Annelyse Krista Mammen
(Ally)
(Ally)
Born: Friday, October 9, 2009 3:23 PM
9lbs. 12 oz.
20 1/2 inches long
9lbs. 12 oz.
20 1/2 inches long
Labor Story:
I had no such luck attempting to go into labor on my own, despite my miles and miles of walking, eating spicy foods, pressure point massages and umm...other recreational activities. :) Fortunately induction day finally came and we happily showed up at the hospital at 5am on Friday.
I got started on pitocin and spent the morning in easy labor. I really wanted to try and go natural this time. I figured this was my third baby and things are usually a little easier the third time around, plus I've heard recovery is a lot easier without drugs. I had high hopes the whole morning until about 11:30am when my contractions started getting extremely painful. Not that I've ever gone into labor naturally so I can't really personally compare, but from what I hear pitocin-induced contractions are more intense and frequent than they would be otherwise. So at 11:30 I decided (much to the relief of Kyle) that I needed an epidural. The anesthesiologist (who had come in to meet me earlier "just in case") came in and said, "All done going natural?" Ha ha! I was in too much pain to respond.
I got the epidural, which was a much more painful process than I remember, but worth it in the end. I was a happy camper for about an hour when I started getting nauseous. I knew this was going to happen because it happened the first two times I'd gotten an epidural, so I was prepared and the nurse handed me with some barfing supplies. (Sorry if that's TMI...but labor stories aren't supposed to be pretty!) With Janelle and Spencer I threw up a few times and then was fine afterward. Unfortunately this time I threw up a lot of times and was very nauseous for a lot of the afternoon. About 1:00pm they gave me something for it and it lasted an hour or so and then I got sick again and was nauseous all the way until they wheeled me into recovery. NOT fun.
At 2:30 I started getting some major back labor which I'd never had before and could totally feel despite the epidural. Also not a good feeling! But apparently it was a good sign that it was almost time to start pushing. The nurse told me to push the "happy button" on my epidural to help with the back pain while I had to push. My doctor showed up at 3:00 and had me start pushing at 3:18, and 5 minutes later, Annelyse showed up! Despite the nauseousness and major back labor, she was my easiest delivery! I didn't have to have an episiotomy this time around (which I'd had with my other two), which makes a WORLD of difference! Plus she came out so fast, she came out with a perfectly round head. :) I have to say, after seeing how big Ally was and all the back labor I felt, I'm perfectly happy with my choice to get an epidural. I'm pretty sure it could have been a LOT worse.
The second Kyle and I laid eyes on Annelyse, we fell in love with her! She was as beautiful as ever and the sweetest little thing with her round squishy cheeks and strawberry blonde hair. I think we'll keep her!
For more pictures go to: our365.com, and fill out Oct. 9, 2009, the first three letters of our last name, and McKinney, TX
I had no such luck attempting to go into labor on my own, despite my miles and miles of walking, eating spicy foods, pressure point massages and umm...other recreational activities. :) Fortunately induction day finally came and we happily showed up at the hospital at 5am on Friday.
I got started on pitocin and spent the morning in easy labor. I really wanted to try and go natural this time. I figured this was my third baby and things are usually a little easier the third time around, plus I've heard recovery is a lot easier without drugs. I had high hopes the whole morning until about 11:30am when my contractions started getting extremely painful. Not that I've ever gone into labor naturally so I can't really personally compare, but from what I hear pitocin-induced contractions are more intense and frequent than they would be otherwise. So at 11:30 I decided (much to the relief of Kyle) that I needed an epidural. The anesthesiologist (who had come in to meet me earlier "just in case") came in and said, "All done going natural?" Ha ha! I was in too much pain to respond.
I got the epidural, which was a much more painful process than I remember, but worth it in the end. I was a happy camper for about an hour when I started getting nauseous. I knew this was going to happen because it happened the first two times I'd gotten an epidural, so I was prepared and the nurse handed me with some barfing supplies. (Sorry if that's TMI...but labor stories aren't supposed to be pretty!) With Janelle and Spencer I threw up a few times and then was fine afterward. Unfortunately this time I threw up a lot of times and was very nauseous for a lot of the afternoon. About 1:00pm they gave me something for it and it lasted an hour or so and then I got sick again and was nauseous all the way until they wheeled me into recovery. NOT fun.
At 2:30 I started getting some major back labor which I'd never had before and could totally feel despite the epidural. Also not a good feeling! But apparently it was a good sign that it was almost time to start pushing. The nurse told me to push the "happy button" on my epidural to help with the back pain while I had to push. My doctor showed up at 3:00 and had me start pushing at 3:18, and 5 minutes later, Annelyse showed up! Despite the nauseousness and major back labor, she was my easiest delivery! I didn't have to have an episiotomy this time around (which I'd had with my other two), which makes a WORLD of difference! Plus she came out so fast, she came out with a perfectly round head. :) I have to say, after seeing how big Ally was and all the back labor I felt, I'm perfectly happy with my choice to get an epidural. I'm pretty sure it could have been a LOT worse.
The second Kyle and I laid eyes on Annelyse, we fell in love with her! She was as beautiful as ever and the sweetest little thing with her round squishy cheeks and strawberry blonde hair. I think we'll keep her!
For more pictures go to: our365.com, and fill out Oct. 9, 2009, the first three letters of our last name, and McKinney, TX
12 comments:
So Beautiful!! I love the squishy cheeks!!!
I WANT TO MEET HER!!!
im glad you guys decided to keep her. ;) we can't wait to meet her in december!
She is adorable! Congratulations!
I'm so glad your delivery was the easiest yet! I too thought the third time around would be easier, but I also had major back labor for the first time. Not fun! I'm excited to see more pictures!
Glad everything went well and that I got to come see you both! She is so precious.
love the story! She's so cute!! Congrats! I can't believe you didn't have an episiotomy! How nice! That's the worst part of my recovery I think. and I didn't know you got so sick with the epi! That stinks! But, I'm glad you have a new beautiful little princess now!
i love the pics, she's gorgous! congratulations! i wish you sleepful nights, and lots and lots of fun.
I love labor stories! TMI and gory details and all! It even makes me more excited for my next baby to get here. Weird? You are a champ for having a 9+ lb baby. Wow. Congrats on the new addition to your beautiful family.
Congrats again! Ally is so adorable!!! I love her hair and cute round face. I think Ally looks alot like you Laura. She is just so cute and I love her name!
I hope you are getting lots of rest and enjoying your new baby.
Congrats! She is adorable. Glad mom and baby are both well.
Yay! What a beautiful, big baby! And, I love her name! :) Glad to hear all is well.
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