He's Here!

Discussion in 'Pregnancy Help' started by gina_leigh, Mar 10, 2014.

  1. gina_leigh

    gina_leigh Well-Known Member

    Caleb Thomas was born this morning by a successful, if long, VBAC!!

    We decided to come to the assessment center yesterday about 5:30 because I was having contractions every 3 minutes after walking a lot. I honestly didn't want to come and thought it was a waste of time. They checked me and I was still just 2cm dilated, but Caleb had a minor decel on a couple contractions. My doctor just happened to be on call, and she didn't want to send me home.

    So they broke my water and started me on a very low dose of pitocin to get me going. I don't remember the time, but 2 hours later I was a 6 and 2hours after that I was complete.

    I pushed for 2.5 hours and finally had him with the help of suction cup at 6:01am. He weighed 6lbs15oz and is 20 inches long.

    He'd perfect, but so hairy! LOL

    We are working breastfeeding but so far he's been a little sleepy.
     
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  2. lharrison1

    lharrison1 Well-Known Member TS Moderator

    Gina!!!! Congrats!  Welcome to the world Caleb! :give_rose:
     
  3. Rollergiraffe

    Rollergiraffe Well-Known Member TS Moderator

    Congratulations!!!! :Clap: Can't wait to see photos, and so glad you had a healthy birth!
     
  4. Katheros

    Katheros Well-Known Member

    Yay! :Clap:  :Clap:  I just saw his handsome self on FB, congrats!  All that hair!
     
  5. FGMH

    FGMH Well-Known Member

    Congratulations and enjoy your babymoon! I am happy for you that you managed to have your VBAC.
     
  6. miss_bossy18

    miss_bossy18 Well-Known Member TS Moderator

    :yahoo: Congrats!! And welcome earth side Caleb. :wub:
     
  7. AimeeThomp

    AimeeThomp Well-Known Member TS Moderator

    Congrats Gina!
     
  8. MNTwinSquared

    MNTwinSquared Well-Known Member

    Congratulations!!  Yay for the VBAC!!!  Get some rest momma! 
     
  9. monica77

    monica77 Well-Known Member

    Congratulations Gina :)
     
  10. Leighann

    Leighann Well-Known Member

    Congratulations! And welcome to the world Caleb!
     
  11. rayceryin12

    rayceryin12 Well-Known Member

    Congrats!
     
  12. kingeomer

    kingeomer Well-Known Member TS Moderator

    Congratulations!  :welcome: Caleb!
     
  13. jjzollman

    jjzollman Well-Known Member

    Congrats!! He is one beautiful baby!!
     
  14. cheezewhiz24

    cheezewhiz24 Well-Known Member TS Moderator

    YAY!!!!
     
    I'm so happy for you! Post a pic of that little boy when you get a chance. :)

    Remember to stop by the BF & Pumping Forum if you have any questions or concerns. 
     
  15. weegus

    weegus Well-Known Member

    Congratulations Gina and welcome Caleb!  I hope you are recovering well!
     
  16. Mom2VLS

    Mom2VLS Well-Known Member

    Congrats!
     
  17. gina_leigh

    gina_leigh Well-Known Member

    Thanks y'all!

    So far so good! Nursing is going better today- his latch is much better. We just need practice. (Tiny baby and big boobs are a hard combo, lol)

    I'm so ready to go home, but for whatever reason they are keeping us until tomorrow. They mentioned that yesterday, so maybe it's just normal for this hospital.

    This recovery is so much easier too. There were several times I wanted to give up on the vbac (2.5 hrs of pushing!) but I'm so glad I didn't. So far I've only had 2 Motrin past the epidural, so that's awesome.
     
  18. Specky

    Specky Well-Known Member

    Yay!!! Congrats Gina! Would love to see pictures!
     
  19. MrsWright

    MrsWright Well-Known Member TS Moderator

    Man, I'm way late here (sorry!)  Congratulations!!!:)  Happy Birthday Caleb!!!!:)
     
  20. kim01

    kim01 Well-Known Member

    Congrats So excited for your family!! I already checked out his pics, hes adorable!!
     
  21. akameme

    akameme Well-Known Member TS Moderator

    congrats, that is wonderful news :)
     
  22. babyhopes09

    babyhopes09 Well-Known Member

    Beautiful! Congratulations!
     
  23. gina_leigh

    gina_leigh Well-Known Member

    Thanks y'all!
     
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