May 2013 Moms

Our Little Guy Arrived! (PIPs)

Short story: Macallen Paul was born vaginally on April 28th, 2013 at 11:05 am weighing in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces and 21.5 inches long. Baby and I are both doing well!

Long story: I was one of the moms that had a birth plan, and while I still advocate ensuring you know what you want before going into labor, I realize just how quickly things can change. The day before I gave birth my husband and I spent the evening relaxing on the couch until about midnight. At 5 in the morning I woke up with what I thought was "back pain". I continued to refer to this "back pain" which my husband quickly realized was back labor. I was in denial. I texted my doula and said I was feeling fine and that it was hurting, but I was doing ok. She suggested to get in the bath and that I may just be uncomfortable. I honestly did not think I was having contractions (and looking back on that I realize how ridiculous that sounds, because I ended up on all fours a lot begging my husband to push on my lower back).

 My husband convinced me to go to the hospital to "get checked" knowing full well I was in labor. I kept putting it off and telling him that I wanted to wait until I was in labor, because I did not want to get turned around at the hospital because of not being far enough along. 

 Well, we made it to the hospital with me not only being far enough along to stay, but I was already dilated 10 cm at a 1.5 station (even if I wanted an epidural, there was no time for one)! I was in shock, but they got me hooked up to the IV and monitors and less than an hour and a half later Macallen was born. We had a few complications during the quick progress because of me being GBS positive, and him getting stuck. We almost had to do a C-section because  of him being stuck, but instead, we got a little help from the vacuum. A few pushes combined with that vacuum and he was here!

  Bottom line is that the birth plan where I brought my exercise ball to the hospital and walked the halls with my doula to progress labor never happened. We didn't even have time to get our bags into the hospital before our son arrived. Crazy experience, but definitely the best day of my life.

And now, what you are really here for: 

MPD in the Bassinet

 

MPD Sleeping on Mom

 

Coming Home Outfit

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Re: Our Little Guy Arrived! (PIPs)

  • burkemsburkems member
    He is so, so beautiful. Congratulations, mama. I'm so glad your husband could be there for the birth!


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  • rsage53rsage53 member
    You must be super woman! :)  I love that first picture!!  Congrats on your adorable bundle!
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  • April!April! member
    What a cutie! And, wow! Awesome story too! Congratulations!
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  • cmurraycmurray member
    So so cute! congrats!
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  • I think that is a great story.  You are such a tough cookie.  Congrats.  He is adorable and I love all the pictures.  Thanks for sharing.
  • He is adorable! And I am so glad your husband was home for the birth!! Congrats lady!
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  • He is absolutely precious. I especially love that first photo. It needs to go on a wall ASAP.
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  • So beautiful and so glad everything turned out well! Congratulations!
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  • He's to adorable! Congratulations mama.
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  • motangmotang member
    Congratulations! Sounds like you got to the hospital just in time! I'm so glad your husband was there with you. He's precious! 
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  • kmcd23kmcd23 member
    I love the long version! And the pictures! So sweet. I'm so happy for you and your new family. :)
  • He is gorgeous! Congratulations!

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  • delinodelino member
    What a cutie pie! Congratulations!
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  • He is lovely!

    Im so glad your H got to be there for it!! 

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  • He is so cute, congrats!! Love your story too! At least now you can laugh about it.
  • holy crap, that was intense! congrats on your little squishy boy Smile
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  • Awwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!

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  • Oh my goodness he is sooooo cute!!! Congratulations!
  • Congratulations! He's so cute and I LOVE that onesie in the last picture!!
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  • Congrats, he is a cutie (:
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  • He is just so cute!  Congrats!
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  • Great story!! He is also such a little cutie!! Congratulations ;
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    Congrats!!
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  • Congrats! It sounds like you are taking the change in plan really well!
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  • Congratulations Lindsay! Macallen is adorable. Love the first picture - he looks so peaceful.
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    Awesome! Congratulations on your beautiful boy!

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  • Congratulations on your beautiful baby!  So glad you are both doing well.  What a crazy birth story. 
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  • congrats! he is so gorgeous!
  • Congratulations! Sounds like things moved efficiently and your son is adorable.

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    Congratulations, He is beautiful
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  • SOOOO cute!
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    Congratulations! He's so handsome!
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    Wonderful pictures!  He's just adorable!  I had to show my husband that onesie - it made me smile.

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  • I'm so happy for you! Glad your hubby was there!  Baby Boy is adorable Smile
  • Congrats!  Thanks for sharing!  I am so exicted to feel how you are feeling right now!
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