This picture is quite the opposite of what my labor experience was like with my John Boy. I was admitted to the hospital at 6AM on the 9th of March for elective induction. We got to the hospital right on time and I got changed into my gown and got my IV started. We had to wait until about 8:30AM until any action would happen- I was already 3-4 cm and 90% effaced so Dr. Mancini wanted to just break my water rather than start me on pitocin. 30 minutes after my water broke I was ready for my epidural and I was 5cm dilated. When I had Elle my epidural pretty much completely numbed me and I couldn't feel anything, a much different tale from my epidural with John. It was AMAZING! I couldn't feel pain but I did feel pressure and was able to tell when it was "time". I started pushing at about 10:50AM and had to wait about 5 minutes for the doc to come to the hospital from the office. Dr. Mancini got there just in time as John decided that he was gonna head out (no pun intended) on his own! Dr. Mancini literally got there at 11:01AM and John was born at 11:02AM! He was the most handsome little guy I had ever laid my eyes on! He weighed 7lbs 9oz and was 20in long! He looked just like his sister...and his daddy! He has been nothing but a joy ever since he entered our lives. The sweetest most loving little one I have ever been around! Big sister Elle got to come see him shortly after and has been smitten with her little brother ever since! He is the most perfect addition to our family and we are completely satisfied...for now!
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