Saturday night:
The start of early labor. In denial about entering this stage, since I was only 38 weeks along, I didn't think much of it. I called the midwife after something changed in my body and strong contractions began happening every ten minutes. Again, didn't think much of it because I had been experiencing strong contractions and frequent Braxton Hicks for a few weeks.
Sunday:
Third day in a row I had the sudden urge to clean. And not just a normal clean, but scrubbing things down and organizing till about two in the morning. We also went to the grocery store, which made me happy because I felt the need to shop for last minute baby items. Contractions were now 7-9 minutes apart. Again, still in denial. Store clerk sarcastically asked when I was due, then followed with an answer of 'yesterday' making me feel super fat, but I digress.
Monday:
Stronger contractions. Still thinking it was false labor I went about the day till I could no longer ignore the pain. We set up the nursery for our water birth, prepped the bedroom, and made sure the bath tub was super clean. Contractions were now 5-6 minutes apart. I had my mother come over to make some homemade lasagna. Still enjoying the leftovers.
Tuesday morning:
After midnight the contractions became close. By 3 am we had the midwives arrive and the contractions were now 3 minutes apart. After getting into the birth tub they slowed down, making me believe this was still false labor and I had called the midwives in the middle of the night for no reason. In my mind there was no way this could be it- my 39 week mark wasn't until Wednesday! It wasn't until a couple hours before delivering that I actually believed he was going to be here.
After sixty hours of labor with no interventions whatsoever, I naturally gave birth to our son in our bed at 9:59am. He is so handsome! He weighed in at 8 lbs 6 oz and 19.5 inches long. The midwives also let us know he was actually full term so my whole pregnancy I was a couple weeks longer than we had originally thought :)
I'm supposed to be resting, but all I want to do is hold and look at my wonderful son.
This is easily the greatest day of my life!!
Showing posts with label hypnobirthing. Show all posts
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9.26.2012
8.29.2012
And it begins!
Countdown 'til our at-home waterbirth!
I am extremely excited!! No, I'm not scared. It's something that I want to do. Plus the hypnobirthing classes got rid of any fear or anxiety I had deep down.
I'm even more comfortable knowing I have not one, but two professionals present, one being our midwife, and the other a doula & midwife in training.
My husband and I have some final purchases before we are all set: birth kit, a bunch of towels, and a shower curtain. Other than that I'd say we're pretty much on top of it all!
I've been taking evening primrose oil daily, but I think I'm gonna stop for now and start again in a couple weeks. I've been getting more Braxton Hicks throughout the day and I think that EPO may be the reason. We'll see I guess!
And finally after some convincing my best friend is throwing me a little baby shower. I'm not one for baby showers, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, big weddings, basically anything traditional that girls tend to go overboard with. But I have a feeling I'm going to like this one.
We already have hundreds of outfits so we don't need clothes. We already have all the disposable newborn diapers, then cloth diapers and waterproof covers to last us until he is 35 lbs, so won't be needing changing needs. Already have a 3-in-1 crib, changing table, drawer sets, swing, playpen, bassinet, carrier, Moses basket, car seat, stroller, high chair, glider, and ottoman so no need for any furnitures. I think all I really want is to just spend some time with close friends, maybe own faces in Mario Kart, eat some chicken from Raising Cane's, and have me a whoooole lotta cupcakes! Also the hostess/my bff's boyfriend is a mixologist and is making me my very own mommy mocktail! Super excited :)
I don't know what else I was going to write. I got distracted by the giraffes on the tv. Science channel or I Love Lucy. Every night. And pregnancy brain fog. Prego problems.
I am extremely excited!! No, I'm not scared. It's something that I want to do. Plus the hypnobirthing classes got rid of any fear or anxiety I had deep down.
I'm even more comfortable knowing I have not one, but two professionals present, one being our midwife, and the other a doula & midwife in training.
My husband and I have some final purchases before we are all set: birth kit, a bunch of towels, and a shower curtain. Other than that I'd say we're pretty much on top of it all!
I've been taking evening primrose oil daily, but I think I'm gonna stop for now and start again in a couple weeks. I've been getting more Braxton Hicks throughout the day and I think that EPO may be the reason. We'll see I guess!
And finally after some convincing my best friend is throwing me a little baby shower. I'm not one for baby showers, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, big weddings, basically anything traditional that girls tend to go overboard with. But I have a feeling I'm going to like this one.
We already have hundreds of outfits so we don't need clothes. We already have all the disposable newborn diapers, then cloth diapers and waterproof covers to last us until he is 35 lbs, so won't be needing changing needs. Already have a 3-in-1 crib, changing table, drawer sets, swing, playpen, bassinet, carrier, Moses basket, car seat, stroller, high chair, glider, and ottoman so no need for any furnitures. I think all I really want is to just spend some time with close friends, maybe own faces in Mario Kart, eat some chicken from Raising Cane's, and have me a whoooole lotta cupcakes! Also the hostess/my bff's boyfriend is a mixologist and is making me my very own mommy mocktail! Super excited :)
I don't know what else I was going to write. I got distracted by the giraffes on the tv. Science channel or I Love Lucy. Every night. And pregnancy brain fog. Prego problems.
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