Apr. 5, 2007 - Sharing My Labor Story
Ok, Tracy started this. I hesitate sharing mine since it make you all hate me. But here goes...
Baby #1 - Chloe (2000)
Born 1 week before due date. Thought my water was leaking so I went to see the midwife at 12:00 pm. She said yes it was, then no it wasn't, then yes it was, then no..... I was not having contractions so I went home and took a nap. Woke up at 3:00 pm experiencing some mild contractions so went to birthing center. Sat in jacuzzi to labor. Still not experiencing anything too dreadful but then I sent hubby to have the midwife come check me because I felt like pushing. Yep! Fully dilated! Pushed 5 times and there was 6 pound 4 ounce Chloe.
Babies #2&3 - Zak & Willow (2003)
Born 3 weeks before due date. Water broke at 4:00 am. Got dressed to go to hospital even though no contractions. They were born naturally and with no meds at 7:00 am. Few pushes and out popped 5 pounds 11 ounces Zak. Labor seemed to stop but 8 minutes later it started again. Few more pushes and out popped 6 pounds 2 ounces Willow.
In between baby #3 and baby #4 I experienced a molar pregnancy in 2004. Lost the baby at 18 weeks and had to prevent pregnancy for 1 year due to cancer screening.
Baby #4 - Macy (2006)
Born 2 days before due date. This was my longest labor! Checked in at hospital 11:00 pm with suddenly strong contractions. This time I asked for meds & they broke my water. 7 pound Macy was born 20 minutes later. I had labored a total of 5 hours.
She was born 2 days before my birthdate and at the same hospital! Here we are 8 hours after birth.
Here she is ready to go home the next morning! I couldn't get home fast enough! I missed the other kids so much! Plus, the hospital bed was so uncomfotable that I wasn't getting any rest!
Happy Birthday!!!!!
Macy is turning 1 year old on April 11. I'm turning 39 on April 13 and Jim is turning 41 on April 16.
My body's clock may be shutting down but we do hope to have more children.
Comments
Apr. 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 2peter318
It's always nice to hear about women who have simple, quick labors. Even if I wasn't one of them. :)
JoAnn
Apr. 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Aligirl
I love birth stories! So, is everyone just posting their stories on their blogs? I think I posted mine a while back. Perhaps I will repost it. :)
Ali
Apr. 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Aligirl
I just got your other comment..hehe! How funny! we are both online at the same time..
I was digging through my archives, and I am having a hard time finding my birth stories. Maybe I'll just do them again like you did on your blog, and talk about each child's birth.
Ali
Apr. 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by bethanyrae
Hey, I'm glad you shared this, as it might encourage some moms to-be-out there. There are homeschool young ladies who read these! It's not all horror-stories, is it??
Jacuzzi?!?! Wow. Hospitals don't have those yet!
bethanyrae
Apr. 5, 2007 - Wonderful stories and beautiful children!
Posted by MOMflippedisWOW
You are so blessed! Not only do you have beautiful babies but you look good while doing it! Most mom's look dreadful after giving birth, but not you. I hope the Lord blesses you with all the children you two want to have.
Vicki
Apr. 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Tracy
Look at everyone being nice to you about your quick labors and looking good. The funny thing is I was going to add at the bottom of my post, I bet you Jill Connelly had really quick labors and there you have it. I shall now leave the room I do not associate with quick labor, looking good women !!!!
Tracy
Apr. 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Tracy
O.k now the nice me is here, Jill I rejoice with you on your quick labors, your babies are beautiful, you look beautiful.
I shall be entering the room again there is no possible way I can leave this blog and never return.
Thanks you for sharing your birth stories with us Jill.
Tracy
Apr. 5, 2007 - Sweet!
Posted by jenn4him
Lovely stories. I will get to mine one day. Although, not as quick as some, I got the job done! I too pray that the Lord will bless you with more if that is His will.
Jenn
Apr. 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by eclecticeducation
Wow! I wish mine went like yours!!! I have my labor story on my blog and it is nowhere like your's. Btw... that picture of Macy (going home) and she looks like she is holding her paci is so adorable!!!
Edited by eclecticeducation on Apr. 5, 2007 at 5:00 PM
Apr. 6, 2007 - <i>Untitled Comment</i>
Posted by Happyhome
That is awesome! Those are the most amazing birth stories I have ever heard! You are meant to have babies. Not to mention the fact that you look fabulous after just giving birth. Not me...puffy, swollen, yikes! I won't go into my birth stories here, but will say my first was 37 hours of labor that ended in a c-section. I'm happy for women like you...really happy! ;o)
Ang
Edited by Happyhome on Apr. 6, 2007 at 5:37 AM
Apr. 6, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by sahmto4orMore
I'm signing up for the "Jill Labor Plan" for this next birth, can you get me a deal on that?
Oh, blessed woman that you are! And no stretch marks?! Next you're going to tell us you had no morning sickness.
Apr. 10, 2007 - :oP (blowing raspberries)
Posted by crazybusy
No fair- no stretch marks?! Easy labors!? And not only that but you look awesome after just giving birth. My face gets so fat and puffy when I pregnant I'd dare not even share a photo immediately post partum! LOL!
I'm like you- I miss my babies so much when I'm in the hospital. I like to be home too!
Miss Macy sure was a doll-baby. Love all that hair.
Lots of birthdays coming up in your family, so I'd better tell you all now- happy birthday to you, Jill, and Miss Macy and your DH Jim! :)
Love, Alyssa
p.s. My children were all born early- between 1-3 weeks early. And I liked my epidural. Except for Josiah- had him au' natural and it was a wonderful birth experience!
