After 22 long hours of labor, I was able to bring our son into the world! It was a rough, rough journey. I was stuck at 5cm for 16 hours, which left me and my midwife both thinking about a possible c-section. Thankfully, at around 6 am, to my and my midwife (and my family, and friends), she checked me and I was at 10 cm and was ready to push! Also thankfully was after the long labor, I managed to push him out in 45 minutes with no tearing whatsoever! I was so blessed. Benjamin O'Brien was born at 7:25 am, at 7 pounds and 11 ounces, and 21 inches long! He's our precious angel!
My poor sweet baby had to go to the NICU though, and that is where he is right now. He managed to get a small pneumothorax on the right side, so they are watching him to be sure it's healing on its own and that he doesnt need a chest tube! So far in the little over 12 hours that he has been out of the womb, he is improving dramatically and the doctor does not believe he will need the tube.
He's perfect and a blessing. We had so many prayers going out to us and Benjamin and we are so thankful to be surrounded by caring souls. I am in so much love with this little man!
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