Isaiah's Birth Story
Well it all started Thursday morning at 5:45am... a few minor contractions. It was at that point when I caught Eli before he left for work to let him know to keep his phone handy in case of an emergency.
I really thought nothing of the contractions because they weren't strong or frequent enough. So I simply began monitoring/timing them all morning. By mid day they became a little stronger and closer together. They still were very irregular and I was told to go to the hospital when they were 5 to 6 minutes apart for a couple of hours. Around 1pm I called Eli and asked him to come home because they were starting to regulate around 5 minutes. Luckily, it was Indi's nap time at 2. As I was on the phone with Eli he coached me a I was having to breath through each painful contraction. At that point we knew that it was probably time to head to the hospital. While I was waiting on the couch for Eli to get home, I felt a "pop" and my water broke! My contractions were then about every two minutes and VERY STRONG!! After calling Eli again and reminding him to hurry, I called my mom to let her know it was time as well! She wanted me to stay on the phone until Eli got there and she then would leave right away to make the drive here from New Mexico. Eli got home and was running around frantically trying to remember anything else that we needed at the hospital. Our friend Brian was already on his way over to our house to stay with Indi. The pain was so intense I couldn't do much even between contractions. However, I was somehow able to make it out to the car, and Eli screeched out of our driveway just as Brian pulled up.
Usually I would be screaming at Eli for his reckless driving, but all I could say was, "GO FASTER!" We were on our way to the hospital which was 35-40 minutes away! I was so terrified that we would never make it! There was a little bit of traffic, enough that Eli had to drive on the shoulder around a few cars. I only looked at the speedometer once... 95-100 mph! Eli wanted me to emphasize his amazing driving skills, especially under pressure! I do have to add one thing... there was a guy in a truck ahead of us who seemed to notice how we were passing a few other cars. When we came up behind him on the right side shoulder, he swerved over to block our way!!!! I can't write on my page what I wanted to do and say to that guy, but I really wish I would have made a sign to put in our window "WOMAN IN LABOR" for that purpose specifically!
I continued to breathe through contractions on the longest trip of my life! I never knew that kind of pain even existed! Poor Eli was trying his best to get us there and help me at the same time. I was on the verge of vomiting or passing out due to pain when we finally arrived at the E.R. Eli ran inside for a wheelchair and two nurses came to get me out of the car! I remember saying, I am going to pass out... over and over! They transferred me to a stretcher and ran me up to the maternity floor, while Eli parked the car. The nurse who was running with me kept saying breathe and don't push! I just kept saying to her "help me, help me!"
I was then transferred to a delivery bed where they ripped my pants off and checked to see how dilated I was... yes I was at 10 centimeters! Eli arrived just as I said, "I need an epidural," the nurse said to me, "I am sorry honey, it's too late, this baby is coming right now!" I had no I.V., nothing on to monitor the baby,... and no epidural!! :( I don't think I have ever panicked that much in my entire life (or screamed that loud)! I really didn't think I was capable of having that baby naturally... but, 2 pushes later and experiencing the most excruciating pain ever, our baby boy arrived! At first, my leg was blocking my view to see what the sex was and I was unable to move my legs at the time, so I had to ask, "WHAT IS IT!?!"
So for my quick time recap... My water broke at about 3 pm. We arrived at the hospital around 3:35... and I delivered at 3:44. Talk about arriving in the nick of time! I feel lucky that we at least got to the hospital and Eli didn't have to deliver the baby himself in the car!
Well it all started Thursday morning at 5:45am... a few minor contractions. It was at that point when I caught Eli before he left for work to let him know to keep his phone handy in case of an emergency.
I really thought nothing of the contractions because they weren't strong or frequent enough. So I simply began monitoring/timing them all morning. By mid day they became a little stronger and closer together. They still were very irregular and I was told to go to the hospital when they were 5 to 6 minutes apart for a couple of hours. Around 1pm I called Eli and asked him to come home because they were starting to regulate around 5 minutes. Luckily, it was Indi's nap time at 2. As I was on the phone with Eli he coached me a I was having to breath through each painful contraction. At that point we knew that it was probably time to head to the hospital. While I was waiting on the couch for Eli to get home, I felt a "pop" and my water broke! My contractions were then about every two minutes and VERY STRONG!! After calling Eli again and reminding him to hurry, I called my mom to let her know it was time as well! She wanted me to stay on the phone until Eli got there and she then would leave right away to make the drive here from New Mexico. Eli got home and was running around frantically trying to remember anything else that we needed at the hospital. Our friend Brian was already on his way over to our house to stay with Indi. The pain was so intense I couldn't do much even between contractions. However, I was somehow able to make it out to the car, and Eli screeched out of our driveway just as Brian pulled up.
