2/26/10, 5 am: Early Labor Starts
2/26/10, 2 pm: Midwife Checkup (UCSD La Jolla), Dilation at 1 cm
2/26/10, Midnight : Active Labor Starts
2/27/10, 2 am: Arrive at Hospital (UCSD Hillcrest), Dilation at 4 cm
2/27/10, 5 am: Dilation at 6 cm
2/27/10, 7 am: Dilation at 8 cm
2/27/10, 9 am: Dilation at 10 cm, Start Pushing
2/27/10, 9:36 am: Baby Out
Other Items of Note:
- Connie did not take any drugs during the labor and delivery. Impressive!
- The amniotic sac did not break until mid-delivery. This is good in that there is less chance of infection.
- They didn't wash off the amniotic fluid from the baby for 2 days to help minimize skin rashes.
- The midwife inspected the placenta post-delivery, and said it was extremely healthy and provided a good O2 supply.
- There wasn't any need to remove excess mucous/fluids from baby's mouth or nose. It was effectively removed by the movement through the birth canal.
- Baby was skin-to-skin with Mom immediately after delivery, and latched in about 45 min.
- Baby didn't have a conehead. They say that this is due to her being breech (before the ECV), and then spending little time in the pelvic area. She never "dropped" until sometime during labor.
- The umbilical cord is surprisingly tough to cut.
Emilia on Day 3
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Oh wow! She is adorable! Nice work. Thanks for the updates, I know I appreciate them...and I bet it saves you having to make a lot of calls. Anyhow, we all want to know who won the baby pool from your big wedding party!
ReplyDeleteCarey
Congratulations Ryan and Connie!!!!
ReplyDeleteCurt and I are thrilled for you as you welcome baby Emilia!! She is sooo cute!! <3 <3
Extra congrats to Connie for bearing through au natural, especially for such a LONG time!! Aack! I can't imagine! My mom had all three of us without anything other than James Taylor, and I remain extremely impressed that anyone can!
Would love to visit..let Curt know when you're feeling up to it!!!
Love, Eliza
Carey: You remember'd!! Ryan's tallying up the baby pool results and will announce it on here soon. =)
ReplyDeleteEliza: Wow. Three natural childbirths?? That's hard core!! Maybe James Taylor is the secret..although, I don't think I'm willing to test it again right now. =P Once we settle in and adapt to life with baby, will let you know. It'll be great to see you guys!