He was 7 lbs 12 oz and 20 inches long.
My labor story is pretty simple. I was induced on Friday at 7:30 am. My doctor scheduled the induction on Wednesday at my appointment. I was dialated 3 cm and I told the dr I was ready to have the baby by the weekend so she said she'd induce me. She broke my water at 7:30 and started Pitocin at 8. Nothing really happened for a few hours. I got an epidural at 10:30 even though I wasn't in any pain yet. I didn't want to miss my opportunity!! The nurse said I might as well not wait for pain so I didn't! I was really bored after that! I didn't bring anything to do because I thought being induced meant a lot of pain really fast. At 2:10 I started to feel some pressure and pain. It intensified extremely fast. I was dialated 8 cm. From then till 3:15 I had really incredible pain and lots and lots of pressure. I was fully dialated and needed to push at 3:15. I did and he was born at 3:30!
So I guess I'm grateful I only felt pain from 2:10-3:30 but it was some SERIOUS pain!!
He's doing great and is healthy. We just came home today so we'll see how life at home goes!!
10 comments:
Congrats on a healthy baby boy! He is beautiful!? So, did the epidural just not work??!!! Too bad you had to go through all of that pain!
Congrats!! He looks great as do you. And that pitocin stuff is pretty raunchy (as is labor!), but I am glad it is over and you have your beautiful new little baby. Good luck tonight with the sleep (or lack thereof)!
Congratulations!! He is adorable! I think he has some similar features to Kate...I can see some resemblance. Good luck adjusting to being home with two kids! Hope he keeps sleeping as much as possible for you.
what a sweet little dude! congratulations on looking great your whole pregnancy and then having a darling baby, too! so happy for you guys--and baby kate looks like she'll be a sweet big sister. good luck with your new adventure, mommy of two!
Congrats! You look wonderful. Get some sleep:)
ongratulations! He's such a beautiful little boy. Good luck at home. You guys will do great.
Sorry, that last comment was from me, not Neal
Hey Jen,
I just saw your link on Kenna's blog and the title of your posting caught my eye. Congratulations on your new little baby boy. I am expecting my first, a little boy, on November 4th. So, I am getting way excited for him to come. Good luck with everything!
Alys Favero
Congrats girlie! You did it and now you have the most beautiful baby boy!!! And YOU - look amazing!!! Love you guys and can't wait to meet little Jack :)
Congratulations!! He's beautiful! So sorry that you had to go through the pain even with an epidural!
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