Birth story:

My water broke on Saturday, May 31st at around 4:30am. I remember laying in bed half asleep thinking that I had wet the bed. Then water kept on gushing out and I realized that my water broke. Our midwife called throughout the day to see how I was doing. It was discouraging, because every time she called she would tell me that I was too calm to be in active labor....and at the time I thought the contractions were pretty damn painful. I remember thinking to myself `If it`s this painful already and my midwife is telling me that I sound calm, how bad is it going to get? and what the hell have I gotten myself into??!!`

By that night, around 10:00pm, things hadn`t really progressed that much, so our midwife told my husband to get caster oil to speed things up. (caster oil is a natural laxative which is often used to speed up labor...but it also gives you bad diarrhea) Boy did my contractions get stronger after that!! We were up the whole night, and I was doing everything I could to keep my mind off of the pain. (BTW hot showers really helped!!)

The midwife came and checked me around 9:30am on Sunday, June 1st. I remember thinking to myself `If she tells me that I`m still in early labor and that I sound calm one more time I`m gonna kill myself.!!` Luckily I was dilated at 6!! I was sooo relieved and happy. Everything progressed really quickly after that. I jumped into our nice warm hot tub, dimmed the lights, the environment was really calm and peaceful... and about 20 min later I got the urge to push. I pushed for 15 min and Phoenix was born! I didn`t tear at all and I didn`t need an epesiodomy. It was awesome -- Bryan got to catch him and put him on my chest. After that, I laid in bed, relaxed and breastfed Phoenix. Having a home water birth was such an amazing experience!!

5/31/08

Hey Everyone, My water broke at 5am this morning. I'm in early labor right now. My contractions are getting stronger and closer together... I'll keep you posted! :)

Hey,

My husband and I have been married for three years. This will be our first baby. We're so excited!

Phoenix at 2 months old! :)

The pregnancy survey.: About the mommy. Name: Tosca Age: Height: 23 5'4" Is this the first child?: Yes About the daddy. Name: Bryan Age: Height: 27 6'4" Is this the first child?: Yes Finding out. What day did you find out you were pregnant?: Tuesday, September 18th, 07 How did you feel when you found out?: Excited!! Shocked!! My mouth was wide open, I couldn’t believe it!! Who was with you?: I was by myself How did the daddy react?: He was so excited! Telling the grandparents. How did you parents react?: Very excited How did his parents react?: LOL, literally screaming with excitement on the phone. How often do they call to check on you?: Often enough About the pregnancy. When is your due date?: June 2nd, 2008 How far along are you right now?: 26 weeks Have you had an ultra sound?: Yeah Have you heard the heartbeat?: Yeah Sex of the baby. What do you want. Boy or Girl?: I eventually want both Do you know what you are having now?: A boy!!!! Are you happy with what you are having?: Yes, very!! About the birth. Who is going to be with you?: Bryan Are you going to video tape it?: Yes, but probably not the whole thing – maybe before the birth and once the baby is born. Natural or medicated?: Natural Do you think you will have a c-section?: I hope not Do you think you will cry when you first hold your baby?: I don't know Do you know what you will say to the baby when you first hold it?: I don't know Are you scared about the labor?: No Names. Do you have a name picked out?: Yes, Phoenix! :) Is your baby going to be named after anyone?: Nope Did the daddy help pick the name?: Yes! Other random questions. Where was your baby concieved?: LOL...um in our bed ;) Have you felt the baby move?: Yes!! What was your first symptom?: I felt like a cold was coming on and I felt sleepy. Will you have godparents?: Yes! Who will be the god mommy?: Our baby is lucky, we have a few people that we want to be the godparents :) Who will be the god daddy?: What is the babys room theme?: Still working on that Are you ready to be a mommy?: Yes! I can't wait!! What do you think the baby will be a 'daddys girl/boy' or a 'mommys girl/boy'?: I dunno know :)