We got in the bed to get some rest and then it happened! CONTRACTIONS. For hours I had experienced back labor and contractions that ranged from 15-20mins. Around 6 o'clock that morning (5:57am to be exact) Derek began timing them. Finally I had reached the "5 min apart" threshold and he called the doc. To our surprise she wanted us to wait a little longer. I hopped in the shower, which helped my back labor tremendously. After an hour of pain I told Derek we were going to the hospital despite what the doctor said. We arrived at the hospital around 8am after being caught in the morning traffic with hundreds of other commuters on their way to work. By this time the pain had intensified and the nervousness began to set in as I realized this is the real deal! It's really happening. This is the end! My baby is on the way!!!
Once we arrive at Triage, the nurse confirmed I was only 3 1/2 cm dilated and requested Derek and I walk around for an hour to help speed things up a bit. The contractions were coming stronger and I was losing all hope of having a "natural birth". After an hour and a half of walking and enduring contractions back to back to back, I requested the epidural. I was a little disappointed I "gave in", but right before the epidural I had the STRONGEST contraction and I knew I made the right decision to get the epidural.
After the epidural was administered, I was in heaven. Being able to get some rest finally, I dozed off. When I woke up to my surprise I was 9cm!!! One centimeter to go, and I hadn't felt a contraction in hours. Within no time I was pushing out my daughter.
They placed her on my chest and I began crying immediately. Ever since Monday, March 5, 2012 at 5:22p.m. my whole entire life has changed for the better!! :-)
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