Charlotte Joy's birth story

elektragreen · August 2014

Charlotte Joy was born Saturday, August 9th at 10:23 am. She weighed 7 lbs 3.7 oz, and was 20" long. She is perfect, and has a full head of hair. We are very proud of her!

My induction was very long and rough. It started Thursday night. I had about 2-3 hours of sleep. Friday morning I was 1 1/2 cm, and 50% effaced. I started pitocin at 3pm, and after that I had some uncomfortable contractions. When they checked me at 10 pm I was 2cm and 60% effaced. My water broke at 11pm, and my contractions started to take my breath away. I decided to get an epidural because I was just exhausted and wasn't tolerating the pain. I went to sleep right after, and woke up at 4am. They checked and I was 7 cm. My doctor wanted to check me at 10 am, and I was 10cm and complete. They had me do a couple of practice pushes, and realized she was going to be very quick birth. I pushed 5 times, and she was here :-)

She is a champ at breast feeding, but she lost 12% of her birth weight. I have had to supplement with formula. Yesterday she was weighed and was back to 10.5% loss, so I guess it's working. I'm so happy that she is doing so well. My pregnancy was horrible, but I was able to have her. That makes this last six months so worth it.

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MC03 · August 2014

Congratulations!

jmarshall · August 2014

Congrats!

BabyM82714 · August 2014

I'm so happy that you finally have your little squish! You've been through so much and it's heart warming for you to get your happy ending! congrats, you totally deserve every ounce of happiness!!!