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KristinasMama
How did she turn 2 so quickly?

Member since 10/07

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Blessed Mama of Kristina Elena

My Birth Story....

So, rewind to Monday, February 11 at 9 am Vegas time.

I went to Brian in the bedroom and asked him if maybe he wanted to go to a buffet for breakfast, and he told me no that he really needed to sleep. So I said OK, and went back out and sat on my bed - the couch! About 10 minutes after I sat down - something felt off, and I stood to go to the bathroom, and all of a sudden, I felt wetness. I wasn't sure if I had had an accident or if my water had actually broken. So I walked quickly into the bathroom, pulled down my PJ pants, and looked at my legs, and found meconium on my inner thighs. Chat Icon Chat Icon

I was kind of in shock/disbelief when I saw the water and meconium, so I didn't say anything. I stood up, and the water started dripping again, so I sat back down on the toilet, and let the water drip a little more. It stopped, and I went into the bedroom and told Brian - ok we need to get moving.... My water just broke. He calmly looked at me and said. OK what do we need to do. I asked him to get my bathrobe and towel so that I could shower, and then he would shower and dress, and we would leave.

So, we are both ready, and we get in the car. Apparently, after your water breaks, your SO turns into Mario Andretti! Chat Icon We get to the hospital, he opens my car door and helps me out, and my water gushes alllllllll over my pants. Chat Icon

I get up to L & D, and I tell them about the meconium, that my contractions are about 5 minutes apart, and they bring me into a room, and hook me up to the monitors. Well, Kristina was sluggish in utero, so they had me continuously move from left to right. Not easy at all... So the contractions begin to get more painful, but there's something strange.... They are not all around my uterus - they are only at the bottom?! So I tell this to the nurse, and that's why they haven't been picking up on any of the contractions. The pain was way intense, and they inject Dilodid into my IV bag. It was ok for the pain, but once in about every 15 minutes I would have a HUGE contraction, and the pain would send me through the roof. Finally, at around 3:15, I started having a contraction that wouldn't end..... I was freaking/crying/in so much pain.... The nurse comes in and says to me - you need to get control over this and breathe.... easier said than done, I know, but we need to get control over this. Long story short.... that contraction didn't end til 3:45.... just as it would wind down it would pick right back up! But all in my lower uterus. Chat Icon

I didn't want the epi, but I had to wind up taking it... I couldn't deal with the pain, and I figured that it would be better off for her safety wise for me to take it so that I could feel better in turn causing her less stress. It wasn't too bad... I am a little sore from it, but whatever on that. Anyway back to the story. So, I have been in L & D now since 11 am, and around 7 pm the doctor comes in and says to me.... Lisa you aren't contracting properly. U are only contracting on the bottom - not on the top which is what I need for her to come down. U are still only 3-4 centimeters, and we cannnnn continue to do this, butttttt... we can do the C-section. The baby's head is coning, and I don't want her to not be able to tolerate this much longer.

I looked at him and said in all earnest. I am not one of those women who NEEDS to do it natural... I want you to tell me what is best for my daughter and DO IT. He says, Alright.... C section it is. She will be out within the hour. Brian comes into the room, and I tell him the news, and he starts crying. The nurse told him... It's ok, they are both healthy right now, and we are doing this so that they don't take a turn for the worse.

So, they bring him his surg dress, and start shaving me down. They bring us into the surgical ward, and get us prepped and ready to go. The OR anesthesiologist gives me something that seriously made me forget I had a lower body.... WONDERFUL after all the pain that I had been experiencing. Next thing you know I'm smelling that burning smell from them cauterizing my stomach, and I know the surgery is underway. Brian is caressing my head, and tears are streaming down his face. I asked the anesth. doc above my head.... how long b4 she is out? She looked at me and said.... give them 10 minutes. That was seriously the fastest 10 minutes of my life, and the next thing you know, I hear this beautiful sound.... My daughter..... Born at 7:52 pm.

