Childbirth––In Your Life and Around the World

It was March 23, 2006 I got the news that I was pregnant and that changed my life forever. I was a full time college student,working at the prison full time, and on top of that scared out of my mind. On the day that I found out I was three months pregnant. The months went by, I was sicker than I have ever been in my entire life. On November 17, 2006 I was ordered to be at the doctor at 5:45 am to have my labor induced, I did not know what to expect. I was 3 cm when I arrived to the hospital, my doctor came in and broke my water, and that's when all the pain beganed. The pain of contractions is so unbearable, I took the pain as long as I could, then I needed the anesthesiologist to rescue me. The contractions continued, and my doctor came in periodically to check the dilation of my cervix. It seemed like I was in labor forever, I was stuck at 4 cm for many hours, then 7cm , then when 10 cm came it was time to push. I pushed and pushed  giving birth in real life versus what we see on tv is totally different from my birthing experience. At 4:14 pm I gave birth to Brayleigh Ta'neice Dixon, weighing 7lbs 9.3ozs, it was so surreal, it was something I never thought would happen to me. I never knew I could love someone with all my heart and soul. Brayleigh brings out the best best in me she is my joy.

I chose this experience because I was one of the many people that said I will never have kids. My experience in giving birth and becoming a mother brings tears to my eyes. I know that I have someone that depends on me and thinks that I am perfect no matter what. I love being a mother and I would not trade it for the world. I think that everyone should experience birth at one point in their life, its a great life changing experience. If you as a mother get prenatal care and go to your scheduled doctors appointment this will ensure the possibility of a healthy child.