He was 4 weeks early….. August 16. My due date was supposed to be September 16. Here’s my story…

So, Tuesday night, I started cramping really bad, (My hunny was the one who said to call my doctor). So Wednesday morning, I called my dr. She said to go right away to Labor and Delivery!! I got a little scared and had to go alone since my hunny is working. I didn’t think I would be having my baby but I packed a bag and left it in my car. They monitored the baby’s heart for about 6 hours and said that I was having a few contractions so they gave me something to stop them that would only last for a few hours- it made me feel like I drank 10 cups of coffee- checked my cervix and said that i was 1cm dilatated, but my cervix was still hard. Then sent me home. The only thing I knew was that baby could come in a day or in a month…more waiting, and I wasn’t allowed to be working.

I came home and the cramping came back! I really didn’t think I was going into labor so soon. We fell asleep at around 8 pm that night…and woke up at midnight, thinking I pee’d my pants. (I have no idea why I thought that.) I was half asleep, so I changed my undies and I did that about 3 times before I realized…WAIT!! That’s my water that just broke!! My best girl who is also preggers ( 2 weeks ahead of me…) was over that night! I woke her and was still sort of in denial that my WATER JUST BROKE. Haha… I told my hunnie to sleep and I would call him when I get to the hospital (he works A LOT, well that and he wouldn’t wake up! I don’t think he realized I was IN labor!, although neither did I). I was frustrated on how much water was leaking. She told me to grab a towel and get in the car! At this point, I didn’t feel like I was in labor so I was still not for sure this was really happening!

After getting to the hospital and being assured that I am in labor and must have the baby in the next 24 hours- because of the risk of infection since my water’s already broke! My dad got to the hospital at about 6 am, which was awesome! I called him when I was on my way to the hospital at midnight and he hops in his car and drove 4 hours to be there! Sooo…. I start having really bad contractions at about 7 am, because they start me on poiticin to make my labor progress. And I got the epidural at about 10 am, which was hard b/c I was having to slouch over during them, and they were BAD!!  So they stop the poticin, realizing the contractions are getting TOO HIGH!!! I was crying so hard and in so much pain, all the nurse said was to try and stay calm and my back relaxed. I could cuss and swear but all she wanted me to do was relax…. Yeah, not as easy when you are getting a needle put in your back and having BAD contractions at the same time. I didn’t want to cuss I wanted to cry.

The doctor was convinced the baby would not fit and I was having a c section at noon. By 11:30, they checked my cervix and said I was 9 1/2 cm dilated and they could feel the baby’s head dropped down. They thought now it may fit.
The epidural wore off an hour or so before I was checked the last time and GOD was I in pain.

I started to push at 1:00. Between pushes, I started to feel a relief from the contractions and I could actually smile and watch the mirror. I asked them to put it so I can watch the baby come out, And give my hunny kisses and actually open my eyes. At 2:28, he was born! He didn’t cry for a bit, and hunny for to cut the cord… They put him on my and me and my hunny cried at how beautiful our slimy little baby is!!

I was in a lot of pain, and it was hard but now that it is all over, I can say it wasn’t so bad…but that’s just cause it is over and now my beautiful baby boy is here. Since he was early, they had to take him for 3 hours. I was DYING to get him back 🙂 He weighed 6lbs and was 19 inches long. He looks JUST like his daddy! We left the hospital and he is now 6 lbs 3 oz as of Sept 2. Although he had jaundice for about the first 2 weeks and almost had to be admitted back to the hospital- Mommy made him all better and being a month preemie he is doing amazing!! We are so happy!
His name is Lyric Rain.
And he is beautiful…

My hunny was an amazing support through the pushing. He was all I wanted and all I could ask for… Although he slept through most of the screaming and crying of the contractions before I started to push- as he was sleeping on his little bed next to me… My dad was there!!! And he was the most amazing support through that crying and trying to breath without passing out…which was hard!  I love you two both!