She is out, she is crying, and she is safe. I start tearing uncontrollably.... Brian is just in awe, and crying and I said to him, just go stay with her and don't leave our daughters side while they finish with me. Next thing I know they are wheeling me back to my room, and everyone is there waiting to tell me how beautiful she is..... I was just so happy to be done with everything. Finally Brian gets back to the room, and he is just a walking smile. He comes over and gives me a big kiss and tells me how gorgeous she is.... Little did I know how right he was! So, I just sat there trying to recover, and they finally bring me to post partum where I finally got to meet her face to face, and that's when I was dumbstruck... I was in awe at her, so little all 6 lbs 2 oz and 18 inches of length. Sheer perfection.

She is a wonderful sleeper so far, and is doing well with eating. She did lose 1 ounce in the first day, but it's to be expected. My only issue right now is that my lower legs and feet are terribly swollen. Doc came in and checked me and he said it's a normal side effect that can happen to some women from the epi.

I hope you guys didn't get bored with this story... It's honestly what happened blow by blow.

We are headed home tomorrow, so as soon as we get settled, and I can get the baby down, I will upload my pictures so that you can see more of her.

Thanks for all your well wishes so much! Let the journey and joy of motherhood now begin.... Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Message edited 2/24/2008 9:07:35 PM.

Posted 2/14/08 1:17 AM
 

SweetCin
My green-eyed boy

Member since 5/05

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Name:
Cin

Re: My Birth Story....

Wow, what a wonderful story...I'm glad it all worked out. Congrats on your beautiful daughter, I can't wait to see pics!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/08 5:19 AM
 

lipglossjunky73
My Everything!

Member since 11/05

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Name:
<3

Re: My Birth Story....

That made me so teary eyes - I remembered my own c-section.... Congratulations!!!!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Welcome to the wild world of motherhood... Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/08 5:37 AM
 

xiomyflor23
LIF Toddler

Member since 9/07

421 total posts

Name:
Xiomy

Re: My Birth Story....

Chat Icon Chat Icon Congratulations!!Chat Icon Chat Icon
AWWWWW she is so gorgeous indeed!
Welcome to motherhood, look forward to all your posts about baby Kristina.

Posted 2/14/08 6:24 AM
 

reggie
I love my boys!!

Member since 5/05

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Re: My Birth Story....

What a beautiful story.

Congratulations.Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/08 6:54 AM
 

march08
LIF Adolescent

Member since 7/07

531 total posts

Name:
Beccas mommy

Re: My Birth Story....

OO congrats... so happy it all ended up great!!!! So happy for u.!!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/08 6:55 AM
 

ckdk
My girls

Member since 5/05

7027 total posts

Name:
Cheryl

Re: My Birth Story....

great story, sorry about the pain but well worth it!Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/08 7:09 AM
 

sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!

Member since 10/05

20369 total posts

Name:
Jesss, duh.

Re: My Birth Story....

Congratulations Lisa!!!!! Your story was beautiful and I can't wait to see more pics of Kristina!

Safe home today!! Try to take it easy!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/08 7:20 AM
 

headoverheels
s'il vous plaît

Member since 6/07

42079 total posts

Name:
LB

Re: My Birth Story....

that's a wonderful story... you are soooo in love!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

congratulations on your beautiful baby girl!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/08 7:26 AM
 

msbree825
whole lotta cute...

Member since 1/08

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Re: My Birth Story....

Congratulations, what a beautiful birth story. glad everything worked out ok, sorry that u had to be in pain for awhile 1st tho. and dont worry, your birth story(or any one else's that is posted here) isnt boring at all! i look forward to reading everyone's stories. i am a first time mom and love to hear it. enjoy your time with your new daughter. can't wait to see some pics of the new adorable girl!Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/08 7:27 AM
 

carolyns4cupcakes
C ♥'s F

Member since 2/07

6456 total posts

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Re: My Birth Story....

I hope you guys didn't get bored with this story... It's honestly what happened blow by blow.




Are you kidding me? I have snot dripping down from my nose b/c I am crying. What a wonderful story Lisa. It was very touching! I am so happy for you and Brian. She is sooooooo precious!!!! Can you believe that she is here??? It's amazing right? She is so beautiful and she has sooooooo much hair!!! God bless her!!!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

CONGRATS!!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

P.S. How was that wine you sooooooo waited for?


Message edited 2/14/2008 7:43:45 AM.

Posted 2/14/08 7:42 AM
 

sami
So very blessed!! Thank u !!

Member since 8/06

6524 total posts

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Re: My Birth Story....

