Ten days after the due date we check in to have an induction of labor. Cervidil in the evening and if needed the stronger potocin the following morning. Sutter Maternity Center is a great place to have a baby. We check in, set up our stereo, hang some lights, put our food in the fridge, have dad's bed made up and settle in for a movie to keep our minds placated.
3:30 am August 4. Nadine wakes up in active labor, the cervidil did everything and more. Doula Teri shows up and were off. Baby on its way.
6:30 am August 4. Nadine is laboring in the warm bath and goes from 4 to 9 centimeters dialated in 2 hours!
8:30 am August 4. 9 1/2 centimeters dialated and pushing begins. Teri and nurse Gail are great suggesting all different positions to push in. Two hours later baby hasn't progressed much cause the baby's head is transverse, not in the ideal position to make it through the birth canal.
10:30 am August 4. OB on call comes in to turn the baby's head and Nadine continues to push.
1:30 pm August 4. OB comes back in to find that the baby's head has moved back in to the transverse position and states "this baby is not going to fit". He mentions the vacuum but the baby's head still hadn't made it in the birth canal even after 5 hours of pushing.
2:00 pm August 4. 9 lb 1 ounce, 21 inch baby boy is born via C-section. We were all surprised by his large size especially the 15.1 inch circumference head which is larger than the normal range.
Saturday to Wednesday we stay at Sutter. We loved it! Great organic food menu and room service, friendly nurses who answered all our newbie questions, lactation specialists, and great care for mom and babe.
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