The contractions weren't that bad - in the beginning. By around 10am or 11am the pain became unbearable and I gave in and asked for the "candyman" as Tita Toni puts it. I was about 5cm dilated at this point.
After the epidural everyone, not only me, was able to relax and rest.
Hubby thought my focus point should be a picture of our pups with Santa. Did NOT work. :-P
Even with the epidural I could still feel the contractions but the pain was no where near what it was without it.
Told ya everyone was able to relax - even take a nap!
Miss J being born!
About an hour after the epidural was administered I was 9cm dilated. Judy, our labor and delivery nurse notified Dr. L and the pitocin was turned off.
Introducing Miss J!
7lb 4oz and 20.5 inches long.
My first words when she was born? "You're so white!" :-P
Notice my legs are still in the stir-ups while everyone ooos and ahhs over the baby.
Miss J took to the breast like a champ!
Grandma Kelly with her first grandchild and me having a moment with her after everyone left.
