sillyakchick
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the Birth
Posted: 12-19-07 07:49am
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It was the absolute most amazing thing i
have ever been a part of! My cousin had
to be induced and not much was happeining
early on. They started Pitocin and she
was having mild contractions on the ball,
so I suggested that we go for a little
walk. Her water broke then and that's when
her contractions really got going. She
did so well! With each contraction I did
a lot of counter pressure on her back.
Nearing transition she began to get
panicked and opted for a little bit of IV
pain medication. She rested well between
each of her contractions through
transition, and then it was time to push!
She had a bit of work to do to get the
baby to descend all the way, and she did
it even thought she thought she couldn't!
I just kept telling her whenever she said
"I can't" that She WAS doing it! Finally
the baby began to crown and I was so
impressed at her nurse and her doctor's
care for her girly bits through all of
this. They were so careful not to let her
tear. I was just amazed. She finally
delivered an 8 pound 10 ounce little girl
named Grace. It was so amazing and
wonderful. Even more amazing than my own
births where I wasn't really an active
participant. Mom and baby were doing well
when i visited yesterday and Dad is great
too. Anyway, what a trip! I want to do
this again!
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Posted: 12-19-07 11:22am
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that is so awesome! congrats to her!
maybe you've found a new calling. i'm glad
you had such a great experience.
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Becky
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Posted: 12-19-07 11:53am
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wow that sounds like a great experience
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Posted: 12-19-07 12:01pm
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I'm glad everything went well. I wish I
had you here for mine. I wasn't able to
afford to get a doula but I still plan on
no epi. Hopefully, my husband will be a
big help in that.
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rosejackson
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Posted: 12-19-07 12:59pm
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that sounds like a wonderful experience.
i'm glad everything went well
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Eyes Wide Shut
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Posted: 12-19-07 13:11pm
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I ALWAYS wanted to personally witness a
birth!!! I was really close to seeing my
best friend deliver her son, but there
were like 5 people in there...so I opted
to leave.
I had an amazing nurse. WHen she would
come in the room(which wasn't often),
she'd whisper nothing but supportive words
to get me through.
Baron didn't talk to me the whole time. He
was so nervous. I didn't want anyone to
distract me. I was so focused, I was OUT
-OF- IT!!! lol...it was wild!!
I actually can't wait to deliver this
baby!!!
If I had to choose a different occupation,
it would prob be a midwife/doula!!!!
Sarah
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NotEnoughForAnyone
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Posted: 12-19-07 16:15pm
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aww, its always cool to see a child born.
I know I was excited and happy to see
Dalton born. . .
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rosejackson
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Posted: 12-19-07 16:45pm
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i would love to witness a birth aswell.
would be an amazing experience
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 12-19-07 17:51pm
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In all that I have experienced, I really
had no idea. My stomach hurt from sympathy
pushing and my voice was horse from all
the cheering and crazy stuff I was
yelling!
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 12-19-07 17:53pm
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How awesome! Next time I'm pregnant I'll
fly you down and let you coach me through
 (when I hit
the lottery)
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yellow ribbon
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Posted: 12-19-07 19:18pm
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lol laura. thats so cool i wanna watch a
baby come out 
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HcoBrunette06
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Posted: 12-19-07 19:23pm
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That's awesome!!!
I really want to be a L&D nurse 
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yellow ribbon
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Posted: 12-19-07 20:01pm
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if i could just help with the birth and
the babies then i would to but the idea of
puttin needles in someone is just to much
for my faint heart
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 12-19-07 20:04pm
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Laura, you need only ask! I consider it
the ultimate privelege to be asked to
participate in something so miraculous.
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Dannzibelle
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Posted: 12-20-07 09:08am
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I would love to do what you did! My friend
has asked me to be her birthing partner
but i had to turn her down because she's
due in 4 weeks and they don't let other
babies on the ward unless they belong to
either the mother or father so i can't
just leave Mika without milk. Plus i've
got a cold and Mika's just getting over
her Bronchiolitis so the last thing i'd
want is to pass my germs onto newborns
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