1 year later {A Birth Story}
Sophie Joyce
Sophie is the French form of Sophia. A Greek work for “Wisdom”
Joyce is after my grandma Margret (Margie) Joyce who is the
kindest person I know.
Two weeks before my due date, which was December 22nd,
I went into the doctor for my weekly checkup and we scheduled to be induced. I was
done being pregnant & I really didn’t want her to be born on Christmas. I
got a lot of people saying “oh it will hurt way worse if you get induced”, blah
blah blah. I didn’t care. December 15th, day of induction the hospital called
that morning and said they were full so they would call me when a room opened
up. We waited all day and they called at around 3 and said still no rooms so
they rescheduled me for the next day. Trent had to have a minor hand surgery
the next day but we didn’t care we wanted that baby out! So December 16th came and I called
that morning and they said no rooms still. I started balling I felt I was going
to be pregnant forever! The hospital called back 15 seconds later saying “Your
one of our scheduled inductions so come up. We didn’t realize it was you
calling!” Thank you Jesus! I called my mom and she picked me up and we were on
our way. I got checked in and gown on. This is it. I felt so excited but
scared. My amazing doctor came in about 8AM and started the induction. I didn’t
have Pitocin I had the pill they place in your cervix. From 8-12 I had
contraction but they weren’t too bad. He came back in at 12PM and broke my
water. That’s when all the pain came! I couldn’t sit still it was hurting; I probably
looked like I was have seizers! I finally decided to go sit in the jet tub. It was
awesome. Still hurt like a bitch but it was more bearable in the tub. As soon
as I got out it was contraction on top of contraction. I felt as if I didn’t get
a break in between. I didn’t talk much during all this but I do remember
telling Trent and his sister Randee to shut up. They were arguing about Trent
taking pain medication after his surgery. Like seriously? I would have killed a
person for some drugs! My nurse came in and checked me I was dilated to a 5 and
you bet your sweet ass I asked for an epidural. My nurse went and called the
drug man. She came back and said he’s not answering…BUT your doctor can give it
to you. I was so happy! He came and we cheered for him! Haha. After I got my
epidural life was good. I had two spots that never did go numb but I was still
happy. I hadn’t eating anything all day so of course I barfed all over the
floor. Next thing I know my doctor came in and said let’s check you. I was at a
10!!! This was at about 5:30PM. So with just my mom and Trent in the room I started
pushing. At 6:05PM there she was, eyes wide just looking at me. That
moment I will never forget. My baby girl was finally here!
Sophie Joyce Horswill
7 pounds, 3 ½ ounces, 20 ½ inches
long.
