Chelsea's Birth Story

Well, Chelsea just turned 8 months and I am finally getting around to her Birth Story! I seriously want to be better at blogging again. :)
Chelsea's due date was October 28th. The last month of pregnancy was rough. I was so ready to not be pregnant anymore. I was tired of everything aching, and not being able to sleep, and still having morning sickness. It was nice that I didn't have Carpal Tunnel this time, and wasn't AS swollen as with Lyla, but still a bit swollen. I didn't want to do anything or go anywhere during that month. ;)

Lyla came on her own 3 days before her due date. and even a few days before that I was showing signs of going into labor soon. But with Chelsea, she was just fine staying in my belly. She was not budging. I was just disappointed each time I went to my Doctor's appointments that month. No dilating, no contractions, nada! So, I decided to be induced! I was done being pregnant, and wanted to meet her! So we scheduled for Monday October 26th.

We went in to the hospital at 7am that day, and were so excited! I got all hooked up and was ready for her to come. :) I was at a 2 when I got there, and by the time everything was up and going it was 8am! They started the Pitocin, and then we were to just wait. Wait for the contractions to start. Wait for me to start dilating. Chris and I just sat there, talking, watching TV for a few hours. :) And I texted a lot of people I think. haha Right before lunch time I was starting to feel the contractions, so I got my epidural! That was so nice not to have to feel the contractions anymore. :) My doctor came at his lunch break to check on me and break my water. I was at a 4 when he did that. After like 5 1/2 hours, I only went up 2 cm! I was thinking this was going to take all day!! I was in labor with Lyla for 16 hours, so as long as she came in less time than that I would be happy.

 

It was amazing how fast things went once he broke my water. Two hours later I started feeling some very intense contractions. The nurse came in and noticed I was cringing in pain. I thought it was really weird how much I was feeling since I had gotten an epidural. They had the anesthesiologist come and give me more juice, but it basically did nothing. :/ Then she checked me and I was at a 10! Luckily my doctor had just finished delivering a baby at EIRMC (the hospital right across the street), so he came right over to deliver mine! :)

The delivery was a little rough. Since my epidural wore off, I was feeling EVERYTHING! And apparently my body doesn't like pain very much. Between each push I had to throw up. I felt pretty dizzy, and my mouth was so dry I could barely even talk. The nurses kept giving me ice chips, putting a wet rag on my forehead, and holding a bag for me to throw up in. ;)

Luckily it didn't take very long and she was here! Chris also got to help deliver her! It was awesome. They pulled her out and set her on my chest. It was the greatest feeling. I loved seeing all her dark curly hair, her chubby little cheeks. I also loved that my friend Kendra was there to take pictures of everything! I wish I would have had someone come when I had Lyla. It was so nice not to have to worry about getting pictures, and she got some awesome shots for us. Thank you Kendra!

 

 

When Lyla came to the hospital to meet her new baby sister, she was a little unsure about everything. She actually cried a lot each time she came. I don't think she really liked the hospital. She doesn't like seeing anyone hurt or anything like that. She even freaked out when we went to see Chris getting a cavity filled at the dentist, so we had to stay in the waiting room. :) She felt much better about the baby once we got home.

 

 

 

Chris gave Chelsea her first bath and did such a great job!

 

 

We were so happy to meet our Chelsea Nicole. She was perfect. 7lbs 14oz, 21 inches long, born at 4:18pm on October 26th, 2015. We enjoyed the next couple days in the hospital just snuggling our sweet girl.