I wanted to post a quick summary of the Chase's birth. As anyone who reads the blog knows, I was terrified of being induced. This was another lesson in my life in trusting in God to get you through, because I certainly felt his presence during the experience.
We arrived at the hospital Tuesday night and I was already crying from nerves when we got to the room. Just being there and seeing where it would all go down was a lot to take in. I was given my IV and monitors to measure the baby's contractions and heart rate. Dr. Cline gave me a medication to dilate me (when I arrived I was 1.5 cm dilated and 50% effaced), and about 30 minutes later, they noticed a few dips in Chase's heart rate. They weren't overly concerned at this point because he was able to regulate/get it to come back up fairly quickly afterwards. Wes and I however, were on edge.
The plan was to have the meds at 4 hour intervals, but around 11 pm Dr. Cline decided to not give me anymore of the meds due to their effect on baby and instead broke my water. This was not painful at all! I was 3 cm dilated. I started having contractions right away and Chase had a few more heartbeat "dips." Dr. Cline decided to go ahead and give me the epidural in case an emergency C-section was needed later. If not, I would have had to be put under all the way and Wes would not have been allowed back. This wasn't an option for us, so I had the epidural. The numbing needle was the worst part and only felt like a bee sting! I was amazed. After the epidural we tried to get some sleep (yeah RIGHT!).
When the nurses came in to check me, I was pleasantly surprised each time. I was 4 cm dilated at 1 am (at this point I called my Mom and said hit the road I'm progressing a bit sooner than anticipated! I was told I might not deliver until Wednesday afternoon/early evening!), and then I was 8 cm at 2:45 am! I woke Wes up and told him and we were both just so shocked! The crazy part is about 30 minutes later around 3:15 I felt a lot of pressure. I called for the nurse and after examining me she announced that I was ready to push! I was like um, I am? I was THRILLED I never had to take pitocin at all!
Chase was still not handling the contractions very well and after pushing for about 40 minutes, Dr. Cline announced it was time to get this baby out. So they used a vacuum/suction on him. Two contractions/pushes later, he was born at 5:03 am weighing 6 lbs. 15 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. He had a little bit of blond peach fuzz hair and blue eyes. Perfect. Precious.
We were in love at first sight. I can't believe that I had such an amazing birth experience and felt no pain or discomfort throughout it. I feel so blessed to have the doctors and nurses that I did. I really feel they took awesome care of the baby and me during our labor and delivery.
Tuesday night - Reading my scripture cards and trying to relax...
Getting cleaned up (and not liking it!)
Jamming in his headphones... (actually getting a hearing test!)
Me and Dr. Cline - the best OB ever!
Chase's first visitors: His wonderful grandparents!
Uncle Derek, Aunt Meredith, Mimi and Cousins Breanna and Ava on Chase's birthday!
Aunt Krystle is so proud!
All snuggly in his bassinet!Being at the hospital is a blur! We were there for 2 nights/3 days. All the nurses were so helpful and great with helping us but it was also so nice to get home Friday night and start getting (somewhat) on a schedule and groove of our own.
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