We were woken up at 5:30am by the call from the nurses to come on in to be induced so it wasn't ideal (7:30am would have been better). So we got ready and took Peyton up to Derek & Kelly's place for the morning and heading back down to the hospital, getting there at about 7:15am. She was 4cm dialated and 70% effaced. They got her on Pitocin within an hour and that helped her get to 5cm. However the baby didn't seem to like it because his heart rate started to slowly drop, so they took her off of it within an hour. When they took her off, Dr. McLay came in and broke her water. Then the chaos ensued.
When they broke her water they went in and put a monitor on the baby's head so they could keep better track of the baby's heart rate. Then the baby's heart rate went down over the next hour. And down. And down. His original baseline was 136 beats per minute, and he had gone down around 60! They were very concerned. They went back in to see if they could feel if the cord was wrapped around or squished but they couldn't tell. They did know that she was 6cm though, and the time was 10:35am. So they decided they needed to stay and keep an eye on the monitors.
We had our nurse, Nicki (which was amazing!!!); our doctor, Dr. McLay; a resident doctor from University of Arizona; and others coming in and out to help prepare for anything. They got very concerned and decided to start the paperwork for having a C-Section because they couldn't tell if the baby would hold up. Dr. McLay preferred not to and wanted to wait it out, and we definitely didn't want to do a C-Section if we didn't have to (but willing if the baby needs it). So the heart rate started to go up a little bit in to the 110's and things were looking good. Until Dr. McLay checked again on the baby at 10:56am. Terren was 8cm, but the heart rate went down again really quickly. He decided he needed to call another doctor that he had on call to come in and get a second opinion before he went any further. So we watched and waited and signed papers to do a C-Section.
When the other doctor arrived and went over the history, vitals, and spoke with Dr. McLay in our room, he decided he would check her. It was 11:12am. Terren was now 10cm and ready to go (she went from a 6 to a 10 in 40 minutes!). So they decided to deliver now, vaginally. We hopped into action and were pushing within seconds, while Dr. McLay was feverishly getting his stuff set up for the delivery since he can't set up ahead of time. Terren did such an amazing job pushing and giving it all she had!! And so within 10 minutes Terren had the baby out!
We had talked last night about cutting the cord and how I like doing it and wanted to do it again so I was now excited to cut the cord! However Dr. McLay then said as soon as the baby was out and he was hurriedly wiping the baby, "I am going to hurry and cut the cord to speed things up." Since the baby had shown trauma through the labor and delivery, we had two people from the NICU there to check our boy and see what was wrong and take care of it immediately. I was bummed, but I was definitely OK with it due to the situation.
He still had quite a bit of liquid in his lungs so it took a few minutes before we heard him cry. But he is so cute and I am so happy that we got to do this together! I love my wife!
Later Peyton got to come with Derek & Kelly & Sophie, and then again later with Jeff & Lisa. He was such a great big brother, so soft and nice, he even held him in his arms while I held Peyton's arms! He didn't even try to poke him! It has been such an amazing and exciting day! Here are some pictures and videos of our new son and family!
This is my second post without Terren. And she didn't even think I knew how to access our blog, nonetheless how to post a message or pictures or videos! I love you Terren!!!!!!
9 comments:
It was so fun to come and visit tonight. Peyton was pretty cute with ... Luke? Anyway I can't wait to see y'all Tues morning.
-G'ma
What a touching post! Congrats you guys, he is so cute. Waiting to hear what you name that sweet little boy. Glad everything went well. Sighs are in order. Best wishes always!
Nancy
YAY! thanks for posting this so soon! I've been thinking about terren constantly, give her a big hug from me! sounds so scary, but I'm glad it all turned out good. (but, really you guys couldn't have waited 3 days for terren's birthday?!?!?! hehe j/k!)
CONGRATS!!
He is a cutie, congrats you guys. So who does he look like? We just had a new baby boy too. Stephen I don't know if Brandon told you or not. He was our babysiter for our older 2 when I went into labor.
My blog is www.thepeckclan.blogspot.com stop by and see our 3 hansom boys.
Jon and Steph Peck
sounds like a sressful and scary delivery, but am glad terrn didn't have to have a c-section.
He is adorable!
Congrats!! So happy that everything went okay and baby #2 is here and happy and healthy!
Congrats you guys! Hope you are doing well Terren. I will have to come down for a visit next time we are in Utah!
All the pictures are beautiful! I love everything about them. What a scary and amazing post. Someone was definitely watching over you guys that day in the hospital. Lots of love to you guys! Congratulations you guys!
So sweet. You guys are such a cute family! Congrats on your new little one!
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