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?Brylee Ann's Au Natural Birth? PIP
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Forgive me if this is long...
April 12th, between 6 and 7am I was most definitely feeling timeable contractions. Easy to deal with though at times they were stronger. I timed them up until 8am and once I saw they were 5-6 min apart, I phoned my OB's office and they decided to get me in and hooked up to monitors. Low and behold, Miss Brylee would fail her NST, which I would find because she's resting...now we certainly know why. I was immediately sent down for an ultra sound to check things out and let me tell you and u/s during contractions isn't the most comfrotable but it was great seeing her. Everything checked out perfect so I was sent back up strairs to see the dr again. My internal proved I was 4cm and in active labor. I got my wish to return home and labor at home.
By 12:30 I was resting up at home. Using my Hypnobirthing relaxation to get through them, listening to music. I was completely mellow. The contractions were strong and coming closer but to be honest it was an incredible experience.
Around 6pm contractions were very strong coming about 3-4 min apart. They were intense and lasting just over a min each. I told Adam (DH) that I thought we should head tot he hospital. Hypnobirthing was working incredible, but I had an onset of horible nausea. Though I hadn't thrown up, I was still mellow and completely focused. I was set and I knew she was coming.
By the time we got to the hospital at 6:30 or so they got me right up to L&D to find to my horror they had no rooms. Yes, no labor and delivery rooms. They rushed me to the post partum wing and began to transfer one of those into a delivery room. Piece of cake. My internal, though uncomfortable said I was at almost 7cm. I was cooking along perfect. I was in bed, changing positions, on my birthing ball, I was using the Hypno relaxation light switch technique...so amaing!...I can say even through the pressure I was feeling and nausea things were going perfect.
Until around 8pm. My nausea was horrid and the charge nurse was beginning to worry though I had no concerns. She talked to the dr and of course he came to me wanting to order an epi. They were very worried I would begin throwing up and become ill all the while going throuugh contraction. I trusted my body but I was then worried if I would become ill. I agreed to the epi, against knowing I knew my body was handling it.
Now, I will say the they got one poke in my back. I immediately felt pain in my head. I told him to stop. It had gone wrong. A spinal head ache had set in. He pushed several times to continue. I shook my head saying no. I didn't want the epi. Surely this was a sign. A sign I didn't need any meds to get me through this. It took some convincing and my foot coming down as hard as it could. But finally they agreed to let me go the natural way I was planning. My dr was worried but said he didn't want to do anything against my wishes. I told him I should have trusted my gut the first time that I knew I didn't need one. I know what my body is capable of.
Now, not only am I handling relaxing through my contractions but keeping a spinal headache at bay. Let me tell you I will put money on Hypnobirthing techniques, I don't think I could have done it without them. By 9pm they said I was between 9/9.5cm. SO CLOSE!! But my water still hadn't broke and I just wasn't getting up to 10cm.
By 3am, my dr came in and checked on me. Commented how amazing I was doing with no drugs at all, a spinal headache and not screaming. He seemed impressed. I just replied, "I trust my body." At that time he went ahead and broke my water. And by 3:10am I looked at my nurse and said, "I have to push" She looked at me with wide eyes and said, "you feel like you have to?" I nodded and began turning off my hands and knees since I was changing positions frequently. She had to empty my bladder quick and by 3:20am I was up and pushing. By 3:35 more people were rushing in with things, setting up more stuff on tables. She told me she could see the head and told me the dr was coming. My dr ran in, got into his position and told me to keep up with pushing when I felt the need. When she crowned I could feel her and it was amazing to reach down and feel her. That was all it took, I wanted her out and in my arms...now. I pushed maybe 3 more times and my dr announced her head and shoulders were out, told me not to push as they suctioned her mouth. A few moer good pushes and by 3:55 she was up and on my chest.
I will say, I am glad the epi didn't work at all. I am very glad I didn't let them continue trying to get it in place. I knew what my body was capable of and I trusted my body would do perfect. Don't don't yourself and don't fear. It is very possible to have a natural labor and mine was amazing despite a grueling spinal headache. I trusted my body could do a natural labor, I knew it could and it did. Don't let a dr, nurse, anyone tell you that you need drugs. If they do, go with your gut...you know what you need, they don't. I wish loads of speedy, smooth labor dust to those who need it. And those going natural, don't be afraid, trust your body 
Also a little tip...I did have a small tear despite my warm compresses. I have a few stitches and even patting dry with the hopital toilet paper is horrid! My mom is a saint and brought my Charmin...SO NICE!!
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Just trust your body. I am so glad I trusted mine and didn't let them continue with that epi.
What a beautiful little girl!!! And an amazing birth story. I seriously need to look into finding more resources for hypnobirthing. That sounds like it was an amazing experience and exactly what I'm hoping for - minus the tearing, hopefully that heals up fast for you!
congratulations again and what an amazing story!
Yay Jazzy! She's a cutie! Congrats on your Au Natural Birth I was rooting for you, and knew you could do it! I'm so proud of you! Is that weird that I'm proud of you, and don't even know you? Oh well. Congrats!
I'm hoping with my induction I can at least go med free (well besides the prostaglandin, cervadil, and pit)...
I can't wait to see more pictures of her! And you look great too momma!
Congrats and thanks for sharing your amazing story. It is amazing what you know you are capable of doing.
Congrats!!!
::off to re-read my hypnobirthing book::
Congratulations!
When you were pushing, did you use the hypnobirthing technique of breathing the baby out? I explained it to my doctor, who is completely happy to give it a try, but I'm wondering if it really works.
DD1 born 5/24/10.
Missed M/C at 14 wks Feb 2012.
DD2 born 5/14/13.
Missed M/C at 9 wks July 2015.
thanks so much for sharing! i'm planning a hypnobirthing birth as well, so it was really helpful to read your story. i wonder how many other bumpies know what you mean when you say you started "turning off your legs..."!!
congratulations on your birth and your beautiful baby girl! and good for you for sticking to your convictions and achieving the birth you planned and worked hard for.
Your story is so empowering and inspiring!
I plan to trust my body like you did. No fear here!
I'm so glad to hear the Hypnobirthing techniques worked for you! DH and I have been practicing different ones about every other day. People always comment that I won't use it anyway and may as well get the drugs, but I believe it can work.
I'm so sorry you had to deal with the spinal headache. That's honestly my main reason for avoiding an epi, I'm terrified of them messing it up or it not taking, anyway.
Congratulations!