I was having contractions for a couple of days and then yesterday they increased to every 15 minutes the whole day. At night they seemed to increase in frequency so I decided I'd time them on an app. Every 15 quickly became 10 which quickly became 5. I asked my dad to come down and watch our daughter but then it became every 2-3 minutes and I decided I couldn't wait so we loaded up the car to meet him at the hospital. Quickly got to a room and the nurse checked me - 9 cm already and that broke my water. But that meant no pain meds because baby was ready now. Worst pain ever but after a few pushes Vincent was born at 1 am. I have a third degree tear so now I'm just resting up. Baby is already latching great and sleeping so peacefully. Eta: 8 lb 8 oz and 20"!
Congrats! I had both mine with nothing and my last was 8lbs 12. I felt like the pushing him out part was the killer pain and had a 2nd degree tear but the recover was super quick. I'm sure yours will be as well. Congrats on a great birth and beautiful babe!
OMG. Getting to the hospital too late for the epidural has been my biggest birth related fear for as long as I can remember. But at least it went quick? You are very brave and strong. Love the name Vincent BTW! Congrats!!
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