tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522760903106920634.post8422565893169224947..comments2023-05-26T02:47:29.377-07:00Comments on The Philosopher's Bride: The Birth of Joel AthanasiusThe Philosopher's Bridehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11060483418535209562noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522760903106920634.post-49832678834841562642010-12-02T14:07:08.129-08:002010-12-02T14:07:08.129-08:00The birth of my 3rd child was really fast, too! I ...The birth of my 3rd child was really fast, too! I also tend to slowly dilate and had gone past my due date. After having my membranes stripped, I went home feeling a little strange but no strong contractions like I'd hoped. A few hours later, my contractions were suddenly 3 minutes apart. We dropped off the kids at our neighbors and rushed to the hospital. I was 7 cm when I got to the hospital, but they still put me in triage and started taking my blood! I'm seriously thinking about a home birth next time. I was totally transitioning in triage, and by the time they got me back to the room I was 9 cm with a bulging bag of waters. Within minutes, I felt like I had to push. I can't tell you what kind of panic and commotion was all around me in the delivery room. There had to be about 5 nurses rushing around. With my first push my water broke and the baby came out 1 or 2 pushes later. I always envied the women who were only in labor for an hour, but now I understood that it was not an easy thing either! Very intense. But, oh, I was so relieved to have it over so quickly and not have to use any medication.<br /><br />What a blessing a little son is! Enjoy him and may God be with you!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088703916373161477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522760903106920634.post-37588518363157857852010-12-02T08:31:52.450-08:002010-12-02T08:31:52.450-08:00what a great story Rosie! he's adorable and I&...what a great story Rosie! he's adorable and I'm so glad it turned out wonderfully!BeccaMichelleEllenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07153959318572158164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-522760903106920634.post-65323722937698012392010-12-01T21:45:42.937-08:002010-12-01T21:45:42.937-08:00:) <3:) <3mommykoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07609379898412036312noreply@blogger.com