Eliza Faith's dramtic arrival!

[Pixie]

Thursday 6th of April 13, 2006
I was admitted to hospital to begin induction 7 days after my due date, I was already 2cm dilated and told this would help to get things going. I was happy and excited thinking that by Friday I would have Eliza in my arms.
They checked me at 9pm that night and said I had only progressed to 3-4cm despite having fairly regular contractions things were still slow. So I had a sleep and at 6am the next day they put the 2nd lot of gel in, at 1pm they checked me and said I had made zero progress by now the contractions were hurting I found it hard to believe I was getting no where. Soon after the internal a DR. Showed up and said look it’s bad news your baby is brow presentation, there is no way you can deliver vaginally and this is why you have made little progress. You will need a c/section that is the only way the baby will come out.

I was devastated I begged to try and turn her I wanted to find out some kinda way to get her to move, but they said look this is so rare the baby won’t turn. So while they organised my c/section I cried my eyes out feeling like I had been too impatient and should of let labour come naturally.

At 6pm they took me to theatre and gave me the local anaesthetic and then the epidural which hurt like hell and as they took me into theatre I was struggling to breath, the spinal block was to much and had gone to my neck they gave me oxygen and did another internal, and announced “this baby is not brow presentation, she can deliver vaginally” they asked me what did I want to do, but I was find it hard to breath so talking was out of the question I pointed to the door to get my partner he came in and said “yes she wants a vaginal birth” and with that they stopped everything and took me to the labour ward. Where I laboured for another 10 hours after 10 hours they said yep your fully dilated start pushing, so I did but had to be told when to push by my partner and the midwife as the epi/spinal block was so heavy, I could hardly feel a thing only my tummy going tight. After 2 hours of pushing, she went to get a doctor who said look you are getting no where you need a c/section…I begged again please no, I can do this, if they would reduce the epidural I would be able to feel more and push more efficiently, I asked about venthouse, forceps etc they said no, nothing will work I must have the c/section and with that was taken back to theatres soon after.

They administered the epidural very slowly after what had happened earlier. The operation started I hated the tugging and pulling but kept the thought my baby would soon be here and I would soon be with her. My partner was at my head talking to me, they pulled Eliza out rushed her around to me for a kiss and took her off to be cleaned and weighed. She was born 10.41am 8/4/06 weighing 8lb 12oz and 52cms. Apgar of 9 and then 10

I started to feel very sick, then I heard them saying she is bleeding, I spoke out and said I am going to vomit by now my partner was at my head again with Eliza but I couldn’t concentrate on them I called out I was going to vomit and at that point they made my partner leave, I was vomiting and bleeding profusely I had 3 surgeons working on me and they were pumping fluid into me to stop the vomiting. I ended up with a blood transfusion of 2 units and lost close to half of my total blood amount. The surgeon came to me head stroked my face and said you are very lucky to still be here young lady well done.

In recovery I was feeling like I had run a marathon I couldn’t breath properly and told them I was struggling to breath, the doctor came and listened to my chest and heard her saying she has fluid on her lungs and needs a diuretic very soon and minutes later they were sorting my lungs out with an iv in my hand, it felt good to breath again, and I was put onto oxygen.

At that point my partner came running into recovery with the baby demanding to know what was going on no one had told him tanything the last he had heard was 2 hours prior I was getting a blood transfusion and not to worry they had left him alone with the newborn baby and no updates on me. His eyes were red raw from crying, he thought I was going to die he said the last time I saw you the doctors were screaming at one another to hurry up and stop the bleeding and you were vomiting everywhere.

The poor guy I can’t imagine what he must have gone through with thinking he was going to be a single father. He was told off by recovery for coming to see me and I was in no state to be seen I demanded he stayed and said “look he thought I was going to die give the bloody guy a break let him be with me and his daughter” and they did and I got to breastfeed Eliza for the first time too.

I was then taken to acute care for 24 hours to be observed every 30 minutes to make sure my breathing was stable and the bleeding didn’t happen again.

The next day I was taken to postnatal and allowed visitors and could shower on my own and was able to walk around.

So that is my birth story so not what I had visioned I had my natural water birth planned and no intervention.

But the most important thing is I am here healthy alive and recovering I have a very healthy and happy baby and a partner who loves me more than I ever realised and I can not even begin to describe what he means to me I am just happy to be home and a family.

Whoo I managed to type all that with her asleep on me lol

Thanks for reading!

[Oscar's mum]

OMG what an experience you had. That would have been very scary for you. I am glad to hear that you are recovering though and that your little baby is good too!