Usually I would be screaming at Eli for his reckless driving, but all I could say was, "GO FASTER!" We were on our way to the hospital which was 35-40 minutes away! I was so terrified that we would never make it! There was a little bit of traffic, enough that Eli had to drive on the shoulder around a few cars. I only looked at the speedometer once... 95-100 mph! Eli wanted me to emphasize his amazing driving skills, especially under pressure! I do have to add one thing... there was a guy in a truck ahead of us who seemed to notice how we were passing a few other cars. When we came up behind him on the right side shoulder, he swerved over to block our way!!!! I can't write on my page what I wanted to do and say to that guy, but I really wish I would have made a sign to put in our window "WOMAN IN LABOR" for that purpose specifically!
I continued to breathe through contractions on the longest trip of my life! I never knew that kind of pain even existed! Poor Eli was trying his best to get us there and help me at the same time. I was on the verge of vomiting or passing out due to pain when we finally arrived at the E.R. Eli ran inside for a wheelchair and two nurses came to get me out of the car! I remember saying, I am going to pass out... over and over! They transferred me to a stretcher and ran me up to the maternity floor, while Eli parked the car. The nurse who was running with me kept saying breathe and don't push! I just kept saying to her "help me, help me!"
I was then transferred to a delivery bed where they ripped my pants off and checked to see how dilated I was... yes I was at 10 centimeters! Eli arrived just as I said, "I need an epidural," the nurse said to me, "I am sorry honey, it's too late, this baby is coming right now!" I had no I.V., nothing on to monitor the baby,... and no epidural!! :( I don't think I have ever panicked that much in my entire life (or screamed that loud)! I really didn't think I was capable of having that baby naturally... but, 2 pushes later and experiencing the most excruciating pain ever, our baby boy arrived! At first, my leg was blocking my view to see what the sex was and I was unable to move my legs at the time, so I had to ask, "WHAT IS IT!?!"
So for my quick time recap... My water broke at about 3 pm. We arrived at the hospital around 3:35... and I delivered at 3:44. Talk about arriving in the nick of time! I feel lucky that we at least got to the hospital and Eli didn't have to deliver the baby himself in the car!
5/29/08
It was all worth it!
My two boys tuckered out from an exciting day!
Me and my little boy.
When Indi met Isaiah for the first time!
She loves giving kisses.
The Carpenter Family
We made it home the next day--Isaiah's "Tough Guy" look.
Thankfully my mom was here to help! I don't know what we would have done with out her! Thanks for everything mom!
27 comments:
Yeah!! my first nephew. He is adorable I can't wait to meet him. I bet Indianna is so cute with him. She'll probably be mommy's little helper. Love all the pictures. Glad mom could be there. She loves newborns.
I can't believe you had him naturally, but I guess you really had no other choice! I am very jealous of your quick labor, and how small he was, but not jealous that you had to feel all that pain!
He is sooooo adorable, he doesn't even look like a newborn in that one "tough guy" picture.
Hope you are all doing well and feeling good! Congrats!
That really is an amazing story. You are quite the woman to go through all of that!! Your pictures don't justify the traumatic experience you went through...you look great!! Have fun with the new baby.
Oh my goodness! I was stressed out reading the story. I had a similar experience about not getting the epidural, but it wasn't because we didn't get there in time. The not-so-smart nurses didn't listen to me. (I wrote my labor story on our blog also). Anyways, I'm so glad you actually made it to the hospital! Scary! That's every woman's nightmare that lives in Maricopa. Isaiah is adorable!! Congratulations.
P.S. Sorry that last comment was from Jayna. I didn't realize my husband was logged into his google account when I left that comment!
YAY CORI!! Your delivery story gave me the butterflies in my stomach! Props for going all natural! You are my hero! I love that Eli wanted praise on his amazing driving skills while you’re in labor! You guys crack me up! Oh and by the way...you look far too gorgeous in all of your hospital pics! I’m totally jealous!
Hi Cori. I just wanted to congratulate you on the birth of your son - he is so cute! I hope you don't mind me reading your blog - it is such a fun way to stay up to date on what everyone is doing. I'm with Jessie - I am totally jealous of how good you look in your hospital pics. Congratulations, you have a beautiful family.
Cori! Reading this story was seriously sooo emotional for me! I can picture exactly what those dang contractions feel liek the moment your water breaks, I did throw up twice during labor from the pain. I didnt have any pain meds either and there truly is NOTHING like it. You will never be able to explain it to anybody that hasn't gone through it. Good job, what you just did is sooo amazing.
WOW!!! I honestly was on the edge of my seat reading that! I'm so mad at the guy on the street that tried to block you so you couldn't pass! Isaiah is SOO cute! I'm proud of you guys for not finding out the sex before hand, I bet that was so hard. I can't believe your pictures! You look so good! Congratulations!
OH my heck Cori, I cannot believe that you had that baby naturally!! I am just glad that you made it to the hospital. Wow you are amazing! My internet has been down and I have been waiting anxiously to see pictures of your baby!! Cori, he is so cute! Just a doll! I love the name! I cant wait to see more pictures of the little guy. What a cute family you have.
Oh and you look great right after giving birth!!
Wow! I started crying for you when I read your story. It doesn't sound fun and yet you look amazing in the pictures so maybe I will try that. I am so glad you made it to the hospital. That story was worth the suspense. He was so worth it!
