Birth #2 Induction with an epidural

Gabriel Quinn Nagle

Born: August 15, 2014
Time: 2:15pm
Hours of Labor: 6 (8 am to 2:15pm) About 5 pushes
Weight: 6lbs 4 oz
Height: 18 iches

I was induced at 39 weeks, upon request so that Sean, who was rotating in a different state every month for his fourth year of medical school could be there. Luckily I had a doctor who understood my need for him to be there. The induction began at 8 am, I was already having contractions which I think helped. My mom was with my and Sienna was with Aunt Melissa. I was using my birthing ball, and holding off on the epidural. I believe it was 4 hours in, my water broke on it's own. The pain became so intense, but I wanted to wait till Sean arrived. I decided not to. My mom held my hands as I received the epidural. At first it only worked on one side, but the got it working on the other before it was time for him to come. The didn't fade it off when it was time to push, which was wonderful because I didn't feel them stitch the episiotomy or any other pain for an hour afterwards. It was an amazing birth.