Great story ! God bless you all Congratualtions! Welcome baby Kristina!

Posted 2/14/08 7:51 AM
 

KristinasMama
How did she turn 2 so quickly?

Member since 10/07

8257 total posts

Name:
Blessed Mama of Kristina Elena

Re: My Birth Story....

Posted by Cakes

I hope you guys didn't get bored with this story... It's honestly what happened blow by blow.




Are you kidding me? I have snot dripping down from my nose b/c I am crying. What a wonderful story Lisa. It was very touching! I am so happy for you and Brian. She is sooooooo precious!!!! Can you believe that she is here??? It's amazing right? She is so beautiful and she has sooooooo much hair!!! God bless her!!!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

CONGRATS!!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

P.S. How was that wine you sooooooo waited for?





Awwwww Carolyn... thanks Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Amazing isn't even close to the word...

Brian has become proud papa and is the quickest draw on the West coast if someone even mentions her so that he can show off pictures on his phone... We are in just complete and total awe of her, and seriously look at her and tell her all the time how perfect and beautiful she is and how blessed we are that she chose us - US - to be her parents.... I love her so very deeply, and as I write this.... just the thought of my love for her has me crying...

OK.... need to go blow my nose now, and then take care of my baby's diaper....

Oh and in response to your question.... The MIMOSAS that I had the next morning were outrageous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wine is tomorrow night when I am home! Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/08 7:55 AM
 

LJSMommy
Love him!

Member since 10/07

3189 total posts

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Re: My Birth Story....

Congrats!!! I love reading these stories because somehow the end makes it not so scary a prospecvt of having to go through!!!!!

Posted 2/14/08 8:06 AM
 

debsey75
My two best friends!

Member since 11/06

5879 total posts

Name:
Debbie

Re: My Birth Story....

Thanks Lisa for making me all emotional over here. Chat Icon Your birth story was beautiful. I am so happy for you and Brian and Kristina is beautiful. I cant wait to see more pics. Now move your butt over to the parenting board! Chat Icon

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Posted 2/14/08 8:26 AM
 

beaviss80
:)

Member since 8/06

1552 total posts

Name:
michelle

Re: My Birth Story....

congrats!!!!!!!Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/08 8:36 AM
 

NewlyMrs
Laugh-Live-Love LIFE!

Member since 10/06

14432 total posts

Name:
Jennifer

Re: My Birth Story....

thank you for sharing!

Wonderful story!

Posted 2/14/08 8:37 AM
 

MetsGirl07
LIF O2 Vendor

Member since 12/07

16202 total posts

Name:
Deanna

Re: My Birth Story....

what a wonderful story!
congrats! Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/08 8:48 AM
 

neener1211
:-)

Member since 4/07

22952 total posts

Name:
J

Re: My Birth Story....

You just made me so teary eyed....congrats again!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/08 8:54 AM
 

eroxgirl
My Loves

Member since 5/05

15697 total posts

Name:
Rebecca

Re: My Birth Story....

What a great story! Congratulations Lisa!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/08 8:56 AM
 

Chica
Cuteness!

Member since 10/06

3013 total posts

Name:
Erica

Re: My Birth Story....

What a beautifully told birth story!! I could never be bored by a birth story! Congrats again! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

You make me so excited to meet my Chat Icon.

Posted 2/14/08 9:55 AM
 

Stephybaby
Love my two girls!!

Member since 11/07

1966 total posts

Name:
Stephy

Re: My Birth Story....

What a great birth story!!!!! I am so happy for you and DH and cant wait to see more pics of your beautiful daughter!!!!!


Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted 2/14/08 9:57 AM
 

MsMBV
:P

Member since 5/05

28602 total posts

Name:
Me

Re: My Birth Story....

What a fantastic story! congratulations!Chat Icon

Posted 2/14/08 10:01 AM
 

betty
My boys

Member since 5/05

4380 total posts

Name:
Beth

Re: My Birth Story....

Great story, Congratulations!

Posted 2/14/08 10:09 AM
 

Preguntas
it's pretty precious

Member since 1/07

3839 total posts

Name:
Lauren

Re: My Birth Story....

Chat Icon that wa sa good read.
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Posted 2/14/08 10:15 AM
 
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