Your most vivid and positive memory

Nukke · October 2013

I'm feeling all puppies and rainbows this morning, and wanted to hear some of my favourite mamma's best experiences from birth. Even if you feel you had a terrible tramatic birth experience, there must have been some point that was a wonderful memory for you.

So let's hear them! What was your most vivid memory from your labour and delivery that was a positive one?

Nukke · October 2013

I'll go first.

In my last few minutes of pushing, there was a quiet calm in the room. The rising sun was brilliantly illuminating the colourful fall trees outside our window, and I'd stare at this between contractions. Then I heard my midwives gasp and laugh and say "oh my goodness! look at that!", and I heard a strange noise and felt a vibration in my birth canal. My daughter was vocalizing and her head was only half way out. We all laughed, and I felt instantly overjoyed.

myglow · October 2013

What a great post. I vividly remember how warm vivi felt the second they put her on my chest. And also the intense sensation of my body pushing involuntarily.

AppleMuffins · October 2013

When they laid her on my belly. She and I both cried instantly. Except she stoppes before me

(not in a bad way, she was just calm). She was just so beautiful and I couldnt believe I created her from almost nothing. It still feels like some sort of magic trick!

Next to that, being told it was time to go to the hospital was amazing. I thought it was 2 long days of false labor. I was sooooo relieved and giddy!

Nukke · October 2013

Awww these are going to make me cry.

happybride 276 · October 2013

I remember my last push and instantly hearing him cry. I was so thankful for his cry because to me it solidified he was healthy and ok. Then the very next second I see this beautiful swollen faced little boy that stole my heart. As soon as I saw him I started crying and saying how beautiful he was. I couldn't believe that I was able to help create such a perfect being. I am crying now just thinking about it.

Kristonita12 · October 2013

I vividly remember my husband crying tears of joy when he turned around to tell me how beautiful she was (I was on the operating table).I also remember wondering if they had started the procedure yet and hearing her cry.. it was so shocking and unexpected. I remember thinking "that is the most beautiful sounding cry in the entire world" and then my husband saying "even her cries are beautiful!" I wanted to say JINX YOU OWE ME A COKE!

pescadora712 · October 2013

First would have to be the amazing release of my son entering the world and getting to hold my sweet, warm, snuggly baby to my chest... and knowing he was real and MINE!

Second, when someone held up the iPad and my husband was there via FaceTime. We both were at a loss for words, but I'll never forget the look of joy and pride on his face when he saw his son!

averettgirl · October 2013

I was high as a kite during my c section but I remember them pulling down the drape to show me my little girl and it was love at first sight. And when my husband was giving her Eskimo kisses in the PACU, I knew he'd fallen in love too. It melted my heart to see my husband turned to mush by this tiny little bundle. A few minutes after that I was shaking like a leaf from the anesthesia but my baby latched right onto my breast and fixed her gray (at the time, they're now brown) eyes on mine and everything was right with the world. :-)

barnratash · October 2013

I was pretty delirious and sick after my c/s so there's a lot of little things I dont remember. DH wanted to catch him so I think he was bummed about a c/s. We cried together when they took him out and we heard him cry. I think seeing DH hold him for the first time was the best part for me. DH has been waiting to be a father his whole life and the way he looked at DS the first time was like Christmas morning. I will never forget that.

One of the positive things was that after 4 days of contractions, the shakes, not eating, puking on the operating table, etc that after my c/s as they were taking the epi tube out I was still making jokes. They had me propped up on my side and were ripping all the tape off my back and I was staring at the floor and I go "I feel like a capsized boat!" I have no idea where that came from (the drugs I'm sure) but the operating team thought I was hilarious. I had a rough time so I'm proud of myself for staying positive.

sunshine2929 · October 2013

I'll never forget the moment they put Brody on my chest for the first time. I remember thinking how he looked so healthy and perfect. He instantly stopped crying when they placed him on me and was so peaceful. I was so overwelmed by the whole moment, I couldn't believe we made such a perfect little boy. That memory of when we first met will always be clear in my mind.

laurenmdrn16 · October 2013

I had a really rough time and don't remember a lot. I wasn't able to hold him or see him after delivery due to complications. The next day, I felt so low and depressed. I was told I needed to stay in bed and couldn't go to the NICU to see my baby. Then, that afternoon I heard a knock at the door. I thought it was just MH, but then I see a bassinet! The NICU nurses snuck my baby down to see me. I finally got to hold him and it was like nothing else mattered or existed except my little family. I never wanted that moment to end.

blondii428 · October 2013

During my hour and a half unmedicated pushing, my husband told me that he could see his head and that he had light chestnut brown hair. It really focused me and encouraged me to get the little guy out so that I could meet him!

ocnfish4 · October 2013

My most vivid memory was the feeling of DS sliding out of me. Then I heard the doctor and nurse start hollering and laughing because he was so big. It was such a big moment and we couldn't believe how big he was at nearly 11lbs.

ravenclaw1 · October 2013

My husband yelling "it's a girl! We got an Alice!"

