r/PregnancyAfterLoss • u/lunaofbridgeport CP 1.8, LC 12.7 • 5d ago
Birth! Baby Boy is Here!
It’s been a crazy two weeks but so excited to say that on December 7th, our baby boy came into the world! After my first pregnancy in January ending in a chemical pregnancy, becoming pregnant again resulted in a lot of anxiety. Extra visits to the doctors, stress and tears were all apart of the journey. But every step of the way, we saw a normal and healthy baby which gave us hope.
We had an induction set for Dec 8th which was 11 months exactly from when I miscarried. Talk about drastic difference from beginning to end of the year! But on Dec 6th, my water broke instead sending us to the hospital to get evaluated. I was admitted but my cervix wasn’t dilating which they said was unusual. They tried pitocin and the foley ball which weren’t working. Finally I got the epidural and they were able to successfully insert the foley ball and dilation began.
Faster than anticipated, I was ready for pushing! They frantically called my doctor who rushed in and after a little less than an hour of empowered pushing to the Cowboy Carter album by Beyonce lol our boy made his way into the world at 7:55 weighing 7 lbs 13oz and 19 3/4 inches long!
We were overwhelmed with joy that he was her and healthy! Taking care of a newborn these last two weeks has been hard and a huge change but trying to remember who I was earlier this year and how much I wanted this. So grateful and I’m wishing for everyone here to meet their babies soon! 💙🩵
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u/katiegam 5d ago
Congratulations! We are due five days after the day we lost this past year - redemptive timing I feel. We lost on February 29th, so I’m grateful that day only rolls around on the calendar every four years. Excited for you!!
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u/IrisTheButterfly 40 | MMC 09-23 | 🌈 🎀 02-25 5d ago
Congratulations Luna! I remember your name and your story. Enjoy this special time.