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12-23-2012 at 8:04 PM
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Happy Induction Story (STM)

Our little girl is here! I was induced on 12/18 and LO arrived that afternoon.

Backstory- I was induced with LO1 and it wasn't a very good experience. The cervidil sent me into labor, which was very intense. My contractions were only a few seconds apart, and due to LO being sunny side up, I had horrible back labor. I also ended up with a failed epidural, which only made me more uncomfortable. LO1 was 8lbs, 1oz, and I had a level 2 outside tear with over 200 stitches inside as well! To be honest, it was kind of a nightmare. I also had terrible incontinence and couldn't sit for 2 weeks.

So when they wanted to induce me again, I was terrified. They ended up not placing the cervidil this time b/c they said I was too dialated. I was nervous about starting pitocin considering everyone always says how bad it is. They started the pitocin in the morning and I waited anxiously. Once contractions started getting intense, I went ahead and got the epidural just in case it failed again and there wouldn't be time to get another (like last time).  I felt absolutely NO pain after that! It was joyous! Ha! I felt LO2 move her head down and put pressure on my bottom. I told the doctor I felt like I needed to push, and she checked me- sure enough I was 10cm.

After only 5 minutes of pushing, DD2 was born! 8lbs, 3oz, and 21.5 inches long. Although she was bigger than LO1, I "barely" have a level one tear, with no inside stitching. YAY! I am feeling FABULOUS and can sit, hold my bladder, and I've even done some light shopping! Ha! I can't believe the difference! I truly feel like the panic and pain of last time is why I had such bad complications and that for me, the epidural was absolutely the right choice. I was so relaxed that it allowed my body to do it's thing without interference.

GL to all the other mamas! Can't wait to hear your stories!

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12-23-2012 at 8:11 PM
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This was a happy induction story! Congratulations
 
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12-23-2012 at 8:25 PM
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Thank you for sharing this great story!! Congrats!
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12-24-2012 at 9:16 AM
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Congratulations! :)
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12-24-2012 at 9:16 AM
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Congratulations!  So glad you are more comfortable!
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