[the_queen]

oh Nat :hugs: sounds so traumatic, glad you got through it. Your poor hubby, stupid hospital staff treating him like ****! Let alone how they treated you!! I bet you're glad to be home and in your own familiar environment now. :hugs:
And how talented you are, typing with her asleep on you LOL!! Now I hope you've remembered to call all those people who kept texting you "have you had the baby yet"....... LOL

:smiliedance: WELCOME ELIZA!!!!!:smiliedance:

[Rainbowbrite]

I'm speechless. But soo happy your all safe now:hugs: :hugs: Congrats :smiliedance:

[cosmic]

Nat, I'm still mortified by what you had to go through! I spoke to someone today about your situation (my birth support person) and she said that sometimes babies in brow presentation do change positions or the epidural can relax you enough so they have room to tuck their chin under, so maybe that's what happened. But that whole 2 hours to push thing makes me so mad! :mad:

Thank goodness you and Eliza are both fine. :hugs: I was thinking that if you want to talk to other mums who have had similar experiences or women who are having very successful VBACs, you should check out the Joyous Birth website (Janet's website). It sounds very helpful and supportive.

Anyway.. enough rambling from me. :o Hopefully I will see you both soon! :D

[Taddy]

WOW you made me cry. God I am a sook. Well atleast you and Eliza are both doing well. Congratulations on being a family. Feel sorry for your husband. :(

[BabyJoy]

OMG! What an amazing story! I'm so glad you and Eliza are fine. It makes my birth experience seem like a walk in the park!

Glad to have you back on bubhub Nat! :D

[moonblossom]

Oh boy what an ordeal :S So glad you are both home safe and well. Your poor hubby, hospital staff can be so insensitive sometimes :( Wishing you and Eliza and hubby all the best .

[Crazy Monkey]

Wow... I'm speechless.. What an experience for you all..
Glad you are home and safe...
Now the fun begins... Enjoy

Welcome Eliza

[*Chels*]

:kiss: hi!
u poor thing!!u sound like you were very brave!look after yourself and little eliza!!hope ur partners ok too!!
take care:hugs:

[Pixie]

Nat, I'm still mortified by what you had to go through! I spoke to someone today about your situation (my birth support person) and she said that sometimes babies in brow presentation do change positions or the epidural can relax you enough so they have room to tuck their chin under, so maybe that's what happened. But that whole 2 hours to push thing makes me so mad! :mad:

Thank goodness you and Eliza are both fine. :hugs: I was thinking that if you want to talk to other mums who have had similar experiences or women who are having very successful VBACs, you should check out the Joyous Birth website (Janet's website). It sounds very helpful and supportive.

Anyway.. enough rambling from me. :o Hopefully I will see you both soon! :D

ohh wow so that could be why she turned then..I didn't know that...you'll have to PM Janet's website

[bronny-jane]

i nearly cried too reading that....what a terrifying thing for you all....:hugs:
glad you are all ok, take care of yourself and your family:kiss:

[WeThree]

Nataylia, what a terryifing experience!!! Im so sorry you had to go through that :( but I am thrilled that you are ok and that your beautiful Eliza is here safe and sound!!! I cant wait to see the 2 of you, get some rest and enjoy your little family:hugs:
xxxx

[Sarie]

Nat,
You are unbelieveable! You are a true champ that must have been an terrible ordeal for all of you!
Even though my first labour was not good, I was so lucky to have fairly straight forward deliveries.
Best wishes from all of us to all of you!:hugs:
Sarie

[Rockett]

Wow,what an awful experience! I'm so glad you and little Eliza are ok.:)
Looking forward to seeing a picture of your little bundle of joy.

[razzle]

Wow..... what a story! And poor hubby not knowing what was going on....

:hugs: Congratulations to you both!!

[Seekrit]

Tears from me as I read that, Nat, but thank goodness that both you and Eliza are okay!

Congratulations for being alive and for having your little bundle safe with you. :)

:hugs: :hugs:

[Lunar]

WOW Nat, thanks for sharing that. It really was an event never to forget huh?!?!?
So glad everything is ok now and your are both safe and happy.:hugs:

[Jamily]

Nat - so sorry to hear that you had such a horrible experience. I am really glad to hear though that you are now all well, happy and healthy. CONGRATULATIONS to you both and WELCOME ELIZA!!

Claire xx

[mygirls]

You poor thing:( ...not what you expected but hey you now have your beautiful baby girl here & everything now seems to be ok :yelclap: Well Done & rest up lots:hugs:

[pumpkin]

congratulations

(also what caused the bleeding that you had? did they tell you?)

