24 hrs of Labor and 2 epidurals it was all worth it

24 hrs of Labor and 2 epidurals it was all worth it. First child at 36 years old and even with having experience as a doula nothing could have prepared me for my own birth. Started having complications last 2 weeks with my blood pressure. At my 39 week visit my feet were so swollen I wore slippers. Doctor had me admitted immediately for an induction. It was not the birth I had planned but the hospital nursing staff was amazing and my partner turned out to be the best daddy/doula ever lol even impressed the doctor with his playlist and massage techniques.

I was exhausted and drained but it was all worth it just to hold my little prince.