I was induced 6 days before my official due date because my blood pressure kept creeping up, eventually into the hypertension range. I still don't know why that happened, especially since I exercised more during this pregnancy. (If they took it while I was laying down, it was fine.) I had already decided that I would either go completely 'natural' or have either a spinal/intrathecal or epidural. I was hoping to get to about 7cm, then ask for an intrathecal. But, with the pitocin, I needed something and I was still at a 4! So, I asked for an epidural instead. I have never been so numb in my life! I was sure I wouldn't be able to push because of how little feeling I had, but she was out after just a couple pushes (she definitely holds the record for quickest delivery)! And, it turns out I probably could have gone with the intrathecal because I was fully dilated less than an hour later. And still numb on my left side 3 hours after delivery. They put me in a wheel chair to move to the recovery room. So, lesson learned, maybe (each labor/delivery has been so different): If I do this again, I will ask for the intrathecal even if I haven't progressed very far. Anyway, here are some pictures to document Charis's arrival.
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Congratulations, Lani! She's just beautiful!
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