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Avery’s Birth Story

March 31, 2018 Comments : 11

So little Miss Avery is finally here and a week old yesterday! After months of feeling her grow, kick, roll and hiccup her way into existence she decided to make her debut at 37 weeks and 2 days on March 23rd. Since I love reading other birth birth stories I decided to share Avery’s birth story here. You can also check out how I made it through the first trimester with these first trimester must haves HERE.

Avery’s Birth Story

The night before while out to dinner with Aaron and the kids I started experiencing increased abdominal cramping and extreme lower back pain. It felt like contractions but there was no predictability to them and by the time I got home and laid down they seemed to ease up.

At around 3 am I woke up feeling uncomfortable and was unable to go back to sleep. I decided to head downstairs, watch television and pay bills. That should have been my first sign that something wasn’t right. I figured this weird morning energy was due to pregnancy insomnia and nothing else. Hayden woke up and I got him ready for school and myself ready for my doctor’s appointment and off we went.

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While at the appointment I mentioned the back pain I was experiencing which led to being hooked up for a NST. Within 20 minutes I had about 5 contractions that were being picked up on the monitor. This finding landed me a trip over to labor and delivery at the hospital to be monitored further. By this time the contractions were becoming more intense and more painful.

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Now I know nothing about labor and delivery so I really didn’t fully understand if what I was feeling was actual contractions or not. Apparently, they were. Although these contractions were very real my cervix wasn’t changing. This concerned the doctors.

At around 20 weeks the doctors at maternal fetal medicine were concerned that my previous cesarean scar was thinning. This could cause multiple complications including uterine rupture if in labor. While they had no way to be 100% sure the odds that my uterus could rupture causing both fetal and maternal death were not odds that I wanted to chance.

Avery’s Arrival

Based on the intensity and pain with the contractions and the thinning of the old cesarean scar the doctors decided that it was time for baby to come out and a repeat c-section would be done immediately. This was not what I was prepared to hear.

I had nothing with me thinking this was just a routine appointment and I was suppose to pick up my son from school that day. I had also sent Aaron home about 30-45 minutes away thinking there was no need for him to hang out because I was going to be sent home after monitoring. Needless to say I was in full blown panic mode. Thankfully the kind anesthesiologist saw my meltdown and slowed things down for me.  This gave Aaron enough time to arrive soon after I went in to the operating room which I was incredibly thankful for since he was able to be there when Avery was born.

Love reading other people's birth stories? Check out Avery's unexpected, surprising birth story. | Birth | Birthing options | Birth Story|Love reading other people's birth stories? Check out Avery's unexpected, surprising birth story. | Birth | Birthing options | Birth Story|

As for the c-section things went smoothly. It felt as though I was in and out in no time with Avery safely in my arms. By the time I got back to my hospital room my family including my son were already there to welcome our newest family member.

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Avery’s is Here

Even at 37 weeks, Avery weighed in at a whopping 8 pounds and 12 ounces and 20 inches long. While the events leading up to my repeat c-section were traumatic and scary. Everything worked out in the end and thankfully Aaron was able to make it in time to see his daughter be born but to be there for me as well.

It’s been a week and we are settling in as well as to be expected with a newborn. Sleep is non existent at night and we are struggling with breastfeeding. Avery lost a pound by the time we were discharged from the hospital. We we are still working on gaining that weight back. I wish things had gone differently in regards to my labor and birth. I’m so happy Avery is here and healthy and that I can share her birth story with everyone.

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  1. Nancie says

    June 29, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    Gorgeous photos. Your little one is beautiful. I hope you enjoy every day watching her grow.

    Reply
  2. Terri Beavers says

    June 29, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    Babies are such a blessing. I knew when I had back pain that I was in labor with all 3 of mine. The pain was so intense, I couldn’t move. Congrats on Avery’s birth, I have a grandson name Avery <3.

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Prince says

    June 30, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    Aw congrats!! That first week can be such an adjustment – for both mom and baby. Such a precious time of life and bonding.

    Reply
  4. Holly says

    June 30, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    Congrats on your sweet baby girl. I love seeing brand new babies…almost makes me want another! Almost:)

    Reply
  5. eliza says

    July 1, 2018 at 1:34 am

    Congratulations! She’s so pretty, I can’t wait to have one like your Avery. Enjoy your mommy’s hood.

    Reply
  6. Lisa Rios says

    July 1, 2018 at 4:13 am

    AW She is so sweet and beautiful and tiny! Treasure her forever and love every moment – in the blink of an eye she’ll be all grown up!

    Reply
  7. Preet says

    July 1, 2018 at 6:16 am

    Oh wow, It was seeing how you documented your special day of giving birth to your little one. Congratulations to you.

    Reply
  8. Czjai Reyes-Ocampo says

    July 1, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    The last photo is absolutely priceless! Congrats on your new baby, and I hope she is always in the pink of health. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Esme Sy says

    July 2, 2018 at 6:39 am

    I hope Avery has recovered the lost pound and gained some along the way at this time. I know the road was not easy but I feel so glad in the end that life prevailed. Congratulations on having a baby!

    Reply
  10. Elizabeth O says

    July 2, 2018 at 10:21 am

    Congratulations on your new baby. Welcome to the world Avery! You captured some great photo’s to treasure forever. I am glad everything went smoothly in the end.

    Reply
  11. Jordan says

    July 4, 2018 at 1:12 am

    Oh my goodness. Happy birthday Avery! Congratulations!

    Reply

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