5 days old
Lauren, You’ve been doing so well so far. You’re a bit fussy at times, but we’ve managed and you’ve adjusted. Right now I’m watching you get burped by Nana and you’re looking at me type. So much has happened…where do…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
YOU ARE FINALLY HERE!!!!! You did a great job, Lauren. Mommy did a great job as well. I’ll explain the details of your birth in a bit (maybe after we all get some food and rest…including you). I just wanted…
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We’re going to start pushing
Could be 1/2 hour from now, or it could be a couple hours. See you in a bit. 1:03am
Nightly monitor
The nurses just came in to help Mommy roll over to her other side. They checked all the regular things, temperature, blood pressure, contractions, heart rates and cervix measurements. We’re now at 4-5cm dilated and there’s a bit of bleeding…which…
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Chicken Dinner and Nap Time
I just had some yummy hospital chicken, broccoli, carrots, and rice. Yum! Unfortunately for Mommy, since she is havin’ fun with her epidural, she cannot eat anything. It’s now nap time. Mommy needs some rest before she starts to push…
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Nature scenes, an Epidural, and a Catheter
We’ve got the TV set to relaxing sounds and views of grass, the Epidural is giving Mommy plenty of ease, and, well, in goes the catheter. 9:29pm
Here come the contractions.
Contractions are getting more intense and about 2-3 minutes apart. 8:01pm
This is it! FOR REAL!!!
Lauren, here’s your status. Mommy and Daddy checked into our hospital around noon. The original appointment was to get checked in at 9am, however they were out of rooms. So we went to get your last fast food meal, McDonald’s….
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