Labor and Delivery
Labor and delivery stories from our readers. We love hearing stories from our readers and hope sharing these stories will help some parents out there. You can share your story too just click here.
Double Dose
While in labor I am assuming my epidural wore off so they gave me a second dose, everything seemed fine after that until they came to move me to a different room, I let them know i still couldn’t feel anything below my waist they gave me some time and then came back a couple more times it seemed like hours later i still couldn’t move my legs. A day or so go by and i finnaly regained feeling. i had to do some therapy before leaving the hospital walking down the halls and such, they warned me not to hold my baby without someone being beside me. I don’t have any long term issues just a very scary couple of days. Take Care-Momof4.
Our Own Room
Me and my partner arrived at the hospital for the delivery so excited. We weren’t expecting to get our own hospital room. We just didn’t know what to expect I mean you plan and everything but nothing can prepare you for these moments and when the nurses walked in with our beautiful baby it was magic. All the nurses and staff treated us just like any other new parents we watched as they did all the newborn testing and we were able to take our baby home a few days later. Dreams Do Come True-Familyof3
I’m Here For You
I am a foster mom and got a call they had a newborn that needed temporary placement. I arrived at the hospital and they showed me to the nursery and there was this little one having some signs of withdrawal some shakes and very fussy. They had to stay in the nursery a few more days and I was there everyday making sure this tiny person was ok holding and comforting them. Open Your Heart-FosterMomLove
Nothing Went According to Plan
When people told me to make a birth plan I did down to the second, that was my first mistake my next was thinking we had time for a babymoon. While on our babymoon I started to feel like something was wrong being 24 weeks I knew we had to get to my doctor or hospital we rushed back and arrive at the hospital and had to have a cervical cerclage because of a weak cervix. I spent the next few weeks on bedrest. We made it to 32 weeks. Listen to Your Body-PlanForEverything
My Gift
I was deeply devoted to my career and the years just passed me by I did everything I wanted to do and made a lovely life for myself I married later in life and we both wanted to have a baby so at the age of 49 we were pregnant. People did seem to worry about us and our age but I felt like I was in my thirties, so with all the risks the reward was ultimate our very first child at 50. Labor was difficult due to my age there were some higher risk factors than younger mothers. I used an epidural and yes recovery was a bit longer because as my baby was being delivered a shoulder was stuck, my pelvic bone along with my baby’s collar bone were broken. As an older mother I can say I have more patience now than I did back in my 30’s. My baby was a gift and I will never see it any other way. Patience is Key-Motherat50
Labor or Not
Labor is what we all are waiting for in our last trimester, being a first time mom I was terrified and was not looking forward to it. My body wanted to teach me something because I went into preterm labor 4 times getting a shot and being placed on bed rest helped. When I finally did go into labor I wanted no part of it. I got to the hospital expecting to get another shot to stop the labor, not this time the nurse said ok it’s time I looked at the nurse and said what about the shot to stop the labor she said no we are calling the doctor to come in and delivery your baby you’re ready. I was terrified but the nurses were great I made it in time to get an epidural and things went pretty smoothly from then. Thanks to the nurses and the anesthesiologist for getting me through, can’t forget my doctor she was amazing too. Your Body Knows What To Do-FirstTimeMom
Just Me
When I went into Labor my boyfriend was in another state and I have small children that had to be watched by my family so when I arrived at the hospital I was dropped off and had to be alone. I got to the room and the nurse asked if my husband was parking the car? I said no he’s away right now it’s just me. As my labor progressed I was still alone and the nurses asked is anyone coming I said no it’s just me.They must of felt sorry for me, the look they gave me was sad. I really wished someone could of been with me but those nurses were so sweet. I finally delivered and my family could visit brining in my smaller children, the nurses introduced my little ones to their sibling. Support is so important during this time try to find a few support systems to help you through so you’re not alone. Don’t Be Shy-Momof3
Sharing
We always love to hear your stories. When you are feeling like no one could understand talking about it helps whether you talk to a friend or an online support group. Sharing your story not only helps you it may help someone else. Labor and delivery stories are so helpful to those who are approaching this stage of their journey. We thank you for sharing.
