My off call but on call for a few hours call in lol!

 This was my first time working with C. First birth after my elbow surgery. FTM. ROM over 24 hours upon arrival.  Arrived at 4pm. Mom was in a nice active pattern. In hindsight she was probably 4-5 centimeters. I felt like I had to get my footing at first. I over analyzed answers from C. We found a groove though I was unsure how active of a role she wanted me in. Turns out she did offer me to be in a phase 3 role with the ability to ask for help. I think I did ok with my limited phase three assist exposure. I am really analyzing why I have not pushed for more phase three roles. I think because we had a phase three student that was nearly done but is that really it?

Baby had a high baseline change around 6?  C asked me what to do. I immediately thought. Drink
More and add electrolytes. When that worked I was internally overjoyed as it means I am learning to apply what I learn in school.

Baby had a late decel. Position change. Baby was a bit finicky at times based on mom's position but it was nothing consistent that didn't resolve.

Fumbled 100% with perineal massage and stretch.

Baby came down after an extended time with a good bit of the head out. It took a while to work him out. When he finally crowned and his head was fully out had the cord around his neck twice. C thought I was going to pull on the neck but NEVER. It makes me cringe when I see it in the hospital. I was however wiping away mucus.

Baby came out. We untangled him. Stimulated. Helped mom grab and hold him. She was a whole different person when he came out.   It was beautiful.

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