[cosmic]

oh I can answer that (hope you don't mind Nat :)). They said that as they lifted her out, Eliza's shoulders tore the incision wider. I don't know how common that is, but FAR OUT with the amount of c-sections they do these days surely it's fairly straight-forward?! Apparently not. :thumbsdown:

[InSaneOne]

well she should have a great life and shares a great birthday with me! :smiliedance:

enjoy every minute of your time together as life is precious.

[nemosmum]

OMG I am so glad your both alright:hugs:

You are one brave mumma and so is Eliza's daddy:thumbsup:

At least you have a very interesting birth story for Eliza when she turns 18:D

[Bron]

Nat - you made me cry!!! What a brave woman you are, and how wonderful is your partner!?

I'm sorry your experience was so difficult, and I'm delighted that you and Eliza are now home.

:hugs:

Bron

[lukaelmo]

Me too, speechless :eek: . But congratulations and welcome ELIZA :D .

[SJE]

Wow that was a bit of marathon

So glad you're okay Devon mouse

You've got to change your picture. I think I can speak for everyone when I say we want to see cute little Eliza Faith. Love the name!!!

[brooke]

welcome beautiful baby eliza!



OMG i was in tears reading this! :hugs: :hugs:
I am so glad now that you are safe and well! What a traumatic delivery

[TwoBlue]

Wow what an ordeal !! Sorry you had to go through all that and your poor partner too !!

All in all i am sure Eliza is worth it !! :p

Congrats :D

[giggles]

What an experience your family has been through Nat. :hugs:

I am glad it is over for you and your home safely so you can both get into enjoying the little miracle that is Eliza.

Welcome Eliza Faith!

[TabouliRasta]

Oh my goodness, reading your birth story has left me in tears....I'm so sorry that you and your partner had to go through such a traumatic event but I'm so happy you've got your perfect little Eliza Faith:yelclap:

[sshellzp]

All I can say is whoa. I too, am speachless. Welcome Eliza!

[SweetSerenity]

WOW NAT!

:hugs: Congrats sweetie on your beautiful girl!

Im so sorry you had to go through all of that...and your poor partner too!!!!

All i hope is that it gets better from here and im sure it will!

Lots of love, Natalie xxx

[Baby Girl]

Well done DM.

What an experience. :hugs: to your family.

[rainbowbeetle]

gosh, what a birth story to tell!

so glad Eliza eventually made it to your arms safely.

and glad you're on the mend too, sounds scary!

Congrats!

[caz]

Wow, what a terrifying thing to go through but happy to hear you and Eliza are home safely now :hugs:

Welcome Eliza Faith

[becca74]

WOW , sending you huge :hugs: !!

If you need to talk to other women who have been to hell and back with c/sections, then go to http://www.birthrites.org/ , there is a forum and an email group you can join - I cannot express adequately enough how much healing I have experienced from connecting with these women, I wish I'd known about them straight after my last c/sec (my 1st c/sec wasnt as traumatic as my last one).

Take care, and congratulations on the arrival of your precious princess!! You and her are real troopers :thumbsup:

[Tisme]

Nat I'm sending you all the best vibes and all right now ....... I didn't realise that there were still hospital staff that cared nought for the partners .... I guess I was spoilt in the little back of town hospital.

I'm so glad that you are home and healthy and that you are strong enough to type out your story in such a short amount of time.

I would like to nominate u for "One of the worlds strongest birthers" award as well as the "One tuff Cookie" award.

LOL

welcome Eliza.

[the_queen]

I would like to nominate u for "One of the worlds strongest birthers" award as well as the "One tuff Cookie" award.




I second that. :thumbsup:

[mrsrobo]

Welcome to Eliza and congrulations Devon Mouse I hope you and baby are doing fine.

[reAllytee]

Its never nice when anyone goes through a traumatic experience but the way i look at it is that we were meant to face it for one reason or another & you are one very brave lady :hugs:
Im glad that in the end you came through it safely & have a gorgeous bubba that will enchant you for now until forever.
Welcome gorgeous girl may life be kind with lots of cuddles & kisses from your mama.
Well done mama ! :smiliedance:

[Tam-I-Am]

Congratulations Devon Mouse on the birth of your beautiful little baby girl Eliza.

I'm sorry you had such a traumatic birthing experience, your poor husband! What an awful experience for you both:crying:

I'm glad you and your family are okay.:)

[Nickster]

Wow Nat, what an amazing ordeal - and your poor hubby, having to go through that.

