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Geneviéve has arrived!
So last Monday I went to the doctor and he told me I really had not progressed at all. About an hour later I started experiencing what I assumed was cramps at first, but turned out to be back labor. It wasn't really regular intervals so I didn't think much of it although it did keep me up most of the night. The next day it died off a bit while my parents were here from Charlotte to go to lunch with us. I had been having suspicions by this point that perhaps it was back labor and debated telling my parents to stay, but didn't.
After lunch it started becoming more and more intense and regular. By 11 PM they were 5 minutes apart and lasted a minute each. I have to say, I don't know why I didn't go in then, the pain was unbearable! At 6 AM we went to the hospital and it was indeed back labor! By the time we got there I was 5cm dilated and fortunately was able to get my epidural almost immediately.
I felt horrible that my parent had gone home the day before because by this time there was freezing rain, etc. They headed out anyway and fortunately made it safely. Two of my best friends also joined us until I was ready to push which was nice and distracting!
I pushed for 3 and a half hours with no change. They tried the vacuum and it made no difference. It turns out my pelvis just wasn't big enough for her to get through and they decided to do a C-Section.
I have never, ever had surgery for anything and got really scared right before going in, but Dr. Stuart was great! Because of the anesthesia I wasn't able to take deep breaths and that combined with my arms being strapped down and all the drugs totally made me freak out. They were great though and very reassuring!
Anyway, here is a pic of Genevi?ve! Will post more (and change my siggy) later!
Re: Geneviéve has arrived!
Oh Lindsey, she's beautiful! I've never seen a baby with a lot of LIGHT hair! I love the little fluff on top. She looks so peaceful. Congratulations and I can't wait to hear and see more!
Congrats again! I am happy you didn't have to be induced. How are you feeling after the c/s? I hope you have a quick recovery. Crazy how much that labor hurts huh? I love all of her hair, like Amy said, you rarely see the hairy baby with light hair. Love it!
Enjoy this time, it flys by!
What a beautiful little girl! Thanks for sharing your story! Hope that the first week is going well for you! Rest when you can and enjoy every minute because it FLIES by!
Congrats!
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I love these two beautiful children!