Ravin Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 After 3 days of labor at home, ending with an hour of pushing and then the baby's heart rate dropping shortly after water broke, my midwife got me on oxygen, I stopped pushing, and we did an emergency transport to the hospital. There, I got an epidural (after all those hours laboring and then the emergency, I was totally exhausted and my ability to manage pain went RIGHT out the window as soon as I was in the hospital). We did another trial of labor with the help of some oxygen and the epidural, but he just wasn't getting anywhere, so at the end of 4 hours of labor in the hospital, I wound up with a C-section. Turns out he shifted a bit LOA and had his hands up by his head and the cord around his shoulder, so he was well and truly stuck. But I already knew he was going to be a stubborn one! He came out weighing 9 lb., 5 1/2 oz., 21 inches long. He aspirated some meconium so they had to take him off to get him checked out and his breathing going, but he joined me while I was still in recovery. By midday today he got the hand of breastfeeding and is nursing like a champ. My recovery is actually going quite a lot better than it did with my daughter's birth. I'm off the IV, got to take a shower, and Elessar decided to sleep long enough at the right time for me to eat my dinner hot and get on here with an update! Thanks for everyone's prayers and well-wishes. I didn't get my VBAC, but I did get a labor and birth that was on my own terms and it ended the way it did for good reasons. DH brought DD to visit today for a bit (she spent Wednesday and Wednesday night with a good friend of mine who's also a HS'ing mom). She was asleep when we transported me, and took the change in situation in stride (nothing like a day playing with friends to do that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 :party::party: Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congrats! :party:( <-------- I told those guys to be quiet so they don't wake the baby!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I'm so glad you're both okay! And congratulations Mama!! :grouphug: :cheers2: :w00t: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congrats!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thanks for everyone's prayers and well-wishes. I didn't get my VBAC, but I did get a labor and birth that was on my own terms and it ended the way it did for good reasons. What a story!!! I'm sorry you didn't quite get the birth you wanted, but I'm very glad that your sweet boy is here and you both are healthy and safe and well. Congratulations mama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jessica* Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 :party::hurray: I've been waiting to hear the good news. What a big boy! So glad you had control of the situation and everything turned out fine. Now go rest and smell that little guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations! Enjoy that little bundle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 So glad you are both ok! Thanks for updating. Now go get some sleep. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Glad everything worked out in the end, although the three days of labor...:grouphug::grouphug: Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations!!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane in CO Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Wonderful News! Congratulations on the birth of your son :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancollins Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations!!! Get some rest and enjoy your new little man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your labor journey with us. It was very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Ravin, congratulations! I am so glad to hear you both are doing well, in spite of the shift in plans. Take care of yourself and enjoy your little man.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thanks for the update and CONGRATULATIONS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations!!!! :hurray: So happy for you and your family. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations! Your midwife sounds like a champ. I'm glad that Elessar is here.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations on your new little bundle of boy.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 :party: Congratulations! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 So glad he's here and that mom and babe are safe and sound!! Love the name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Oh, I am just SOO excited for both of you!!! I cannot say that enough!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 :party::party: Congratulations! Happy you are both doing well. Enjoy your babymoon! Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations to you and your family. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 :grouphug: Congratulations! Welcome baby Elessar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations!!!!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 :hurray::party: Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 That is so fantastic! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congrats. Breathe in some baby smell for me. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeegal Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 :grouphug::party: Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I am so happy for all of you! Congratulations :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations! Enjoy that sweet, new life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 CONGRATULATIONS! I can't wait to see pictures! Get your dh on that soon. ;) SO THANKFUL you are both doing well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations! I'm glad that you're both doing well. Enjoy the new little man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarawatsonim Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations! What an awesome name!:hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missesd Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations!!! Enjoy your new little bundle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetBean Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 That is awesome news! Welcome to the world little man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I'm so glad everything's okay! Enjoy your sweet blessing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Elessar! Welcome to the big world! Ravin, I hope you have a speedy recovery. Sounds like all is well on track. Thanks for letting us know, we've been wondering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Congrats!!!! :party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Yippee! Glad you and Elessar are both doing well. Congrats and hugs!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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