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12-22-2012 at 11:08 AM
BLPL101
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I did it!

My water broke just after midnight on Saturday night (I was only 35 weeks) and I called my midwife who told me to go to the hospital. I got there and had no contractions for over 24 hours so they decided to use cytotec. I was very hesitant to use it, but I trust my midwife and knew it was the best choice. No progress after 4 hours so they did another round. Also, since I wasn't even 36 weeks and hadn't taken the GBS test, they treated me like I was positive so I had to get the IV with antibiotics. Cytotec still wasn't doing much (irregular and not very strong contractions) so they put me on pit. Within 5 hours I was at a 10 (she was posterior so I had terrible back labor) and pushed for 2 hours and Caroline Ruth was born...5 lb 3 oz 18 1/2 in long. This was by FAR from the way I envisioned it going, but I did it med free and Caroline couldn't be healthier!!
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12-22-2012 at 11:18 AM
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Glad she's here and healthy!  Sorry about the interventions but YEAH for you for doing it!
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12-22-2012 at 11:26 AM
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Congratulations, YOU DID IT! It probably wasn't the birth you planned, but it sounds like you did what your body and baby asked of you. Congratulations!!!

 
 
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12-22-2012 at 12:02 PM
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You did a great job!  Congrats!
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12-22-2012 at 12:17 PM
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Congrats!  Im happy you have a healthy baby.
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12-22-2012 at 1:37 PM
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Yay! Congrats :)
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12-22-2012 at 1:49 PM
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Wow is all I have to say!  Well done mama!  Enjoy your little bundle!
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12-22-2012 at 2:02 PM
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Well done! I heard pitocin is horrible (same with posterior). You are a champ! Enjoy your LO!
TTC Since 3/2010 Me-34, Unexplained Infertility, DH-33, all clear Clomid 50mg 12/2011 = BFN Clomid 100mg 1/2012 = BFN, with Cyst IVF #1 Lupron/Menopur/Gonal-f/HCG Trigger ER 4/19/12 = 11 retrieved, 6 fertilized, ET 4/22/12 = 2 transfered (day 3), remaining 3 weren't good enough to freeze Beta 5/3 = BFP, 87 Beta #2 5/7 560.9 Beta #3 5/9 1376.5 First u/s One Baby, 125bpm!
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12-22-2012 at 5:30 PM
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Congratulations on your sweet and healthy baby girl!! You are truly a champ!
 
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12-22-2012 at 6:34 PM
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Med free with pitocin and back labor....you are an inspiration to a mom like me who's coming right behind you! Congratulations!
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12-22-2012 at 8:29 PM
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Wonderful news, congrats on your healthy baby girl and for sticking to your pain med free birth! Enjoy your little love
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12-22-2012 at 9:29 PM
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Congrats mama, good for you!
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12-23-2012 at 12:42 AM
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Congrats!!  If I end up induced, I'm still hoping to go with out pain meds.  Great work mama!
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12-23-2012 at 10:01 AM
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Congratulations!
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12-23-2012 at 11:27 AM
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I have a feeling I am going to end up with an induction and I am so happy to read your story about going natural with pitocin! Congrats! We are going to name our baby Caroline, too (If he/she is a girl!).
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12-23-2012 at 4:05 PM
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Way to go mama, congrats on your sweet baby girl!

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12-23-2012 at 9:10 PM
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Congratulations on your little girl ...

 
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12-24-2012 at 7:20 PM
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That's terrific! Congratulations :)
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12-25-2012 at 1:20 PM
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So impressed you managed that level of pain - congratulations!!
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