Miles, a Birth Story - Bringing back the Birthday Baby Bonanza!

Cat's Intro:
**Miles Birth story is written in the eyes of his fabulous momma.  I have had the pleasure of knowing Alex for years as her friend and when she welcomed me onto the team for the birth of her second child, I was humbled and, well, super excited. :) Living a couple hours south of Alex and her family, we met via Skype for our prenatals and once I got the call that things were starting up, I was up, speaking with her and your husband, Mike, as she labored and I started my journey to her.  I am thrilled to share Miles' Birth Story here, told from the perspective of his momma, Alex.** 

"So this one time, I was scheduled for an induction at 5 in the morning, but instead I woke up at 12:30am with real live contractions.  I called my doula (aka the lovely Cat LaPlante) and she headed into the city.  I labored in bed for a bit but decided I needed to be in the shower.  Had a funny conversation with Cat while in the shower with Mike holding the phone against the shower curtain as I tried to update her through my contractions.  Things started to pick up a bit and around 3am I decided to get dressed and head to the hospital. Cab ride was horrific with contractions.  Worst 8 minutes ever.  We got in and I was in so much pain.  We arrived at the hospital at 3:40am.  Cat walked in and I believe I told her I was going to die."

**DOULA interjection - Alex was fully dilated at this point.  Laying quietly and calmly in the bed, I stroked her head and told her of the excellent job she was doing.  Despite her words, she emitted strength, control, and ease that was powerful to witness and beautiful to be able to absorb.  Back to Alex - **

"I had asked for an epidural 5 minutes before Cat walked into the room but when they checked me I was already fully dilated and my OB wasn't there yet.  As they were placing my IV I was like um, I think I feel his head and they peeked, yelled for the doc, I pushed once and a nurse caught him just as the OB walked in to cut the cord.  It was wild.  I had this amazing baby at 4:03am without any medical interventions. They actually did all my vitals after he was born. He was born in caul and the nurse told me that meant he would be a sage."

**Miles came so quickly - the room buzzed.  Literally buzzed.  I remember Mike's face.  A combination of  awe, wonderment, and HOLY COW WHAT THE HECK JUST HAPPENED?!  There was nothing unremarkable about Miles' entrance into the world.  Truly destined for greatness and I am incredibly grateful for having the opportunity to be apart of this amazing team.  Thank you so very much, Alex and Mike.  You are the best.

Happy Birthday, Miles!!  To say you are lucky to have your parents and big sis is an understatement.  Now, go get the world!**  

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Best job in the world!

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