A Labor of Love

On Monday morning the full moon was doing it's thing and making lots of women's labor start.  One of those women was saved from a scheduled morning induction because her water broke in the middle of the night.  Hopes were high since labor starting on its own meant that she could be at the birth center! 

As the day progressed and labor did not, mama made the choice to move to the hospital and get some help to keep things moving.  Oh, how the story of this labor would take pages to tell:  failed epidurals, painful contractions, lots of pitocin, tired mama, too many hours to count.  Honestly, I don't know how she did it.  Her mother-in-law kept looking at me and saying, "I can't believe you're still going."  and I would say, "I figure if she can keep going, so can I."  She was working so, so much harder than I was, and I was beat.  But she kept going!  Then, at 8:15 p.m., more than 36 hours after her contractions started, she delivered a happy and healthy (surprise!) boy. 

She is so amazing.  She was incredible and strong.  I'm not sure how she was able to find the energy to push her baby out!   After her baby was born and latched on she was finally able to rest.  I hope she had the best nap of her life that day! 

~Rebekah

I also need to say a HUGE thank you to Stephanie for bringing me food and for bringing some fresh energy.  You are the best!