Welcome to the world Parker Robert!
My second son has entered the world and he couldn't be more wonderful!
Parker was born May 27Th, 1:17 pm. He was 6lbs even and 19 inches long. Not the big baby that I was expecting but he was just right! My OB told me he felt so large because I had more amniotic fluid than normal but not to worry that was okay.
My second labor was so much more enjoyable than my first. No offense Aiden! I think I was much more calm going into this labor, knowing myself and my body better than the first go round. My husband and I also took a Lamaze class together and learning the breathing techniques really helped me to feel in control of my contractions. Because I was able to progress naturally and no pitocin was administered I believe that was another factor that made this birth more easily endured.
The Tuesday before I gave birth I went into the hospital because I was having contractions 7 min apart. My Doc came in and said I was still only 2cm but I did have a bulging water sac (I know gross). Then to my surprise he sent me home! He said to come into his office Thursday am and see if anything had changed.
I was in pain all day Wednesday. There was so much pressure the only thing that helped was rocking back and forth. Looking back I'm so glad that my Dr. let me progress on my own. Much better to labor in the comfort of your own home than a cold hospital bed!
Thursday morning my contractions were very strong but still not very regular. My husband stayed home from work because I told him it was going to happen today! We drove to the Dr.s office and when we got there I really wasn't in any major pain just here and there when a contraction came. I was starting to get nervous that nothing had changed!
Much to my surprise and my Dr's as well I was nearly 6 cm! My Doc said lets save your car interior and get you over to labor and delivery! yay!
I was scared of getting the epidural due to my first encounter with one, not working correctly and being turned off. Turns out I was more scared of not having one. My Dr. broke my water and ordered an epi right away and thank goodness because as soon as that cushion was gone, ouchie!
My anesthesiologist was amazing! So kind and listened to all my worry! My epi was perfect! Just numb enough to take away the major pain but I could still move my legs and could feel contractions.
Parkie pig (I love his nickname :-) ) came into the world just two hours later and only a 3 rounds of pushing! Yay! My poor sister who pushed for 3 hours plus hates me!
Being a mother is the best experience I have had yet! It is an amazing gift! I love my children with everything I am. I live to be their momma now.
People often ask me if I will try again for a girl. I'm not sure yet if we will be having another child but if we do we will be trying again for another baby not a boy or a girl. These boys are wonderful and to my surprise I feel no loss of not having a girl. I trust that things are as they should be!
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