Welcome, Benton Thomas Kemp
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ianukHi, all. Sorry for the radio silence but its been a crazy few days.
Benton Thomas Kemp was born on 3/21/11 at 356pm at Tucson Medical Center.
He weighed in at 7lbs 2oz and 19 inches long.
We had to go to the hospital after I pushed for 3 hours and he was stuck and was face up with his head turn toward my left thigh.
They gave me petocin to increase the strength of my contractions at the hospital and I was able to get him out with more pushing (and an episiotomy). We found out why he wouldn't turn properly because he had is right arm next to his head and had his cord around his neck twice (though it never cause him issues except for trying to turn, good heart beat throughout everything).
Needless to say I was exhausted after 13 hours of labor (4 hours of pushing) and I didn't have any pain meds which was my goal and I'm still recovering. And as you guys know me...its hard for me to rest when there are things to do and well, I need my rest. So, I'll leave you with a picture. If you are on my flickr feed you can see the albums but here is him in his coming home outfit.
Benton Thomas Kemp was born on 3/21/11 at 356pm at Tucson Medical Center.
He weighed in at 7lbs 2oz and 19 inches long.
We had to go to the hospital after I pushed for 3 hours and he was stuck and was face up with his head turn toward my left thigh.
They gave me petocin to increase the strength of my contractions at the hospital and I was able to get him out with more pushing (and an episiotomy). We found out why he wouldn't turn properly because he had is right arm next to his head and had his cord around his neck twice (though it never cause him issues except for trying to turn, good heart beat throughout everything).
Needless to say I was exhausted after 13 hours of labor (4 hours of pushing) and I didn't have any pain meds which was my goal and I'm still recovering. And as you guys know me...its hard for me to rest when there are things to do and well, I need my rest. So, I'll leave you with a picture. If you are on my flickr feed you can see the albums but here is him in his coming home outfit.
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Date: 2011-03-25 05:29 pm (UTC)Were you guys trying for a home birth at first?
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Date: 2011-03-25 05:57 pm (UTC)I've been thinking about all three of you & I am so glad everything went well.
*Hugs and love to you all*
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Date: 2011-03-25 05:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-03-25 06:49 pm (UTC)Benton is a delight.
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Date: 2011-03-25 07:36 pm (UTC)Congratulations to you, and dang he's cute!
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Date: 2011-03-25 08:31 pm (UTC)Y'all do good work. ^__^
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Date: 2011-04-19 02:29 am (UTC)Congratulations!
He's beautiful!