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Kidsaplenty
Sister love
Member since 2/06 5971 total posts
Name:
Stephanie
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My Homebirth Story
At around 11 a.m. I started to feel mild contractions. I went about my day, doing laundry, mopping the floor, etc. Then at around 12:30 they got really intense. I called my midwife and told her to come over because I knew I was in labor. DH started to set up the birthing pool and I rocked on the birthing ball. The contractions were about 5 minutes apart at that point.
My midwife got to the house at 1:30. She set up all of her supplies and helped my DH get everything ready. Her assistant came shortly after and helped me through the contractions. They weren't that bad, I was able to laugh and talk in between them. I decided to eat something so I could keep my energy up and I felt so good afterwards! Around 2 I asked her to check me and I was 6 cm and 100% effaced.
I labored on the birthing ball until around 4 when I asked to go in the pool. It felt like HEAVEN! The contractions were coming at every 3 minutes at that point, but I barely noticed them. The water helped so much, I still felt normal. I was talking, laughing, and barely noticed each contraction. I got out of the pool around 5 to go to the bathroom and thats when the contractions really intensified. My midwife checked me before I got back in the pool and I was 9cm.
After that I entered into another world. My contractions were right on top of each other and were very painful. The one thing I did that helped tremendously was to sleep in between the contractions. If you're attempting a natural birth, try to sleep in between. I think thats what helped me have the energy to push.
At 5:45 I felt the urge to push. I tried several different positions in the birthing pool but couldn't find one that worked. My midwife suggested the birthing stool and I decided to try it. They set it up against the bed and DH sat so he could support me. They helped me out of the pool and once I sat down the baby's head descended pretty quickly. I wrapped my arms around DH and really started pushing at 6:10. Our little boy was born at 6:18 p.m. He weighed 8lb 8oz and was 20 inches long. He has a full head of hair and blue eyes. He started nursing right away, and has been doing great with it.
I'm so happy I decided to homebirth this time. I've never felt better after giving birth, and it was such a great experience. If we were to have another baby, I wouldn't think twice about doing it again.
Message edited 7/25/2008 12:03:05 PM.
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dm24angel
Happiness
Member since 5/05 34581 total posts
Name:
Donna
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Re: My Homebirth Story
Congrats! And wow what a fast delivery! Your very lucky!  
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| Posted 2/9/08 9:34 PM |
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My4GirlsMyLife
My 4 girlies
Member since 2/08 9702 total posts
Name:
Valerie
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Re: My Homebirth Story
Wow everything sounded like it went very well for you!! Congrats !! 
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| Posted 2/9/08 9:35 PM |
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Gertyrae
Peace out Homies!
Member since 5/05 20046 total posts
Name:
Gerty ®
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Re: My Homebirth Story
Wow...what a quick delivery.
Congratulations!!!
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| Posted 2/9/08 9:38 PM |
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KristinasMama
How did she turn 2 so quickly?
Member since 10/07 8257 total posts
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Blessed Mama of Kristina Elena
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Re: My Homebirth Story
Wow... what a smooth delivery!!!!!!! I'm soooooo happy for you....
Another Feb mom down!
Pics pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee
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| Posted 2/9/08 10:09 PM |
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monkeybride
My Everything
Member since 5/05 20541 total posts
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Re: My Homebirth Story
I'm so excited you had the birth you wanted. It sounds amazing! I'm envious.
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| Posted 2/9/08 10:41 PM |
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Briannasmommy
Love her so much <3
Member since 5/05 15567 total posts
Name:
Christina
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Re: My Homebirth Story
congrats
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| Posted 2/9/08 10:44 PM |
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lvdolphins
My Loves!
Member since 5/05 46292 total posts
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Re: My Homebirth Story
Awww what a great story! Congratulations!!
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| Posted 2/9/08 10:47 PM |
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Luvlylady
Earned My Bragging Rights!
Member since 5/05 6141 total posts
Name:
Alexandria
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Re: My Homebirth Story
What a Beautiful Birth Story!
Congrats
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| Posted 2/9/08 11:43 PM |
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LadyH
April Baby Girl is Here!
Member since 12/07 1077 total posts
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Re: My Homebirth Story
holy cow - so glad it went so smoothly
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| Posted 2/10/08 7:24 AM |
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mrspetunia77
Back on Board.
Member since 10/06 1838 total posts
Name:
Ally
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Re: My Homebirth Story
What a positive birth experience! Thanks for sharing and welcome little baby boy!
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| Posted 2/10/08 7:55 AM |
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sfp0701
Liam's Mommy!
Member since 1/07 9764 total posts
Name:
Tricia
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Re: My Homebirth Story
Wow. What an amazing an encouraging birth story. Congrats!!!  
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| Posted 2/10/08 8:18 AM |
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CouponKT
Our family is complete
Member since 6/06 16494 total posts
Name:
K
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Re: My Homebirth Story
Wow - congrats!!
You definitley succeeded at something I could never do
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| Posted 2/10/08 8:36 AM |
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LIBOUND
Texting king
Member since 10/05 5289 total posts
Name:
Suzy
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Re: My Homebirth Story
What an awesome story. Glad you had a great delivery.
Congratulations!!
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| Posted 2/10/08 9:15 AM |
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LI-Joy
Member since 10/07 2910 total posts
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Re: My Homebirth Story
Congrats on your new baby! Glad you had a great experience.
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| Posted 2/10/08 9:38 AM |
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Dani922
Here's to new beginnings
Member since 10/07 7260 total posts
Name:
Danielle
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Re: My Homebirth Story
It sounds like you had a wonderful delivery! Congrats!
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| Posted 2/10/08 9:57 AM |
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mikeswife06
Drama Momma
Member since 9/06 9947 total posts
Name:
Anne
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Re: My Homebirth Story
Wow, that sounds like such a wonderful experience!!!!!Congratulations on your little boy!!!!!
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| Posted 2/10/08 10:08 AM |
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yankinmanc
Happy Days!
Member since 8/05 18208 total posts
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Re: My Homebirth Story
Sounds wonderful!!! Congratulations!
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| Posted 2/10/08 11:50 AM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
Name:
LB
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Re: My Homebirth Story
what an amazing birth story! congrats!!
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| Posted 2/10/08 12:18 PM |
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beachgirl13
Mommy to 3 boys!
Member since 5/05 4114 total posts
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Re: My Homebirth Story
what a great story! congrats.
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| Posted 2/10/08 12:34 PM |
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msbree825
whole lotta cute...
Member since 1/08 1242 total posts
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Re: My Homebirth Story
congratulations on your baby boy! glad to hear everyhting worked out great for u with your homebirth
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| Posted 2/10/08 1:51 PM |
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MDF
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Member since 5/05 2313 total posts
Name:
Melissa
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Re: My Homebirth Story
congrats
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| Posted 2/10/08 3:55 PM |
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kathleeng
Member since 5/05 3775 total posts
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Kathleen
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Re: My Homebirth Story
What a wonderful story, thanks for sharing.
And congrats on your little angel!!!!!
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| Posted 2/10/08 3:57 PM |
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Re: My Homebirth Story
congrats!!!!!!!!!!
way to go mommy!!!!!
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| Posted 2/10/08 4:19 PM |
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mrsbabybride
LIF Infant
Member since 9/07 207 total posts
Name:
Laura
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Re: My Homebirth Story
Wow!! What an amazing story! Congrats!!
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