Hi all,
Have 5 mintes to post now as DH is giving Abigail a feed.
well heres my birth story:
Went to the hospital as planned on Tuesday evening at 8.30. Settled into the ward and around 9.50 was given the prostin gel to start things off. Monitor machine detected big contracts almost isntantly even though i only felt small tightenings. DH was sent home about 11 and we were told nothing would happen till morning and sleep.
Midnight exactly i felt a big pop an my waters had broke. Contracts happened almost immediately. Rang DH to come to the hospital around 4.30 ish am.
Basically contractions got stronger but dilation was incredibly slow!
Was moved to a labour room and had a soak in the bath which was heaven.
As the contractions werent doing there job and things were taking a long time they decided that id need a drip to bring on and increase the contractions.
This def bought on the contractions big time!! Much more painful.
Time to start on the gas and air! Only thing that did was make me feel dizzy and wasnt helping so then time for the Pethandine.
Contractions continued getting stronger and stronger and dilation was slow.
Eventually it was time for an epidural as the pain was too much. Had been in labour for about 20 hours at this point!
Many top ups later i was fully dilated and started pushing but nothing was happening.
Registrar and doctors came in an examined me and said it was looking like a c- section.
All a manic rush at this point and i was preped for theatre.
Thankfully they managed to get Abigail out using Von Touse and forceps. She came out though with her hand up next to her face so kinda made a mess of my undercarriage! I was cut but still ended up with a 3rd degree tear. I went into Shock after the birth. I couldnt stop shaking and being sick.
Labour lasted a total of 27 hours and 7 minutes.
bit tramuatic but she was worth it
Abigail developed Jaundice and spent time under the photo therapy lamp. Was having trouble latching her on to feed anyway but pediatrician said we needed to monitor her feeds so have had to express her feeds then top up with formula.
Seems to be going ok.. bought the Medula pump as i think i remember that one being recommeneded on here.
Still trying to get her latch on properly but she seems to not open her mouh wide enough and i have pretty flat nipples.... any ideas?
Plus seems to instantly fall asleep anytime she goes near my boob even after rooting.
Had a great nights sleep last night..... DH did all the night feeds! I only came out of hospital yesterday and hadnt slept since monday night so he let me rest.... 12pm till 7.30! bliss.... Expressing does have its advantages wink
Hope everyone is well!!