Pregnancy: After Infertility Community

So our phenomenal son Connor Allen was born Sun 8/22 at 7:38pm weighing 7lbs 9 oz and 20 inches long. It was a whirlwind birth and we barely made it to the hospital on time. I woke up around 9:30 am that morning and felt more severe menstrual-like cramps but didn't think much of it. Then around 11:00am I started leaking amniotic fluid. I spoke with my doula who said contractions should start within the next few hours or 2-3 DAYS (it could have been a small leak and practice labor) and not to worry because the baby could make more. So I waited and more fluid started around 2:30 pm and I was convinced this was the beginning of labor. My brother came to visit and we were talking about plans for the nite when all the sudden I had a very strong urge to go to the bathroom (it's around 4:45 pm right now). I had another two contractions that were strong and we started timing them (eight mins apart). I kept walking from the bedroom to the bathroom but didn't necessarily recognize what I was having as contractions. It just felt like pressure and the baby descending (remember he was sky high at first). Then I threw up and DH consulted the doula who said to go directly to the hospital. DH didn't think to ask why but she later told me throwing up was a sign of transition. I was fearful that I couldn't tolerate the car ride and spent the duration of the 40 mins hanging over the back seat, on all fours or with my back flush against the door. DH asked if he could help me put my seatbelt on and I said "NO SHUT UP!" LOL. I couldnt hold still.

I walked up to L&D (only because it sounded WAY better than being in a wheelchair) was quickly admitted and my doula showed up (it's about 6:45pm now). I kept wanting to be on the toilet so I just spent my time there. I asked for drugs thinking it would be a long night. My DH and Mom were talking on the car ride and saying I was probably 3-4 cm, which I concurred with. Doc checked me pretty fast after arrival and said "The good news is you are 9.5 cm and the bad news is it's too late for drugs". Then they hooked up the monitors and noticed that his heart rate was decelerating so they wanted me to push him out fast I was fully dilated 2-5 mins after that first check.

After 30 mins and an episiotomy (due to what they call precipitous (aka fast) birth that doesn't allow your body to adjust) he had arrived. My Mom, DH and I all looked at one another for an hour afterwards saying "Did that REALLY just happen?" My MIL didn't even make it to the hospital in time to witness the birth as planned.

I spent the whole first night just enjoying and looking at him and feeding him. I am in complete awe and can't believe how you feel so willing to do anything for this little person. Moreover, every cry is a dagger through my heart. I'll try to attach a pic : ) He's adorable, complete with a huge conehead from being squeezed so much : )