how my labor went !!
i had my babygirl !!!!!
soooo basically around 10pm on september 13th i started feeling weird & told my boyfriend i felt cramps and today might be the day (i thought i was just being delusional)
during that night i woke up every hour having bad cramps but i thought i was just constipated lol tmi
i was in so much pain thinking i had to go to the bathroom and couldn’t but at the same time i felt like there was a chance that i was having contractions so i started timing
i wasn’t getting anywhere timing them because i had no idea, this is my first baby btw
around 5am i called my mom and told her i was cramping super bad & thought i needed to go to the hospital and she told me to call
obvi i woke my boyfriend up and told him so i called the doc & they took 40 minutes to call me back & by that time i really didn’t feel okay and they told me i can come in
my boyfriend and i got there at about 7am and i was told i was 4cm dilated and they could send me home to continue my day since i didn’t dilate more during my stay so we left around 11am
the doctor told me he would expect to see me back by dinner time (6/7pm)
1pm rolls around & i literally couldn’t breathe. my stomach hurt so bad and i really felt like i needed to use the bathroom. i woke my boyfriend up & he told me to try to go back to sleep 😒
after sitting in the shower about 4 different times since coming home i finally called my doc again & asked if i could come in to get pain meds he said sure
30 minutes later around 130pm i got to the point where i threw up because i was in so much pain & my boyfriend was like LETS GO bc wtf he was def freaked out
on the way there i couldn’t speak, i was NOT okay and felt like i needed to push. literally felt like i was sucking baby in
we checked in @ 2:12pm and i was rolled upstairs in a wheelchair, lowkey embarrassing but whatever
when we got upstairs i couldn’t speak to check myself in my boyfriend did all the talking, the only thing i said was i needed to push
they took me back into the room i was first in and had to check how much i was dilated but i was insisting that i had to push, they told me not to
after checking and seeing i was 10cm dilated they rushed me to another room & there was no time for an epidural
the doctor didn’t make it into the room for my delivery & they rushed to give me laughing gas
i literally asked the nurses if she was coming out before i was told to push and SHE WAS so obviously i pushed!!!!
babygirl was born @ 2:50pm after only 4 pushes … 38 minutes in the hospital before my baby came into the world
ladies TRUST UR GUT & YOULL BE OKAY🩷🩵🩷🩵
Labor can be an unpredictable journey filled with excitement and fear. For many first-time mothers, understanding the signs of labor is crucial. It’s common to experience various sensations, including cramps that may feel similar to constipation, especially during the early stages. Recognizing these signals is key; as you lead up to birthing, it’s vital to stay in tune with your body. Research indicates that many women, like myself, often have doubts about whether they are truly in labor. It’s advisable to track contractions and their frequency. As they become more intense and closer together, it's typically time to head to the hospital. Healthcare professionals recommend visiting once contractions are seven minutes apart or if there is any doubt about the severity of the pain. Additionally, pain management options are available during labor, from epidurals to gas, depending on personal preference and circumstances. It's also noteworthy that not all deliveries go as planned; many women experience rapid labor where time is of the essence, making quick decisions essential. For those going through it, trust in your instincts and speak up to your medical team about what you are feeling. Maternal instincts often guide us through labor. After enduring intense moments, the elation of holding your newborn makes everything worthwhile. I encourage ladies to TRUST YOUR GUT through this transformative experience; you will be okay! Remember, every labor story is unique, yet the shared experience can create a strong bond among mothers.