So, I figured it was about time to actually post about my birthing experience (3 months late!) On June 22nd I had been having contractions on and off all day long~ nothing consistent or too painful so it just went on like a normal day. However, at 7pm they were suddenly 3 minutes apart and strong enough to make me stop what I was doing and focus on getting through them. By the time we got our other 3 kids to our cousins house and up to the hospital it was 8:30pm. They checked us into a room~ I was dilated to about a 4 and 70% effaced. At about 10pm they came to check me again to see how I had progressed and I was at a 7 and 90%. So, they decided to officially admit me. By the time they finished the administrative stuff my midwife came to check me one more time at 10:40 and then they were going to leave me alone and let me labor in peace and quite. As soon as my midwife started to check me, my water broke. Korby was on the phone with his mom letting her know that we were in the hospital when my midwife started to frantically run across the room once she realized that my water broke because the baby was crowning! I had to tell Korby to get off the phone and 4 minutes later little Miss Vivian was born!
Korby and I had taken a hypnobirthing class and that is how I was able to have a completely natural birth. I had no pain killers before, during or after giving birth. That's right~ even after giving birth they kept asking me what my pain level was and if I needed anything. They seemed a little skeptical, but I seriously didn't need anything! It was wonderful!!! I loved every single thing about my birth, especially my labor being less than 4 hours total! Of course the very best part is having such a beautiful little girl added to our family!
Here's a picture of me 2 hours before Vivian was born
And here is a picture of Vivian, Korby and myself the next morning!
4 comments:
Are you serious??? You look SOOO good the next morning. I have never seen that picture. You look amazing. I love this birth story. If I have another baby I am going to cross my fingers that my labor goes the exact same way!
Look at you!! You are so cute - and LOVING those bangs!! Your labor sounds awesome - way to go! Glad it all went smoothly and quickly, too! Fun to hear the story. :)
You look fantastic!! And thanks for the story...it's nice to see other women choosing to go "no meds." I did that with Tate, but I think I at least took some painkillers after he was born. You're one tough mama!
Jenni, so great to catch up on your blog. Your kids look so grown up...especially Shayden. Vivian sounds like a dream baby! And no wonder you wanted to share your hypnobirthing experience. Quick and virtually painless. Awesome. We miss you guys. I think about you every time I'm on the road to Costco since we pass your house on the way. I hope all is well. We ought to get together again soon. :) BTW-I'm due in February and feeling great so far. I'm checking into hypnobirthing. My labors are always short, but I'd love a little more painless. :) Hugs.
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