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My rather unexpected birth story!

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nickipa
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Nicki

My rather unexpected birth story!

Let me start by saying that my little boy is making progress each day and doing good in the NICU......hopefully to come home sometime next week Chat Icon He was born at 34 weeks 3 days
So, my story begins early last week when I started having some spotting .....I had a regular appt and there wasn't too much concern because I wasn't having any cramping or any other symptoms.....so basically I just took it easy and it stopped by Friday. On Saturday I had my shower (which was great!) and Sunday morning I woke up not feeling so great---just exhausted, with spotting again and a slight back ache---I told DH I would take a nap and if I wasn't feeling better I would call the OB service #----well, when I woke up the spotting was slightly more, so I called and they told me to come into L&D. We got there around 7pm and imagine my & DH surprise when I got hooked up to monitors that I was already having contractions every 3-5 minutes, 1cm dilated & 100%effaced!!
So, the plan was to try fluids & meds to see if they could slow me down. I did respond to the first medication and at this point, I sent DH home to set the dog up for the night and grab me some basic stuff (toothbrush, etc) because they told me I would definitely be staying overnight---I also told him to grab my bag that I just started packing as well (I recommend having this done early as I did not have everything packed!)
Well, by the time he got back, the contractions had sped back up and weren't responding to the second medication and when they checked me I was continuing to dilate. At that point, my OB & the high risk doctor decided either I would stop on my own or we were going to have a baby! I was in total shock---I felt so unprepared and overwhelmed. We met with the NP from the NICU, but I don’t think I heard a word she said. My DH was great in just keeping me calm, making me listen to my IPOD and just try to relax as much as possible.
At this point they moved us into a delivery room and told me I could get the epidural when I wanted. For me, it was such a tough decision because I really felt as soon as I said yes to the epidural that it meant this was really happening. I made it until about 3am when I was just in too much pain. The anesthesiologist was great and I felt so much better after---I did have one area that I could feel things, but it ended up helping when it came time to push because I knew when the contractions were.
After the epidural things continued to move along, my water broke and by about 10am I was ready to push. I kept asking the nurses for pointers since I hadn't finished my labor classes yet, but it is so true that instincts just kick in and I was fine without any class or book. I only pushed about 25 minutes and then my beautiful boy was born—he was a screamer!! During the whole delivery he was never in any distress, but due to his age he had to go the NICU. My DH was telling all the nurses that the first thing he is buying our son is a calendar and a watch since he clearly didn’t know that he was early!
I guess thru all of this I have learned that you can’t plan for everything and even though we were totally unprepared, instincts still kick in and get you thru it. I still can’t believe he is here already, and while the last few days have been a challenge to say the least (especially since I came home), I am so thankful he is here and being so well cared for in the NICU. Any prayers or good thoughts are appreciated---I can’t wait to have my little peanut come home!

Posted 1/24/08 11:36 PM
 

luvsun27
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Kim

Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Congrats on your DS! How much did he weigh?

My DD was born at 33 weeks (total surprise) and now she is a happy healthy 16 month old Chat Icon

Posted 1/24/08 11:48 PM
 

Liz-LIFamilies
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Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

thanks so much for sharing. what hospital were you at. I am 33.5 weeks. I better start getting my bag together. My twin sister was a month early with two of her kids.

Posted 1/25/08 12:45 AM
 

KristinasMama
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Blessed Mama of Kristina Elena

Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

What a wonderful birth story Nick....

What you said about the birthing classes totally affirmed my decision on not going to take the classes. I truly always felt that my mommy instincts would kick in!

I am totally PIMP at the comment your DH made about the calendar and watch! I Chat Icon that your Chat Icon comes home soon!!!

God bless!!!!!

Posted 1/25/08 1:37 AM
 

sweetbabydreams
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Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Thanks for sharing your story. COngrats on your DS. Im glad he is doing so well. We cant wait to see pics. Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon that he comes home really soon. congrats once again.

Posted 1/25/08 6:54 AM
 

sunflowerjesss
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Jesss, duh.

Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Thanks for sharing your story!

I really hope Chat Icon comes home soon! What a joy he must be to your lives.

Congrats on the little gift you've received! Chat Icon

Posted 1/25/08 7:01 AM
 

MrsO
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Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Congrats!!!!!!!! Hoping baby is home with you very soonChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/25/08 7:59 AM
 

Gertyrae
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Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Congratulations...hope your baby comes home soon!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/25/08 8:03 AM
 

headoverheels
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LB

Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

congrats!!! i will Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon that your baby boy gets to come home soon!!!

Posted 1/25/08 8:18 AM
 

Dragonfly75
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Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Congrats! So glad you both are OK!!Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/25/08 8:19 AM
 

DeniseMarie
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Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

thats a great story! glad he is doing well. congrats Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/25/08 8:20 AM
 

LIBOUND
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Suzy

Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Congratulations!!

Some Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon for DH and hoping he's home before you know it!!

Posted 1/25/08 8:39 AM
 

DmarieK
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Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Congrats on your little man...glad to hear he doing doing well!!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/25/08 8:40 AM
 

BunnyBaby
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Audrina

Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Thanks for sharing your story!! Congrats & I'm happy to hear that the baby is healthy & in good hands! I cant wait to see pictures Chat Icon

Posted 1/25/08 8:44 AM
 

LisaI
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Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Congratulations! You have a wonderful birth story and your son sounds precious. All the best!

Posted 1/25/08 8:47 AM
 

reggie
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Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Beautiful story. Congratulations on your beautiful boy!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/25/08 8:55 AM
 

saraH
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Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

congrats to you and DH.

MY DD was born at 32 weeks 5 days and is now a healthy 4 month old.

What hospital is he in, FM me if you don't want to post.

DD was in the NICU for 5 weeks so we know all the ins and outs.

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Posted 1/25/08 8:57 AM
 

pnm1654
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Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

CONGRATS!! Glad to hear your son is doing well. Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/25/08 9:26 AM
 

jambalady
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Holly

Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Congratulations!! That was a beautiful birth story. I have tears in my eyes!! So happy for you that things went so well!

Posted 1/25/08 9:35 AM
 

Preguntas
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Lauren

Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Posted by nickipa

My DH was telling all the nurses that the first thing he is buying our son is a calendar and a watch since he clearly didn’t know that he was early!



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Thanks for sharing!!! You must be so excited to get that little man home!!!

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Posted 1/25/08 10:02 AM
 

Chica
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Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Congratulations!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon I glad to hear your son is doing well! I hope he comes home soon! Chat Icon

Posted 1/25/08 10:03 AM
 

Bluepixie
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Laura

Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

I'm so thrilled for you!!!!! Congrats on your new baby boy! I hope he comes home really soon!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/25/08 10:34 AM
 

~Colleen~
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Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Congratulations!!! Hope your little one is home with you soon! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 1/25/08 10:50 AM
 

08BabySurprise
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Re: My rather unexpected birth story!

Hope your little Chat Icon comes home soon!!!!

Posted 1/25/08 11:03 AM
 

ChrisDee
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Posted 1/25/08 11:04 AM
 
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