We had the Xmas day baby! 🤦♀️
I had the exact labour I didn’t want and it was honestly fine. She’s so worth it. Birth story below for anyone interested.
Had our growth scan Thursday 21 December and was advised to induce as she had dropped from 60th growth to 25th.
Went in at 4pm Friday and was told I was already 1cm dilated and they would try a sweep to get things going.
That evening it was so busy they paused all inductions so I didn’t get the pessary until 5am Sat morning. I did NOT sleep well and was exhausted!
Post pessary had progressed to 2cms and my waters had gone so was told I’d be taken to delivery.
Went to delivery suite 9am on Xmas eve, had another pessary. After 6 hours loads of cramps but no progress so they burst my remaining waters (huge gush).
Still no progress but put on the drip at 4pm Xmas eve. I was dreading the drip but managed absolutely fine with gas and air until about 1am when it ramped up. They checked and I was still 2cms 🙄.
I got the epidural (took two attempts and honestly it going in was worse that most of my labour cramps, it felt unnatural and weird but once in no pain). However baby’s heart rate dropped so was offered emergency c section which I took.
She was born 3am Xmas day and doing brilliantly.
Like I said, on paper the worst birth experience, but the staff were brilliant and I felt calm and fine throughout.
C section recovery wise was bed bound until about half an hour ago which was a pain as I couldn’t do anything, I also vomited mid morning which was a bit gross. However, now had a shower and feel like a new woman!
Merry Xmas - any questions just let know!