Our nurse checked our progress and told us we were dilated to a 6. She inserted a heparin lock into my right hand and gave me some fluids. I felt really nauseated and threw up. After getting samples and monitoring the baby for awhile, I was allowed get into the Jacuzzi. I spent an hour and a half in the Jacuzzi and threw up again while in there. After heading back to my room and climbing back into the bed, my water broke. The nurse checked me again and dilation was 8 cm. The monitors were put back on and labor became more intense. After awhile, I really had to use the restroom. We took the monitors off and headed into the bathroom. I felt the urge to push. Mark went and got the nurse, and she called the doctor and let everyone know to come to our room. I remember her exact words were, "Room 9 is dilated to 9 plus and is feeling pushy." After everyone that was needed was there, pushing started. I would estimate that I pushed for about 45 minutes before Calvin was born. When he came out, he peed all over the doctor. Mark got to cut the cord and then Calvin was handed to me.
As soon as I saw Calvin, I was in love. He is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. He was born at 4:46 am on November 23, 2013. He weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. I have loved snuggling with him and getting to know him this week. I am so grateful to be his mommy.
This birth was almost everything I wanted (it would have been perfect, except I had a couple of tears). I know that I wouldn't have been able to have this wonderful experience without the help of my amazing sweetheart. Mark was the perfect birth coach. He helped me through each contraction and helped me to stay focused when I started to freak out. I love my husband very much, and I feel so blessed to have gone through this experience with him.
And now for some pictures.
