https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:37:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/3#post-1344851 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 08:14:18 +0000 MrsTiz 1344851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced for preeclampsia at 35 weeks very unexpectedly. Induction was a nightmare and slowed my labor down to a 27 hour ordeal, with an additional 2 hours of pushing. LO was born at 6 pounds, 11 oz with no tearing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/3#post-1344808 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 07:48:22 +0000 Mrs squirreld 1344808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Induced, but then kicked on med-free. 5 hour intense, but natural water birth. My beautiful son born peacefully and wide eyed in the water. &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/3#post-1344796 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 07:42:15 +0000 bushelandapeck 1344796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These are so fun to read! </p> <p>Water broke just after midnight on my due date. Argued with the medical team about wanting a med free birth while our doula was in the ER for kidney stones. Baby boy born 13 mins past his due date, med free! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/3#post-1344795 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 07:38:30 +0000 Charm54 1344795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Laboured for 28 hours with contractions that never became "regular". Pushed for 3 hours with a sunny side baby until they finally used the vacuum. Dh exclaimed "it's a girl!", while the nurse exclaimed "It's a boy!" - Dh was right :) there was so much love, joy and anticipation in the waiting room and they were elated over the news of her birth.</p> <p>Oops - that's 4! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/3#post-1344789 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 07:34:42 +0000 Vegmama 1344789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Six hours of intensity. My body took care of it all. Beautiful baby girl born at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/3#post-1344521 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 23:49:10 +0000 MrsScallop 1344521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Induced by having my water broken. Stadol made me ramble drunkenly about how I might stop breathing if I fell asleep, epidural brought relief. 18 hours of labor for my 7lb 4oz baby girl! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/3#post-1344509 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 23:42:29 +0000 78h2o 1344509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After 16 hrs of back labor, contractions stalled @ 5-7 min apart for another 12 hrs. I was so relieved to go to the hospital and got partial relief from an epidural at 5cm. Our sweet baby girl was born after 34 hrs of labor and 45 minutes of pushing with her hand on her face, initially blue and not crying, but thank God, healthy and perfect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/3#post-1344469 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 23:16:42 +0000 Mrs. Tiger 1344469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ds1- Water broke in bed on a lazy Sunday morning. Asked DH to sing the unicorns song from Despicable Me while in labor. Baby boy born early Monday morning, perfect.</p> <p>DS2 - woke up at midnight with water broken at 30 weeks, was admitted to hospital. At 32 weeks had cord prolapse and emergency c section. Woke up with no pain meds, alone and scared, later found out about DS2's traumatic start to life, began our rough journey. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/3#post-1344456 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 23:10:31 +0000 Greentea 1344456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Labored on my OWN at home. Happily got walking epi for delivery. Best moment of my life as I met my daughter after 3 quick pushes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/3#post-1344393 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 22:31:04 +0000 sarac 1344393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm, a haiku? </p> <p>A natural birth?<br /> Ha ha, not by a long shot.<br /> Such disappointment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/3#post-1344160 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:13:37 +0000 Blueberry 1344160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got an epidural 15 hours in. I pushed for 2 hours and suddenly baby decided to turn. An emergency c-section later, I had a beautiful baby boy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/3#post-1344158 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:13:01 +0000 yerpie110 1344158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Water broke at 4am. Ended up with emergency csection due to maternal fever and fetal distress. Healthy baby girl, and an easy recovery to boot! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/3#post-1344135 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:07:21 +0000 Ra 1344135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thought I peed my pants, turned out to be my water. Failed epidural plus highest pitocin level the nurses have ever seen left me crying in the fetal position. Luckily, he was in a rush to get out and my perfect little boy was born after 10 hours of labor and 10 minutes of pushing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/3#post-1344126 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:04:31 +0000 yellowbird 1344126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a failed induction with three days of pitocin, and I asked to be sent home on bed rest. I went into labor that night on my own, no pitocin necessary. I had a beautiful baby girl! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1344113 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 21:01:29 +0000 Happygal 1344113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've loved reading these! Great idea. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343811 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:45:20 +0000 sera_87 1343811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Went into labour at 41+1. Able to walk around on painkillers until epidural. 9 hour labour, 18 minutes of pushing, healthy baby boy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343797 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:42:29 +0000 Beyond2 1343797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I labored for 10 hours. I pushed for 1. I had a healthy baby boy, born at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343791 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:40:38 +0000 Smurfette 1343791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Water broke at home. Epidural was the best decision EVER! 17 hours later, 20 mins pushing, I felt a love I had never felt before. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343790 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:40:02 +0000 sunshineandsushi 1343790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Went into labor at 37 weeks. One c-section later, I had a 6 lb 9 oz baby boy and a 7 lb 1 oz baby boy. Amazingly easy recovery and two healthy baby boys! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343766 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:33:39 +0000 mrs. wagon 1343766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. Went into labor on my due date. 24 hours, 3 failed epidurals, 3 hours of pushing and a vacuum. Healthy baby boy! (And membranes left inside removed 2 weeks later..)</p> <p>2. Induced at 39 weeks due to GD. 8 hours, 1 epidural turned dural puncture, 3 pushes. Healthy baby girl! (And spinal headache and blood patch..) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343755 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:30:23 +0000 mediagirl 1343755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had back labor and eliminated my bowels for over 15 hours (you're welcome). Got to the hospital at 5, had the baby at 11:49am. Small tears for me, meconium in my water but as soon as she was on my chest, instant Love. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343725 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:23:40 +0000 shopaholic 1343725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Went from 1cm to 8cm in 2 hours before the epidural. The man who invented the epi is a saint. Tears of joy at first sight. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343711 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:21:53 +0000 NurseMommy 1343711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Loooooong with unexpected complications. Didn't care, loved every minute. Healthy baby girl, perfection. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343706 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:21:20 +0000 Tidybee 1343706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Water broke at 2:30am while on the toilet (!)<br /> Light epidural at 9 cm (asked for it around 7-8cm).<br /> 1 hour of pushing and healthy baby girl born 11 hours after water broke!<br /> Very uneventful....it was th next 24 hours that were eventful - getting evacuated from the hospital during a hurricane! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343703 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:20:30 +0000 sarac 1343703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Medical induction sucked out loud. 48 hours later and a week in the NICU. Healthy eventually. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343667 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:08:53 +0000 Espion 1343667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Labored forever<br /> Kid is happy where he is<br /> Kicked out on D-Day</p> <p>:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343654 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:03:22 +0000 jedeve 1343654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: win! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343620 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:51:53 +0000 lawbee11 1343620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Epidurals are the shit. Episiotomies are a bitch. My baby girl was healthy and perfect! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343591 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:37:48 +0000 MapleMoose 1343591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Induced because my body refused to start labor on its own. Back labor, double contractions, and 2nd degree episiotomy. My happy and healthy baby was wide awake for the whole day after birth! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/three-sentence-birth-story/page/2#post-1343583 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:35:45 +0000 Corduroy 1343583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Went into labor on Wednesday. The "poopiest baby ever seen" was born Saturday morning. The triage nurse said it couldn't be done med-free but I proved her wrong. </p>