Congratulations Beautiful Mama! Wow you are so tough to have made it though all that stress and pain. I can't believe that guy in the truck, what a jerk! I'm so happy that you and Isaiah are both ok. What a beautiful baby boy.
Cori, I don't know if you remember me, but it's Janice Redd....now Twitchell (Kedric and Jolin's daughter) I saw your dad on Memorial Day weekend becuase my baby was sick and he treated her; I asked if you had your baby yet and he said it was close. I knew you were pregnant, but I didn't know when you had your baby. I found your site off of Alicia's. Sorry but I just had to see your baby. He is so cute! I can't believe your birth story! THat's amazing! I also went natural, and you literally can't explain what it feels like until you've gone through it yourself. I'm so proud of you!Our hospital is 1 1/2 hours away so I know the anticipation ont he way to the hospital.Way to go for your hubby for being good under pressure! Your family is beautiful!
Cori, he is beautiful!! I honestly cried like a baby looking at these pictures!! You have such a beautiful family!!! I want what you have so bad. I can't wait to meet both of them!! And I'm glad your mom was there to help! Mom's are great at that aren't they?
Wow Cori that was like in the movies :)!!! It totally gave me anxiety just reading it so I can't imagine what you must have been going through! Especially to hear them say Oh, its too late for an epidural...Wow I would have freaked. He is adorable! And I agree you look way to good for just having that experience!
What a story! I seriously can't believe how cute you look in your hospital pictures. I looked AWFUL :) I am glad everything worked out for you!
Hey Cori, this is Mallory (Nielson) Bilbao, I don't if you know me all that well (I am Nicks age), anyway I was blog hopping and read your birth story and just had to comment because I had a very similar one and know exactly how you feel! I started having contractions at about 4 in the morning got to the hospital about 5:30, was dialated completely, so they took me right in to have him without epidural, IV or anything. One of the scariest things ever, especially for my first! Sorry if you thought it was weird to comment, just know how you feel!
okay Cori, i absolutly loved reading that! I love birth stories, you should be a writer! :) What an emotional day for you, Isaiah is BEAUTIFUL! I did it with no meds as well and it is PAINFUL to say the least. It's like I could almost feel a contraction as you were describing it. It sounds like you did awesome! Congratulations on your beautiful family. How is it being a mommy to two? btw you look great!!
What a great story!! Jackie's right, I was all anxious for you as I read it. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on such a beautiful baby boy! What a gorgeous family!
wow!! congrats! he's super cute!
congrats cori(and eli) he is so beautiful! I love the name. it fits him so well. good work on gettin to the hospital in time. i would have been sweatin bullets :) hope you are doing good. are you goin to b-town for the 4th?
WOW! Katie was out here a few days ago and she mentioned how crazy your delivery was, but I am amazed that you had such an amazing and hectic experience! I guess he was just ready to get here, huh? He is just a beautiful newborn baby! Isaiah goes so cute with Indianna. What will you call him for short? That is a great birth story and I am so happy that everything turned out okay! Scott and I are so excited for you and Eli!
Cori!! It is your long lost friend Alison from Blanding. I found your blog through Tiffany. Anyway..Congratulations! What a cute little family. What a story you have to tell. I have 3 boys and they are so fun. How do you look like a model when you just got done having a baby?
Congratulations Cusins! I am glad you didn't have the baby in the car. No offense Eli, but you would suck at that :) I'm so happy for you guys. We miss you and hope to see you soon!
That story was straight out of the movies! I hope you guys gave that wise guy trying to block your way on the shoulder! He would feel like an idiot reading this! I'm so sorry that you had to go through all that pain! I'm sure it was so worth it though, your little man is adorable! Must take after his mom, I have never seen anyone's "just given birth" pictures look that good. What a cute family you all are!
Hey, this is Jackie's sister. I read your birth story and just had to comment because it hit so close to home. I know exactly what you went through, only I had the epidural in my back and they were waiting for me to get to a 5 to give me the medicine. Then all the sudden in 40 minutes I just went from a 4 to her head coming out. I said I need the epidural and the lady said that exact sentence to me "Oh honey, you aren't having an epidural. It's too late. You are having a baby right now." When I read that in your birth story, it just brought all the anxieties back and I know the exact fears and everything you were going through. I think if they wouldn't say that panic wouldn't hit so hard! They had started me, so I can't imagine what would have happened if I had waited until it hurt and was 5 minutes apart because I went so quick. CONGRATS! He is so cute! I am so glad that everything worked out so well and that you were able to have it out so quickly. Now you will be able to look back and know that it is possible for you to do a natural birth.
Wow! What a crazy experience! Your son is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. It makes me so baby hungry again! I am so glad you are both safe and made it through the labor. I'm super impressed you had a natural birth without preparing for one! You are one tough cookie! Congrats to your fam. By the way, Cori, I haven't seen you for a while, and I love your hair! You look gorgeous!
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