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Just goes to show...(posted on 3rd tri board too)

goldie11883goldie11883 member
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I'm a FTM with a due date of June 7th. I had a horrible stomach big start early Thursday morning and last until noon that day. Friday morning I woke up with mild contractions, called the dr thinking it was just dehydration and went to get checked, at 8:30am I was not dilated or effaced, my cervix was soft and the baby was low. I went home and continued to have contractions throughout the afternoon. I kept telling my mom and sister they seemed to be getting really painful and stayed 10 min apart exactly all day, this couldn't be just dehydration plus I was pumping myself with fluids. They slowed down around 8pm and I was able to relax until they started again at 10 pm out of nowhere. My water ended up breaking at 11:30pm and the contractions instantly went to 5-4 min apart. We got to L&D within 15-20 min, all the while I was gripping the car door with contraction pain. Once registered and in the room the contractions were kicking my butt. They checked me and to all of our surprise I was fully dilated and effaced and ready to push.I had no plans whatsoever to have a natural birth, but too late at that point. I started pushing at about 12:30am,but my contractions were stalling at 5 min because she was face up. They gave me some pictocin after pushing for 1 hr to help speed it along. Once the contractions started coming closer I was able to push her within the hour and had Lydia Ruth at 3:46am Saturday, 5/26. I was 38w1d pregnant so she was a bit of a peanut still at 6lbs 4oz 17.5". Baby and I are doing great!

Moral of the story- if something doesn't seem right just call the dr. Even though I'm glad I proved to myself I could do a natural birth, it was scary when reality of it set in after planning on an epidural for 9 months. If it wasn't for her being face up the dr said there was a good chance I could have had her in the car or at home.

 

 

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