PeterPan Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Well I'm back, but briefly! It's 12:30 and I'm finishing breakfast. Snow King nurses pretty much non-stop, and I mean non-stop. I finally put him in the swing this morning to get a break and a chance to eat. Dd is keeping up with her math each day and watching Tom & Jerry. That's art, right? ;) I feel fine, in fact MUCH better than I thought I would! We had him at home, in a birthing pool, with two midwives attending. I got wonderful, woman-centered care, and dh came in at the end for the pushing, which was about all he could stand. The labor itself was no big deal at all. I guess all that RRL tea had paid off, because it was totally manageable. We talked, joked, told stories, and smiled all the way through to the end. But then came the pushing. Let's just say it wasn't pretty and we were glad dd was out of the house for most of it. I screamed, proclaimed I would die, generally lamented the pain, all the usual stuff, and the midwives just kept me going. Finally they made it clear to me that I was going to push much harder than I was. Duh, I was pushing like you push a 9 pounder, not an 11! So I pushed so hard I thought I was going to rip out the world, my organs, and everything else, and that did it, 2 pushes and he was done. So there you go. A lovely homebirth, in water, on all 4's, of my 11 lb. 1 oz. bundle of joy. No ripping, no tearing, no nothing. In the moment, I'm not sure I ever wanted to do it again, but he's so sweet... Except for being ravenous and a constant nurser, he's really placid, congenial, and easy. And yes my family is tall (father and brother both 6'4"). No, no diabetes. Now to get him out of that swing contraption. It's a miracle device, but I'm sure there's some consequence to spacing out nursings and getting him to sleep, like maybe him not sleeping later! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) Congratulations! You are a much braver woman than I :D I was lamenting the fact that my 2nd dd was 7lb 2oz because she was bigger than her 6lb 14oz sister. 11lbs??!! You are my hero:lol: Glad everything went ok, he sounds so, so sweet! Enjoy! p.s. I think Tom & Jerry is art:tongue_smilie: Edited October 9, 2008 by Angel typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Oh, I just love birth stories! Thanks so much for sharing. :001_smile: Have fun lovin' on your little... er, I mean big boy! Congratulations, dear! p.s. don't forget to change your siggy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana in Canada Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Thanks for that--not too much detail, but just enough! I was concerned about tearing--congratulations! That is quite an achievement--esp. with an 11 lb bundle! I hope you can get some rest soon--you both need it! PS. You may want to change your signature! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 You are a much braver woman than I :D This last time around I had an epidural and he was only 6 pounds. I hadn't had one with the other 2. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy!! Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Well I'm back, but briefly! It's 12:30 and I'm finishing breakfast. Snow King nurses pretty much non-stop, and I mean non-stop. I finally put him in the swing this morning to get a break and a chance to eat. Dd is keeping up with her math each day and watching Tom & Jerry. That's art, right? ;) I feel fine, in fact MUCH better than I thought I would! We had him at home, in a birthing pool, with two midwives attending. I got wonderful, woman-centered care, and dh came in at the end for the pushing, which was about all he could stand. The labor itself was no big deal at all. I guess all that RRL tea had paid off, because it was totally manageable. We talked, joked, told stories, and smiled all the way through to the end. But then came the pushing. Let's just say it wasn't pretty and we were glad dd was out of the house for most of it. I screamed, proclaimed I would die, generally lamented the pain, all the usual stuff, and the midwives just kept me going. Finally they made it clear to me that I was going to push much harder than I was. Duh, I was pushing like you push a 9 pounder, not an 11! So I pushed so hard I thought I was going to rip out the world, my organs, and everything else, and that did it, 2 pushes and he was done. So there you go. A lovely homebirth, in water, on all 4's, of my 11 lb. 1 oz. bundle of joy. No ripping, no tearing, no nothing. In the moment, I'm not sure I ever wanted to do it again, but he's so sweet... Except for being ravenous and a constant nurser, he's really placid, congenial, and easy. And yes my family is tall (father and brother both 6'4"). No, no diabetes. Now to get him out of that swing contraption. It's a miracle device, but I'm sure there's some consequence to spacing out nursings and getting him to sleep, like maybe him not sleeping later! ;) Wow, wow, WOW!!!!! I can't believe you pushed an 11 pound baby out without tearing!!!!!!!!!! That is amazing! Congratulations! Now your wait is finally over! Any theories about why you went over two weeks overdue? I knew a lady who gave birth to a 13 pound baby. She was tall and large framed. I'm 5 ft. 3 in. and gave birth to 9 lb. 3 oz. and 9 lb. 13 oz. babies, but by c-section (and it wasn't because of baby size - we didn't know that til they came out, and I was shocked, because I'm short!). Glad you are feeling much better! Hope all that pizza and spaghetti sauce sees you through your nursing marathons, LOL! Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Awesome! A home waterbirth, how cool (had a couple myself, they're the greatest!) But good gracious..yeah,I'm sure that was a change in your pushing style. You rock OhE...you ROCK!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubrey Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Oh, congratulations!!! I've never heard a better description: accurate, yet still quite Jane Austen. :lol: You "proclaimed I would die" as opposed to...well... nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titus.Two.Five Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Congratulations! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm truly impressed! And it's good to hear that everything went so well. I, for one, am not surprised to hear that he wants to nurse non-stop. He must work hard to keep up his size :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Congratulations! Babies are so delightful! Blessings for your family!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 :grouphug: Congratulations! What a blessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Congratulations, Elizabeth!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Congrats, I am glad he is healthy and you had a safe delivery at home. You are wonder woman, and the patience of Job. Sound like he was worth the wait. Pics when you get movin around. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm so glad I logged on and did not miss your story. Sounds like a wonderful start. Congratulations Elizabeth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Oh, wow! COngrats and way to go! Enjoy! But I must say, all my "girl parts" are cringing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Congratulations, thanks for sharing your story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Wow. That right there is bragging rights for life! Congrats on the birth of your precious boy. I hope he will be a great blessing everyday of your life. