I am in awe. This was the most amazing experience of my life.
So I had blogged last night through the beginning of my labour. I had hoped to wait till 6 am to go to the hospital, however Cordelia had other plans.
At 4:45 am, J wanted me to wait no longer. So we woke up his mom, made sure we had everything, called our Doula, then headed out the door.
As we drove the the hospital, I was not a happy camper. I repeatedly told J that I did not like being in the car, that I would walk from here (we were still very far from the hospital, it was so not realistic for me to walk), then we arrived at the hospital he wanted to drop me off at the doors and I panicked, not wanting him to leave me. He was seriously driving 2 seconds away. Rational thoughts are so not always available in labour!
So we headed into admitting. I was having contractions about two-three minutes apart. They have a dedicated elevator that goes directly to the birthing unit (which I like to refer to as the batman entrance). The triage nurse there wanted me to lie down. I attempted to then freaked out, literally bound from the bed and refused to lie down. It hurt to lie down. We then walked down to the room where Cordelia would be born. It was SO FAR (not really but it felt like it!) I had to stop three times to rock through the contractions.
My favourite position was bent over the bed rocking back and forth. They had to monitor the baby that way! I did get into the bed briefly sitting/squatting so the nurse could check my dilation. I arrived at 7 cm! w00t! In fact as I rocked, the nurse never left the room. Our Doula was AWESOME! J was AWESOME! I was so in the zone. My eyes were closed and I listened to their cues when I needed help to remember to breath. It was amazing. All three of them kept telling me how awesome I was doing. Really it was hard for me to tell because it hurt!
The nurse was super busy getting things ready, it annoyed me at one point hearing the instruments being put out. It sounded like she was testing out scissors they way the clinked and clanked. Totally took me out of my zone briefly. So then the nurse begins to quietly fret that the doctor was not there yet. I had no idea why she needed a doctor there, I thought I was so far from that point. Then they joked that it wouldn’t be the first baby she caught.
So then I started to worry because the contractions were slowing down. I was able to rest a little. So I ask if that is ok, our Doula was all “That is what happens when you are in transition” … WHOA! I was in transition. ALREADY!
So doctor comes in. I had been leaking on the floor almost throughout. That was odd. To be ok with leaking fluid that way. Mind you I was mooning everyone too. As the contractions picked up again, fluid was shooting out of me. The baby finally slid down into position, the doctor wasn’t comfortable getting onto the floor between my legs to catch the baby, so asked me to get up on the bed. I was hesitant at first but climbed up (with surprising ease considering) then she said I could stay turned toward the back of the raised head of the bed and kneel. That felt good.
Then all of a sudden I HAD TO PUSH AND IT FRIKIN HURT!
The first push was insane. It hurt so bad. How Johnny Cash understood the Burning Ring of Fire I will never know.
The second push I was SCREAMING … like a primal war cry screaming. It was AHHH!
Then I was all get this baby OUT. Third push POP … head is out, shoulders slide and done.
The doctor had to remind me that I could roll over and hold my baby. I was already moaning my baby my baby and rolled over to see the most perfect being looking at me.
The cord was cut. Then we held her and rejoiced. We walked into the hospital at 5 am, she was born at 6:15 am.
8lbs 9oz (3900g) 21 inches …I am exhausted but so elated and content. This birth was everything I wanted. We had absolutely no time to take pictures until everything was done. I will post some of what we took once home 
Thank you so much for all the well wishes and congratulations. We are so blessed.
The internet here is so sporatic. So I will be in and out. I also need so much deserved rest
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Amazing delivery Chelle! Oh my goodness!
super huge hugs… I’m SO happy for all of you!
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What and AMAZING birth story. I have goosebumps and am dying to see pictures! Cordelia is SO one of my favourite girl`s names ever!
CONGRATULATIONS to all of you! xxx
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Woo hoo!! that’s awesome!!! kind of like my 2nd 1, super quick, 3 pushes & boom, baby!!! I had epidural though, lol, i’m a wuss not a brave girl like you. Congratulations again!!!!
can’t wait to see pics!!!
