With
my third pregnancy I learned in a greater way that each pregnancy and delivery
is different. I learned not to be in a
hurry and to truly rest in God. I had a
great pregnancy with no morning sickness or complications, but because my other
two boys were born before there due date, I thought for sure my third born
would be born early too. I planned and took time off work well in
advance before my due date, planning on an early birth.
I
was due on April 15th and on Monday April 4th I started
having light contractions. My husband at
this time was working a little over an hour away, which had me on edge because
I had my babies quickly I was concerned if he would make it on time if I went
into labor. Having this concern produced
anxiety in me in these last few weeks.
That Monday April 4th I called Jeff at work saying I think it
was time. Because Manny was born so
quick I was erring on the side of caution as to get to the hospital quick so we
wouldn’t have to race there like last time.
I know after having two babies you would think I would be able to tell
the difference between Braxton hicks and real contractions but again because
the anxiety I was having I was sure it was time. I called my mom and sister as well who would
watch my other two children, as soon as my husband, mom and sister arrived to
watch the boys my contractions stopped.
When
I called my husband telling him I think I am in labor, he called our church to
ask for prayer. I remember after he
arrived home and realized I was not in labor, he called to tell the church it
was a false alarm, I remember feeling embarrassed and a little frustrated that
he called so quickly before he arrived home.
Which after the fact I apologized to him for being edgy over that. I should be grateful that my husband thought
of calling and getting others praying for us.
Instead of being focused on the fact that it was false labor and you had
people praying when it was nothing. So
silly when I think about it now.
Even
though my contractions stopped I still thought for sure the baby would come
that night or definitely that week because I never had false labor with the
other two or any Braxton hicks, well boy was I wrong, that week came and went
and every day I kept wondering if that would be the day the baby would come and
nothing.
Well
every day I just kept trying to stay busy cleaning and preparing to be ready
for my baby’s arrival. I would go on
walks and pray that all would be supernatural and thank God it was, God is so
faithful and so good, I am so grateful for the privilege to carry children and
give birth. I am amazed at each
pregnancy and delivery at the true miracle childbirth really is. And I stand in awe of God’s greatness and
goodness each time I have had the privilege to experience such wonderful deliveries.
I
was scheduled for a doctor appointment on my due date at 7:45 AM well I woke up
around 4:30 in the morning with some light cramps, and so I thought maybe today
is the day, I knew I had prayed that I would not be induced. I got up and took a shower and got dressed to
see if my contractions would stop or continue and they continued, so I woke my
husband and called my mom and sister around 5 AM to see if she could come watch
the boys. We left for the hospital
around 6 AM arrived at 6:30 AM and Matteo was born at 7:11 AM. Matteo Elijah Briggs, Born 4/15/2011 @ 7:11
a.m. – 8lbs., 4oz., 21”.
It
was the perfect amount of time, I had time to get checked in, actually get in a
gown this time, and they checked the baby’s heartbeat, I felt settled and ready
to birth, instead of the panic that was on my last delivery.
I
had a great nurse, who connected with what I wanted, I told her I did not want
an IV, this was my third baby, I had my babies quick, when we arrived at the
hospital I was dilated to 7 and was very calm.
I remember her saying “okay looks like you know what you are doing I’m
excited to see a quick birth.” The nurse
was amazed at how quick and easy everything was and I was grateful it was quick
but not scary quick like my previous one.
I am also grateful for how God lines things up. When we arrived at the hospital to check in,
my doctor was there even though she was not scheduled to be in that morning she
was scheduled to be at her office remember I had an appointment that very
morning, she was not even in her scrubs, as soon as she knew we were checking
in, she got into scrubs and prepared for the birth.
I
know the reason why I have had easy deliveries, is because I read the book by
Jackie Mize and grabbed hold of the truth that we were created to give birth,
and it does not have to be horrible. I
know because I listened to the audio version of the book frequently, every time
I went into labor, I had the confessions, and scriptures from the bible
memorized and that is what helps me remain calm and focused. I would replay Jackie’s voice in my head. I know we have had the right nurse for each
delivery that we needed because we prayed for all right doctors and
nurses. This is very important, the
nurses are the ones you will spend most of your time with, the doctor comes in
for the delivery, but the moments before and after are spent with your nurse,
you want to invest time in praying for who will be supporting you, working with
you in labor and tending to you and your baby after.
I
highly recommend Supernatural Childbirth below are links where you can purchase
your copy and start reading today, no matter how far along you are, or even if
you have a desire to be pregnant in the near future.
I
have blogged about my first birth story here http://goo.gl/01f8M2
and my second birth story here http://goo.gl/gpGO4I
if you would like to read them.
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| Big brother Diego, so excited. |
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| Big brother Emanuel, so excited. |
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| Big brother trying to help the baby not cry. |
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