Feb. 11, 2010
9 lbs 3 oz
21 1/4"
Apparently my womb is a highly enjoyable habitat. This little (I use that term loosely) guy opted not to come out on his own and had to be induced.
We arrived at the hospital at 7 in the morning and were all strapped up and ready to rock by 8. Not much excitement until 11 when my water broke - on it's own this time. Immediately following that lovely experience the contractions came in full force. The pain went from zero to HOLY CRAP. Our (awesome) nurse set us up with the anesthesiologist right away. Unfortunately, as the man with the drugs was heading our direction the woman next door decided (spitefully, of course) that she needed an emergency c-section and my anesthesiologist right away. (If it weren't for the blood-curdling screams of pain and suffering coming from her direction, I would hold it against her.)
By the time the anesthesiologist was relieved and came to hook me up, it was after noon. Finn made his entrance at 12:53. This little time crunch meant that the epidural didn't actually kick in. So, in case anyone is taking a poll - labor with the good drugs = WAY BETTER than labor without. Last time there was laughing and cracking jokes. This time there was crying, screaming, grunting and more crying.
And possibly more crying.
3 comments:
at: 1:32 PM said...
Oh Allie - I'm so sorry it was more difficult than it needed to be - but you have a beautiful and healthy little boy, and we all know that's what matters. (Men must have been the first to say that since they don't have to go through the pregnancy, labor or delivery. But it's true.)
at: 1:36 PM said...
Congratulations on a job well done!
at: 6:21 PM said...
It was all worth it... right? Congratulations! Great job Allie, can't wait to meet Finn! He's sooooooo cute, just like Cael! We're so happy for you, he's a lucky little boy to have such great parents!
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