I was in labor for 14 hours total. My contractions began at 7:12 am and I was able to labor at home for about 8 hours before heading to the hospital. My contractions for the first 6 hours or so were all over the place in terms of time apart, but began to really regulate and increase in intensity during the last 2 hours. When I arrived at the hospital, my doctor immediately broke my water and my contractions again increased in intensity and remained very regular. I had an epidural after the first 2 hours in the hospital. Once my pain was under control, I took a nap for about an hour. The epidural did not slow any of the progress of labor. I was 3 cm dilated and 90% effaced when I arrived at the hospital (@ 3:30 pm) and 10 cm dilated and 100% effaced after I took a nap (@ 6:30 pm). I began pushing @ 7:30 pm and had to take a few breaks because James' heart rate would decrease slightly. After lying on my left side and being put on oxygen, he quickly recovered. Finally at 9:02 pm, James made his grand entrance. We are so in love with him!!
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What a great story! I'm so glad things worked out so well for you!! Sounds like you had a great experience. Congrats on your sweet little boy and I can't wait to meet him!
He is precious!
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