Then having her put on my chest all squirmy, hugging her and being so happy that she was here and safe.

shellyco · October 2013

I remember the peacefulness of the room as I was pushing. Everyone just waited for my cues and counted softly to ten when I started pushing. The sun was setting and the lights were off in the room and everything was just glowing amber. It was absolutely fantastic.

llybeck · October 2013

I had an emergency c-section and my fiance was very nervous about it. Right before they wheeled me out to go to the OR he looked at me and asked if I was okay with this, I told him I was and he gave me a huge hug and told me how much he loved me. He was so emotional and worried for me and excited for DD and he did wonderful sitting next to me during surgery, so supportive and calming to me. The moment he got to cut her umbilical cord and hold her for the first time was my favorite memory. She was just so perfect and amazing and I got to see my fiance in this whole new role, it was such a beautiful moment and a memory I will always cherish.

thedash · October 2013

After she was born I have such a clear image in my mind of what she looked like when the nurse held her up. She was so chubby and pink and healthy I was just floored with joy! DS was born via emergency c/s sick and struggling to breathe so it was the first time I felt that elation without also being terrified.

jjkaye · October 2013

My husband crying! I did not get immediate skin to skin because baby had breathing issues and I started hemorraging- I didn't get to hold him for about 45 minutes after he was born. I remember watching my husband cry and cut the cord and following him to the other side of the room with the nurses while they cleared his airways. Then they wrapped Tommy in a blanket and my H walked him over so I could see him and they held my hand as the docs worked on me. I will never forget my boys by my side at that moment.

tittytwistertortoises · October 2013

After an ineffective epi, I remember the dr saying it was time to push. I wasn't mentally prepared for feeling everything. I started pushing and it was the worse pain of my life but after a few times, the dr said you are almos there. I can remember looking at my husband and saying, "really?" He nodded and that is what gave me the strength to keep going. It came so quickly and I couldn't believe I did it.
I also remember the skin to skin time. I insisted on tons of that this time around and it was precious.
Ok one more: DS had to go to the nursery for two days due to breathing problems and fluid in the lungs. I remember going to see him for the first time and seeing all the tubes in the incubator. He was so soothed by my touching him and I remember him just looking at me like he was searching to be held. I am in tears just thinking about it.

mrssamarataylor · October 2013

The look my son gave me when they set him on my chest. Oh! His sweet smell and the warmth. He was so alert and he glared at me as if he were assuring ME that we made it ok. It's been 2 months and I can still feel that moment

sequoiasky · October 2013

My husbands support and the feeling of involuntary pushing. Also letting myself be totally guided and dependent on my birthing team, I have a really hard time with trusting others to help me... and I totally surrendered to the birthing process, it was amazing.

smlowe9311 · October 2013

I went through labor without an epidural. I had a small dose of iv pain meds a few hours in just so I could get a little rest (my water broke at 4 am) but by the time came to push I was au natural and was able to have her. During the birth I felt at one point I couldn't do it and told dh this. His first response (and the nurses as well who had 4 kids med free herself) was yes you can. Having his support and the support of my amazing nurse who had BTDT was one of the best parts. It was just such a comfort

kimberlymacrae · October 2013

I remember as my Dr. was stitching up my third degree another Dr. came in and asked of he could assist in an emergency c/s... to which I replied "yeah Doc, hurry it up..." oh the meds.

aml8979 · October 2013

DH thought he was going to pass out but ended up watching the whole thing and cutting the cord. I was so proud of him. The dr tossed LO unto my chest and I remember how amazing it was that we produced this sweet little thing.

JLMcWeeney · October 2013

I remember right when they laid him on my chest and I started crying. I remember having such a clear head and only thinking about that moment. That is rare for me to really be in a moment. It was perfect. And more happiness than I could have ever expected.

A funny thing I remember is when the dr was going to have me start doing light pushes she check again and his hair was already out. I remember the look on my husbands face. He was so surprised and excited.

blinnea23 · October 2013

There are several things that were beautiful to me. Two and a half hours of pushing and they were about to use the suction on her, my body kicked into high gear and I was able to push her out myself. I got to watch her head come out and see her little face as she started to cry. The when they put her on my belly, I started bawling, and DH yelled "Its a girl! It's Aria!" Then he started crying and she was screaming and it was just so beautiful! Ahhh I'm tearing up just writing it.

KMD1106 · October 2013

I had a csection. I'll never forget when she was screaming and DH brought her over to me for the first time. I started talking to her and she instantly calmed down. It was amazing that she knew my voice.

Bamgal25 · October 2013

My favorite memory is hearing my husband say "I can see her head!" after I'd been pushing forever. It was my first round of pushing with vacuum assistance. Then the doctor and nurses and husband were all telling me to keep pushing! When she finally came out it was the biggest relief. I remember leaning up to look down at her and hearing her crying. My husband and I were both bawling. Most amazing experience ever!

laurenmdrn16 · October 2013

MH fav memory: As I was hopped up on demerol and mag sulfate, I informed MH that I was done and attempted to remove my foley. He stopped me, I looked him dead in the eyes and said, "Well I am going apple picking!" He did some quick thinking and convinced me that the orchards aren't open during the week, only on the weekend. He is definitely going to be the best dad ever if he could handle me all drugged up!

ajbook · October 2013

My husband squeezing my hips and rubbing my back during contractions.

