Hi girls
Just thought I'd give a few details about my birth experience - I was induced on Sunday and my induction went well so I feel extremely lucky as I was dreading it. Waters were broken and drip started at 8am - I was having contractions almost immediately. Made it to 6-7cm by 12.30 then to 8-9cm by 2pm when I reluctantly called for the epidural (though with hindsight, the best decision I could have made). I started pushing by 5.30 and because Zach was so big I had an episiotomy and forceps - he was out by 6.30. I cannot begin to describe the feelings of joy when he was born. And I won't even try, as each of you will experience it soon enough!! My 2 invaluable tips for labour for what they are worth (1) the TENS machine was fabulous and certainly without it I would never have got to transition drug free and (2) the book Birth Skills by Juju Sundin- again, without that knowledge and practical advice I would have struggled with labour.
Zach and I are home now. He's feeding and sleeping very well so no complaints here! Thank you girls all for your wishes and for your support throughout my pregnancy journey.
I will continue to follow your progress!
Love to you all
Mels xx