Here is Devin's story: Tues. Dec. 22 at our doctor's appointment, the doctor told me that I was dilated to almost a 2 and he gave me a 50% chance of going into labor before my following appointment. Yeah! That was exciting news! Christmas morning, I woke up about 5:00 am when the contractions started. I had one or two contractions an hour all day long. In the evening we sat down to watch a movie with Bryce's parents. I spent the first half of the movie rolling around on a PT ball. Midway through the movie, the contractions started coming more frequently, so I sat by Bryce on the couch and had him time them. They were coming three minutes apart. After an hour, I mentioned that we'd had an hour of contractions that were three minutes apart and his mom leaned over and said, "Don't you think it's time you went to the hospital."
That kicked us into gear. We hurried home where my bags were waiting and his were yet to be packed. He quickly grabbed some items and we headed over to Renown. I was so worried that the nurses would turn us away because I wasn't screaming in pain and we walked in pretty nonchalantly, except for the occasional pause so I could hold onto the rail through a contraction. Not to fear!
We were checked in and I was dilated to a 3. The doctor was called and suggested that I walk for an hour. That was my goal. If I could walk and move around to 11:30, then I would get an epidural. I am no martyr. At 11:30 on the dot, we called the nurse to say we were ready. It took a little longer to get the epidural and I felt like I was able to fully appreciate the strength of my contractions by the time the medicine kicked in.
At 2:30 I was dilated to a 4 and when the nurse checked on me again at 5:30 am, I was dilated to a 7. An hour lated I was at an 8, the nurses had a shift change and my doctor was called. He arrived about 8:00 am and when he checked me, he said that I was fully dilated. He broke my water and I started pushing at 8:30 ish. I started pushing as the epidural was wearing off and I was able to feel the contractions coming, but not their full strength. Yeah!! The nurse said that I pushed for 59 min. and Devin was born!! Bryce got to cut his umbilical cord.
What a precious time! We are so grateful to have Devin in our family! He has added joy to our happiness.
2 comments:
You are a champion! Epidural or not, labor is no small task! I am so happy for you guys. He is absolutely adorable.
You are awesome. I especially liked the nonchalant part. That sound just like you. You always were one to see the best side of everything. I am so happy for you. He is so cute!
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