So, where did I leave off? I think I was just getting set up with the induction and starting labor. I went from 3cm to 5cm with relative ease and Dr. Champion broke my water. Not until after I had my epidural (I learned my lesson last time)! That sped things along until 8cm when I got very uncomfortable but obviously wasn't ready to push yet. They helped me with more meds in my epidural and I got nice and comfy. This was around midnight and we just needed to wait to be complete to push. My Mom had arrived around 7:00pm so she, Eric and I spent the majority of the night chatting. Everything thing was calm and exciting, I had gotten my antibiotics and it was finally happening! So very different than with Addi. No crying in pain or contractions piggy-backing each other. Around 1:00am I was feeling a lot of pressure and no surprise, I was ready to push!
My Mom left and Dr. Champion came in and got ready (this surprised me since they usually just come in to catch the baby) but thank goodness he did. I pushed for less than 20 minutes when I heard him call a code. A few minutes before another doctor had come in but it didn't really concern me. From there, everything gets both vivid and fuzzy. The code was called and the room filled up with people. Within those 30 seconds, two nurses and my doctor were on top of me while I was still pushing- pressing on my stomach. Stella's shoulder was stuck on my pubic bone. I was obviously in pain and panicking but it was over before I could really understand what was going on. Stella was born at 1:32am and went right to the NICU team. During the craziness, Eric had moved from the spot of delivery to my head and kept me sane in those early minutes of Stella's life.
She wasn't crying and although they were assuring me she was fine and no major damage had been done. I was in pain and waiting for the doctor to take care of everything down there. I was washed in relief when I heard her cry and they finally put her in my arms. All 9 pounds 2 ounces 21 inches of her! With a full head of black hair! She wasn't too interested in nursing although she did for a little while. We snuggled skin to skin for a while and they made plans to go and clean her up and get me into a recovery room. I was getting up to use the bathroom when I knew something was wrong. I made it in to sit down but was dizzy and started crying in pain. Maybe I had hit my stitches or was sore? Eric and the nurse were talking to me and trying to get out what was wrong. I didn't know and they helped me back to bed. By that point I was crying and yelling in pain. I had never felt pain like that before. I thought my insides were being torn out. Again, the room filled up, I was given a bunch of different narcotics and nothing was working. They finally gave me a sedative to get me to calm down enough to turn on my side so they could replace my epidural and give me some serious meds.
All of this seemed to take a long time but I can't be sure. They thought that I either had a hematoma (big blood blister) or I had fractured my pelvis. After I was sedated a bit (no where near pain free or comfortable), my doctor checked me and confirmed a hematoma. I needed surgery to take care of it! Lots and lots of meds, another IV (for a transfusion if needed) and a bunch of doctors later I kissed Eric goodbye and headed to the OR at 5:30am. All the drugs made it very fuzzy but I remember the compassion of my doctor and all the other doctors in the room. Even putting some of my favorite music on and rubbing my head. I was as comfortable that I could be and when it was al over I went to recovery.
Sadly, it was not maternity recovery so I couldn't see or be with Stella until late that afternoon. In that time I was monitored, had a CAT scan and was drugged out of my mind. I wanted Eric to be with Stella so I was alone most of the time trying to get rest. It didn't really work but it was all worth it when my precious girl was back in my arms. Slowly, all of the lines have come out and my precious girl and I are getting to know each other. She is a fabulous eater and now knows my voice. She is so beautiful and I am totally in love with her! We have had lots of family and friends- including Addi visiting which has really helped and since everything has been well we are going home on time, sometime today!
Time to get fully recovered and back to real life. I still can't believe how crazy things were in the past 48 hours. My body tells me it happened but shoulder displasias and hematomas are both so rare its like lightening striking twice. My doc had never even seen a hematoma before! I am a bit nervous about being Mommy to two even though I am operating at only about 10%. Thank God we have family around for a while and lots of help. Eric and I thank God for Stella's safe arrival and His provision for me. We are so blessed!
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