As many of you might know, Max's birth was not ideal. With Lucy however, it was a lot better.
I had been having contractions on and off for two weeks. They were pretty regular at night, then would go away in a couple of hours. On my due date, I'd had regular contractions from midnight until 6am when I called. They told me to come in.
On the way in, the contractions slowed. I was only dialated to a 2 and not effaced at all. Definitely not in labor. They decided to do a non-stress test on the baby since I was 40weeks. My OB looked at the results and let us know that the baby's heartbeat was strong, but it wasn't going up when she moved or when I had a contraction. They wanted to induce. Since I wasn't effaced, they had to give me something to do that. Then they would check me again in 4 hours to see if they needed to give me Pitocin or break my water.
My contractions got way intense and closer together. After 4 hours, I was dialated to a 5 and moving quick. I asked for an epidural. The anastesiologist was on his way to my room and got called for an emergency. I almost missed it, but they found another one. They got the epidural set and me comfortable and it was time to push.
4 sets of pushes and she was out! Around 12 minutes of pushing. It was so much different than Max's delivery!
Transitioning to being a family of 4 has been hard. When I found out I was pregnant with Lucy, I was very nervous. More nervous than I was with Max. I was scared I wouldn't have enough time for each kid. I was really worried about them needing me at the same time. AND apparently I was right to be worried. Lucy isn't happy unless she is being held and Max has reverted back to needing to be rocked to sleep. These are some of the two hardest things for me to deal with. After 5 weeks I think I have a schedule, but Lucy seems to not want to stick to it!
I know it will get easier as Lucy gets older, but man is nap time and bed time hard! It's also hard to get anything done. I tried putting Lucy in my Moby wrap, but of course she doesn't like it. So as I type this on my phone, I am reclined in my chair with Lucy snoozing on my chest while Max naps after three attempts. The house is quiet and I can think. I am truly blessed with all I have been given.
If any mommies or daddies have any advice on Max sleep reverting or Lucy being klingy, please comment!
