Oliver Jace 's Birth Story

My water broke at 2am on 7/13 and made it to the hospital at 3am. I was 3cm dilated and 70% effaced in triage upon arrival. I was checked again at 6am and was 6.5cm dilated and 80% effaced and -1 station. At 9am I was only 7cm dilated and 100% effaced and -1 station. 10am came with no change, 11am came with no change so they started me on pitocin. Once that started I requested an epidural because I know how my contractions are with pitocin. The epidural worked very well. I didn't feel anything, even when he was starting to crown which was when the nurses checked me again at 1pm to see if I had made any progress. We waited for the Dr to come and I "pushed" for 1 contraction and my chunky boy was here. I had a slight tear which required 2 stitches. He was born with his cord tightly wrapped around his neck twice. He has some bruising on his face and some red marks around his neck but he is perfect and such a mamas boy!

	Comment from aceron33 » Posted Jul. 20, 2015 11:37am thanks for all the comments!! Oliver is doing great! He is one week old today and already hit a growth spurt! We couldn't be more happier and in love! <3
	Comment from snolie14 » Posted Jul. 18, 2015 6:39am Congrats!!! Beautiful boy!!!
	Comment from Heathernnsb29 » Posted Jul. 16, 2015 10:37am Omg what a miracle!! I'm beyond happy for you! I can't believe we both have perfect babies after everything we went threw! Hope you are feeling ok and baby is doing well!! Sending love!!
	Comment from adiggs » Posted Jul. 15, 2015 11:14am Congratulations!
	Comment from sahmof3soon » Posted Jul. 15, 2015 9:49am Congratulations. So happy for you!
	Comment from athom713 » Posted Jul. 14, 2015 9:06pm Congratulations! So happy for you!