A conversation on Twitter inspired me to write Henry’s VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) birth story. Reading positive VBAC stories was really helpful for me, so I hope I can help someone, or at least entertain those of you “birth nerds” who are into this sort of thing! For the “AC” in “VBAC”, see Benjamin’s birth story. 

Short Version:

Feb 14

• 4:30 am – Wake up for the day. Irregular contractions
• 8:00 pm – Contractions nearing 5 min apart. Leave for hospital
• 9:00 pm – 4 cm, admitted

Feb 15

• 4:00 am – 6 cm, epidural
• 8:00 am – Water broken, 8cm
• 3:15 pm – Start pushing
• 6:42 pm – Henry Keith Frey born, 10 lbs 14 oz 23.5 inches