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September 2013 Moms
SeptMommyX2
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Annabel's speedy delivery
SeptMommyX2
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Stats: Born 9.18.13 at 8:28pm
7lb. 4oz. and 20in. long
Cliff's Notes Version: 40-wk appointment showed me at 1.5cm, but with low fluid. Doc sent me to L&D for induction. 4 hours after induction began, I was at 10cm. Pushed her out in 5min and no tearing (woohoo EPO!).
Long Version: I went in for my 40-wk checkup in the morning on 9.18. Ultrasound showed low fluid levels and no leak. Since I was 40+2, the doc didn't want to risk the levels to drop more causing the baby to compress the umbilical cord. He sent me to L&D that afternoon for an induction. Since DH and I work together, I went to work to finish last minute items and to pick up DH.
I was admitted at 2pm, but had to wait for a room until 4pm. Pitocin was started immediately and my water was broken at 5:30pm. My contractions picked up and I asked for the EPI at 6:30pm and 4cm. By 8pm, I was experiencing VERY strong contractions and felt the need to push. The doc checked me and I was 10cm. After everything was set up, I began pushing. 3 pushes and 5 minutes later, Annabel was born! No tearing or anything! I credit the EPO for that. It was a surprisingly quick delivery and I'm glad it was induced or I may not have made it had it started on its own, especially since the drive from home to the hospital is 45min with no traffic.
7lb. 4oz. and 20in. long
Cliff's Notes Version: 40-wk appointment showed me at 1.5cm, but with low fluid. Doc sent me to L&D for induction. 4 hours after induction began, I was at 10cm. Pushed her out in 5min and no tearing (woohoo EPO!).
Long Version: I went in for my 40-wk checkup in the morning on 9.18. Ultrasound showed low fluid levels and no leak. Since I was 40+2, the doc didn't want to risk the levels to drop more causing the baby to compress the umbilical cord. He sent me to L&D that afternoon for an induction. Since DH and I work together, I went to work to finish last minute items and to pick up DH.
I was admitted at 2pm, but had to wait for a room until 4pm. Pitocin was started immediately and my water was broken at 5:30pm. My contractions picked up and I asked for the EPI at 6:30pm and 4cm. By 8pm, I was experiencing VERY strong contractions and felt the need to push. The doc checked me and I was 10cm. After everything was set up, I began pushing. 3 pushes and 5 minutes later, Annabel was born! No tearing or anything! I credit the EPO for that. It was a surprisingly quick delivery and I'm glad it was induced or I may not have made it had it started on its own, especially since the drive from home to the hospital is 45min with no traffic.
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