My Birth Story
I always see blogs about women's birth stories, and I always thought it would be fun to share my birth story! Maybe it can help other women that might go through the same thing as I did! CAUTION: This blog might be very gruesome.
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36 weeks and doing what!?
This is how big I was around 36 weeks! 7/15/2011
I might as well start at me being 36 weeks pregnant. At 36 weeks pregnant, I thought it would be a good idea to go camping in Forks, WA. Wrong! That was a horrible idea. Once we got to our camp site (located on a beach) my boyfriend Tyler and I went exploring and walked a lot on the beach. It was so much fun! We got to our site later in the day. So we set up our tent, and we laid in our tent. We had SO much fun telling each other stories, we we're laughing so loud I'm sure our neighbors hated us! Luckily, they only had to deal with us for one night because when I woke up I was bleeding majorly. I thought I was having my "bloody show" a.k.a going into labor! I was horrified. All I remember was crying hysterically and Tyler saying "Well...Looks like we're gonna have a baby today!" Tyler's dad Larry and Step-mom Marci took us to the closest hospital. Forks Hospital. It is the worst, most outdated hospital I have ever been to! When I got to the hospital I was having strong, frequent contractions... But, I couldn't feel them. They thought I was going to have Lukas that day. The doctors told me, "if we need to do a c-section, we will have to fly doctors out from a different hospital, and after you have him they will fly him to Children's Hospital right away." All the way across the state! These words hit me like a bullet. I've had nightmares where I woke up crying, because someone took my baby away from me. So, for someone to tell me that might really happen...I was terrified. Luckily, the contractions stopped and later that night I finally stopped bleeding. I stayed overnight, and it was the worst night. I was hooked up to so many monitors, and every 30 minutes a nurse would come in and adjust the monitors. Also I could only eat chicken noodle soup. (because Luke was breech-so if needed I would have an emergency c-section) and let me tell you, at 36 weeks a little thing of chicken noodle soup and a tiny slice of bread was NOT cutting it. I was starving!! I was released the next morning with strict bed rest. Even tho we had 4-5 more days of camping. Tyler, Larry, Landon (Tyler's brother), and I all drove home. I felt horrible for ruining everyone's camping trip. But, everyone was just more concerned about mine and Lukas' safety.
Home sweet home!
More like home for a few hours. The next morning I was bleeding, AGAIN! I was somewhat relieved though because I got to go to my hospital. At the hospital I learned I was A Negative, so I had to get a RhoGAM shot. (In the butt-OUCH.) I was hooked up to IV's, and monitors all night. The bleeding had stopped, so I was discharged later that morning! I was still on strict bed rest, I wasn't gonna complain. Doing anything at 36 weeks pregnant is a pain, so I was happy to just lay in bed and do nothing! I got up to use the restroom and noticed I was bleeding yet again. I had just left the hospital a few hours ago, but back we went. This time I stayed for two nights in a row. They did many test, and could not find where the blood was coming from. I was a "medical mystery." But, Lukas and I were both healthy, and I was no longer having contractions nor was I dilating. So I went home, and I got to stay home. No more mysterious bleeding...Woohoo!:)
I'm how many days over due?!
My due date: August 25, 2011. No baby. The days dragged on and on. Tyler and I were getting very anxious. Once I was 40 weeks I tried everything to induce labor myself. Sadly, nothing worked. At my 41 week appointment we talked about induction, my doctor told me she probably couldn't get me in for 2-3 days. Are you kidding me?! Luckily, I got a call later that day around 6:00PM and I was told I could come in and get induced! Best phone call I've ever gotten!
41 weeks pregnant
I took this picture right before I left for the hospital. Yes...I was a cow, I know.
Don't be shy Lukas!
