thrilled! I love sharing pregnancy experiences and seeking advice from other mothers on things I have not yet experienced. Hope everyone is having a great weekend

Welcome! Where are you from in tn?

sorry, cant figure out how to adjust these

Katrina.... ready to get postnatal started?

I'm ready. Lets start while my appetite is so low. :bigsmile:

Way to go Sheri. You rock! Thanks for sharing your story.

Oh my! Julie!! I am so sorry. That is horrible. My heart breaks for you and your family. I will pray for you and your family. I don't even know what else to say, I just feel so bad. Take care of yourself at this time!

Julie my heart goes out to you and your family. My dad died at 34 of a massive heart attack... losing someone so young in a family is always a tragedy. Sending prayers your way.

Oh my gosh.... Julie I am so sorry. Reading what you wrote brings tears to my eyes. I will be thinking of you... what a shock.

Julie my heart breaks for you, be strong and lean on your hubby for support. You have to focus on your health and the baby, only time can heal. One of my very close cousins suffered from a brain anurisym while I was pregnant with Brooklynn and while she made it out alive there were a few times where it looked like she was not going to make it. All of my family refused to let me go see her and told me to focus on the baby, especially since I had the miscarriage just a few months earlier. I still feel really bad that I never got to see her, she moved to Kansas City a few months ago so her mom can care for her. She had a stroke while in the hospital which has left her blind. I do know that the pain can not compare but please do take care of yourself, my prayers are with you.

My condolences to you and your family Julie, my thoughts and prayers are with you x x x

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Julie- Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Lots of thoughts and prayers your way

Put wrong year on postnatal, put up a new one... Thanks Dragonfly! :laugh: I guess I have post pregnancy brain

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/208085-postnatal-april-2011

Julie I'm so sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family are coming!

Julie - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We lost my brother-in-law on an unexpected night in June 2007. I know that you will get lots of advice and support, but my one piece of advice is that over time, it will get easier to function. It wont ever be the same, but the pain will diminish and life will take on a "new normal". I remember the morning we found out thinking that my world was never going to be the same, and actually being angry about it. What I found is that life will never be the same, but over months of healing things will take on a new normal, and the pain wont be as strong. Honor his memory in every way possible, and have faith in God. If you ever want to talk, please feel free to message me.

Sheri - Congratulations on the beautiful addition to your family. I cant believe you were able to do it without an epi! Very inspiring.

Welcome to all the new ladies. This is a great group of mama's!

I had a great shower this weekend. I am blessed with great neighbors and friends, and we got almost everything we need. Afterword, my mom and I went to BRU and finished buying everything else, like bottles, crib sheets, etc. We should be all set for the baby now.