I don't post much on here, but read a lot so thought I'd share. Our new little one was born yesterday October 7th at around 11:32am after five hours of back labor, unassisted birth, DH caught. Called midwife after to check me for tears (first time I didn't need stitches! just had a small tear) and to get the measurements of the babe. He was 6 lbs 10oz, 19 inches - the smallest. We have yet to pick a name. He's nursing great and has my crooked pinkies.
Did have a little scare a few hours after the birth. My uterus prolapsed, couldn't get a hold of the midwife, and ended up taking an ambulance to get checked out because I was honestly freaked out to have part of me hanging out like that. It did retract on the way to the hospital and I was sent home with instructions on kegel exercises so hopefully that will help, have to do more research on the condition. I must say that it is nicer to deal with medical staff when you know you can decline procedures - like the paramedic wanted to give me an IV and a cranky nurse wanted to have the baby admitted just because he was a homebirth.
The paramedic was a very nice woman and she was amazed that I chose to birth without drugs, it seemed like she had never contemplated that that was an option before.
Well, I should probably try to get some more rest.
Did have a little scare a few hours after the birth. My uterus prolapsed, couldn't get a hold of the midwife, and ended up taking an ambulance to get checked out because I was honestly freaked out to have part of me hanging out like that. It did retract on the way to the hospital and I was sent home with instructions on kegel exercises so hopefully that will help, have to do more research on the condition. I must say that it is nicer to deal with medical staff when you know you can decline procedures - like the paramedic wanted to give me an IV and a cranky nurse wanted to have the baby admitted just because he was a homebirth.
The paramedic was a very nice woman and she was amazed that I chose to birth without drugs, it seemed like she had never contemplated that that was an option before.Well, I should probably try to get some more rest.
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(At least some of them have finally gotten names - hope your journey to a name is easy! 
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