I had false labor the night before, so when contractions started late Saturday evening, I was convinced it wasn't the real thing. An hour later (around midnight), although still sporadic, the contractions had gotten VERY intense. I hopped in the tub- which felt much better...but the contractions were still very intense. At 1am, I called my midwife. She advised that I wait another 15-20 minutes, then come in. Knowing we had a 15 minute drive, we decided to get ready and go!
Kory came over to stay with the kids and we got in the car at about 1:30am. At this point, contractions were about 8-9 minutes apart. The next contraction came 6 minutes later...then the next 5 minutes later...then 3 minutes later...thank heavens we arrived at the hospital then! We didn't even park- we just pulled right up to the door and left the car there. I requested a room with a tub as I was planning on going all natural and it had helped so much at home. So we had to walk around Labor & Delivery a few minutes before finding one with a tub. Finally got to my room at 1:47am. Immediately had to go to the bathroom...and when I did my water broke...and I felt the most insane urge to push...so I did! I couldn't help it! At that point the room flooded with nurses and 2 scooped me up and brought me to the bed. I pushed once more and Colin crowned. The midwife came running in just in time- I pushed again and Colin was born! He arrived at 1:51 am- less than 10 minutes after we arrived at the hospital and only 4 minutes after we got to our room!! It was an incredible experience- Adrian and I still can't believe how it all happened. I am so happy I got my natural childbirth experience...although I would have had one regardless being as I didn't have time to put on a hospital gown, much less get medication!
We came home today and are doing great. Colin is a fantastic nurser and the kids are so in love with him! Here are some pics...
He is so tiny and that was FAST labor! Holy cow! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWow..that story is awesome-I can't believe how fast that was! He is so cute and tiny and I can't wait to meet him!
ReplyDeleteConrats! That is so FAST! I'm glad that you got to experience natural labor (something I want too). I love that the pic of colin on your chest, with your tshirt on, instead of the typical hospital gown!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! What a cute baby boy. So glad to hear everything went well, and you didn't deliever in the car or something. Let me know if I can help you out at all. I would love to bring you dinner sometime. Talk to you soon. Jana
ReplyDeleteNice labor story. I wish mine were that fast. He looks just like Thomas!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats again Jess and Adrian! You have such a cute family! So neat reading about your super fast delivery! WOW! You are so blessed and I'm very happy for you! :)
ReplyDeleteHe's darling. Congrats!
ReplyDelete4 minutes after going to your room???!!! compared to 13 1/2 hours (my little bosty boo)....haha.... crazy how timing can be so different!! CONGRATS!!!
ReplyDeleteYah! We are so happy for you guys! We wish you the best with 3 - we loved it!! Love Kelly
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Wow--that was a fast delivery! I'm glad everything went well for you. He is adorable. I like the name, Colin, too.
ReplyDeleteI had a friend who also just had a VERY quick birth experience just like you. Must be something going on here....I'm just glad you made it in time so you didn't have to clean the mess up at your own house or in your car!!! CONGRATULATIONS!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!! When you have a minute...let me know how the natural went. It seems you had the labor & delivery every woman dreams of that wants to go natural-quick.
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