Barb_ Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 our 6th daughter! No one was more shocked than I because I was fully expecting a little boy. She must have been waiting for her name as I suspected. Thurs. afternoon my midwife swept my membranes, but I experienced no contractions during the afternoon...just the same dull backache. Rich and I left the office and decided to head toward home, doing errands along the way. At JC Penney I began to experience weird heat waves and got impatient and cranky. Poor guy was trying his best to buy some work socks (texture in socks is very, very important to my darling husband) and I snapped at him to just decide and LET'S GO. Around 5pm, I took 2 oz of castor oil thinking it may help the membrane stripping do its job. An hour later, the midwife called had me promise to call her the minute my contractions became rhythmic...she was convinced I would go quickly if I could ever get labor to start. The minute I hung up the phone the contractions started, but not strong ones. So from 6-8:30 I had those, "are these the real thing?" type contractions. They were rhythmic, yes, but just crampy...not intense at all. I hung out downstairs with the kids, had a couple of tylenol and a half glass of wine to see if I could make the contractions disappear. They kept up, slightly intensifying, so I went on to bed to try and get some rest. I dozed a little, but wasn't really sleepy, so I picked up a book to read. About 10:15 I finally got a contraction I had to breathe through and decided to call the midwife. As soon as we hung up the phone, my contractions began to get serious. Suddenly they were coming every minute and a half. I called downstairs for Rich to fill our fishy pool. He called back that he'd be right there. I waited for 3 more contractions, grew a second head and fangs, and snarled at him that now means NOW! I don't think he had any idea how fast things were happening. I don't think I actually had any idea at that point. While he began filling the pool, I went on downstairs to pour a glass of juice...still contracting, still a little panicky, but still handling contractions without stopping to concentrate on them fully. When I got back upstairs we only had a few inches of water, but I climbed in anyway to sit while it filled. As soon as I hit the warm water, everything slowed down to 5-6 minutes apart and I began to feel foolish. I hated to have Mary come all the way out here for nothing. She arrived about 11:45pm and immediately my contractions picked up and intensified. I suspected I’d hit transition, but was terrified she’d check me and say I was just hitting active labor. But nope, she said that if she were to break my water we’d have the baby in ten minutes. That’s all I needed to hear. When she was on the phone with her assistant to let her know not to bother coming, I began pushing with the next wave. Mary tossed the phone down and came to support me and Keira was born at 11:53pm on the 25th after 45 minutes of serious labor. Little bleeding, no tearing, and I feel almost back to normal already this morning. I suppose at #7 the body really does know what to do! Really, I had nothing to be afraid of. Inspecting her parts after she was born, we all thought she was a boy because a knot in her umbilical cord got in the way. I moved it aside and lo and behold, a girl! I thought Rich would be disappointed, but he was as relieved as the rest of us...we do girls really well :lol: So here are her stats: Keira Sophia Born 9/25/08 8lbs, 4oz 21 inches long Hugs, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations!!!!!! :party: How sweet!!!!! I love her name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations and welcome baby Keira Sophia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda@LivingWater Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Kiera Sophia is a beautiful name! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in VA Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 :party: Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CactusPair Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) Congratulatons! A beautiful name for a beautiful girl! Welcome to the world, Keira:grouphug: Thanks for sharing your birth story. I'm tearing up with joy reading it. what a funny, wonderful story (I can so relate about dh needing perfect socks, too;)) Best wishes, Barb!:grouphug: It sounds like you did a great job! Enjoy your new little one! Edited September 27, 2008 by CactusPair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Whoo-hooo! Congratulations! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations! I love her name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percytruffle Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congrats! Congrats! What a beautiful name for your new daughter!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Ack! Tears of joy here, Barb! Congratulations on your sweet baby girl! I absolutely love her name! :D Birth stories are always such fun to read, thanks so much for sharing. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 (edited) I called downstairs for Rich to fill our fishy pool. He called back that he'd be right there. I waited for 3 more contractions, grew a second head and fangs, and snarled at him that now means NOW! :lol::lol::lol: Thank you for the good laugh. There is no making a laboring mama wait!!! Congratulations on your new little girl!!!! I love the name too, so pretty. Rest up and enjoy your newly expanded family :grouphug: Edited September 27, 2008 by melissel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2legomaniacs Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations!!!! What a wonderful new blessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadaRabbit Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 So here are her stats: Keira Sophia Born 9/25/08 8lbs, 4oz 21 inches long Hugs, Barb What wonderful news! Blessings to you and yours, Barb, and welcome to baby Keira! :grouphug: Thanks for sharing her birth - have the second head and fangs retracted by now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Bless your heart!! How precious and what a miracle of life! So glad she had a mommy like you to take charge and make those around her 'hop to!' and make this happen...so glad it all went well and smoothly for you...precious Collin will be wrapped in love with all these girls! :) Have a great day enjoying her! Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations, Barb! And welcome baby Keira Sophia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Inspecting her parts after she was born, we all thought she was a boy because a knot in her umbilical cord got in the way. I moved it aside and lo and behold, a girl! I thought Rich would be disappointed, but he was as relieved as the rest of us...we do girls really well :lol: So here are her stats: Keira Sophia Born 9/25/08 8lbs, 4oz 21 inches long Oh, you are the WOMAN! