Here we go! ****Updated with short version of birth story! - Page 4

[Agatha_Ann]

He looks so much like Nora from her announcement picture! Congrats mama, enjoy those baby snuggles

[Lynann]

Yeah for a good labor and birth. So glad you're on the other side now.

Now go and enjoy those newborn snuggles Mama.

[karalynnskies]

Carrie he is beautiful!! Congrats I am so glad things went well!

[Baby_Cakes]

Short version of the birth story while I have 2 hands for a minute!! 

The labor like I said was mad fast.  From the time my water broke until he was in my arms was 8 hours, but ctx didn't pick up right away, so I can't count from water breaking, really.  So, from first real active labor til he was born was probably only a good 3-4 hours.  My mw was just super amazing.  I called her once I felt like I wanted to get in the water, and she said start filling the tub and she would come and assess where I was at first.  When she got there I was at 5, so she suggested we go for a walk to get things really going.  It was around 9 pm Chris, Jessica (mw), and I walked my normal stroller walk route (which, I have to say, was surreal at 9 at night, with the almost full moon and stars twinkling, it was a gorgeous night)  and I literally WALKED through ctx.  It was intense and crazy.  In b/w ctx we joked and laughed and just -- it was so amazing.  Like 3 friends out for a late night walk.  A ctx would hit and Chris would take my hands and walk backwards, and I would walk thru it - what a challenge, each and every one!!  Uphill was so tough, but I did it.  

Things got real intense real fast once we got home, probably around 10.  I got in the tub probably around 10:30 (not sure exactly when) and hit transition like wildfire.  It was as intense as it gets!!  I must have only had a handful of ctx before I was pushing with them, and then Finn was born at 11:16.  Only took 3 pushes to get him born.  I barely tore.  They said it was up to me if I wanted sutures b/c the tearing was just so minimal.  I chose to get them b/c there's just no way I can guarantee complete bedrest with my legs together for a week, with Nora.  No way.

Overall it was just amazing.  I'm still in a total whirlwind!  The most awesome birth experience ever.

aaaaaanddd....he's fussing.  Lol!  BBL!  

[PoetryLover]

Your birth sounds truly amazing! So, so many congratulations! Finn is absolutely precious!

[Emerging butterfly]

[Jbouck5]

Soooo Happy for you Carrie! He is adorable, and I am so glad everything went perfectly for you!

[triplembride]

Congrats!!! Perfect birth!!


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[Lynann]

Thank you for the update Carrie, sounds like it was a good labor, and not too long either.

[bethany42309]

So glad things went so well!  Congratulations!  He is super cute and I love his name!

[JennaW]

Congratulations!  Sounds like an amazing birth!

[JoyFilled]

Awww congrats!  Cute baby.

[Ree Tee]

Wonderful, magical birth story...And Finn's soooooooo cute! All the best to you, baby, and family.

[Baby_Cakes]

One more pic - I know, it's a lot of pics, but I can't help it I'm just so in the zone!!!

[zombie_bride]

Amazing photos! What a beautiful baby and birth story! Congrats!!! Can't wait for my turn!

[mareseatoats]

What a lovely birth story! I'm so glad things went so well. You and Michelle really were in my thoughts all day . And as for pictures... too many? Pssh. Spam us with tons more!!

[Lynann]

Carrie you can post as many pictures as you like. Gives the rest of us that are still waiting something to gush over.

[Milkymommi]

Fantastic!!!!  I'm so super stoked for you and your new babe and amazing birth!

[ursusarctos]

Wow what an amazing birth! So happy for you!

[noorjahan]

Congratulations Carrie!! He is adorable! And what a wonderful birth story! I think, baby looks a bit like you!