Abigail’s Birth

I had a really good experience with Abby’s birth. We went to the hospital around 6:30AM to get induced. (I was pass my due date and measuring small) Luckily I was already having contractions and fairly far along so they didn’t think the labor would be too long. They started the dreaded penicillin around 8AM which wasn’t nearly as bad as with Kate. Still unpleasant at times but definitely bearable.  Pitocin was next around 10AM, could definitely feel the intensity of those contractions. Broke my water around noon, contractions became very painful and very close together. Around 1:30 I decided I was ready for the epidural. However, my blood pressure was super low (I already have low BP and I guess labor made it even lower) so they had to give me more fluids before I could get the epidural. Thought I was going to die during this time.  Contractions were literally on top of each other and soooo strong! I figured out why they were so painful; by the time I got the epidural the Dr. said I was almost 9cm!!! It was only 30minutes later that it was time to push so I had the Dr. cut off the epidural. (even though I only had it around 30minutes it was so worth it)! Abby was born 45 minutes later. The cord was wrapped around her neck but she was perfectly healthy and I got to hold her immediately :) My recovery was really good. It was either the day we got home from the hospital or the next day that we took a very short walk with our 2 girls.  I’ve been super tired but that’s to be expected with a 2 yr old and a newborn!