London, 8lb 5oz, was born on July 26, 2013 at Children's Hospital after a very quick, very efficient labour and birth. He is super healthy, super cute and super loved.
I have yet to write a proper birth story but here are some quick notes:
- I was induced at 38w 1d with a cervidil insert - worked like a charm and contractions started about 6 hours later
- Active labour only lasted about an hour or so....pushed for about 40 minutes and there he was
- I had gestational diabetes and was on 4 injections of insulin a day (my reason for choosing to birth in a hospital this time)
- I had another 2nd degree tear
- I ended up asking for an epidural....I got it 5 minutes before I started pushing
- I seemed to be more alert and present for the physical part of this birth
- I had a midwife and doula again...and an OB and two nurses
- Nursing is going fine except for some over-supply issues
- I'm still in shock that I created another life and that he has joined our family
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| London at about 30 minutes old |
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| First family photo of 4 |
