Hi there-
Man oh man - this is my little baby boy who was born last Sunday 9/11 - weighing in at 7lbs 15oz. He was (9) days late and had to be delivered C-section.

My water broke that Friday night (Sat AM @ 3:30 AM) - we waited at home until 3PM Sat afternoon as my contractions started - though not too strong - and went to Good Sam with our doula. I hadn't dilated at all so we came back home and was instructed to come back when the contractions came closer together.

On Saturday night they came closer together and we went in at mid-night. Because my water had broken - the doctors were very hesitant to let me go more than 24 hours without any 'help' in getting the contractions to work- the risk of infection is there - so in comes a very light dose of pitosin - YUCK.

Then the contractions were fierce, on top of each other - but my doctors still allowed me to labor - and I was able to do all the things I had learned about relaxation and experience my body attempting to give birth. Baby was doing well and so was I - though I had only dilated 3-cm but was 100% effaced - the contractions were killing me - we were tired. So I asked for an epidural - which was REALLY hard to get while experiencing such intense contractions - but the relief was worth it.

Then baby's heart started fluctuating and my blood pressure dropped - with the epidural and pitosin - still trying to dilate more.... they stopped the pitosin and it seems that my cervix had started to swell - baby's head right behind applying pressure there....... and then with the broken water..... we had no choice.

You just can never really predict how things are going to go - you
have to be open for anything - I wouldn't change a thing about how
Cooper came into this world - ultimately it was how it was supposed
to be - it's now a part of who he is - and isn't he beautiful?!?!?!

I wanted to thank you both for your support and teachings during my
pregnancy and look forward to seeing you guys again soon - pass along
my well wishes to your pregnant classes. Words of wisdom are; keep
the openness to the experience of birth.....

Take care - LUV - DD