It was a nerve wracking evening before. We took the girls to James' mom's to stay with her for the next few days. I was a mess cause I couldn't believe Autumn was not going to be my baby girl anymore after the next day. She was just such a fun and easy baby. It was weird to just drop them off and say "okay tomorrow we're going to go have the baby and we'll see you with the new baby sister tomorrow".
I didn't sleep too well that night. I knew the hospital would be calling as early as 5:30 a.m. I woke up a few times in the night, and then again at 5:22 a.m. Of course they didn't call til 6:00. It was so funny how we just sat up in bed and looked at each other when the phone rang. It was TIME!!!!
Finally we got to the hospital at about 6:45 a.m. We got checked in and I got all hooked up to the monitors. It was about 8:30 when they started the pitocin. I was handling the contractions pretty well until about 9:30 when my water broke. At first, I wasn't sure that was what it was, and then I pretty much figured it had to be, so I told James to go get the nurse. She nurse said it was a lot of fluid. I never had it break on it's own. It was weird. Didn't like it so much! It was shortly after that, I told James to put the cell phones both away and get over and start holding my hand, and comforting me! I was done answering peoples calls or texts for a while!
I started getting more contractions coming a lot faster and harder after that. I did okay for the next hour, and then I pretty much broke down. All you women out there who give birth without an epidural, HOW DO YOU DO IT??!! I just couldn't take it anymore. I was balling, so James told the nurse to get the epidural for me. Thank goodness for that epidural. That dr was my new best friend! It's not very fun getting those done. Having to lay still on your side and curl up in a ball while he's shoving this needle in your spine, while having horribly painful contractions, but still, worth it!
So they started getting me ready to push shortly after that. It was a little after 11 am by then. I'm usually ready really quickly after the epidural. I guess I just relax and then I was to a 10 and ready to push. I pushed for about a half hour. I had to stop for a bit in the middle so they could unwrap the cord that was around her neck twice and shoulders also. I delivered Sierra Helen Brookes at 11:40 a.m.!! We were so happy she was finally here! She was 9 lbs. 14 oz. and 19 1/2 inches. The dr said she might have been 10 lbs if she hadn't pooped everywhere when the were cleaning her off before they set her on the scale! Ha ha! Ooops! Everyone had to watch their step after that. She was perfect, and we are overjoyed to have her here. I always cry when they hand them to me for the first time. It really is the BEST feeling in the world. I can't believe what a little miracle she is. All my girls, for that matter!! It's was such a joyful experience. The whole thing. We feel so blessed to have all three of our girls, and we love them so much!
I should also mention that I had a really great nurse in the delivery room this time, which was nice. My dr is always great too, but my number one support is my loving and wonderful James! I could not make it through without him. He was there for me 100 % and makes me feel like I am Superwoman! He's the best and I am so blessed to have him as my husband! Thank you Honey for all your love and support during this time and throughout everything else, as well!
I would say that this was one of my more emotional times giving birth, feeling like we know this is our last one. I just wanted to savor every moment. I was probably one of the harder labors, but definitely the shortest one, by far! I was so happy to have the girls come and visit theirs sister the next morning. They love her and are going to be great big sisters to her.
Here's my little story about bringing Sierra into this world. Some day, I really need to get this blog printed up into a book!
7 comments:
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like it was fairly fast so that's good. Now let the REAL work begin! I remember the days when I had three little ones. Tanner was only three and a half when Duncan was born and Jamie was sandwiched in between those two. Thank goodness I was young becuase I could NEVER do that now!
So sweet, Jana. Amazing to suddenly have another little personality in your lives. Just like it happened overnight! (Only we know that's not true, the overnight part, that is.)
Love you.
I love reading and hearing peoples birth stories! I'm glad this one went so smooth and so quick! Can't wait to meet the little cutie!
beautiful story, cuz! i just love birth stories and this one was one of the best. love you guys. please post lots of pictures!
For you girlies that already commented on this post, I added a paragraph after the fact! The part that starts with "I should also mention". Important facts that you all need to read over!! Ha ha!
Love the story. You'll love having it to look back on too, and read it to Sierra one day. You are such a good mom, and James is right, a SUPERWOMAN! So happy for you!
It was so cool to read this Jana! Thanks for sharing such a special time in your life.
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