So I don’t really know where to begin but I was due with my son February 21st 2019. I decided after I turned 39 weeks that I wanted to be induced! I was in so much pain due to a severe case of Symphysis pubis dysfunction or SPD for short. I went to my last drs appointment at 39 weeks and my dr discussed with me how my induction would go down. I would start with 12 hours of cervadil and then after that I’d have my water broken and start pitocin. So I went for my induction Sunday night at 7:30 on February 17th at 39+3. I first got my IV started and boy this was the start of awful pains I would experience throughout my labor! I was poked 4 times before they finally found a vein! The 1st time I was poked it was on the side of my wrist and the nurse hit a nerve! I was screaming in pain and it felt like someone was stabbing my hand. I still have pains today! Finally the 4th nurse got a vein I was so relieved! I then finally started my 12 hour round of cervidil going in at 1cm. After being pretty crampy and having mild contractions throughout the night I was excited to see how far I’d progressed in the morning. I to much disappointment was still only 1cm! My dr decided she was going to try another cervical ripener I’m not sure the name, that lasted 4 hours! I had a little cramping once again and mild contractions. I was checked again after and unfortunately was still 1cm. So my dr then did another round of that cervical ripener for 4 hours basically the same happened and I was still 1cm. So my dr then decided that she wanted me to do one more round of cervidil! So I once again had the cervidil inserted for 12 hours. I had the cramping once again and still pretty mild contractions. My dr checked me Tuesday morning around 8:00 I was still 1cm!!! She decided she would break my water and that did not feel good at all! It was a very weird feeling once it was broken it felt warm and gushy and I would not stop coming out! After that happened I felt a ton of pressure and instantly had to use the bathroom. At this point I had already been in labor for days and the band for the monitors on my stomach were constantly twisting, the hospital bed was extremely uncomfortable, and I was getting morphine shots in my butt so my butt was bruised. I was in a lot of pain and so over it and tired! Anyways after my water was broken I started on pitocin and got my epidural! I also had a catheter placed. I was 2cm about 30 mins after starting the pitocin. My epidural wasn’t too painful when it went in and was happy for the relief! The pitocin really started to kick in and about 2 hours after receiving my epidural it started to wear off. And boy the contractions were horrid. My nurse got the anesthesiologist to give me more epidural medicine. I was told to lay on my back to check to see how far along I was now I was only 3cm. When I laid down on my back I started to feel very nauseous and weak. My mom said I turned white as a sheet. My blood pressure plummeted down and my baby’s heart rate plummeted as well. I had 8 nurses in the room and had to put on an oxygen mask. I was so scared and so were my family members. They finally stabilized my baby’s heart rate and they put an internal monitor in my uterus to monitor him better. I laid on my side and was super itchy from the epidural I was so over being in labor and just wanted my baby! My dr came in to check me once more after waiting about 4-5 hours. I was told I was only 4cm. I was so upset I just sobbed. My dr asked me what I wanted to do. I looked at my mom and husband and asked them what they thought was best. My mom said if I was done being in labor and in pain to go for the c section. And I was definitely beyond done. I was so terrified and everything happened so fast I was prepped with the spinal block and shaved. My husband hurriedly put on his scrubs and I said my goodbyes to my mom and grandma. I was wheeled away to the or. I then was put on the operating table and I felt so exposed but at this point I was so used to it and didn’t care. They put the curtain up and let my husband back to sit next to me. I knew now I was minutes away from seeing my baby for the first time. I thought about when I first found out I was pregnant and how scared I was. And I thought about all the drs appointments and ultrasounds and how anxious I was to meet my son. My dr then cut into me I felt so much pressure it was kinda painful. And then finally my dr pulled my son out they lowered the curtain so I could see him. He let out his first little cries and they were so cute. I just began to cry and cry and so did my husband. I was finally a mom and he a dad. Something I always wanted to be. My dr finished up the c section and pulled my placenta out. And I was stitched up I felt the searing pain of the stitches as my anesthesia was wearing off early. But it was so worth it. I then was wheeled to recovery and got to hold my son for the first time. It was one of the best feelings I could ever explain. I couldn’t believe I created such a beautiful baby. The love you feel for your children is unimaginable. After all this I am so happy to be a mom and have my son in my life.

Welcome to the world!

GUNNAR AUSTIN GREENE 8lbs 12oz 21 3/4” long! 6:45pm!

💙 Dad and I love you with all our heart and souls!