Monday
11:00pm- Just a few hours before my scheduled c-section, I went into labor! I started feeling the contractions around 11pm.
Tuesday
3:00am- By Tuesday morning at 3am, the contractions were about 5 minutes apart. It was time to go to the hospital. (Remember, my c-section was scheduled for 5:30am!)
4:00am- I was in active labor and admitted to the hospital. Jimmy and I decided to try for a VBAC since my labor started naturally. We had hoped this would give us a better chance for a natural delivery.
We postponed/cancelled my 5:30am scheduled c-section. If the VBAC was unsuccessful, then we would go for the c-section later in the day.
12:00pm- I was progressing slowly and by noon, I was only dialated to 3cm. The doctor suggested that they break my water and then see if that would help things along.
2:30pm- I was dialted to 8cm, so it was looking very good for a successful VBAC.
4:20pm- I was ready to push!
4:51pm- Alex was born at 4:51pm! I only had to push for 5 contractions to get him out.
I am very proud to have had a successful VBAC! It was really scary, since there are so many more potential complications and it's not a common procedure. I feel truely blessed to have had the birthing experience and to have a healthy baby.
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