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My Birth Story! Jesse Alexander-- 9-6-09
Jesse Alexander was born on 9-6-09 (Sunday morning) at 1:57am. Weighing in at 7lbs 2oz and 17 3/4 inches long. I was 36w 4d when I had him naturally.
I was on bedrest for 8 weeks due to pre-term labor. At 28 weeks I was 1cm dilated and 80% effaced. By 32 weeks I was 4cm dilated and 80% effaced, had to stop labor. I was able to hold on until I was 36 weeks, when my OB would hand me back over to my midwife! I was so excited when Sept. 1st rolled around and there was no more bedrest!
I had an appt. on 9-2-09 (36w), and was 5cm dilated and almost 100% effaced. On 9-5-09 (36w 3d) I just wasn't feeling well and had diarrhea for the past 2 days. Still wasn't contracting regularly though. Had a little bit of spotting, and slightly achy back. I felt kinda stupid going in on a sat. at 4pm to see my midwife, but she was happy to check me and see what was going on. She checked me and I was 5-6cm and 100% effaced and measuring 38 weeks. She said it could be hours or weeks still. Got back home around 5pm and had tons of bloody mucus every bathroom trip. Contractions finally started, on their own, at 6pm, every 2-3 min. very consistent, but not painful at all. We decided that at 7:30pm, if they stayed consistent we would head to the midwife so I could get there in time to get the antibiotics (which I did!). I called her at 8pm and told her I think I am in labor and but it's not painful (I've had so many false alarms so I was hesitant) I cleaned up, did some laundry, and took a shower, got a sitter for Jeremiah, put him to bed and headed to the midwife's house. We arrived at 9pm and I was 6-7cm and 100% effaced and his head was super low. Went for a long walk, about an hour. Came back and was 7cm. Broke my water at 10:30pm and contractions started picking up a bit and getting closer.
His heart rate never budged, it was perfect. By 11:30 was 8cm. Starting to get more intense.
We didn't set up the tub, but I was glad. Wasn't really interested in being in water at the time anyway.
By 1:43 I felt the urge to push and in just 4 pushes and at 1:57am he was out!! I couldn't believe it. I didn't even tear this time. yay! Jesse is perfect in every way!! He has golden/brownish hair, tons of it. I thought I was going to have another red head!! =)
He needed a bit of oxygen at first, because my midwife was concerned he wasn't crying enough and being early, wanted to be sure he was okay. He was 3 1/2 weeks early. When he came out he let out a whimper, just like my first son had done and didn't cry anymore. He was fine though after about 10 minutes. I guess my babies just don't cry a lot when they come out! He was latched and nursing 10 min. after birth and is still doing great!! After he was done nursing, James cut the cord.
I had a scare, like I did with Jeremiah regarding bleeding. After the placenta was out, I started bleeding really bad and had to get 2 shots in my leg, some herbs, and a pill to stop the bleeding. How scary!!! We got it under control and I am fine now. The bleeding was much worse this time around and my husband was a little scared!
My midwife examined the placenta and we think we have figured out what was causing the pre-term labor. One side was smooth, and the other full of craters and weird looking. She said it looked like a 43 week placenta, not a 36 week. It was deteriorating and that's why my body was going into labor early from weeks 28-36. It was kinda saying, baby would be safer outside the womb. Thankfully, he is okay!
She examined Jesse and he wasn't wrinkled like a preemie, which was great! He was completely healthy for a 36 weeker and breathing great! No issues whatsoever. I couldn't believe how short he was! lol Newborn diapers are a bit big on him though. Jeremiah never even wore newborn diapers!
Jesse was born at 1:57am and we were home safe and sound in our nice comfy bed by 5am. I loved that part!
Overall, I had a great experience and can't believe I went all natural again. It was very painful the last hour. I have to say, the after pains of birth are horrible this time around. I hear it can be a lot worse with each baby you have. I never felt the tummy pains like this with Jeremiah. It's almost like I'm in labor again and it's of course worse when he nurses. ouchie!!
My body needs a nice long break now and I want to enjoy my boys as they are only 16 months apart!
I'm in love all over again and can't stop starring at him. Jeremiah is constantly giving him kisses and can even say his name now. =) I'm so glad I have 2 boys!! I am so thankful to God for preserving me and baby Jesse. <3
I was on bedrest for 8 weeks due to pre-term labor. At 28 weeks I was 1cm dilated and 80% effaced. By 32 weeks I was 4cm dilated and 80% effaced, had to stop labor. I was able to hold on until I was 36 weeks, when my OB would hand me back over to my midwife! I was so excited when Sept. 1st rolled around and there was no more bedrest!
