If you dont want to read about a birth then you might want to skip this blog entry. I was always intrigued by birth shows and the stories of my friends births. So, 7 weeks later while the information is still fresh I am gonna tell you the story of the birth of my sweet second son.
I was induced at 37 weeks due to high blood pressure with Nathaniel. So, I never made it past the 37 week mark. I just assumed I would deliver around 37 weeks and have it all be over with. Well, week 37 went by, week 38 went by and I was entering my 39th week. My doctor estimated that Noah would be around 10 pounds if I went to the full 40 weeks. My labs were great, but my blood pressure was hitting a point where it could turn bad at any moment. So, the plan was set to induce labor on March 18th, the day I turned 39 weeks. I was sad that this being my second pregnancy I would not know what going into labor felt like, but I was glad to have a plan set so that Nathaniel could be well taken care of.
I went into the hospital at 5:00pm on March 18th. After about an hour of questions and tests, my IV was inserted. I hadnt eaten all day per the nurses direction at my doctors office, so they let me eat a small meal. At 6:45 they started the pitocin. I started feeling the contractions 30 mins later. Life was still good, I was smiling and laughing! At 8pm the anesthesiologist came in and asked if I wanted my epidural. He was going to be in surgery and wanted me to be comfortable. I said yes right away. About 45 minutes later, I was feeling great. My legs were numb and I was comfortable. It was quite painful and uncomfortable to get the needle in, but once it was in, relief was splendid.
Around midnight my amazing ob came in and checked me. I was 6 cm (up from 5 when I came to the hospital). She said she felt Noah's head and that my bag of water was ready to pop. So, she did just that. Within minutes of my water breaking, I went from being comfortable and happy to being uncomfortable and miserable. The amazing anesthesiologist came back in and gave me some more medicine and I was able to bear through the remaining hour of labor. There was so much pressure and my body was involuntarily pushing Noah out. The nurse made me purposefully not push as my body was entering the last phase of labor. After an hour of breathing pure oxygen (to make sure Noah's heartrate stayed up) and forcing my body not to push, it was time. Almost immediately our room transformed and my ob was back and ready to go. After 13 minutes of intense pushing, my little (well rather large) second son made his entrance at 1:20am on March 19th. He was placed on my chest immediately and we bonded while the doctor was patching things up. Noah had a rough time catching his breath in the beginning b/c of his quick entrance into the world. But after a few moments he was perfect. He was weighed in at 9 lbs 3 oz and 21 inches long. He had a beautiful head of dark hair and the cutest chubby cheeks.
I got a chance to recover the next day and have my Nathaniel meet his little brother. Nathaniel pretty much just wanted to see me and run around the hospital room. It took him a few days to recognize that Noah was going to stay forever!
The past seven weeks have been a period of huge adjustments. On top of an already rambunctious toddler, I had to deal with postpartum recovery, sleep deprivation, and learning to love a new son. With the help of my amazing husband, awesome mother, and the strength of Christ I made it through the first few rough weeks.
Some facts about Noah
Weighed 9lbs 3 oz at birth, he dropped to 8lbs 5 oz at 4 days and was up to 8lbs 12oz at one week.
One month: 10lbs even and 21 and 3/4 inches
Personality: Noah is very calm and content. He loves to be held and only cries when he is hungry or has a dirty diaper. He loves to smile and stare at lights. He currently sleeps one 6 hour stretch at night, eats and then sleeps another 3. He nurses like a champ.
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