Miss Evy

I'm typing this with one hand so sorry if it's not pretty. Here are some more photos of Miss Evy. Everything is going great. Breastfeeding has been a challenge, but the nurses here are very helpful. I want to take one home with us.

Wild Ride

Evelyn Grace made her appearance this morning at 5:26. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 oz and is 20 inches long.

Last night I was administered Cervidil at about 6 p.m. The cervidil is supposed to soften the cervix to make it more favorable for induction. The plan was to then start the induction this morning at 7 a.m. with Pitocin. As you can see by Evelyn's time of birth we didn't make it to the induction. I started having strong contractions around midnight. By 4:30 a.m. the contractions were nearly unbearable, I was wanting to push and I finally convinced the nurse to check my cervix. When she checked my cervix Scott says her eyes got huge and she rushed out of the room. I was in a foggy state of pain and had no idea what was going on. Scott followed the nurse and heard her calling the Dr. The Dr. arrived at the hospital at 5 a.m. just in time to deliver Evelyn.

Because everything happened so quickly there was no time for pain medication. This self-described whimp who pre-registered for the epidural found herself giving birth the old fashioned kind of way. WOAH! I am feeling fine, although neither Scott nor I have found time for a nap today and are running on zero hours of sleep. If you're planning to stop by and see us we would welcome that...tomorrow.

Ready or Not...

9 Days Past Due (but who's counting)...

I will be admitted to the hospital at 5 p.m. tonight. They will administer Cervidil in hopes that it will help soften my cervix. Even after all of my hard work last week I am still not dilated.

Tomorrow morning around 8 they will start the pitocin.

Stay Tuned...

Update

Hey--why are you checking my blog? Bet you're wondering if that baby has arrived yet. Well folks as of 10 a.m. on Sunday the answer is still no. Stay Tuned.

Fact or Fiction?

Fiction: Raspberry Tea induces labor

Fact: No. No it does not








Fiction: Stimulating certain pressure points around the ankle will induce labor.


Fact: Nope!

Fiction: Walking induces labor.

Fact: Negative, Ghost rider.

Having a Ball

Two friends and a licensed Doula recommended sitting on an exercise ball as a way to induce labor. Ok! I grabbed a ball from a co-worker (thanks Jenn) and have replaced my office chair with the ball. My office is in a high-traffic hallway so I have my door partially closed so I don't have to explain to everyone what I'm doing rolling around in here.

Alright baby, lets get rollin'!

Waiting Game

Baby C. was due on Saturday. I just got back from the Dr. I am not dilated at all...at all...do you hear me?!?!?! I have an induction scheduled for October 28. Let's hope we have some action before then. In the meantime, I will keep walking, drinking raspberry tea, and smiling through gritted teeth as I walk into the office each day.