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What an incredible birth story! I am so fascinated that you were able to update facebook and blog, etc throughout the experience, thereby creating a journal record of the evening and morning… what an amazing gift to have given yourself and your children for years and years to come.
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Wow! Miss H was up from 2-4 last night, and while I was wiggling and jiggling her I kept thinking of you. I was certain you were having a busy night too, and I was right! Welcome to the family Cordelia!!! I am so glad for you that you had the birth you planned for. Congratulations.
Beautiful birth story. Welcome Cordelia!! Congrats to you all.
AND THAT’S HOW IT’S DONE!!! I’m grinning ear to ear for you! That WAS your perfect birth! Oh I’m so happy for you all! How did you choose her names? They’re lovely! Rest well mama, you deserve it!
Amazing delivery!! I SO remember the ring of fire…. and that was 6 years ago! Can’t wait to meet her! You did an amazing job!!!
Awesome! Congratulations – what a great experience!
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Congratulations! What a fabulous birth story, thank so much for sharing.
Cordelia is an absolutely gorgeous name. Can’t wait to see her!
now this is the kind of birth story i love to read! awesome!!
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Congratulation to you all, so glad things went well. Get some rest! You need as much as you can get now.
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Congratulations! I guess the castor oil wasn’t needed!
Can’t wait to see her!
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So happy for you! Love the name! Can’t wait for pictures. Hope you’re resting now.
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That’s so amazing! I haven’t been on the computer in 2 days (at mom’s & busy) & was SO excited to get on & read this! Way to go!
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Awesome. Completely awesome. And Congrats to you all.
Well done, Friend.
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That is so exciting and intensely amazing! Congratulations! I just loved reading your story, and I’m very happy for you!!! Welcome to the world baby Cordelia….very pretty name!
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Blog later. Rest now.
And hello there, Codelia.
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1) You are awesome. That is an amazing birth. 2) Love the name! 3) I can’t believe you are so articulate having just given birth.
Congratulations!
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congrars! You rock mama!
Cant wait to see pictures
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you all, I’m hoping to see pictures soon!
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WOW Chelle! WOW WOW WOW! That sounds so amazing. I am so glad to hear it all went well. You are amazing. I pray my birth is like that
Welcome to the world Cordelia! What an absolutely beautiful name. LOVE IT. Hugs to you. Take Care.
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I’m crying now.
Women who have labored thank you for your fresh, on-the-spot recounting of such huge moments, including the irritations and annoyances. Wonderful.
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Quite the birth story! Parts of it reminded me of Kayla’s and parts like what I went through with Lucas! I’m glad she finally decided to make her appearance
congrats again!
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Wow, Chelle, yay!!!! I’m so excited and happy for you. I’m glad you had a quick labor. In fact, yours sounds a lot like my labor last month, except here in the States they make you get in a wheelchair once you’re at the hospital.
“How Johnny Cash understood the Burning Ring of Fire I will never know.” I hear you!
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Congratulations!!! I am so happy that everything went smoothly and that you had a healthy baby.
WOOHOO!!!! She’s gorgeous! Congratulations to the family of three!!!!
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Sorry I’m late chiming in. But I am so excited for you; you got everything you wished for. That doesn’t happen with L+D very often.
Hugs for all.
Congrats on the birth of your new baby girl! I could have sworn I’d been by here already….
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YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY…. love this… have returned after being a too busy to check out blogs I love… and I find a baby has arrived in my absence. Well done little lady for birthing your baby so powerfully. I had a similar experience (VBAC) almost 8 months ago now and got goosebumps all over again reading yours. It’s amazing what our bodies are capable of. I hear the moo-ing… oh not glamorous but how it eases the intesity of the pain. I say, although it hurt, I never suffered! Look forward to enjoying the first milky sweet weeks as you get to know your new little one.
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