I had an appt. on 9-2-09 (36w), and was 5cm dilated and almost 100% effaced. On 9-5-09 (36w 3d) I just wasn't feeling well and had diarrhea for the past 2 days. Still wasn't contracting regularly though. Had a little bit of spotting, and slightly achy back. I felt kinda stupid going in on a sat. at 4pm to see my midwife, but she was happy to check me and see what was going on. She checked me and I was 5-6cm and 100% effaced and measuring 38 weeks. She said it could be hours or weeks still. Got back home around 5pm and had tons of bloody mucus every bathroom trip. Contractions finally started, on their own, at 6pm, every 2-3 min. very consistent, but not painful at all. We decided that at 7:30pm, if they stayed consistent we would head to the midwife so I could get there in time to get the antibiotics (which I did!). I called her at 8pm and told her I think I am in labor and but it's not painful (I've had so many false alarms so I was hesitant) I cleaned up, did some laundry, and took a shower, got a sitter for Jeremiah, put him to bed and headed to the midwife's house. We arrived at 9pm and I was 6-7cm and 100% effaced and his head was super low. Went for a long walk, about an hour. Came back and was 7cm. Broke my water at 10:30pm and contractions started picking up a bit and getting closer.
His heart rate never budged, it was perfect. By 11:30 was 8cm. Starting to get more intense.
We didn't set up the tub, but I was glad. Wasn't really interested in being in water at the time anyway.
By 1:43 I felt the urge to push and in just 4 pushes and at 1:57am he was out!! I couldn't believe it. I didn't even tear this time. yay! Jesse is perfect in every way!! He has golden/brownish hair, tons of it. I thought I was going to have another red head!! =)
He needed a bit of oxygen at first, because my midwife was concerned he wasn't crying enough and being early, wanted to be sure he was okay. He was 3 1/2 weeks early. When he came out he let out a whimper, just like my first son had done and didn't cry anymore. He was fine though after about 10 minutes. I guess my babies just don't cry a lot when they come out! He was latched and nursing 10 min. after birth and is still doing great!! After he was done nursing, James cut the cord.
I had a scare, like I did with Jeremiah regarding bleeding. After the placenta was out, I started bleeding really bad and had to get 2 shots in my leg, some herbs, and a pill to stop the bleeding. How scary!!! We got it under control and I am fine now. The bleeding was much worse this time around and my husband was a little scared!
My midwife examined the placenta and we think we have figured out what was causing the pre-term labor. One side was smooth, and the other full of craters and weird looking. She said it looked like a 43 week placenta, not a 36 week. It was deteriorating and that's why my body was going into labor early from weeks 28-36. It was kinda saying, baby would be safer outside the womb. Thankfully, he is okay!
She examined Jesse and he wasn't wrinkled like a preemie, which was great! He was completely healthy for a 36 weeker and breathing great! No issues whatsoever. I couldn't believe how short he was! lol Newborn diapers are a bit big on him though. Jeremiah never even wore newborn diapers!
Jesse was born at 1:57am and we were home safe and sound in our nice comfy bed by 5am. I loved that part!
Overall, I had a great experience and can't believe I went all natural again. It was very painful the last hour. I have to say, the after pains of birth are horrible this time around. I hear it can be a lot worse with each baby you have. I never felt the tummy pains like this with Jeremiah. It's almost like I'm in labor again and it's of course worse when he nurses. ouchie!!
My body needs a nice long break now and I want to enjoy my boys as they are only 16 months apart!
I'm in love all over again and can't stop starring at him. Jeremiah is constantly giving him kisses and can even say his name now. =) I'm so glad I have 2 boys!! I am so thankful to God for preserving me and baby Jesse. <3
angela, I had such a great experience! It's such a beautiful experience. The prize at the end of all that pain, makes it very much worth it!!! =) You don't have much longer to go!! I hope all goes well for you. =)
Aww, thanks for sharing your story! I am so happy for you :-) I can't wait to have my little boy (first pregnancy for me)...89 days to go! :-)
Rosa...that is my fear as well...if it was worse this time around, what will happen next time? I really do freak out about it.
Kate, thank you! =) I still can't believe he is here. It's so strange now that my belly is empty. =( I love being pregnant. But I am definitely happy he is here and is healthy. You don't have much longer to go. =)
Kate, thank you! =) I still can't believe he is here. It's so strange now that my belly is empty. =( I love being pregnant. But I am definitely happy he is here and is healthy. You don't have much longer to go. =)
I can't believe you've had your little one already, Lucky You. He's adorable too! congrats to you all, you make a lovely family.
I would def be very scared to! That always seemed to worry me when i gave birth! I always have the fear that im going to bleed to death!!
Thank you all so much!! I seriously thought I was pushing for an eternity! But then James told me it was literally 10 minutes and 4 pushes...I was like, wow!! I pushed for 1 hour and 20 min. with Jeremiah, so this was amazing! For some reason, I have an issue with bleeding after birth, and I am not sure why. It is super scary to me.
You are a baby machine Chantal. I'm glad that MOST of the labor was uneventful, although the end sounded scary. Enjoy your time together and try to get some rest.
Congrats again!! Im so happy for you and your family! You finally got a baby with your dark hair (almost as dark)!!! He is a cutie!!!
Yaaaayyyy I am so happy you and baby Jesse are doing good.
He looks a lot like Jeremiah,(I guess that means he looks like hubby) dont you think? I'm glad you had such an easy delivery, that's awesome!
He looks a lot like Jeremiah,(I guess that means he looks like hubby) dont you think? I'm glad you had such an easy delivery, that's awesome!
congrats, awww wow ur story is lovely im glad ur both well and everything went ok, congratulations again!
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