I got to the hospital, and was checked in. When I got to my room I was amazed at how nice it was! It was huge! It had a flat screen television, a big Jacuzzi tub and nice bathroom, a fridge, and a nice couch bed for Tyler! I wouldn't mind living there! I got my IV inserted after about 30 minutes of 2 nurses digging in my arm to find a vein (after all that my arm was one big bruise). The doctor came and checked me. Surprisingly, I was 2cm dilated and I was having very frequent contractions! Since I was having contractions they couldn't induce me. After 2-3 hours my contractions weren't frequent and I was not progressing any farther than 2cm. They inserted a pill in me, to help ripen my cervix. It did its job! I soon experienced horrible, 2-3 minute apart contractions. I couldn't take it any longer! I had to get an epidural. I can not say enough good things about that epidural. Whoever created it is a Saint! They also broke my water. It was very unpleasant, I felt like I was peeing myself for the next 5 minutes..who knew I was holding so much fluid! Tyler says after the epidural kicked in, all I was saying was "I feel sooooo goooood!" I could finally get some rest. I was awoken by a horrible, excruciating pain. My epidural had worn off. At this time I was 9cm dilated and about 95% effaced. I wish this pain on NO ONE! I had to wait at least an hour to get another epidural...I like to forget about this part because it was so horrible. After about 28 hours of labor, Lukas heart rate was dropping with every contraction, so we had to do an emergency C-Section. I never thought I would have a C-Section, but when my baby's life was in danger I didn't care!
C-Section!
Everything happened so fast. They handed Tyler an outfit to put on and it made him look like he should be working for NASA!
Tyler waiting for me to get prepped in the OR- He's so cute!:)
They wheeled me out and I got to see my family for a brief second as they wheeled me to the OR. Then the scariest part happened. They took me into the OR but Tyler couldn't come with. I was terrified. I was shaking and throwing up constantly. Once they got me onto the bed, hooked me up to all the machines Tyler finally could come sit with me. He was holding the oxygen mask over my face, and I had no idea who he was. I couldn't see straight, I couldn't understand what people were telling me, and I felt like I couldn't breath, I thought I was being suffocated. The rest of the C-Section was pretty much a blur to me.
If you want to be grossed out and possibly throw up, keep scrolling down. But, I'm pretty proud of this picture, it's nasty!:)
So disgusting, but so awesome!:)
Another picture from inside the OR-It was so cold and sterile!
On 9/2/2011 at 11:12PM Lukas Ryan was born! 7lbs 13oz and 20in long! Apparently, I asked Tyler if Lukas had all his fingers and toes like 20 times! I was pretty druged up, and I guess that's all I could say. I remember seeing Tyler holding Luke and crying, it was priceless! After all my staples and stitches were in place, we went back to our room where Lukas got his first bath...He was not a happy camper!
This picture cracks me up! "WHYYY ME!!"
After his bath, and a few pokes. He was bundled up and I finally got to hold and kiss my son! This was by far the best day of my life!
My precious swollen baby! Daddy is not the best picture taker, but we still love him:)
Meeting for the first time!<3
Our beautiful family of three!
I love this picture of my boys! <3
After sometime alone with our new bundle of joy- Our families came in to meet Lukas Ryan! Everyone was so ecstatic, and kept saying how beautiful and perfect he was! It's true he is perfect!:) At this time I was still pretty out of it, but I loved watching everyone's reactions!:)
My mom, Kim!
My sister, Alexis!
My sister, Erica!
Tyler's dad, Lawrence!
Tyler's brother, Landon!
Tyler's brother, Preston!
Tyler's sister Christlyn and mom Stacy!
Sadly, I do not have pictures of my dad, Rick or Tyler's step-mom Marci! Next baby, I'm going to make Tyler take a million more pictures of everyone!
To say the least, labor and my C-Section was the hardest thing I've ever been through. But, I wouldn't change it for anything. All the pain and struggles were well worth it! I know I am writing about this 8 months late, but its better then never! Tyler and I love to reminisce on the day our son was born! From the moment Tyler placed Lukas into my arms, I knew the real meaning of love.
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