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations. Thanks for including the birth story! I love birth stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Woo Hoo welcome to the world little one.:001_smile::001_smile::party::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa at Home Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 :grouphug: ~Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations on the safe arrival of your sweet baby girl, Barb. I'm thrilled for you and your family.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Thanks for the detailed account - that was great - second head and fangs!:lol: Congratulations on your new baby girl - what a lovely, lovely name. Welcome, Keira Sophia! :grouphug: to you, mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations!!!!! What a blessing!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congrats Barb!! Now I know why you haven't responded to my email :) Blessings on your new bundle of joy!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neesek Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations! I enjoyed the story too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I love the name, and I am sure she will love being part of such a fabulous pack of girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratualtions! Beautiful name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations! Enjoy these weeks - they pass so quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations! With a beautiful name like that waiting for her, no wonder you had another girl. RC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations! Thanks for sharing...I love birthing stories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations, Barb!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations, Barb! I can't wait to meet her! I love her name, btw! :) So glad to hear such a successful birth story - whew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations!!!!! Great story. And your dd was able to see her new baby sister, too. Yea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Wonderful news! And a great birthing story! Aggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congrats, I love the name and the kiddy pool story, thats one to pass along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Me Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I must have missed this earlier in the week! Welcome baby and congratulations mommy and daddy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalypso Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations! I love her name. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congratulations!!! How sweet and wonderful. That's such a wonderful home birth story it almost makes me want to do it again...ok, maybe not! Congratulation and a beautiful name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Congrats, Barb!!! (and LOL about growing a second head and fangs!!!) ~Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie in tx Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 What a wonderful birth story! Congrats and enjoy your baby moon! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 That's wonderful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 our 6th daughter! No one was more shocked than I because I was fully expecting a little boy. She must have been waiting for her name as I suspected. Thurs. afternoon my midwife swept my membranes, but I experienced no contractions during the afternoon...just the same dull backache. Rich and I left the office and decided to head toward home, doing errands along the way. At JC Penney I began to experience weird heat waves and got impatient and cranky. Poor guy was trying his best to buy some work socks (texture in socks is very, very important to my darling husband) and I snapped at him to just decide and LET'S GO. Around 5pm, I took 2 oz of castor oil thinking it may help the membrane stripping do its job. An hour later, the midwife called had me promise to call her the minute my contractions became rhythmic...she was convinced I would go quickly if I could ever get labor to start. The minute I hung up the phone the contractions started, but not strong ones. So from 6-8:30 I had those, "are these the real thing?" type contractions. They were rhythmic, yes, but just crampy...not intense at all. I hung out downstairs with the kids, had a couple of tylenol and a half glass of wine to see if I could make the contractions disappear. They kept up, slightly intensifying, so I went on to bed to try and get some rest. I dozed a little, but wasn't really sleepy, so I picked up a book to read. About 10:15 I finally got a contraction I had to breathe through and decided to call the midwife. As soon as we hung up the phone, my contractions began to get serious. Suddenly they were coming every minute and a half. I called downstairs for Rich to fill our fishy pool. He called back that he'd be right there. I waited for 3 more contractions, grew a second head and fangs, and snarled at him that now means NOW! I don't think he had any idea how fast things were happening. I don't think I actually had any idea at that point. While he began filling the pool, I went on downstairs to pour a glass of juice...still contracting, still a little panicky, but still handling contractions without stopping to concentrate on them fully. When I got back upstairs we only had a few inches of water, but I climbed in anyway to sit while it filled. As soon as I hit the warm water, everything slowed down to 5-6 minutes apart and I began to feel foolish. I hated to have Mary come all the way out here for nothing. She arrived about 11:45pm and immediately my contractions picked up and intensified. I suspected I’d hit transition, but was terrified she’d check me and say I was just hitting active labor. But nope, she said that if she were to break my water we’d have the baby in ten minutes. That’s all I needed to hear. When she was on the phone with her assistant to let her know not to bother coming, I began pushing with the next wave. Mary tossed the phone down and came to support me and Keira was born at 11:53pm on the 25th after 45 minutes of serious labor. Little bleeding, no tearing, and I feel almost back to normal already this morning. I suppose at #7 the body really does know what to do! Really, I had nothing to be afraid of. Inspecting her parts after she was born, we all thought she was a boy because a knot in her umbilical cord got in the way. I moved it aside and lo and behold, a girl! I thought Rich would be disappointed, but he was as relieved as the rest of us...we do girls really well :lol: So here are her stats: Keira Sophia Born 9/25/08 8lbs, 4oz 21 inches long Hugs, Barb I rejoice with you and I love her name! Blessings to each and everyone of your! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Happy Birthday Kiera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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