Sunday, August 12th, 2007...2:23 pm
A baby boy!
Yesterday afternoon, at 1:51 p.m., Lisa delivered a healthy baby boy via Caesarean section. Less than 18 months after the vasectomy reversal surgery, we have our child!
The C-section followed a long and difficult labor. Contractions started around dinner-time Friday and by bed time were coming every 12 minutes. Lisa lost her mucous plug around 11 p.m., and it was deep red instead of the preferred light pink. So we decided to go into the hospital; contractions were only six minutes apart at that point. We live a short five minutes away and it wouldn’t have been a big deal were they to send us back home.
An all-nighter followed. Lisa did incredibly well but by 4 a.m. was quite exhausted. She was given fentanyl to help with pain, but it slowed the labor somewhat. Things eventually ramped back up, but the baby couldn’t get past the cervix. His head was turned the wrong way, and in addition to back labor, this meant a more difficult angle for delivery.
Lisa’s cervix got to 9.5 cm or so, and they decided to have her push, but it was to no avail. It turned out that the baby was pretty large too and after awhile, the cervix began to get irritated and swollen, greatly reducing the chances of a successful vaginal delivery.
Contractions were strong and regular, so pitocin wasn’t going to be helpful either. We could have kept trying, but at that point Lisa had been in the hospital, in labor, for 14 hours. So upon the doctor’s recommendation, a decision was made to have the baby by C-section.
It all turned out great; mother and son are doing fine. He weighed in at 8 pounds, 10.7 ounces. I’m hoping Lisa feels well enough to share her perspective in the next week or so. I told Lisa last night how proud I am of her. She labored long and hard, but I know she is a little disappointed that she wasn’t able to deliver vaginally.
What’s important now though is that we have a healthy, beautiful baby boy. He’s nursing well and all is fine. Now we just have to get mother and child home from the hospital. That could come as early as tomorrow.
Finally, a big thank you to everyone out there that has offered their support over the past 18 months. Your comments and emails are greatly appreciated!
18 Comments
August 12th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
This is wonderful news!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
He is beautiful!
August 13th, 2007 at 5:21 am
Congratulations to you both on the birth of your beautiful baby. I know it’s been a very long, tough road, but the result was well worth it. I’m sure. Love to you, Lisa, and the little one. Bless you all.
August 13th, 2007 at 5:36 am
Congratulatiosn you two! He is beautiful. I’m so happy for you!
August 13th, 2007 at 6:46 am
HE IS SO PERFECT! GOD BLESS YOU ALL! GREAT JOB MOMMA! YOU DID IT! Been checking in all weekend! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
August 13th, 2007 at 10:07 am
Congratulations. I just found this site today and forwarded the address to my husband at work. We have been communicating via phone about your blogs all day (lol). My husband (52) and I (38) are going through the very start of your story now. I am making the appointment for his reversal today. Your story has helped us so much and we can relate to so many experiences and feelings you all had. Thank you for posting this. I wish you and your family all the best. My husband and I hope you will keep posting to let us know how you are doing.
August 13th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
Fantastic news! Congratulations
August 15th, 2007 at 11:53 am
Congrats! We are 3 mo post op and have been following your story for a couple of months. God bless your new family of three!
August 15th, 2007 at 1:48 pm
Congrats! I have tears forming in my eyes and I hardly know you…although your story is all too familiar! I hope we eventually have a story similar to yours. You have a beautiful baby boy!
Melony Dunnivant
August 21st, 2007 at 6:08 pm
I just wanted to say congrats! I have been following your blog for approximately a year now and I’m so excited for you guys. Love that new little boy of yours.
September 9th, 2007 at 4:41 am
Hello Rich and lisa,
Congratulations with your son.
We have it already the news from your parents. The best wishes from the Netherlands Eemnes.
Also the greetings from Maria, Jos, and David.
Kor and Nel
September 9th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
Kor and Nel,
Thanks for the well wishes! Our beautiful baby boy will soon be big enough to fit into the clothes we received from you. I’ll post pictures of how cute he is in the outfits. How did you find our website?
Lisa
October 19th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
i ran across your site today, my first time searching. I was very interested in reading your story & congrats on your son. I am 37 & my husb is 49. he wants to have a reversal, he has two adult kids & i have none. reading your story has helped me tremendously as i’m sure he will enjoy it as well. thank you for posting your story to share with others that area going through the same thoughts, concerns, & feelings.
December 14th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
Congratulations! He is beautiful!
May 26th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Congratulations. As you know taking care of babies kind of trumps everything else for a good long while. I totally missed this pregnancy and everything. How wonderful that things worked out for you so quickly and that you have your beautiful little guy now.
We are just starting to venture out to try for #2. Another online friend of mine is recently pregnant with her fourth post-vas reversal conception. She has had two living babies, one in utero, and one miscarriage. This on top of several children from her prior marriage.
September 6th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Ohmigosh I’ve been reading your reverse vasectomy blog for the last few hours– what a trip!
My husband and I are considering having his vasectomy reversed and we’re both very nervous about the success rates and he’s pretty nervous about the possible pain…
When you went to your consultation did they do anything involving needles? Someone said they might try and remove sperm with a needle BEFORE they schedule a vasectomy reversal… was this the case for you?
I was so happy to read that you and your wife had a beautiful boy!!! Brought me to tears…
I’m so envious.
Hope all is well now (with a three year old???)
September 8th, 2010 at 6:13 am
Sher,
The doctor did not suggest sperm removal before the reversal. No needles!
If I recall correctly, there was some pain, comparable to the original vasectomy.
And yes, we have a happy and healthy three year old!
Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
August 11th, 2011 at 8:47 am
Thank you for sharing your story. People like you are a reason the sun shines everyday. Best wishes. P&L
April 23rd, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Hi. I have been googling research on reversal the last few weeks. I am almost 25 with a 6 year old son & my fiance is 41 with an 18 year old daughter. We’ve been looking into the reversal so we can have our own & extend of family. He has had his vas since 1997 so we’re hoping and praying it turns out in our favor. Ive have wanted another little one so long & think my son would make an awesome big brother. Our biggest concern is the cost & if insurance will even cover any of it and if it will even work. Got all my fingers crossed! Love your story!!
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