Hope you're recovering well, but on the bright side -


WELCOME ELIZA!!!

It must be so wonderful to finally cuddle her.:smiliedance:

[Mischief]

DM! You made me bawl. Not because i'm scared, but because you are such a strong brave woman, and you have such a wonderful husband!

I cant imagine the fear and stress you both must have gone though, but you are still positive, thats wonderful!

Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope you are online lots to share Eliza's growing! XXOO :hugs:

[Funkychicken]

Yay for Eliza!! Congratulations to you and your husband. Your experience of birth may not be what you had hoped but you have been rewarded 1000 fold with your new baby girl.

[zenifa]

Nat, thanks for sharing your birth story with us, it brought tears to my eyes:crying: . I'm sorry the birth wasn't the way you wanted it to be, and that your partner wasn't as well supported by hosp staff as he should of been. You are a strong amazing woman and I'm pleased to hear that you are on the mend after your ordeal.
Take care of yourself and enjoy your precious little Eliza Faith!! Congratulations!!I hope you are getting lots of rest and sleep!! Good work mumma :hugs:

[~Kimmy~]

Next time I hope Eliza's head helps your cervix get ready. Your body was more than ready to push her out. :) I've heard that Evening Primrose helps soften the cervix. Maybe next time around you can use the oil capsules leading up to your due date.

I don't think you really could have prepared for what happened. Some babies just position themselves wrong. Although the nurses could have helped you during labour to find a birthing position that aids delivery. Something different works for everyone. Throughout, I think I tried every position in the book and then a couple of my own. :p while he was decending facing the bed, squatting and using the top of the bed as a brace worked for me. Then when his crown was presenting I was on my back, hands bracing knees. My friend had to have a c-section too. She's a nurse and was also heartset on having a natural birth. But her little one was breech and they tried turning first, but he wouldn't budge.

I'm so glad you're okay after such a scare. I think both a really short labour, and really long labours are bad. I lost consciousness about five times after the birth. I think it was a mix of pain exhaustion, low blood sugar, and loss of blood. Your body can only handle so much and even though you can get through it will mental control, your body takes over the minute you relax that hold.

And your poor DP. They should have kept him updated. I think they were so busy with you that they thought, the new bundle will take his mind of things for a bit. I'm sure they lost track of time and the fact that none had said anything to him... :( Silly staff.

You really do find love on a whole new level. Initally my partner was in two minds about joining me for the labour. Glad he decided to be there. I wouldn't have been able to go through it without him. And he's definately going to be there again next time. I think anyone who didn't share the birth experience is missing out. Yeah it's scary, messy and tiring but it's also the most exciting, breathtaking and surreal experience in this world.

A big congratulations to you and your partner. You did so well. I hope Eliza continues to grow strong and healthy. And that your recovery is quick. All the best Nataliya. :hugs:

[Kirstlea]

WOW Devon Mouse

You had an experience and a half. Sorry to hear it was so traumatic but happy to hear you have beautiful Eliza in your world now.

CONGRATULATIONS to you and your family :kiss:

Kirsten

[Pixie]

Wow thank you EVERYONE for all your support and replies, it's wonderful to read them. I don't feel brave lol But sure enough we are really enjoying Eliza and her little ways and falling in love with her more and more!!

:kiss: :hugs: :hugs:

[nemosmum]

Who does she look like DM?

and wheres the first baby pic? hmmm:smiliedance: cant wait to see her little angel face!

[poshBecks]

Wow D_M you are trully an amazing woman. I had tears in my eyes reading your story!! Your partner must have been so scared!!

I'm so glad to hear that you are ok now though :hugs:

[Pixie]

She looks a lot like her daddy i'll have to make a new avatar :D

[Ruby Slippers]

What an experience for you OMG , I'm glad everything worked out , what a birth post , i was crying , :hugs: ,Welcome To The World Eliza :D .

[draught]

DM - last time I logged on you were on your way to the hospital - I have to say that this story was not what I was expecting for you at all when I was sending you baby vibes! Welcome to the world Eliza! I am glad to hear that her mum and dad are recovering too - people often forget the trauma that Dad's suffer - he needs healing almost as much as you by the sounds of it! Love to all three of you, and keep enjoying your beautiful girl! It truly does get better everyday - which is hard to imagine when it seems so wonderful already!

[*Sal*]

Nat, thank you for posting your amazing birth story. I'm sorry it didn't go as planned for you, but the most important thing is you can be a family of 3 now, and enjoy your baby daughter. I'm thinking of you and your DP as well, he must have been beside himself.