Waking up after the epidural and being 10cm!!!! (I had been going through the induction process for about 48 hours at that point).

Those last pushes. It took 7 in a row without a break to finally get her all the way out and that was the most exhilarating feeling of my life. After almost three hours of pushing I got a burst of energy knowing she was almost here and pushed until I could hold her in my arms.

sallywacket · October 2013

My first son wasn't breathing when he was born and no one was ever able to tell us why. Our midwives and the docs in the er just said it was a fluke thing, but DH and I were haunted by not knowing why and the fear it could happen again all through this pregnancy. We both kind of expected it would, so when this little boy was pulled up from the water and started crying, my husband and I just stared at each other, tears rolling down our cheeks, silent but our eyes asking each other "did you hear that? Is this real??"

waterfall11 · October 2013

Having my little girl in my arms after only 19 minutes of pushing! Took 5 very traumatic hours with DD so I really wasn't expecting it to happen this quickly this time. I was also very relieved because I had tons of little complications and was just ready to have her there so I didn't have to worry about if she was ok or not anymore.

JamieWM · October 2013

I love all these.

Mine had to be when my husband's eyes became big and tears came and he yelled "keep going, he is almost here!" as Jacob made his way into the world. I had closed my eyes for that last push and MH yelled again for me to open them and see our son. I saw this perfect, feisty, screaming little man as he was put onto my chest and I cried as MH held my head and looked at both of us w such pride and love. Made it all worth it

magdalina.h · October 2013

My entire c/s was a positive experience. Honestly, we had a lot of fun. Plus getting to see pictures of her being born. Like the gory shots are amazing. I also loved when we finally announced her name in the OR and there was a collective awwwww.

tnt7409 · October 2013

My husbands face as I was pushing. Labor was progressing so quickly and on my first push he looked up at me and said "he has dark hair just like T (DD)" with big tears in his eyes. I was so excited that I was already that close to delivering my son and it was so sweet to see DH like that again.
DD was sitting on the couch next to my bed as I delivered and I'll never forget looking over at her and seeing her amazement that there really was a baby that just came out. Her sweet innocent face was precious, she was such a good girl and I'm so glad I got to have her be part of DS's birth.
When they put DS on my chest he was breathing but not crying, I was holding him and looking at the nurses to make sure he was ok. As one nurse was rubbing his back, he let out the loudest shriek and everyone started laughing out of relief. It was a great moment and I think we even got it on video.

HBirdie · October 2013

Mine is either the moment my husband yelled (through tears), "It's a boy! A boy!" or after my c-section in the recovery room, when I was too drowsy to hold Caleb so I just got to sit and watch DH cuddle him and stare at him.

And these are wonderful to read. Great topic.

TKtravels · October 2013

I love this thread!

Some of my favorite recollections from labor and delivery:

- how refreshing and satisfying the sips of 3+ liters of coconut water were

- during transition, having a very clear moment of wishing I had a pause button so I could just take a break for a while

- having another clear moment of being proud of myself for having a med-free labor & birth, and not even doubting myself or feeling like I couldn't do it

- knowing and asking for exactly what I needed at the time, contraction by contraction, through my labor. I'm also amused by how my linguistic capabilities regressed as labor progressed. Toward the end, all I could get out was "hip. pressure. now. please."

- the sensation of Faraday's head and then body being born coupled with H & my reactions; I felt like it was very slow (I had to change positions to get her shoulders out, but I was totally in control of the movements), and H was shocked by how fast it happened

- how completely amazing it felt to clutch her to my chest after her birth. I feel like I hadn't ever truly relaxed before that point.

Having my daughter was one of the most amazing experiences of my life, and I can't wait to share parts of it with her.. especially since growing up, I only heard scary, negative things about my birth and about childbirth in general.

nursebride2be · October 2013

Mine is looking across the or at the warmer and seeing him for the first time. And then the first thing out if dh mouth was he looks like you !!! He is the first boy born with brown hair in three generations on my dh side ( and there has only been boys).
I was under general anesthesia with my first so I did experience any of the c section that time. So the whole experience was new and amazing to me

SweetPeaK26 · October 2013

Lol. Well I have a few, as the first 14 hours didn't even feel like labor, but the funniest was when my two dds came in (ages 3 and 2). I pulled the blanket down so they could see the monitors on my belly and my 3 year old exclaimed "mommy!!! You don't have any panties on!! Why?!??"

leahaustin · October 2013

When the doctor said her head was out I looked down and saw her beautiful face for the first time! Then they pretty much pulled the rest of her out and then placed her on my chest. I still remember the immense love I felt for her at that time! I love her more and more every day!!!

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