The Diva's Birth Story: Part II

So off to the hospital we went...wondering and hoping that they would "keep me" and our little girl would be coming soon. After getting checked in and settled into a "labor" room, I was monitored for about 40 minutes. During this time, my contractions were coming steadily every 5minutes and I was 3cm dilated and 70% effaced. The nurse came in to inform us that we had a choice. We could either go home (not a chance!) or stay and be observed for 2 hours. We opted to stay, knowing that if we went home, we would be back in two hours anyways...and we weren't going to take a chance on not making it back.

After two hours of waiting and struggling to find something to watch on TV, I started having contractions ever 2-3 minutes and had dilated to 4 cm. The contractions had not yet begun to get painful, just uncomfortable. Once again, we were informed that we could either go home...(uh, hello?! have you not been listening when I say my labor is FAST?) or we could stay for another couple of hours to be monitored. I have to admit, this was getting really annoying, really fast! By this time, it was after 9:00pm and with contractions every 2-3 minutes, there was no way I was going home! Another 2 hours went past, and finally at 11:30 we got the word that we were being admitted. We were taken to a delivery room and got settled. As we were getting settled, surprise! my doctor just happen to go on call and poked his head in. He was all smiles, knowing full well that when he stripped my membranes I would be delivering...he just wanted to be on call for me! (Which he admitted in not so many words that night). Finally, we were admitted...all that we needed to do next was have this baby!

Can you tell I'm relieved to FINALLY be in a delivery room?!

The Diva's Birth Story: Part I

I know many of you will be wondering how this labor/delivery all went considering that Big C made his appearance super fast (a total of 20 minutes). Baby C...or Little Diva as we have taken to calling her, decided to that she liked my uterus a little too much and just wasn't ready to come out yet. Here is her story:

Monday-Wednesday I had been having contractions. They weren't painful, just uncomfortable. Tuesday after my doctor stripped my membranes, I fully thought that I would be back at the hospital that night in labor. Well, that wasn't the case. Wednesday started with the same contractions, but not close enough together to "raise the alarm." Curt stayed home with me that day from school and we decided to "walk this baby out" and headed to the mall to join the senior citizens in art of "mall walking". We walked for about 2 hours which started the contractions to intensify. (On a side note..those mall walkers are fast! I seriously felt the wind as the zoomed past me. I have to admit, I was a little embarrassed at my slowness!) I got tired and we headed home. However, once laying down at home, the contractions slowed down...talk about frustrating!

After a nap and some much needed relaxation, we decided to try our chances again and headed back to the mall. This time, after 40 minutes, the contractions were intense and my body was getting tired. We decided to head home, grab our bags, and head to the hospital. We figured, what's the worst that could happen? They send us home? Well...needless to say, we did not get sent home that Wednesday night!

Happy Anniversay Adam and Stacy!

Happy Anniversary Adam and Stacy!!!

We love you both so very much and love Collin and Oliver as if they were our own precious boys! We are so lucky to have you not only be our family, but our friends. Have a wonderful anniversary!

In Case You Didn't Know.....

Big C is officially a BIG BROTHER!!

Lacey Marie was born on Thursday, February 4th at 2:20am. She weighed in at 7lbs 10 oz and 20 inches long. She was in her true diva self didn't want to come out, so I had to do most of the work. I would do it over and over again just to be able to see her precious face! Here we are right after she was born....after being up all day and giving birth, the poof doesn't look so hot!

Curt and his baby girl....I had to pry her out of his arms! She is already a Daddy's girl!

Baby C and I have been recovering well. She has captured all of our hearts and we couldn't be more thrilled and happy to finally have her in our arms.

This "now-family-of-four" are trying to settle into our new routine and just enjoying our time together!

Another Baby C Update

More progress has been made! In one day, I have progressed to 3 cm...still 70%effaced, which is very close to what I was when I went into the hospital with Big C.

Our doctor went ahead and stripped my membranes....if you don't know what that means, you can find out here. If this is going to work, it will work within 48 hours. With my family history with this and my progress already, I am pretty hopefully that it will work and we be meeting our baby girl shortly!

Six More Weeks of Winter!

Happy Groundhog's Day? I guess that depends on if you like winter. Punxsutawney Phil did see his shadow this morning, which means 6 more weeks of winter. However, his record of predicting only is only 40% accurate.

One thing is for sure in my book though....groundhogs are not the cutest creatures by far!

Baby C Update

"Are bags are packed.....we're ready to go!"

We thought yesterday may be the day that Baby C decided to however, we were sadly mistaken. After being woken up by a contraction at 4:15am and having contractions all day, I left school early and made an appointment to see the doctor to get things checked out.

The doctor hooked me up to monitor Baby C since she wasn't moving much and checked me to see my progress. Baby C looks "great" and her heart rate was perfect. I have made some progress...2cm dilated and 70% effaced. The doctor told us it could still be 2 days or 2 hours since my labor is quick. When I went to the hospital with Big C, I was 3 cm and 80% effaced. SO.....with this news that her arrival could be just around the corner, Curt and I decided that it would be in every one's best interest....mine, his, Baby C's, my co-workers, my students, etc...that I start my maternity leave now. Right now, it is a waiting game. I have a doctor's appointment later in the day....hopefully there will be more progress so we can meet our little girl soon!