At my 39 week appointment my Doctor decided to induce me that week, in 2 days! I had been having regular, intense contractions for a week but was not dilating and she was not as far down as she should be at that point in the pregnancy. My chances of having a cesarean section would only increase if I waited longer...so there was no point to wait any longer...lets get this party started!
On Wednesday, October 28th at 6 a.m Spencer and I went into Labor and Delivery. I was started
on petocin at 7:00 and my already intense contractions got even more intense. I had told the nurse when I first got there that I wanted to get my epidural as soon as I was able to...so I got it as soon as I was too uncomfortable which was only at around 9 or 10. Having that done was probably the scariest part of the labor but so worth it! I couldnt feel a thing and just chilled out in my sweet room with a beautiful view!
By 7 p.m I was fully dilated and pushing. I was given a second dose for my epidural and now I really couldnt feel a thing! I felt as if I had no legs or lower body! Spence had been holding one of my legs and had let go between a contraction and all of a sudden I saw my leg fall off the bed!!! I screamed and Spence and the nurse both thought something was seriously wrong or hurting me until I yelled, "my leg! its gone!" They both laughed at me and picked my leg up for me. That was so freaky seeing my leg fall to the side and not be able to feel it. ....OK....so after 50 minutes of pushing and she was not coming down I went in for a c-section. I was not scared for this, I had mentally prepared myself for it, I even expected it so I wasnt surprised. Both our moms had arrived at the hospital at this point and it was comforting to hear
words of comfort and encouragement from them both since they had both had c-sections before. With a few I love you's and hugs from everyone I was off to the Operating Room with Spence by my side, dressed in his sterile "snow suit".
They got me all prepped and traded my epidural for a spinal block. Before I knew it they were starting and I thats when I started to freak out! I could feel my insides being moved around and lots of pressure but no pain...but then I got a sharp pain in my left side and now not only was I freaking out I was hysterical! I started to yell and cry...the doctors then said "Put her out!"....that was the last thing I remember...then I woke up in my room.
Spence never left my side, except when they took our baby to the nursery to get checked out while I got put back together. When I woke up he was there by my side holding our precious little girl. She was so beautiful and peaceful looking. With what little energy and voice that I had, I mumbled to Spence, "Her name is Makayla."
All was well with Makayla but I had lost a lot of blood and was very weak. After a blood transfusion I started to feel better but still had a rough recovery ahead of me. After 4 days in the hospital we got to go home. I was blessed to have a wonderful husband and parents to help me. It was a long, rough 9 months and a scary delivery but it was all worth it!
Cousin Brytinn, Kamara, and Amarie, pose with Makayla by the Christmas Tree.
Snowflake sugar cookies...inspired by Sandra Lee's Semi-Homemade Cooking.
