Another Successful Birth!

Leah,


Hey there- Michelle Frier here from your prenatal yoga class.

So- good news...I gave birth on Monday the 21st to a super charming little boy we named Townes Allison.

The birth was awesome. Just like my first birth (http://yogamamas.blogspot.com/2008/09/welocme-lyla-rae.html) I was almost a week early, thankfully because I was becoming very impatient! I was at home with my 2 year old, Lyla and I started getting small contractions around 10:30 am. I called my mom who lives an hour away to give her a heads up not to go anywhere, because this maybe the day. She got so excited she jumped right in the car and headed my way. I was glad she did because by 11:30 am by contractions were getting stronger and quicker. I called my husband to get home and we left for the hospital about an hour later when my contractions we 3 to 5 minutes apart. Once I got to the hospital they said I was only dilated to 4. I was super bummed because I thought with the pain level I was at least 6 or 7 and I did not want to be in the hospital all day. Well I'm glad we went when we did because I started dilating fast. At 3:30 I couldn't take the pain anymore so I opted for the epidural. My first birth was all natural so it was a hard decision. It took about an hour for them to get everything together (a very long hour) but once they gave it to me.. WOW! What a difference! I suddenly had a burst of energy and could not feel a thing! It was crazy!

My doctor came to check up on me around 6pm and she said, ok I think we are ready to push! I was floored, and I was getting a bit nervous. How was I going to push when I seriously could not feel a thing?! My first push, she said I was only pushing in my face... my second I gave it my all. I thought this was going to take forever, but my doctor said ok great, there's the head! 3 more pushes and I was done! It took like 10 minutes! No tearing, no pain... it was kind of unreal! She said I had nice strong muscles... Thanks to your help at Yoga!! The little guy is absolutely adorable!

We luckily were home after one night of stay at the hospital. I was glad to get home to my little girl. She love her little Townsie! Today, he is 3 weeks old and he is such a calm and chill little man! I finally starting to feel good again! Send my good wishes to all you expecting yoga mamas!

See you soon... hopefully,

Michelle