Chase Michael's Birth Story

I started swelling badly on Thursday 7/5 so we went to L&D that night but my blood pressure wasn't as bad as it had been at home, so I was discharged. I had my normal 38 week appointment that morning and my blood pressure was back up. When the doctor came in, she didn't even do a check up, she just told me congratulations, it's baby day. She told me to walk directly over to L&D to get checked in for my induction. I was in shock and instantly started crying. I called my husband and he left work.

I was started on pitocin that morning, my doctor broke my water at 4 and I was asking for an epidural by 7. I was progressing slowly but surely. The epidural never took full effect and the little effect it did have wore off after 2 hours. After several additional doses, they gave me a second epidural that worked better, but again wore off completely after a few hours. Apparently I just metabolize the meds too quickly. I could still lift my butt up even when I had it. Fast forward several long hard hours and my progression had slowed. I was still only an 8 by noon. At about 2:30 I was checked one last time, but I was still only a 9. The doctor came in and said he thought the baby was stuck, which was why I wasn't getting anywhere. After considering our options, I decided I didn't want to jeopardize Chase by pushing and lodging him in my pelvis, so we did a c section. It went well and we were very happy to finally hear our little man screaming. He did in fact have a spot on his head where he had been stuck somewhere on my pelvis, so good thing we made the choice we did.

I was kept in the hospital a few extra days because I'm suffering from post natal preeclampsia. I was finally released yesterday, but I still have to be monitored. Baby is doing very very well and we couldn't be happier to have him!

	Comment from cmere84 » Posted 35 weeks ago I guess we need an update and some new pics!
	Comment from Angela18 » Posted 40 weeks ago OMG, I go on vacation and you have a baby lol! I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a beautiful newborn before, he looks like a porcelain doll! Congrats on your new bundle...enjoy every minute, as you’ve heard, it flies by!
	Comment from Newlyjg » Posted 40 weeks ago Awwwwwwww so precious congrats to you both. Was waiting on this update. Glad you're both doing well.
	Comment from sonata85 » Posted 40 weeks ago Congrats!! He’s adorable!
	Comment from RPope84 » Posted 40 weeks ago Thank you ladies! It's been a crazy week, but we are over the moon in love with our new little one!
	Comment from Celenes_Mommy » Posted 40 weeks ago Congratulations!