Mathew Joseph Nixon's Birth Story

I've had cramping and contractions that started on Sunday January 17th. I've made a couple of emergency appointments with my Ob that week. Woke up at 3:30 am on January 26 with contractions that were finally timable. As soon as my docs office opened, I called to get checked again in which they told me to come in right away. Got there and my doc checked me as I was also having a strong contraction. He told me I was 3.5 cm dialated and to head over to L&D at the hospital. We get there and the nurses prepped me and the process continued. That was at 10 am. Doc checked me at 11 am in which I was already at 6 cm. At that point she popped the membrane and in which I asked for an epidural which ended up being a full epidural (wasn't expecting that). At 3 pm Doc came in cause baby's heart rate began to drop, which she explained that happens when baby is there ready for me to push. Sure enough I was at 10 cm and I couldn't feel a thing... how the heck am I going to push if I can't feel anything? During the pushing process my nurse had me cracking up by telling me some wacky birthing stories and I lost my push a few times because she had me cracking up! Alas, 16 mins of pushing and out came my Miracle. MY BLESSING was finally here! Wow, what a set of lungs. My doc puts him on my chest and he quickly quiets down. I looked down at him and we locked eyes and I was relieved . I'm so in love. Born at 3:16 pm , 6lbs13oz. Perfect in every way.

	Comment from Heathernnsb29 » Posted Jun. 11, 2015 8:11am I'm am so happy for you! Congrats!
	Comment from dakotagurrl » Posted Jun. 10, 2015 11:13am Hey, girl! I'll help any time I can! =)) The doppler I used was the Sonoline C1, and I LOVED it! It arrived at 8w5d and I picked up a strong HB that day. The Sonoline B is the same thing but the probe is straight and the unit doesnt look as nice (imo), whereas my probe has a slight curve. I got it on ebay for under $50 w/ free S&H.
	Comment from darladybug » Posted Jun. 9, 2015 3:23pm Omg! I am so happy that you are back! Congratulations I am praying for a happy and above all healthy pregnancy!
	Comment from RedBetty » Posted Jun. 9, 2015 9:39am It is so wonderful having you back. Congrats hun
	Comment from CrystalB88 » Posted Jun. 8, 2015 6:51pm So sorry for your loss. I lost my first at 19 weeks and completely know how you feel... wishing you a very healthy and happy pregnancy and so happy you're back :-) congrats!!
	Comment from Kate0406 » Posted Jun. 8, 2015 12:44pm I'm so sorry to see about your loss but also so excited that you are expecting again. Good luck with your pregnancy!