Well done to you and a big :hugs: to Eliza.

[Tea Lady]

Yes, thanks for posting your story DM. I'm sorry too that it didn't turn out the way you'd planned but I'm glad you're all doing alright now. My birth didn't go the way I planned either and it took me awhile to get used to that, and it certainly helped to have a cute little bundle to focus on - I hope it helps you too :)

PS Hurry up with the photo!! ;) :D

[mim]

Wow, congratulations DM on the birth of Eliza :hugs:
How strong you are, I can't even imagine how you felt at the time!
I want to wish you and your DH and Eliza all the best. Enjoy your new family!

mim xxx

[*Country Bumpkin*]

Ohh DM- What an experiance for all of you... Gee Im so glad your all fine...

Congratulations on the birth of Eliza!!!

[Foxymoron]

:eek: OMG Nat! Poor you and Poor DH.... So glad you are ok, all that blood loss-very scary...... I'm speechless....


And you are very clever typing with bubs:thumbsup:

[Lollie]

O you poor thing DM! OMG!! At least she came out eventually huh? You are so brave for going through all of that and CONGRATULATIONS for baby Eliza making such a dramatic entrance into the world.

Make sure you rest up :thumbsup:

xxxx
Lollie

[LittleBoysRock]

I am so glad you are both safe and well. Sounds like you had a terrible time of it, I am sorry your birth wasn't as you had planned it.

Welcome to your beautiful baby Eliza.

Take care of yourself!! :hugs:

[Miaow]

Great that you are both ok must have been scary for you and partner with what happened.

Hope all's going well with Eliza and yourself now you're home :)

[dna13]

What a traumatic time for you and your DH. I am glad that you and Eliza are both home and healthy. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us.

Take care and enjoy your little girl!!:)

[SuperWoman]

Congratulations on your little girl Eliza!!!!!!!!!!!!:smiliedance:

You poor thing, I had my mouth wide open whilst reading your birth story!! Thankyou for sharing it with us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:hugs: :hugs: :hugs:

[Pixie]

OK put a picture on her website more to come! link in my signature:D

[zenifa]

Just saw the piccie Of Eliza, she's gorgeous!! congratulations again!!

[natasha]

Oh Nat! I'm so sorry you had such a traumatic time! You are so brave! I just read your story to DH and all he could say was "what you women have to go through, you all deserve bloody medals'!!
I think we should ya know, as we leave the hospital everyone should clap and cheer and award us with medals and flowers!:laughing:
Just saw the pic of Eliza! You have one very beautiful little girl there!:hugs:
Thanks for sharing with us. Gosh i wanna give you a big hug! Well done girl!:hugs:

[Rockett]

She's beautiful DM!!! Absolutley beautiful!

[Faithcomesinnumbers]

DM You are a champ.

I give you total respect for all that you and your family had to go through it was pretty traumatic. I was thinking while waiting for the birth story that everything would be fine, but OMG seriously I am so sorry that it was not what you were expecting. You have done a brilliant job and to put your foot down and tell them that you want your DH and beautiful Eliza Faith with you well :thumbsup:. It would be very scary for DH not to know what is going on and I pass my sympathy's on to him. I am grateful that you are here to tell us your story and really hope everything goes well from here on in. One last thing to do:

Welcome to our newest Bub Hub Baby Eliza Faith

:hugs: :kiss: :yelclap:

[jkate]

WOW

Devon_mouse you did a wonderful job. I am not sure what to say your story left me shocked that things like this could still happen, and tears in my eyes, you deserve a medal, but then again you have the most precious thing in the world, which is worth more then anything. I hope you, dh & Eliza are all doing well. Congratulations and welcome Baby Eliza.

:hugs: Karen

[Nan]

Welcome to the world little Eliza! It is good to have you AND mummy.

DM :yelclap: for you for keeping so positive about your ordeal. All I could think when I was reading your story was WOW! Good on you! I'm glad you're doing well. Thanks for sharing your story.
Love,
Nan. xx

[mrsbutterflygirl]

Wow... i dont know what to say.. that is an incredible story... someone was definately looking over you and your little girl... thanks you so much for sharing that with us!!!

[Pixie]

Thank you guys :hugs:
oh yeah we were defintely being looked after!

[HoopDeeDoo]

A bit late but congratulations DM. Sorry things didn't go to plan, but the main thing is you and bub are doing well. She is absolutely gorgeous, Well done! :smiliedance: