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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

So much for July 10th!!!

we found out at our Dr appt Tuesday that Brooke had progressed alot! she was 3-4 cm and 60% effaced. so, Dr. Barron said, "When do you want to have this baby? Wednesday or Thursday?" :) so we chose Thursday (because i was scheduled to be off that day anyways).

so, i was expecting to come home and be anxious for the next 2 days with Brooke, when she greets me with "i think i'm cramping..." well, the cramps started getting regular, but not severe. so, we called our after hours on-call number, and they told us to come up to the hospital for observation.

so, we get to the hospital, and Brooke is thinking that this was a major false alarm. i go and park the car, and when i get back to the room, Brooke is hooked up to the machines. after about 30 minutes, the nurse says, "we want to keep you overnight to watch you". little did we know, the fun was just about to begin. :)

not long after, Brooke started having stronger and stronger contractions. soon, it was on like Donkey Kong! at about 2:00 am, Brooke finally got her epidural (after she had progressed to 5.5 cm and 80% effaced). now, she's feeling so much better!

so, we're hanging out at the hospital. it's 3:45 am, and Baba and Pepaw (Brooke's parents) just got here. Kelly has been here since close to midnight. we're hunkering down for the morning!

keep watching our Facebook page for updates. thank you for your continued prayers!

R,B,&C

3 comments:

The Farm said...

I love all the updates! Things are progressing very quickly. Makes me think back to my progression from0to 8cm in 1 hour. Wow! So excited for you!

Anonymous said...

To R,B,& C, I just had to come by and visit - did not know you had time to blog! YOU the DAD! I am about as happy as I was when all 3 of mine came along:) We absolutely adore you two and always have, it still amazes me that 2 of our very favorite people in the world found each other and now you are 3♥ You will never know the place you have in our family's heart. You inspire us and it's a true joy watching you grow as a couple and now as a family of 3. Thank you for letting us tag along on this wonderful life of yours. Caroline will now be in our hearts right along with her mommy and daddy. Congratulations on this sweet girl and May God continue you to bless you with His love and may He give you the wisdom as you raise Caroline in His love. Know we love you dearly and look forward to giving her the first of many hugs♥ Emmy and Stevie

Daddy boy said...

How exciting it was to see Caroline and see the exitement in your and Brooke's eyes. She will have a very good daddy and mama. We love all 3 of you very much.