Yellingbanana birth story

yellingbanana

Even though I had an RCS scheduled for 12:30pm on December 7th, my body decided that it was time for baby eviction. I went into labor at 5 am on the 7th, with insanely painful contractions every 15 minutes, then every 8 minutes, and then every 3.5 minutes by 8:00 am. By that time I'd gotten the kids on the school bus and woke up my husband. He asked why I was waking him up so early (he's a night owl) and that we didn't need to leave for a couple of hours. When I told him I was in labor, his response was "What? Wait. Huh?" Because I had so many Braxton hicks, he didn't think it was real labor, he just thought I was having Braxton hicks. So he showered, and got on the computer to set his email to 'out of office'. Which led to him sending other emails, a couple of phone calls, and general dilly dallying. I reminded him that I was in active labor, in pain, and that we needed to go. Then he saw me have a contraction (me crying and breathing through) and immediately apologized that he didn't realize that it was real, real labor. We were out of the house within 5 minutes after that. 

Of course it was 9:00 in the Seattle area, which means there was a bunch of traffic on the way to the hospital, and cops everywhere. So no illegal maneuvering for us! 

When we got to the hospital, I was immediately admitted and confirmed that I was in true labor. The nurses all felt bad for me since I was getting a c-section anyways and I wasn't actually dilating yet. Also, Lucas's heart rate started dropping significantly with each contraction. My doctor wasn't scheduled to be there until 12:30, but it was 10:30 so I had the option of having another doctor from my Ob's office perform the surgery. Of course I said yes! Please get this baby out!!! The repeat c-section went really well, the epidural hurt more than I remembered. Also, the carpel tunnel in my right hand went a little crazy and my whole hand, wrist, and arm were painfully tingling. Other than that, it was great as a c-section can be. There was a lot of tugging and pulling, and anticipation for the first cries of my baby.

Baby Lucas was born at exactly 12:00 pm, promptly pooped on the doctor while squealing like an angry kitten. He is very healthy, weighed in at 8lbs 7oz, hairy head 14.5 inches, and 20.5 in long (pediatrician measured him at 21.5 in long the next day). Daddy held Lucas skin to skin while I was patched up, they both loved it. 

In the recovery room, Lucas latched right away and has been in love with milk ever since. While I was snuggling with Lucas, the nurses were talking about the fundal height of my uterus and they were sounding grim. They did the usual 'massage the clots out', but only a few small clots and not much blood were coming out, even with a pitocin drip. They tried this 2 more times before bringing in a doctor, who looked troubled. After examining me, the doctor upped the pitocin and gave me a shot of something to increase my uterine contractions. She told me to brace myself, even with the morphine drip, it was going to hurt. She was right! She had one hand in me stretching my cervix and pulling clots out while 2 nurses pushed down on my uterus with all their might. It was so painful, more painful than anything I've experienced before. Luckily, it worked! 

I've had a few more complications that have delayed my healing process in the last week, but this is long enough! I'm slowly on the mend, Lucas is a super chill, happy baby and I have been enjoying every minute with him. He has been immediately immersed into our family and showered with much love, especially by me! 

cayaylonglegs

Ohmy! That bottom picture gives me all the feels! How precious!

yellingbanana

Thanks @cayaylonglegs, he is so happy he smiles when he hears me, DH, and DDs! It melts me every time. 

slartybartfast

Congrats! I know starting labor before a c section can make the healing more complicated but it's also kind of awesome that you got a confirmation that your little guy was totally on board with the birth schedule!!

maamawaabangi

Oh my! He is absolutely precious!!! And... you're a complete warrior woman! That's intense stuff. Hugs!!! 

Christinaruth74

Omigosh those pictures.. I'm melting! You did awesome❤️ Thanks for sharing!

temmetime

He's so darn adorable!! Thanks for sharing your story I'm sorry it hasn't been the smoothest recovery so far. You do such an amazing job keeping an upbeat attitude. You're a warrior yelling banana

jennbaylor12

He is just the cutest thing!!!

ea301

Ahhh such an adorable little guy! I too admire your positive attitude! I hope everything continues to improve for you!

BabyRobbinsAdventure

Those pictures melt my heart! So precious!! Thanks for sharing

Pgh_Kel

Thanks for sharing, he's such a sweetheart!  Congratulations!!

silverfrost

Lucas is so handsome! I am glad they were able to get those clots out, even thought it hurt you so badly! Ugh, I can't imagine.

Mamax2

He's adorable! Congrats and I love the bottom picture.

yellingbanana

Thanks guys! I'm sitting here in the MOTN wondering how the heck he fit inside of me. I'm a petite person, and he joins the ranks of my not-so-small babies. I'm great at growing them, just can't physically give birth to them. Thank goodness for modern medicine and access to healthcare!! 

LinziLoo09

Oh my gosh, how cute!!! Congratulations!

jptrumptone

What a cutie! Congratulations and take care of yourself while you recover!