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My birth experience and some pics

Original post by StayandJohn

First off all I can say is having a baby is such a total miracle, I mean you see sono pics and all but when you see your baby for the first time you just, I cant even explain it. Now for my experience. My dr saw me on monday and said I was dialating so she was going to put me in the hospital that evening and start cervidil to speed up the process. I started cervidil at 9:00pm and the contractions started coming at 12 mins apart, I had some pain medication and was able to sleep through the nite. In the morning the dr took the cervidil out and started piticion. After 1/2 hour my contractions were every 6 mins and lasting 70+ seconds. Then they came every 3 mins, my dr checked me and said i was dialted to 3cm.

After she left my water broke and I was like ILLLLLL this feels so gross, then the contractions were every minute one on top of the other and I was BEGGING for an epidural. After 20 mins of my begging and pleading my knight in shining armor, the Anastesialogist (sp??), came. He said after the epi it would take about 10 mins to kick in, i was like yea whatever do it now. I think it kicked in quicker than that cause my contractions werent so bad, after a few more minutes they were gone, DH was like do you feel that your having a really big contraction, I said nope not at all.

I took a nap for like 20 mins and my dr came into check me, I didnt dialate anymore so she said that she wanted to section me because she felt my pelvis was too small which is why baby's head wasnt coming down enough. At that point I was like sureeee not a problem do what you gotta do. The wheeled me into the OR at 3ish, prepped me, I met my dr and the other surgeon, who was such a sweetheart, got a little more numb and they started. They called hubby in and he sat behind me. It felt wierd like pulling and tugging but no pain whatsoever, then I felt the 2 dr's pushing very hard and then a POP and then something wiggly on my legs I was like oh my god I just had a baby~! When I heard him cry for the first time I was hysterical, daddy got up to check out his little boy, and then after he was cleaned and swaddled they brought him to me and I was in love.

John went with the nurse and my dr's continued my surgery, the other dr gave me plastic surgery so I wont scar (thats a +) and they wheeled me to recovery. I got to hold my little man when I went into my room and I didnt want to let him go. He is so perfect, he just makes me melt when he looks into my eyes.

A few pics
me before surgery



John's first pic, trying to pull off his hat








My first glimpse of my little boy




Daddy and Son


So much hair!!






I have tons more but they are still in my camera I'll post more later
The Original 2nd-time-around Posted:

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Oh Stace...he is beautiful!!! I am so happy that all is well and you are so happy Isn't it just the most amazing thing!!!
Butterflybride Posted:

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He's beautiful! Congrats!
Kate Posted:

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OMG, he is adorable! congrats!
bride082003 Posted:

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congratulations! he is gorgeous!!

beachgirl13 Posted:

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aw!!! congrats! What a head of hair! beautiful!
Deb_n_Rob Posted:

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Thank you for sharing! Those are such beautiful pictures that you'll treasure always. I am so happy for you and your family. Congrats!
gina&ken Posted:

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Congratulations, he's adorable!!

chmlengr Posted:

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He is just gorgeous! congrats again! I hope your recovery is going smoothly!

june262004 Posted:

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Stacey congratulations. He is so beautiful!!!! What a head of hair how cute.
allure Posted:

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Soo beautiful
Wishing you a speedy recovery and a wonderful begining on your new journey as a Mother
soon2bMrs Posted:

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Congratulations! He is such a cutie. Thank you for sharing your story and pics!

honestmommy Posted:

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Oh wow! He is so cute! Isnt it amazing that he looked like that in your belly. This big little person...Its so cool to think he was floating around a few minutes before :) Its neat to think he was the one who was kicking you etc right :) It really is a beautiful miracle. Congratulations to you...

kelswiss Posted:

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He's adorable!!! Thanks for sharing with us.
janet Posted:

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awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww so cute! congrads to you and dh!
btrflygrl Posted:

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Congrats Stacy!!! It's been a wonderful 9 months watching your pregnancy!!
Betty Posted:

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SO much hair!! Congratulations again, he is so beautiful!!
IrishTracy Posted:

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He is beautiful!!! CONGRATS AGAIN!!!!
wc0143 Posted:

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Beautiful!!! Congrats!!!
Love the hair!!!
MrsA814 Posted:

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aww congrats he is so cute
FeliciaDA Posted:

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Your son is just beautiful... what a precious little boy!

Thank you for sharing your birth story and those amazing first pics of your family

Congratulations!!!

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