Asher's birth story

We went in for an induction Tuesday morning (July 16). They used the cervidel gel at about 7:30. I had to stay in bed for an hour, and after that I got up to use the bathroom. We walked a little bit and then used the birthing ball (seriously my favorite way to labor) until the doctor came at noon. I was a 4 and he wanted me to get a bit further before he broke my water. I told him if he broke my water we could get on with delivery. I don't think he really believed me.

 He came in about 1:20 and broke my water. He then said maybe he would go back to the office and see a patient or two. I told him that was a bad idea. He said he'd wait 20 minutes. He came back then and I was at an 8.

Two contractions later I was ready to push.

Four pushes later and Asher William was born at 2:02 PM.

The nurses were great. The doctor was really concerned about shoulder dystocia again, but coached the nurses really well and there were no complications. They put him directly on my chest and he stayed there for more than an hour before they took him to weigh and wash him. He was 6 lbs. 9 oz. at birth and was down to 6 lbs. 5 oz. at 3 days. Clint and I think he looks just like Emery.