It has been a long day. We got to the hospital a little after 8, and got the process going. I was 5cm when I arrived, without contractions. So, everyone (including my doc) thought it would be a short time until delivery once they started pitocin, and Paul predicted to be holding our little girl by 2. But, it didn't quite work out that way. I pushed without much success for a little while, then they decided to let me "labor down" for a while and let my contractions work their natural magic. I started pushing again after some wait, and pushed, and pushed with very slow success. After two hours of solid pushing with every contraction, my epidural was pretty much worn off, and I was exhausted, frustrated and emotional. Dr. Bushart decided that "enough was enough", and that he needed to get the baby out. He had to use forceps, and pull HARD to help the baby come out. Meanwhile, my epidural was practically gone, and I was in a LOT of pain. He pulled for a minute, and then said to the nurse that the baby was stuck - so he got a better grip and pulled again. It turned out that the baby was "sunny side up", which had been complicating things further, in addition to my "difficult anatomy" issues. Buzz was finally able to get her out, and everything was perfect after that. The baby is now sleeping peacefully, and is absolutely precious. I'm exhausted, but doing well. We really appreciate all the love and support, phone calls and emails, cookies and balloons!! We are very blessed to have such great family and friends, and can't wait for you to meet our new little one.
Love, Christy and Paul
4 comments:
She is beautiful! Glad you and baby are safe and sound. I'd love to come visit when y'all start accepting visitors.
I am sorry to hear you had so much trouble and especially sorry to hear the epidural wore off..that is just NOT right! But I am ecstatic that your little girl is here safe and sound. CONGRATS!!!!
Ouch!
Does she have Kaylee's eyes? How much did she weigh - I have heard 9 lbs!!!! Seriously? You were so "little". You tall girls carry it well. Congrats to you all and can't wait to meet her!
Measurements please!
Oh Christy!! An 8 lb 10 oz sunny side up Chloe! That must have been very hard, I'm so happy you and Chloe are doing well now. Can't wait to see you both in person.
:)
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