Kayee's labor and delivery was pretty crazy and I wanted to make sure I documented it!
Let me backtrack a little bit.
With Fletcher, I never had the desire to go natural until about a week before delivery. It was then when I hard a strong prompting to forgo drugs and labor the old fashion way.
I am so thankful for that prompting. Fletcher ended up being sunny side up and most of these deliveries, especially those with my body frame, result in a C-section. Because I was able to utilize the force of gravity during my labor, my body was able to slide Fletcher out without medical intervention. This was such a blessing considering Kory was due back to Afghanistan three days after Fletchers delivery.
However, I was very much up in the air on whether or not I wanted to repeat a natural delivery this time around. So in the end, I decided just to play the situation by ear.
I was super happy about the timing of my delivery. Kory and I just finished an overnight date at a local hotel and he was also able to take Alexa to a father daughter dance that day.
While Kory was at the dance, I started having some contractions on and off. Nothing super painful, but pretty consistent. My aunt invited us over for dinner that night and because I was not feeling too horrible, we kept those dinner plans. So glad I did! It was the perfect meal before delivery!
Around the time we finished up dessert, I knew it was time to go home. My contractions were starting to get a little bit more intense.
With Fletcher, I labored at home for quite a while. We left for the hospital in well enough time for delivery. Because I timed it so well with Fletcher, I thought I could gauge our departure to the hospital based on my pain level for the last time. Stupid.
Fletcher's delivery was sooo much more painful due to the fact he was sunny side up.... That being said, I really misjudged how far along I was with this labor because the contractions were so much less intense. In fact, I was contemplating whether or not to do a few more contractions at home in the bath. So glad I didn't!
I knew I had made a mistake when we were in the car. Everything sped up. My contractions increased to every two minutes and I was at the stage when I was ready to die. I remembered the midwife telling me with Fletcher that the minute you are ready to give up... Delivery is right around the corner... And it was. Of course we were driving in the middle of a blizzard and my poor husband could not go any faster without killing us all.
During the hospitals off hours... All patients must enter through the ER. When I arrived at the desk... She called the labor and delivery nurses and they headed down. While I was waiting my water broke and I felt the baby coming out.... At the same time the ER staff was trying to get my insurance information. Such a joke. I also remember her telling me not to push... Again... Such a joke. A women's body is quite amazing... I almost felt as though the body naturally pushes the baby out. It's crazy.
Anyway... The nurses knew I was close when I refused to sit normal in the wheel chair... I couldn't! The babys head was coming out!
When we got to our room... I seriously jumped on the bed and she was there. A nurse delivered the baby and I did not even have time to take off my jacket off!
Welcome to the world Kaylee!
(Super sad she came so fast. I hired a birth photographer that could not make it in time... No amazing birth photos this time around!)
