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Shanny2007 
3:02pm Thursday
Hello my friends! Sorry it has taken me so long to get my story out here, just been very busy with little Sophia's new schedule. I am also sorry I have not posted any pics, I have been trying for days but for some reason I can't get any to upload to DS. I've had this problem in the past but then it started working again so I thought it was resolved.. guess not. Here is a link to one of my web albums that has some of our little angels pics:
http://picasaweb.google.com/merrifieldsh/SophiaMarie#
The Story!
Well, although I was planning on getting induced on Monday I didn't quite make it! :) On Saturday night Jeff and I went over to my sister's house to celebrate my nephew's birthday, Mr. Brayden turned 3 on the 10th. The whole night I was just not feeling well so at 8:30 or so we went home. I was trying to sleep but I just couldn't and I was going to the bathroom every like 30 minutes. So at 12:50 I went to the bathroom again and I heard something "pop", it wasn't a big noise but enough that I looked in the toliet but nothing was there so I went back and layed down. I wasn't in bed for a minute until I felt the gush.... my water had broken. I yelled at Jeff and he ran around trying to finish up the packing and we waited for my doctor to call back. We left for the hospital about an hour later. We arrived and they sent a test to the lab to check and make sure it was really my water and sure enough, I was going to have a baby! They checked me at I was only dialated a fingertip so they decided to let me go until 6am and then they would check me again. At 6 I was only dialated to a 1 so my doctor started me on pitocin.. fun stuff! My labor at first went pretty slow, I think I was only at a 3 by noon, but that is when the fun contractions start. I don't think I can adequately explain the pain that you feel ( I was having back labor), but anyone that can do natural childbirth is either insane or my hero, I am not sure which one. It took another very painful hour or two to get to a 4, but then I got the wonderful epidural. I literally told the anesthesiologist that I loved him, he said he gets that alot! My labor started progressing faster at that point which was nice and I wasn't feeling too much pain so that was great. By 5 pm I was fully dialated and ready to push.. but miss Sophia had turned posterior so the back labor was back and the epidural stopped working. The pushing was so intense though so I just didn't care.. I wanted her out! I had to push for about 2 hours and in the very last minutes I somehow managed to turn her back around and then out she came. I can't adequately describe how it feels to see the doctor lift up your baby and then place it on your chest, but it was undoubtedly the best moment of my life. Nothing will ever come close to that feeling, I am sure of it. I ended up with a 3rd degree tear and that has probably been the most painful part at this point, but it is totally worth it!
We are home and doing very well. I am still adjusting to the new schedule, but so far it really hasn't been that bad. My parents have been here helping and Jeff took 2 weeks off from work so I am definitely in good hands! Thank you all for some many hugs and messages of support. I am so thankful for each one of you.. no way I would be sitting here looking at my little girl without all your love and support. I am praying for each one of you and will try to get caught up with everything that has been going on very soon!
Love you!
Shanny!
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What a great story! I love it! Sorry about the tear but I am sure it was/is worth it. Enjoy every moment of this!!! Love to you all!
laraM
Congrats Shannon. So happy you have your gorgeous little girl. ((hugs))
cehale1008
I have been waiting for your story! I wanted to know what the pitocin was like. Looks like I will be induced next Thursday unless he decides to come on his own. I'm already dialated and almost 100 percent effaced now. I loves reading your story and I have to tell ya, sophia is so beautiful! Everything sounds like it went well. Sorry about the tear, ouch! I can't wait for that feeling you felt when they place that baby on your chest!
Its been a long hard road getting here and you finally made it!! Soooo happy for you Shanny!! Keep us updated! Xoxo :)
JeanieMarie
Thanks for sharing your wonderful story! Sorry about the tear - ouch! Glad you are all doing well!!! (BTW, DS is giving me a hard time about uploading pics as well. It's so annoying!)
Jenn17
Thanks for sharing. I'm so happy she is here!
klimawife
OMG!! That is amazing--CONGRATS!!
colettettc
Oh, Shanny - I am so happy for you. She is precious. An angel from Heaven. Bless you all . xoxo
JudylynS
i'm so happy for u!!! thanks for sharing that story.......
erinleigh
i'm so happy for u!!! thanks for sharing that story.......
erinleigh
I am so excited for you!!!! Welcome to mommyhood!!!
Jenelle8
CONGRATULATIONS! She is absolutely wonderful. I'm glad you are settling in nicely.
xoxoxoxo
Z1977
Wow!! Awesome news and congratulations on the birth of your beautiful Sophia!
LaureNJ
I'm so happy for you!! She's beautiful!!
momto4cutekids
Thanks for sharing your story...what a wonderful experience! I can't wait to have mine...8 weeks (or so) to go. Congratulations again, she's a doll!
phecal
So happy for you Shannon!! Wow long labour...you are a trooper. Can't wait to see more pictures of Miss Sophia!! Big hugs. :)
SueCQ
Congratulations! That's great news! We ended up having the same due date but delivered a week apart. Good luck with Sophia, it sounds like she has an awesome mom!
LissaHurch
Lioness816
Lioness816
Great news! I'm thrilled for you all. hugs,
thinkingpos
All the tears I cried when first reading this entry were tears of complete and utter happiness for you and Jeff. It seems like just yesterday the doctors were telling you it would never work and to move on with a new plan. But you followed your heart and your faith and determination proved that miracles do happen! I have no doubt you will be an amazing Mother, just as you are an amazing friend, wife and woman. I am so glad you got to experience pregnancy and that moment when they first placed your daughter on your chest. I know your love for her will only continue to grow as the years pass. I wish you, Jeff and Sophia nothing less then all the joys this world can offer. You deserve every moment of them! :-)
On another note, I am sorry that labor was so long and for the tear. I hope you heal soon!
p.s. Sorry about the blank posts. I was trying to reply from my phone this weekend and it did not want to work for some reason.
Lioness816
What an amazing story Shannon. I had really bad back labor as well and it was the worst pain i have ever felt in my life!! So glad that she is here safe and sound and I can't believe that you are finally a mom as well. As for your picture troubles, I always have an issue if they are too big. DS is particular and you have to crop them smaller to get them up.
mrsolsenk12
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am so happy for you! Sophia is absolutely beautiful and she has my favorites name. Congrats! :)
angela48111
We have the exact same labor experience it seems...water breaks and you think your gonna delivery soon and then 24 hours later here comes your little angel! sorry though, mine was only a 2nd degree tear! And yes...I too wanted to kiss my nurse anesthetist after the epidural!
brcafree
She is so precious! What a great story!
WinniePoo
I love this entry.....gets me all geared up for my day:) I am so very happy for you and Jeff! What a long road we have been on to get here, huh? You will have a wonderful story for Sophia one day - she will know how just how special she is!!! Many hugs to you, Shannon!!!
ShannonR
Thanks for sharing your story. Enjoy being a Mommy!! It's the best job in the world!
MrsStacy
Congratulations! What a wonderful story with the best ending ever!!!
HopefullySomeDay
Your entry brought tears to my eyes, I am so happy for you! Sorry about the tear, did they not do an episiotomy? Hopefully you're healing nicely and feeling much better.
YvonneKB
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the picture of little Sophia smiling in her sleep. I bet you too are having sweet dreams, when you are able to sleep that is. Sorry to hear the labor was less than perfect, but your little girl certainly is!!!
Continued blessings!!!
Jcurly
Almost a month late, but congratulations! How wonderful!
Rachm