What a miracle this little lady is.
We have waited a very long time for this little girl of ours. We have gone through much up and downs, especially downs to get her here. Go to www.geocities.com/naturalwayoflife/allmybabies.html and read our story on what we went through to get this little one here and how we came to the decision on having a Unassisted Birth (UC), then come back and read the exciting story of this little (ok Big ) girl's arrival.
The pregnancy went so well. Time was getting closer to this child being born. I could of went forever being pregnant as I was really enjoying it yet I also was wanting this little one to be born so that I didn't have to worry any more , wondering if this baby will be born alive or not. I just wanted to be able to hold a "live" baby in my arms.
On May 28,2003, I was woken by some very mild cramping. I then got up to go to the bathroom and when I wiped, there was blood on the tissue. I was so excited,where as in the past it would horrify me. I woke up David and showed him the tissue. We them started timing the cramps and they were 2 minutes apart, lasting 60 seconds. We thought for sure this was it, yet after 1 1/2 hours they were gone. We were deciding if David should go to work or not. After acouple of hours I figured nothing was going to happen during the day so I was safe to let David go to work. The boys woke up soon after David left for work and Nephi turned out to be sick. Poor boy here it is his birthday and he was sick, yet thank goodness for only half the day. We had his birthday later that day. By evening there was no cramping so we went to bed. We figured something was going to happen so David took the next day off which was Thursday. Again, Thursday around 4:00a.m. I had mild cramping that lasted 2 minutes apart and 60 seconds long. This went on until 5:30a.m. Around 6:45a.m. David's mother called and we talked for acouple of hours. By the time we got off the phone, everyone was getting up. So, here I have been awake since 4:00a.m. We went through the day as a normal day. Also, thinking I was looseing my mucus plug though out the day.I had very mild cramping off and on through out the day. The day was hot and by evening David decided to make an ice cream run. While he was gone (maybe 15 minutes) my water broke. This being about 7:30p.m. What excitement that was running through my heart. I couldn't wait for labor to start. By the time David came home he asked what was going on as I had my nightgown on. We put the boys to bed (as it was around 9:00p.m.) and stayed up and watched two movies. I started having more cramping. I was shocked as I was able to talk through them with no problem. By the time the movies were over (it was around 1:00a.m.) we decided to go to bed. First we set up the birthing supplies (scissors, cord ties, suction bulb, towels and water to drink). We decided to keep the pool in the bedroom. David filled up the pool half way and then when it was about time to get into the pool he would fill it up the rest of the way with hot water. Then David gave me a husband's blessing, which was wonderful knowing that Heavenly Father was with us. I tried to lay down yet it was way too uncomfortable. I was so tired as I have been up since 4:00a.m. I knew I should of taken a nap that day. We did not time the contractions yet I was still able to talk through them. By 2:00a.m. I had to concentrate a little bit more during a contraction. David would sleep on and off. Finally around 3:00a.m. I told David to fill up the pool the rest of the way. I decided to get in and see how it was. I was hoping that I was not getting into the pool too soon. It felt wonderful to get into the water. I am now having contractions as they are more intense. By 4:00a.m. (being up 24 hours straight) all I wanted was a break so that I could sleep. I was so very tired yet this break I wanted was not happening. I don't know if I would say the contractions were painful, they were just intense!!! By 5:30a.m., the contractions were getting painful and at one time I had the urge to push. I knew that by now I was in transition (if not for the pushing urge, I would not of known it). One thing I would hate was when the baby would kick during a contraction as it would hurt a lot more, yet it was nice knowing that she was alive and o.k. I then woke up David and told him this was it. I was having contractions one on top of another and I needed him to help me NOT push. David then said a prayer for me and the baby. I didn't want to push yet as with both boys, by the time I got to this stage I was only 8 centimeters dilated. I would try to blow, pant or anything else to try not to push as I was fearful that I was not dilated all the way. With the first urge to push I checked myself to see if there was any baby in the birth canal and there was nothing I could feel. I figured we still had hours upon hours left. Finally the urge to push came on so strong that I could not control it. My body was taking over and I had nothing to say about it. By this time David got into the pool to help. I waited for the pushing stage to slow down and take more time as I was planning on touching the baby's head before she birthed and also to help catch the baby, yet that is not what my body planned to do. Pushing was painful. I did not want to push, yet again my body was taking over. David finally checked me and said he could feel the head. It seemed so unreal. David was then concerned that the water was too cold as it was 96 F so he decided to get out and warm up the water. I yelled at him to get back in and support my perineum as I felt I was ripping in two. He quickly got back in (good boy). After about 3 contractions I had the "ring of fire". David told me to stop pushing as I was crowning yet even though I wanted too, I couldn't stop. It was like having a train going a 100mph stopping on a dime...can't be done. He then told me the head was out. I figured that my body would take a little break yet I was wrong. It became stronger than ever and my body pushed again. David told me that the baby was out. I then looked and saw my baby floating to the top of the water. What a memory that is ingrained in my mind. It was so natural, just like it should be. I picked up my baby and told David "A baby, we have a baby". David later told me he was going to tell me "No, it's a horse", yet he thought it would be wise not to do so. I was so stunned that I had a baby. She then started to cry and I told David that "It's alive!!!". I was so shocked!!! Here I finally have a baby that is alive and not dead!! What a miracle this truly is!! Finally we decided to check the sex of this baby and indeed, it was our daughter whom we waited for so long. I was so grateful as I didn't want to give away all the lovely dresses I had for her. We then noticed her cord and how she had a "true" knot and a half. It was not too tight and I know Heavenly Father was watching out for her. She had lots of vernix on her back, which shocked me as she was 13 days late. To us she looked small yet when we finally weighed her she weighed 9 lbs 6 ozs. Has it been that long? We had to check the scale and weighed her again to make sure. She has a wonderful cry, loud and strong. I figured between myself being vocal during the pushing stage and her crying afterwards that the boys would have woken up, yet they didn't. We stayed in the water for about 15 minutes and then decided to get out as the water was getting colder. David helped us out as we were both attached to the placenta still. We got dried off and into bed and about an hour later she decided to latch on and wouldn't let go for 2 hours. She is such a great nurser as my milk came in the next day. It was so hard to concentrate still as the contractions kept on coming. Finally after 1 1/2 hours from her birth I pushed and out came the placenta on the chuxs pad. Boy, was that a big relief! David thought I tore yet when he checked me he couldn't see anything. I think I did tear a little as when I pee'd it would burn. I figured that it was so small that I would just let it heal on it's own.
It was so funny when David woke up the boys. He tried to wake up Brandon with no luck. As soon as David told him the baby was here, you should of seen him move. David said he never seen him move so fast in his life. The boys were thrilled to say the least!! We waited about 2 1/2 hours before David tied and cut the cord. After that Nephi was able to help me put the baby in her first sleeper that he picked out for her and Brandon was able to help me wrap the baby up in her first blanket that he made for her. The boys were so proud that she liked their gifts.
This birth was a miracle in and of itself. Not just because there was no emergencies, but because it was so natural, like Heavenly Father intended for it to be. Heavenly Father made our bodies so perfect and we do not need a Doctor or Midwife for something so natural unless he instructs us to get help. David and I created Eilish's body with the help of Heavenly Father and it was a joy to give David the greatest gift I could and that is catching our daughter and for us to be responsible for any out come. I will never birth any other way unless directed by the Spirit. It truly brings you closer to your spouse and the Savior. |
