Our Brood!Everything went really well. I got plenty of antibiotics (although not much sleep) Tuesday night and then started the pitocin at 5 am Wed. The dr. came and broke my water at 8:50. It wasn't until about 11am that I started having regular 'productive' contractions. I labored as far as I thought I could go, and luckily got the epidural just in time to start pushing. I had just gotten the epidural and was adjusting myself back in bed when I had a feeling I hadn't ever had before - the actual urge to push. It seemed so fast. I had Ryan push the button for the nurse. Sure enough, her head was down and I was complete. After about 10 mins waiting for the dr, we were ready to go. About 4 pushes and Olivia was here!
I am really happy with how everything went and honestly, so glad that I was able to relieve most of the pain, even if it was for only 30 mins. GLORIOUS!
We came home yesterday to a bit of chaos as everyone wants to be near and hold baby Olivia. I think it was after about an hour of being home - I almost (almost!) wished we'd stayed at the hospital another day! (is that bad?) Little Olivia is such a doll, and although she had a rough night last night, she seems to be doing better today and will hopefully sleep tonight!
I am really happy with how everything went and honestly, so glad that I was able to relieve most of the pain, even if it was for only 30 mins. GLORIOUS!
We came home yesterday to a bit of chaos as everyone wants to be near and hold baby Olivia. I think it was after about an hour of being home - I almost (almost!) wished we'd stayed at the hospital another day! (is that bad?) Little Olivia is such a doll, and although she had a rough night last night, she seems to be doing better today and will hopefully sleep tonight!
Olivia, ready to come home!Meeting the fam:
