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I’m Back! And Baby #4 is FINALLY Here

December 26, 2009 by Painter Mommy 26 Comments

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As many of you know these past few weeks of my pregnancy have been very trying for me.  It started out when I wound up in the hospital in severe pain.  They still cannot pin point exactly what was going on at the time.  They said it could’ve been my kidney or a UTI, but all the tests came out ok.  I did not show any signs of infection in my urine or blood.  But the pain caused me to go into early labor where I was having heavy contractions but my cervix was not opening.  I was only 35 weeks pregnant so they wanted to stop the contractions by giving me intravenous antibiotics and fluids.  That worked and I was sent home.  But the pain continued and I wound up on bed rest.  I could’nt sit or stand for too long.  The only relief I got was when I laid down.   I tried to get my computer client work done, but the longest I could sit at my desk was maybe 30 minutes.  I think that was the hardest part for me, not being able to meet my responsibilities.

Thank God for my church family though, who really stepped in to help us with meals and getting my 2 older ones to preschool and kindergarten.  My mom was a huge help as well when she came to stay with us for a few days in the beginning when I was in the most pain.

I begged God to get me through that time and to have favor on me concerning my labor and delivery. I was so scared that I would go into labor and that the kidney pain would return.  I also was praying that I would have the baby before Christmas so we could at least be home in time to spend it with our other children.

I had an OB/GYN appointment scheduled for the day before Christmas Eve to get my membranes stripped, but I called and asked if they could schedule it for Monday instead even though I was not quite 38 weeks yet.  They agreed (THANK GOD!).  Anyway, I went in to the office and the doctor did the whole membrane stripping thing which is not that pleasant, but it really does work.  After that the doctor told me to stay local and maybe go walk around the mall for an hour and then come back and get checked to see if I was dilating.  Well, the mall was not my idea of a relaxed time especially a few days before Christmas and with our 3 hungry small children.  It is so cold out though and there was nowhere else to go, so the mall was our only option.

Once we got in the car to drive to the mall, I started getting contractions.  By the time we got in the mall, they were coming on pretty strong.  We got the kids some food and sat down at a table in the food court and we started timing the contractions.  Keep in mind that I had only had my membranes stripped about an hour earlier.  My contractions were coming on faster and stronger and I told my husband that we had to leave NOW and go straight to the hospital.  I knew that the baby was coming and FAST.

My husband dropped me off at the hospital and then took the kids home to go stay with a friend of mine who had been planning on taking care of them while I was in the hospital.  When I got to the labor room and was checked, I was already 6 cm dilated.  I was so scared that my husband would not make it back in time for the birth, so I decided to lay down and try to stop the contractions from coming.  The funny thing is, that it worked.  The contractions subsided and 2 hours later when hubby finally got to back to the hospital I got up and started walking around.  Immediately the contractions came back pretty strong.  They were not terribly painful either.  I labored for about an hour or 2 and when the doctor checked me I was almost 10 centimeters.  They suggested I push through the lip in order to be ready to actually push the baby out.  So, at 8:30pm I did that and by around 8:50pm, our baby was born.

I did not need any pain meds.  The pain in my side was not there.  I had the smoothest labor and delivery that any pregnant woman could ever ask for. I only had one moment of excruciating pain when the head was out.  The cord was wrapped around the baby’s neck and they had to untangle it.  They told me not to push.  So that was when I was screaming.  But it went by fast.  Once the body came out I was instantly relieved.

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So, here I am a few minutes after giving birth – happy as can be that it was all FINALLY over.  And most importantly our new baby was healthy.

I do not miss being pregnant at all and I think that I MIGHT be done with having babies, but I didn’t get my tubes tied or anything.  I always said that I wanted to have 5 children, but now with having 4 under the age of 5, I think I am going to take a break.  I am getting too old for this.  And being that this pregnancy was not at all what I had expected – I am just tired and don’t want to go through that again for a long long time.

Even though I am totally sleep depraved right now, I would not trade it for anything.  I am LOVING the fact that I am NOT PREGNANT and I can finally get back to being ME again.  I have missed blogging and connecting with all of you.  I am hoping to be back in full swing very soon with lots of great posts.  Thanks for being patient with me.

Ooops, I forgot to post the baby info.  LOL  Here it is:

First Name: Daniel

Middle Name: Nazim (husband’s Trinidadian birth name)

Birth Weight: 6 lb. 2 oz.  (he shrunk though and was 5 lb 13oz. when we left the hospital)

Height: 18 in.

Love to all!

DAWN


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Comments

  1. Carrie says

    December 26, 2009 at 1:33 pm

    What a great birth!!! You look great. Congrats. 🙂

  2. Lisa says

    December 26, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    WOW…what a blessing ! Giving birth to our children is the most precious gift of all that God has given unto us. I’m glad it’s all over for you..what a handsome boy!
    I must say..Girl you look Cute after just minutes of giving birth…hehehehe. Blessings to you and your family!
    .-= Lisa´s last blog ..Merry Christmas to all! =-.

  3. Mary Lutz says

    December 26, 2009 at 2:22 pm

    Congratulations!!! I was praying and thinking about you all Christmas! I’m so glad you posted this and glad that everything turned out well for you and your baby. Oh, btw, what is it’s name, weight, height, etc.?
    .-= Mary Lutz´s last blog ..Last Minute Gift Ideas, No Shipping Required =-.

  4. MommyGeekology says

    December 26, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    Holy Moly, CONGRATULATIONS! I was wondering about you on Christmas, so glad to hear that you had a wonderful, happy, safe (pleasant even!) delivery! A beautiful Christmas gift.

    *hugs & kisses*
    .-= MommyGeekology´s last blog ..Have a very kinky Christmas =-.

  5. Christina @RantRaveRoll says

    December 26, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    Congrats Dawn!
    I am so happy for you and the family. Daniel looks beautiful. Definitely a pregnancy story to remember. What a blessing. Try to get some rest and take care.
    .-= Christina @RantRaveRoll´s last blog ..SORRY… OUT OF STOCK =-.

  6. Jessica says

    December 26, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    Congratulations! He is beautiful! I am so glad that both of you are healthy and well

  7. Jennifer says

    December 26, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    Congrats! So glad you had a smooth labor and delivery! That don’t happen often!
    .-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Pepto-Bismol Sweepstakes plus GIVEAWAY =-.

  8. Deborah says

    December 27, 2009 at 2:04 am

    Oh Dawn; Congratulations! He’s beautiful! Welcome back to being you again! LOL
    .-= Deborah´s last blog ..Welcome to FeedBurner =-.

  9. Teresha@ Marlie and Me says

    December 27, 2009 at 7:02 am

    C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S!!!
    That is a beautiful birth photo! You look so pretty and baby Daniel is gorgeous!
    You birth narrative was an amazing read. Many blessings to your family!
    .-= Teresha@ Marlie and Me´s last blog ..Baby Log: Week 18 =-.

  10. Kellyn says

    December 27, 2009 at 8:19 am

    Oh congrats! So glad that everything went smoothly, and that you were able to “hold off” until Hubby got back. Stripping the membranes is not fun, had that with Boo. Chills just thinking about it.

    Hope you are getting some much needed rest!!

  11. jallwood says

    December 27, 2009 at 8:25 am

    Wow… what a story! I had my membranes stripped with all 3 of my kids and it did nothing. So frustrating!!!! I am so happy you went into labor on your own and didn’t need meds. Almost makes me wanna do it again… ‘cept I am too old for this stuff also!!! You look fab for just delivering! What a Christmas gift!!!!
    .-= jallwood´s last blog ..It’s that time again…… =-.

  12. Laura says

    December 27, 2009 at 8:30 am

    I am glad that after a difficult pregnancy you had a relatively easy birth. Congrats to you and your family!!

  13. Stefanie says

    December 27, 2009 at 8:55 am

    Congratulations! I am so happy for you…and your little boy is adorable 🙂
    Have a wonderful New Year!!
    .-= Stefanie´s last blog ..Is This Toy Safe? =-.

  14. Tiffiny says

    December 27, 2009 at 9:21 am

    Congratulations!!!!! I’m so happy for you. 🙂 You look wonderful and he is a cutie. Hugs!
    .-= Tiffiny´s last blog ..Christmas Goodies =-.

  15. Mandi says

    December 27, 2009 at 9:35 am

    Oh, I just want to cuddle him! How stinkin cute is he?! You did a great job, what a wonderful Christmas present for your family. It may have been a difficult pregnancy, but look at how happy you are in that picture! It was all worth it! Now stop reading comments and go love all those babies! 🙂

  16. PattiMcKenna says

    December 27, 2009 at 10:30 am

    Welcome to the world baby #4!
    Welcome to the moms with four kids club, Dawn. It’s a pleasure to welcome you as one of our members!

  17. Connie says

    December 27, 2009 at 11:03 am

    Congratulations on your new, precious little son, Dawn! How wonderful that God helped things to work out so well for you in the delivery! God bless you and your family.

  18. Melitsa says

    December 28, 2009 at 7:31 am

    Congratulations and wow! what a rollercoaster you were on. Glad to see things worked out well and you were home for Christmas. 🙂

    Lovely birth story.
    .-= Melitsa´s last blog ..Raising Playful Tots Podcast #6 Christmas Play Activities =-.

  19. Sharnese LaNier says

    December 28, 2009 at 8:12 am

    Congrats to you and your family! Lil Daniel is blessed to have a mom like you. Are you sure that photo is moments after you had Daniel (hehehe)? You both look great! Glad to hear the labor went well.

  20. ExtraordinaryMommy says

    December 28, 2009 at 9:05 am

    Congratulations, Dawn! I have been thinking about you and am thrilled to know you and your beautiful little hope are healthy and home. What a blessing!

  21. Shynea @ Penny Pinching Diva says

    December 28, 2009 at 9:25 am

    Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy. I am SO excited for you. I am glad to see that both of you are healthy and that he is finally here.
    .-= Shynea @ Penny Pinching Diva´s last blog ..A FULL LIST OF COUPONS FROM COUPONS.COM =-.

  22. Leslie @LaMamaNaturale says

    December 29, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    Hey girlie!
    So happy to hear that it worked out for you and that your labor was smooth!!
    🙂 Awesome you were able to get the contractions to steady out. Good for you!
    Welcome Daniel! Enjoy your babymoon!
    .-= Leslie @LaMamaNaturale´s last blog ..a recycled post, gearing up for 2010, & homemade recipes! =-.

  23. Christina Lemmey says

    December 30, 2009 at 8:30 am

    Congratulations Dawn! Daniel’s just beautiful and I’m glad you’re doing well.

    Guess our lunch plans will just have to wait a bit longer 😉 since you’ve got more important things going on
    .-= Christina Lemmey´s last blog ..How Did I Become a Virtual Assistant? =-.

  24. lorrie says

    January 4, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    so thrilled for you hugs , my friend had her baby early december she had to undergo c-section but they now have a beautiful girl named Heidi

  25. Laurie says

    January 18, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    I just finally read this – congrats Dawn!! Sounds like a pretty good labor and delivery, thank goodness after a sucky end of pregnancy. Three kiddos pushed me to my limit, especially when trying to work from home, I’m so impressed you’re doing it with four now!
    .-= Laurie´s last blog ..Step by Step Daycare Dropoff =-.

  26. Night Owl Mama says

    January 22, 2010 at 1:04 pm

    OH YAh!!! He’s gorgeous and a beautiful name too. You look fabulous Mama.

    HOW are things going now?? HUGS TO YOU Sweetie. Need to talk email me..I had such a difficult time in the last two yrs with 2 young one’s I could never imagine having 4 under the age of 5.

    ANything and everything I’m here for you. Even if you want to call me on the phone we can trade phone numbers. {{{Hugs}}}

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