When I was about 36 weeks along, I started to itch all over my body. It got so bad that I couldn't sleep at night, forcing me to go into the doctor that Monday. THe doctor suspected the culprit to be a condition called cholestasis. Five days later, at our next appt., a blood test confirmed it. Before we even had time to process this, they were scheduling ultrasounds and non-stress tests, and my induction date a week later. It was a whirlwind of a week! Instead of having 3 weeks to prepare for the little babe, we now only had one. AHHH! They never let you go past 38 weeks with this condition. Luckily, by this time I was nearly 37 weeks, so I only had to endure one week of the chaos of so many tests and appointments, and the ITCHING! Otherwise I would have had to go in for ultrasounds and non-stress tests twice a week until I reached 38 weeks. I have never felt so much discomfort for such a long period of time. I think itching might be worse than pain because I couldn't do anything about it. I would have to get up several times a night to take a cool shower or bath, just so I could try to go back to sleep. MISERY!
Anywho, the next week flew by and we sat waiting and waiting for the call on Sunday, May 8th. No such call came, and we were put off until Monday, May 9th because they were full. We got up Monday morning and waited and waited again, finally at 9:00, I called and asked what the chances of us getting in were, and she told us to be there by 10:00. We got Dax squared away at Josh's brother and sister-in-law's place. Thanks a million to them, by the way. They took such good care of Dax for us. It is stressful having a baby with another one at home!
We got there at 10:00 and by the time they got me an epidural and started on the pitocin, it was 12:30 or so. I was already at a 4+, so we thought it would be a quick process like it was with Dax (under 4 hours), but we were wrong. I was ready, the little babe wasn't. The stubborn guy wouldn't drop, therefore, my body was stalled at a 7 for 3 hours. The doctor finally came in and broke my water as a last ditch effort to get some progress going, and it worked. Within the hour, I was complete and ready to get that baby out! A little too much info for some people to follow, fair warning. As soon as he dropped, I immediately felt so much pain and pressure. I knew my epidural wasn't working where it needed to. I remember telling Josh that I knew I was going to feel everything and that I didn't want to do it. He said something to the tune of, "I don't think you have a choice now!" He was right, and the next 45 minutes was pure hell! I guess I should be grateful that it was only 45 minutes, but I wasn't. I was, however, overjoyed to get this little one here safe and sound.
Griffin Paul Brower
7 lb. 15.7 oz
20 inches long
May 9th @ 11:07 P.M.
He is so perfect and we couldn't be more happy to have him part of our family! We love him and can't wait to see him grow (just not too fast)!
9 comments:
Yay...baby is here! He is so precious. The pictures of the brothers are priceless. I am sorry for the painful delivery. I am glad everything went well overall and you both are healthy and well. Can't wait for more pictures...
Congratulations Jess, you look fab! He is so adorable and I'm totally jealous! BTW, I like you're grey shirt. I still have mine too :)
Congrats! What a handsome little guy! I'm so sorry you had to go through so much crap to get the little guy here. Those epidural stories scare me to death! Thank heaven for pain killers right!? Anyway, congrats again!
Oh Jesse I'm so glad you survived all that!! You poor, poor girl.:) Such a cute little guy! Can't wait to hold him in person! Love ya!!!
Congrats Jesse! He is so cute! I'm glad that all the craziness is over with! Isn't it funny how it all seems like a whirlwind, but after it's not that big of a deal! Funny how we forget so fast!
Congratulations! Im glad he arrived healthy and that you made it through a less than pleasant delivery! And the pics of Dax w/Griffin...precious!
I know what you mean about being not ready. He is so cute! And I can't wait to meet him. Your such a sweet mom and he couldn't have been blessed with a better family:)
Congratulations Jess! how sweet. Sooo Glad to hear you are alright and the little man is here and healthy. cute name btw. Did Dax just seem so big when he first came to visit his new brother? That part gets me every time. I cry! Good luck with the wee one and enjoy the many joys & blessings.
oh. my. gosh. I know exactly what it's like to go from no pain to that last minutes before you push pain and good crap it's incredible. I'm sorry you had to go through that but you go girl! I'm glad you're both healthy and happy and he is absolutely perfect!
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