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| alterationsbyemily |
Posted - Jul 24 2011 : 5:44:12 PM
Hello Ladies,
I have been missing from the forum for right around a week now and I am very happy to say that my son came into the world last Tuesday night (19th). I was a VBAC and it went better than imagined. Here is how my day went.
8:00 am Castor oil omlette. My DH had me eat one, I couldn't finish half of it until I called it quits. (this equaled about 1 TBLsp of the oil)
9:15 am Arrive at Joann fabrics, not going into labor, let's make a civil war gown
10:40 am Go to the mall and drop my DD off at Tumble Town (babysitter with a jungle gym at the mall) and start walking. After one lap of the mall I was having the same labor pains that I had been having for 5 weeks, but now 3 minutes apart.
11:30 am Sat down at the food court and drank a large sweet tea, putting my feet up and etc to see if it was false labor. Nope it continued. We then after drinks started walking again. I noticed that I had intense pressure now, at 2 minutes and would walk VERY slow during each pain.
12:20 pm Called the doctor and he said, "It's pretty busy, come get checked out, but be aware if it feels the same you might just go home."
1:15 pm Arrived at the hospital and I was dialated 2 cm, doctor said, "Hook her up to a monitor and we will check you in a bit."
2:50 pm Rechecked me and I was 2.5 cm and very effaced, then the magic phrase came, "Let's break your water and see what you do."
4:00 pm My doctor broke the water and I got some of the narcotic type drugs... I was really loopy.
5:30 I was asking for the epidural, got another check and I was 4 cm.
8:00 pm Doctor shift change, Dr. H. came in and said, "Let's just check you to see where you are." I was fully dialated and ready to push. She then asked me if I wanted to push through it or wait for the 'feeling to push.' I opted to wait for the feeling.
9:30 pm I started pushing.
10:09 pm My new little man came into the world.
I was so happy that I didn't need any pitocin or a repeat C-section. I could walk after 40 minutes. Just an FYI side note for my C-section, I got 2 spinal blocks and I couldn't walk for 2 days, the doctors thought that they had paralyzed me.
So I would like to introduce all my farmgirls to William Gerald Hack, my son. Here is the picture we used for the birth announcement. I wish all the other farmgirls here who are pregnant that your delivery goes as good or as better than you hope and pray for.
By the way, shameless plug, if you like my hospital gown, I make and sell them on etsy, they are designed as a wrap dress that the shoulders open up for nursing and the front opens for the fundus checks that the doctors and nurses do. http://www.etsy.com/listing/73684588/teal-blue-maternity-hospital-dress-size?ref=pr_shop
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Farmgirl #2951
Currently renting-farmgirl wannabe |
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| emtfarmer |
Posted - Jul 28 2011 : 6:03:00 PM
Such a beautiful family!! Congratulations!
Darlene
"Support your local fire departments and rescue squads...volunteers making a difference" |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jul 28 2011 : 3:04:32 PM
WOW Emily! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
What a BEAUTIFUL family you have!
Thanks for sharing the picture!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| countrymommy85 |
Posted - Jul 28 2011 : 12:30:27 PM
Congrats on your new little man!!!! So happy for you guys!!!
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
http://countryrenaissance.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SunflowersAndHoney |
| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 6:55:28 PM
First of all, CONGRATS on the new baby! I hope you make the choice to cloth diaper! In support of the gowns-my mom sewed me a gown and it was the best part of my whole delivery! I was asked over and over if my mom could sew them a gown-now I know where to send people! :)
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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| 4forMe |
Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 5:25:50 PM
Congratulations!
Sewing, knitting, gardening mom of 5. |
| knittinchick |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 11:21:05 PM
Congratulations to you and the happy family Emily! He's a cute little boy:)
God's and Farmgirl's Blessings,
Megan
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
| alterationsbyemily |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 3:21:37 PM
Thanks everyone, we are so happy to have him safe and healthy. I am so fascinated with everything he does, when I had my first I was preoccupied with moving and fixing up my new house I missed all of this. It was so interesting to me to see him look at things for the first time on the first day home. I caught myself watching him for hours.
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Farmgirl #2951
Currently renting-farmgirl wannabe |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 12:43:02 PM
Ohhhhhh! Your picture brings tears to my eyes! Such a beautiful, happy family! Congratulations, Emily! I'm so happy for all of you! God bless you all! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Beverly Gill |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 12:11:36 PM
You just made my day---you are a beautiful family.....thanks for sharing.
Beverly Gill
There's no place like home |
| embchicken |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 11:58:53 AM
Congratulations to all of you! What a Beautiful family!
~ Elaine
Farmgirl sister #2822
"Find yourself a cup of tea; the teapot is behind you. Now tell me about hundreds of things." ~Saki
http://embchicken.blogspot.com
http://gusandtrudy.blogspot.com |
| LuckyMommyof5 |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 11:18:41 AM
Congratulations! What a beautiful family! We wish you joy!
Farmgirl Sister #3243
"The real things haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong." - Laura Ingalls Wilder |
| tinaberry |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 10:52:46 AM
Congatulations!!!
Tina |
| Meg |
Posted - Jul 25 2011 : 10:25:34 AM
Congratulations!!
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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| farmmilkmama |
Posted - Jul 24 2011 : 6:04:39 PM
Congrats! What a beautiful family!
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
www.farmfoodmama.blogspot.com |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jul 24 2011 : 5:56:36 PM
He is so cute! And so is your little daughter. Y'all look ike a very happy family. Congratulations on the new little guy! And I love the gown.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jul 24 2011 : 5:49:24 PM
Congratulations Emily to you and your family he is beautiful.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Debbie
www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures
http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com
http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt |
