Joyous Birth Members - Kat's Birth Story


Announcing the birth of Keely Eileen -- DOB 5-30-98 -- 8 lb 4 oz (I'm just 5' 2'') -- 20 in.

Thank you for your support. By the time the messages came in on the meconium, my labor was already hot and heavy -- just about 7 hours total -- not bad for a first baby.

Unfortunately, I did not quite pull off the UC. I became very confused toward the end of transition. The pain almost completely stopped, but I was still having contractions. I thought I was moving into phase II, but I could tell the baby wasn't moving. My husband didn't know how to check me and we were completely alone. I started worrying about the baby, especially with the meconium -- the meconium staining was pretty heavy. So, I asked my husband to take me to the hospital. When we got there, it turned out I was only 8-9 cm. I finished dilating to 10 within 15 min, and pushed for about 40 min. Keely was born at 1:55 p.m. central time.

As it turns out my doctor was unavailable, and the most horrible SOB in the world delivered the baby. He got very angry with us when I said I did not want a pudental and that I wanted him to let me tear if that should happen (it did -- mostly because of him -- second degree). That last hour I spend in the hospital was far more difficult that the first 6 I spent at home combined. I'm happy that I was there for Keely's sake (just in case) -- and she is soooo beautiful. But I'm still really angry about the way the doctor treated me. If anyone wants the ugly details, I'll be more than happy to vent -- just let me know.

Remember that important test my husband had to take. Well, that was on 5-30, oh well, he'll have to wait another year and pay another $500 (they won't let me carry the fee over). I kept apologizing all through labor.

Well, I need to go and get back to my new baby girl. I'm so in love. Breast feeding is going wonderful. I was able to feed her right after birth, and I think that helped a lot. Thank you for all of your prayers and support.


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