so to recount Vladimir Sebastian's birth story...
labor began Thursday 10/15 at 6 pm as we left the birth center apt (4 hrs after i drank 2 oz castor oil in a vn. milkshake). where we had a nst & u/s that showed b/c we were at 42 wks pp a home birth would not be a possibility due to u/s finding only 3cm fluid. but baby's vitals were strong. so m/w attempted to strip my membranes, but cervix was still high, so she inserted a foley catherator (didn't even hurt) which helped me dilate from 1-4 cm and i believe induced my labor. at m/w suggestion we went home to pack for the hospital. dh made me really strong rrl tea and i took a shower.
we stopped and ate japanese food on our way in to the hospital. contractions were 4-5 mins apart (30-45 sec each). thanks to contraction master on the ipod the early hours of our labor were well recorded. checked into hospital around 10:30pm. it was our first time at this hospital, so i'm glad we found it with help from gps.
i think that 2nd stage started around 2am Friday 10/16 when i couldn't sleep through the contractions any more. hot tub helped with pain. at 6am i was 4 cm dilated, 80% effaced, -1 position. we called our friends who assisted us and they arrived around 8:30 am. we tried every position and i found standing to help a lot. m/w started pitocin to help progress labor.
i think late Friday is where everything becomes a blur. i remember thinking i was in virgina although i knew i was only 30 mins away from my home in pa. i think i was 6 cm and handling contractions well with the help of my team. at 9 pm i was 9 cm totally effaced with just a bit of the cervix hanging on. this is where labor began very difficult. no more talking/singing through contractions. my water broke, clear fluid. i didn't know it but my pitocin was increased to 13 (i stopped paying attent. to the increases at 8). my m/w introduced me to a dr. who allowed me to continue to labor and said she would check back with me Saturday morning.
Saturday 6am (after 36 hours of labor) everyone is sad to see dilation hasn't improved since 9 cm. m/w says she and dr. recommend c-section. everyone is disappointed, but i feel as though i did all i could to try and turn the baby. i'm prepped and in and out of the OR in no time. Vladimir was born @ 10/17 7:22 9lbs 22 inches (big for 1st baby, but he is a day over 42 weeks). dr.said the baby was op and wouldn't have been able to reposition himself for a natural birth.
we are all recovering nicely. he is a shallow latcher, but we are working on this.
labor began Thursday 10/15 at 6 pm as we left the birth center apt (4 hrs after i drank 2 oz castor oil in a vn. milkshake). where we had a nst & u/s that showed b/c we were at 42 wks pp a home birth would not be a possibility due to u/s finding only 3cm fluid. but baby's vitals were strong. so m/w attempted to strip my membranes, but cervix was still high, so she inserted a foley catherator (didn't even hurt) which helped me dilate from 1-4 cm and i believe induced my labor. at m/w suggestion we went home to pack for the hospital. dh made me really strong rrl tea and i took a shower.
we stopped and ate japanese food on our way in to the hospital. contractions were 4-5 mins apart (30-45 sec each). thanks to contraction master on the ipod the early hours of our labor were well recorded. checked into hospital around 10:30pm. it was our first time at this hospital, so i'm glad we found it with help from gps.
i think that 2nd stage started around 2am Friday 10/16 when i couldn't sleep through the contractions any more. hot tub helped with pain. at 6am i was 4 cm dilated, 80% effaced, -1 position. we called our friends who assisted us and they arrived around 8:30 am. we tried every position and i found standing to help a lot. m/w started pitocin to help progress labor.
i think late Friday is where everything becomes a blur. i remember thinking i was in virgina although i knew i was only 30 mins away from my home in pa. i think i was 6 cm and handling contractions well with the help of my team. at 9 pm i was 9 cm totally effaced with just a bit of the cervix hanging on. this is where labor began very difficult. no more talking/singing through contractions. my water broke, clear fluid. i didn't know it but my pitocin was increased to 13 (i stopped paying attent. to the increases at 8). my m/w introduced me to a dr. who allowed me to continue to labor and said she would check back with me Saturday morning.
Saturday 6am (after 36 hours of labor) everyone is sad to see dilation hasn't improved since 9 cm. m/w says she and dr. recommend c-section. everyone is disappointed, but i feel as though i did all i could to try and turn the baby. i'm prepped and in and out of the OR in no time. Vladimir was born @ 10/17 7:22 9lbs 22 inches (big for 1st baby, but he is a day over 42 weeks). dr.said the baby was op and wouldn't have been able to reposition himself for a natural birth.
we are all recovering nicely. he is a shallow latcher, but we are working on this.
for it not going as you had hoped but glad you made it through with your dignity.
