Our homebirth adventure!
12421 postsposted 4th May
Here's my short version labor story lol
2:30 am Saturday May 2nd my water broke in bed.I was having contractions that were somewhat painful but nothing regular. Tried to sleep some more, finally got up around 8 am. We hung out with our oldest for a bit before my mom and step dad came to get him, not long after they left hubby and I made a trip to the grocery store, trying to get labor to pick up and because I wanted some popsicles and some other things lol.
Not long after leaving the grocery store our midwife's apprentice showed up and checked me, I think she said I was between 3-4 at that point. Contractions had finally become more regular, I think they varied from 5-7 or 8 minutes apart, they were painful but nothing that bad really. It didn't hurt terribly until transition, haha that SUCKED but I survived, yay!
Near the end my body started pushing for me, it was strange, I felt like it was trying to make me throw up but it wasn't lol, just trying to get the bubs out! I started pushing at 10:38pm I believe they said, and he was out at 10:40! No tears AT ALL. Sweet! She said it looked like I hadn't even just had a baby
Edward was 9lbs 2oz, 21 and1/2 in long
My husband was an amazing coach during labor, I don't know how I would have done it without him. He is such a great husband and father. I'm so proud of him!
I know I left some details out so if you have any questions just ask!
quote2:30 am Saturday May 2nd my water broke in bed.I was having contractions that were somewhat painful but nothing regular. Tried to sleep some more, finally got up around 8 am. We hung out with our oldest for a bit before my mom and step dad came to get him, not long after they left hubby and I made a trip to the grocery store, trying to get labor to pick up and because I wanted some popsicles and some other things lol.
Not long after leaving the grocery store our midwife's apprentice showed up and checked me, I think she said I was between 3-4 at that point. Contractions had finally become more regular, I think they varied from 5-7 or 8 minutes apart, they were painful but nothing that bad really. It didn't hurt terribly until transition, haha that SUCKED but I survived, yay!
Near the end my body started pushing for me, it was strange, I felt like it was trying to make me throw up but it wasn't lol, just trying to get the bubs out! I started pushing at 10:38pm I believe they said, and he was out at 10:40! No tears AT ALL. Sweet! She said it looked like I hadn't even just had a baby
Edward was 9lbs 2oz, 21 and1/2 in long
My husband was an amazing coach during labor, I don't know how I would have done it without him. He is such a great husband and father. I'm so proud of him!
I know I left some details out so if you have any questions just ask!
I have 2 kids & live in Oklahoma
8599 postsposted 4th May
Congrats Meg!! I can't wait to see pics!!
quoteI have 2 kids & 1 angel baby & live in Wichita, Kansas
18472 postsposted 4th May
Good for you! I know pushing out a 9 pounder with no drugs is quite a feat! Congrats mama!
quoteI have 5 kids & live in Sacramento, California
6791 postsposted 4th May
Awwww... how sweet... congrats again momma!!!
quoteI'm due February 16th (a boy), have 1 child & 1 angel baby & live in Oklahoma
10058 postsposted 4th May
Congrats Meg. I can't wait to see Edward's pictures!
quoteI have 1 child & live in New Jersey
4753 postsposted 4th May
Congrats megan!!! Cant wait to see pictures
quoteI have 4 angel babies & live in Lawton, Oklahoma
4521 postsposted 4th May
Congrats!!!! I can't wait to see pictures of Edward!!
quoteI have 2 kids & live in Willis, Texas
54035 postsposted 4th May
Congrats love! Cannot wait to see him.
quoteI'm TTC since November '09, have 1 child & 6 angel babies & live in Santa Clarita, California
3716 postsposted 4th May
Congratulations! Sounds like you had a good experience.
quoteI'm due July 29th, have 2 kids & live in Pennsylvania
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10440 postsposted 4th May
I'm so proud of you and amazed at how well you did with your home birth Megs. I could never have that kind of courage. Congrats on your second little man. I cannot wait to see pictures of him and his Big bro!
quoteI have 2 kids & live in Goldsboro,
17775 posts
7892 postsposted 4th May
Congrats! That is so amazing...I love the idea of a home birth, but that'll never happen for me! LOL Can't wait to see pics!
quoteI have 3 kids & live in Savannah, Georgia
3526 postsposted 4th May
AWWW, Megan I am so happy that it was a great experience. You are my hero! Cannot wait to see pics of the happy family!
quoteI have 1 child & live in Oregon
23778 postsposted 4th May
Congrats!! I cant wait to hear the longer version
Yay!!! I'm excited for you
quoteYay!!! I'm excited for you
I have 4 kids & live in Arizona
