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 lala_0412 » Posted Aug. 6, 2015 1:26pm Congrats to having a boy!! any names picked out??!!
	Comment from Randall0123 » Posted Aug. 4, 2015 5:48pm Congrats mama on your little man
	Comment from adiggs » Posted Aug. 1, 2015 5:17pm Well I am praying that everything will go smoothly for you this time around.
	Comment from SarahEMcCormick » Posted Aug. 1, 2015 12:47pm Hi there! I just read the comment you left on my journal entry, and I wanted to stop by your page and leave you some love :) I have got to say, after reading over your page, I was in tears. Your story is heartbreaking :( I am so, so sorry for the loss of your precious son. I am so happy for you, that you were able to conceive again and on the first cycle - that's incredible! I will send prayers up as often as I can think to for you. Even though we don't know each other in 'real life', I think we as moms who have been through some struggle have something special in common. Though my situation has been different in it's own regard. Here's to a happy, healthy, and safe 9 months - and before you know it, I have faith that you will be holding your sweet baby in your arms - and all will be well and right within your world. God Bless you and your pregnancy!
	Comment from niknik86 » Posted Jul. 31, 2015 6:26pm I haven't been on this forum for ages! So glad to see you here again :) Congratulations on your pregnancy!
	Comment from calvingirl » Posted Jul. 31, 2015 10:27am Thinking of you as well. We're waiting till Mid October cycle to start trying again, but fingers crossed, I can start this process before Christmas. I completely agree with your plan above and it looks just like what I'll be asking for - NSTs starting at 28wks, ultrasounds often and induction at 39 wks or sooner based on size. How are you feeling? This whole process of a Rainbow baby has to be both terrifying and wonderful. I know what I anticipate it, that's what I feel. HUGS!!