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm truly impressed! And it's good to hear that everything went so well. I, for one, am not surprised to hear that he wants to nurse non-stop. He must work hard to keep up his size :D :lol: What wonderful news! Yes, I remember every second of the pushing phase myself. I was in the hospital having a natural birth with a MW, and I recall thinking that I should try to stop screaming and lamenting because I was probably freaking out the other, already-freaked-out laboring mamas :lol: It was amazing being totally conscious of every move and turn she made coming down the birth canal. It's some experience. Though not quite the same experience as pushing out an 11-pounder, of course! Congratulations to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Congratulations!!! :party::cheers2::thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn E Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 What a woman! :001_smile: Best wishes to you all as you snuggle with your precious new wee one. I'm sure dd is quite the proud big sis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Wow, wow, wow!! What an awesome story. I'm SO glad you had him at home! When it was announced here, I was a bit concerned that the birth hadn't gone as you'd planned. Wow - 11 pounds. I thought I had bragging rights with my 10 pound 2 ouncer!!! (Also no tearing!) I'd love to see pictures, but can wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 So glad to hear from you! The two questions I always ask: How long was labor? How long did you push? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janna Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Oh my goodness, Elizabeth!! 11 lbs,1 oz!?????? And you did this at home? Natural? No c-section?! Oh, my gosh. I...I...I don't even know what to say. I am stupified. Girl...you are my hero! Congratulations and God Bless you and your growing family!:party: Oh, and P.S. Um, the whole thing with your little guy wanting to constantly nurse...yeah, um, that's not going to go away. He is going to eat you out of house and home. Especially with height in your family. Speaking from experience here! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Congratulations!!! :party: Our home water birth baby weighed 11# 15 oz, I know your pain :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Awesome job, OhE! He sounds lovely. Glad you are doing so well! Chris in VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Water birth is so great at supporting everything during pushing and preventing tearing. Thanks for sharing your birth story, I loved reading it! Congrats on your baby boy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I am so happy all went so well. Way to go Dairy Queen! It was great to "see" you today.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Whoa! 11 lbs.??? I think I missed his name? Is it Titan or something that signifies large male? Happy BIRTHday to the little man, er..big man and Ds4 (9lb.) loved the swing and feeding all the time. It sounds like other than the pain part, you had a wonderful birth experience, what a blessing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Awesome job birthing your baby, mama! A friend of mine had an 11 lb'er at home after she had a c-section with her first baby who was 9lbs. The OB said she was "too small" to birth vaginally. She sure proved him wrong! You're body is amazing and you are amazing. Enjoy your babymoon! I'm getting excited about my birth by reading your birth story. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Elizabeth! Yea!! I am sooooo happy for you. :D Well my "trick" was to wake them up every two hours during the day, to try to get them to sleep better at night. It was really tempting to get stuff done and just let them sleep, but then I was up more at night. :001_huh: Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula j Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Congratulations, he sounds adorable.:) My dd was 9lbs 15 oz, I can't even imagine 11 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm so happy for you. Thanks for telling us all about it. Enjoy your darling baby! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 You should get some kind of reward or prize for that! Congratulations one and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry Queen Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Congratulations! I'm so excited for you. Now comes the cuddling and all of that nursing. Fall is a great time to have a baby because you actually feel like cuddling up to a nice cozy baby. Brings back memories. :party::thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Colleen, the mw did an assessment of things they look at on the baby, and she doesn't think the baby was 2 weeks overdue. I didn't test until a week after I "could" have according to my calendar, and I never had an ultrasound, so who's to know for sure? Anyways, they look at peeling, wrinkles, blah blah. She said he was definitely a week overdue, but she's not sure that he was the 2+ that was thought. See if you went by the 19/20th due date we both thought from my calendar, he would have been 2 weeks and 2 days overdue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha2U Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 :001_smile: Congratulations on your wonderful blessing! Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyInTraining Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Congratulations!!!! What a big boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Congratulations! My current 5 yo weighed 11 lbs at birth - also a natural delivery with no tearing!! People will think you are amazing and awesome for the rest of your life - and they'll be right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensway Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Congratulations on your new baby boy! :party::hurray: Hope you get some rest soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I'm really wishing moms would jump on the foal cam alert here and let us share in these incredible moments! :) CONGRATS SOO MUCH to a wonderful job mommy!! I think you exceed the Dairy Queen...how about the Dairy Empress! :) Enjoy him!! Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 What a wonderful birth story! Sounds like the midwives did an amazing job. You'll have a wonderful time raising a boy. Boys are so much fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Congratulations! Glad it all went well in the end. My biggest was 9lb 10oz and he was tough to push out. I don't even want to think about 11lb 1oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisefor3 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 In four deliveries my largest baby was 6 lbs. 12 oz! Congratulations, Elizabeth! I know dd is enjoying some baby time with him as well. One of the benefits of having them so spaced apart is she will really get to hold and help. Hope everyone is adjusting well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Woo-HA. My friend said her friends played cards during her labour. Part of her thought "how can they be doing that while I'm dying" and part of her thought "I'm so glad they are playing cards. If I were dying they wouldn't be.". Ah, the Constant Nurser. I called myself the I.V. because I hung around in one spot and dripped. Now ya know how kangaroos feel. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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