My Positive Birth Story ✨🌸🫶

On the morning of April 17th, 2025 I had gotten up around 10:30 to get something to eat ( I was 9 months pregnant and food was ALWAYS on my mind 😂). After winning 4 Olympic medals for weight lifting (getting out of bed), I realized I had forgotten my phone on my bed. I hunched over to grab it and as I was getting back up I felt a trickle. I looked down in disbelief and I walked over to the bathroom and a gush of fluid ran down my leg. I was in shock. I looked at the fluid and realized it was not clear, but a brownish color meaning my baby had passed meconium in the womb. I was freaking out at that point and called everyone I knew frantically. My grandmother ended up calling an ambulance to be safe, and when they arrived my contractions immediately began at 2 minutes apart 1 minute long.

When I got to the hospital, they confirmed my water broke (seriously 💀) and admitted me into labor and delivery. My doctor came into my room and we had a discussion.

2 days prior to my delivery, my doctor told me that my baby was deemed large and he recommended a C Section. I was distraught because I wanted a natural delivery. When my doctor arrived he asked me if I wanted to proceed with a natural delivery even knowing the risks of having a potential 10 lb baby. I proceeded because I really wanted to try for my natural delivery. I was dilated to a 2 and I was really starting to feel those strong contractions. I believe I was having back labor because I felt all of my contractions in my back. That was no joke.

My doctor came back in and checked me and said my baby was still stationed high, yet I was dilating. He didn’t like that I was dilating slow so we agreed to start pitocin. That ramped up my contractions so much that at 3 cm I demanded an epidural. Going into pregnancy I already knew I wanted an epidural, and I’m glad I got it!

My epidural relaxed my body and helped me to dilate a lot faster due to not being tense. I was able to talk to my family without being so moody. At around 6 am I was finally dilated to a 10 and started practice pushes. I did the practice pushes for about an hour and a half and he was low enough that they called the doctor in and I started actually pushing. I pushed for a total of 2 hours and my baby boy finally arrived! 8:46 AM April 18th, 8 lbs 10 oz, 21 inches long!

I had a small internal tear. The epidural sadly ended up wearing off but that was intentional. Due to his large size, I wanted to be sure I knew how to push to avoid him getting stuck. Everything went to plan! I was so happy to have had the delivery I wanted.

In total I was in labor for 22 hours and pushed for 2 hours. I had a positive epidural experience. Healing went by so well. The pain went away after 2 weeks and the bleeding stopped after 4 weeks. I gave birth at 38 weeks 6 days. #birthstories #unfiltered #Lemon8Diary #mypregnancyjourney Oklahoma

2025/6/5 Edited to

... Read moreBringing a new life into the world is both exhilarating and daunting. Many expectant mothers ponder their own birth stories amidst a myriad of experiences, from spontaneous labor to scheduled C-sections. Having a supportive birthing environment and skilled medical staff is essential for a positive experience. If you're considering a natural delivery, research your options thoroughly and communicate your birth plan with your healthcare provider. Practices such as controlled breathing techniques and choosing a birthing position that feels comfortable can significantly impact your labor journey. Moreover, many women find that sharing their stories enhances the sense of community and support during pregnancy and motherhood. If you're eager to know more, join forums or groups centered around #birthstories or #mypregnancyjourney, where you can find insights and support from fellow mothers.

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