0610 - checked into our honeymoon suite. Andrea just put on a kinky little number for me.
0720 - pitosin started.
0755 - Andrea ate jello. It was yellow favor and looked delicious.
0810 - My cereal fill has worn off, I indulge in some peanut butter crackers.
0823 - Doc broke her water. My shoes are squishy.
0930 - Andrea had to pee. No nurse available. Luckily her husband is a medical professional to unhook/hook up her machines for her to use the restroom. Her bladder is grateful.
0950 - Pitosin increased for the second time. Contractions a little more intense. HGTV is surprisingly interesting.
1030 - The lady next door starts pushing. Jealousy ensues...
1035 - Next door has baby. Hatred ensues...
1055 - Dilate check. Andrea was hoping for a 6/7. Reality is 4/5cm. Bring on the labor ball.
1129 - After ~4 hours of contractions, the E word has been mentioned.
1230 - Epidural started. Giving modern medicine a hello and a handshake.
1325 - Epidural not working. Possibly placed wrong, want to punch the CRNA in the vag.
1345 - Epidural #2 started. Hoping "3rd times a charm" doesn't show it's ugly head.
1352 - Epi #2 successful. Nap time for mom. Lunch time for dad. Dilated 6/7cm.
1500 - ....zzzz....
1650 - Dilated 9/10cm! There's light at the end of the vagina... I mean tunnel!
1705 - Room setup, pushing will commence shortly. Stay tuned.
1750 - pushing has commenced. We have hair...
1928 - Samuel Cash Reed 1830 19 inches 9 lbs even
Gma L appreciates all the updates. Mommy & Daddy make a great team!
ReplyDelete!WOW! What a great adventure. Andrea so far you are right on the same path of all GREAT deliveries..doesn't that make you feel good.
ReplyDeleteSeriously we are praying for a quick perfect ending to this delivery, great going dad for all your help Mom is very lucky to have you by her side.
Love to you both or by now all three.
D and J