Friday, June 22, 2012

Birth Story - Letter 5

Dear Liv, 
When I woke up on April 1st I had still not dilated!  Boo haw hah.  I was getting anxious to meet you!  They increased the Pitocin levels and Daddy and I just hung out in the hospital room.  I really don’t remember being in pain or anything.  I do remember praying that the induction worked because I so wanted to meet you!!! The day went on, and on, and on.  They unhooked me from all stuff so I could shower.  They also let me eat.  Daddy went and got us Subway. As night began to fall they restarted the induction medicines.  I slept peacefully through the night, again! When I awoke on Wednesday, April 2 I had finally dilated a little! I would begin to feel contraction and received an epidural to help with the pain.  Grandma and Grandpa Gundry came up and sat with me for awhile.  I remember that I got sick in front of GrandpaJ .  After a few more hours they broke my water and then I finally dilated to the magical 10cm.  They said to push, I did, push again, I did, push again, I did – You just didn’t want to meet us!  It was then decided that it would be best to have a c-sectionL  Mommy had so wanted to have you naturally but we had to do what was best for you.  They took mommy to the operating room and Daddy went and changed into his scrubs.  We were about to meet you, the little girl we had dreamed about!
Love you always, 
Mama

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