Kiya Abigail - Birth Story

After having my membranes striped on Dec 13th I really thought things would happen my body was really feeling like it was getting ready, what a tease.  My mom and sister were here visiting out of state and I tried everything to get her to come out while they were still here but Kiya was way to cozy and I had to evict her.  I felt bad my sister and little Rylan had to leave on the 17th with out seeing a baby and my mom was leaving on Dec 21st I was just praying that she would come before then.

Kiya Abigail 11 days past due date, born December 20th 1:47 pm 8.2lbs 20 inches, this is our journey of Kiya coming into the world.

It was time to evict little Kiya she was too cozy and it was time for her to come out. I woke up early Sun Dec 19th, 10 days after her due date, called Labor and Delivery to see when I can come in to prepare me for induction.  They were slow and I could come in anytime. I was so nervous but ready at the same time, I let Roger sleep a little while I got things together.  My Mom, Roger and I arrived at the hospital at 11:30am and they already had a room set up for me.  Ruth, Rogers aunt was already there waiting for us.  I got settled and thought my body made some progress but no it was still at 1 1/2 cm so they decided to start me on Cervidil a pill they insert in me to get me to dilate more and to ripen my cervix.  I was told that it would be left in for 12 hours have an hour break then probably have it again for another 12 hours, I was told it could take up to 3 days I didn't like the sound of that.  It didn't take long for me to start feeling contractions they started out not too bad I even watched some football.  By mid afternoon I was really starting to feel uncomfortable and the contractions were starting to come on stronger, Roger even checked out of his job which I told him was ok to take but he knew I was going into some pain. I walked the halls and sat on the ball leaned on Roger I was doing everything to try to ease the pain concentrating on breathing is what really did it for me. Ruth went home to sleep some and my mom was sleeping on the couch by my bed thank goodness for Roger he really was a saving grace, Roger did get some sleep but I woke him when the pain really hit. That evening my back was really starting to hurt I couldn't get comfortable no matter what I did it really hurt and I was so tired at one point I asked for the anesthesiologist to explain the epidural to me again, which I didn't want I was so determined to do this on my own. The nurse suggested a medication they can give me in my IV and it might help me sleep. I also had to get something for nausea I was really starting to feel sick to my stomach.  It didn't help me sleep but it did ease the pain in my back to where I could once again concentrate on my breathing and contractions which where getting stronger.  Finally it was around 1:00am and the Cervidil could come out, finally I was 3cm and I could have an hour break and could get in the bath.  My back hurt so bad again and all I wanted was to get in the bath which didn't relax me to much there was pipe problems and the water had some rust in it but didn't bother me to much my body wasn't feeling very good but I didn't want the jets on due to the rust.  Around 2:00am monday morning I was told that we could start the Pitocin yeah I was really excited and was hoping to get things moving along so we called Ruth back to help me with my breathing.  I ended up getting some more meds to help with the back pain and was able to somewhat relax a little bit.  It didn't take long for me to really start feeling the contractions they were starting to come on strong, Roger was right there to help with my breathing and the nurses, Ruth and my mom were great help as well.  I was really starting to feel them they were strong and right on top of each other no break in between. I think around 10am I was at 7cm and time stopped for me, every minute seemed like an hour. Finally around 11:00 am I decided it hurt to much I couldn't think about my baby and I was having no break in between my contractions, really strong ones right after another for at least 2 hours straight.  I was breathing through my contractions like I was riding a wave then the waves turned into a tsunami and I broke my concentration once my concentration broke I was done and I asked, well told them I wanted a epidural right now I didn't want to wait the nurses even asked if i wanted to be checked first I said no I made up my mind I didn't care how close or far away I was from having this baby.  Everyone was shocked cause they thought I was controlling everything really well with my breathing didnt think I was in much pain, I didn't cry nor was I screaming or making much of a sound I was pretty calm through the whole thing, I'm pretty proud of myself but boy did I have everyone fooled.  The anesthesiologist came in right away and told me I had to sit sideways on the bed with my legs crossed and bent over and not to move at all, ya right.  I'm not sure how i did it if it wasn't for Roger in my face breathing with me I don't think I would have been able to be so still.  Once the epidural went in everything calmed down and I felt instant relief even the nurse said my whole face a demeanor changed.  I was so scared to get an epidural but wow what an amazing feeling of relief and so happy I went that route.  I was so tired and just plain done with the breathing and contractions that I am very happy I got it and I don't feel I let myself down Im actually pretty proud of what I accomplished on my own.  Right after I got the epidural the Dr checked me and I was at a 9 1/2 already wow it was time to have a baby good thing I asked for the epidural when I did. I was then was ok to have everyone in the room we called Rogers parents and grandma and my best friend Cori.  They broke my water and Dr Pregar my OB came in and got everything prepared. I could still feel my contractions but they were not that strong at all which helped me with the pushing stage. I was told when to push.  Pushing was a lot of work, not only for me but for Cori and Roger who were holding my legs up. There were a few points where Kiya's heart rate dropped and Dr Prager thought maybe she would have to vacuum her out but every time it was mentioned Kiyas heart rate would come back up, they also gave me oxygen to help the two of us out.  I had a mirror so I could see, I didn't think I wanted one but was so happy to see what was going on.  I remember feeling her little head and seeing a part of it, it really kept me going.  After two hours of pushing my dr told me to give it a few good strong pushes and she should be out I saw that she was close. I never pushed so hard in my life I felt every bit of her her head come out and her little feet kicking all the way out, it was like she was swimming out of me, what an amazing feeling. I was told I wouldn't feel any of it because of the epidural but everyone was wrong the whole time I felt Kiya and kept my concentration on Kiya.  Once she was out they held her up for me to see and then took her over to the table to check her out.  I then realized I had a full room Roger, Cori, my Mom, Roger's Mom, Dad, Grandma, My Dr another Dr, 5 nurses, 3 pediatricians and a male paramedic that was in training.  I did have a 2nd degree tear almost a 3rd degree took awhile to fix me up. Kiya was so beautiful she came out with a little cry and perfect skin everyone said that she was absolutely beautiful and perfect, she won the beautiful baby of the year award, during the whole time we where in the hospital the nurses would bring other nurses in to show off my baby girl of course made me proud. She weighed 8.2 pounds and was told she was 22 inches, but later found out that she was only 20 inches.  Once she was checked out we did belly to belly and started breast feeding.  I didn't think I could love someone so much my heart exploded with joy there are no words to explain how I felt, our family is now complete.