Owen Lewis was born Monday the 25th at 7:04pm. Contrary to what I wrote in my "My Water Broke" post, my contractions didn't start up on their own, and after waiting about 12 hrs and doing a few hours of nipple stimulation to try to get them going, I went on pitocin. I was able to stay away from pain meds and epidurals like I wanted to, and made it through my very, very augmented labor on my own. I had a very short pushing stage--5-10 minutes, and he was born from a hands-and-knees position without any tearing. Today, I feel great--not too sore, not too bruised, and I think my recovery will be pretty easy.
He was born at 38w4d, and was 7 lbs even and 20" long. He is extremely sleepy, and so far doesn't cry much, and is a fabulous nurser. I'm really excited. I'll post photos sometime soon.
He was born at 38w4d, and was 7 lbs even and 20" long. He is extremely sleepy, and so far doesn't cry much, and is a fabulous nurser. I'm really excited. I'll post photos sometime soon.
on going med-free even with Pitocin! Glad to hear you and the baby are doing so well.
: and welcome to little Owen!!! Enjoy your babymoon!!!
