Let's talk about the other kind of Labor Day with a fun little meme.
How long was your labor?
I was in labor for 20 hours. I pushed for one hour and six minutes. Apparently it takes a hellishly long time for nine pound babies to enter the world!
How did you know you were in labor?
The Niagra Falls style gush of amniotic fluid was a pretty clear indicator! I had extra amniotic fluid, so what was often described to me as a small trickle presented in the form of a pop, followed by a FLOOD for me.
Where did you deliver?
St. Anthony's
Drugs?
Nope, not even an aspirin. I had an amazing support team between my doula and my midwife, so I was able to cope very well naturally.
C-section?
No, thank goodness. I have a family history of women needing c-sections, so I took every step I could to prevent one. Still, I was told later by my midwife and doula that my old OB (otherwise known as the DEVIL) would've been pushing me into a c-section when I didn't progress fully after 12 hours of labor. So glad I switched!
Who delivered?
Well, if you want to get technical, I delivered.:) My midwife caught the baby, though, so I'll give her credit for that!
If you want to play along, go link back at Rocks In My Dryer
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4 comments:
Not ready for that kind of labor day! I can't play along!
school starts tomorrow....
Wow...great delivery! Thanks for your thoughts and prayers for my sister. I am still waiting to hear how they are doing. They are not far from Baton Roughe, La. This is a very stressful time, but we all have faith. By the way, I love teachers!!!
Thanks for your story! I've been reading some stories from RIMD and am glad so many people have shared. I am due in less than 4 weeks and can't wait to meet our little one!
My friends are sharing advice for my labor this week on our blog if you'd like to join along and send some my way!
Niagra Falls! Ha! That was me, too!
Trickle? I don't think so...
I'm just amazed that my body was even CAPABLE of holding so much fluid to begin with. Where did it all come from??
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