Induction Cancelled

My induction was cancelled for the 19th, why you ask?  Because Luke decided to come on his own a little sooner (thank goodness!!).  Regular and consistent contractions started about 6pm on Monday the 9th.  I tried to ignore them for as long as possible until I eventually started timing them.  To my surprise they were 4 minutes apart.  I wanted to go to the hospital, but Howard wanted to wait until they were a little stronger (he thought the contractions would stop, we've always had a false alarm with every other kid and he thought this was the same).  By 11:45pm we left for the hospital and Luke finally arrived Tuesday afternoon at 2:11pm.  

Yes...I was in labor for about 20 HOURS!!! 

I got my epidural about 10 hours into it (I'm so glad I got one) and towards the end Luke wasn't doing so great so I had to have an Amniotic Transfusion (they basically put amniotic fluid back into my body after my water already broke) and Luke eventually floated back into a favorable position so I could push him out.  He had been pushing into my hip for many painful hours, but we didn't know that until later. Pushing only took 4 MINUTES and most of that time was waiting for 2 contractions to push him out.  No damage was done coming out and I feel GREAT now.

Howard assisted in Luke's delivery at our request and my Nurse Midwife guided him in the process.

Lucas Dillon Parkes

 6lbs. 7.4 oz., 19 3/4 inches long

February 10, 2009 2:11pm

Howard giving Luke his first bath.

I have plenty more to write, but I'll save it for later.   I need my rest.