Wow--that was unexpected. Miss Pria was supposed to be here on October 5th, but it seems she had different plans. Here's the story:
Sunday,Sept 25: We decided to stay home from church, and just have a relaxing family day. We lounged around the house, and then went to Irving Mall to let Chase play on the many trains they have there. We spent some time in Barnes & Noble, and then grabbed a late lunch. I had contractions all day, but nothing too frequent. The evening was just as lazy, and we just watched movies and stayed up kinda late just being together.
Monday, Sept 26: Woke up late (thanks Chase!) and decided to make some pancakes for the family. As I was flipping, I felt something "odd"...and thought I peed my pants! Turns out, my water broke--that's pretty rare actually! I was still in no pain, having no contractions, which was a good thing, because my dear hubby hadn't packed his own bag for the hospital, and we had nothing together for Chase either! We had also not prepared anyone to take over with Chase, so we set off down our list of friends...ending with my mother, who started the 45 minute drive to Keller. My sister met us, and got Chase to deliver him to my mom, and we were off to the hospital.
I got all checked in, and the nurse verified that my water broke--Pria was coming today! I was hooked up to all the monitors, and the waiting game officially began at 9am.
For the next few hours, I felt more contractions-and around 1, they were definitely getting real. I was still barely dialated, so they started pitocin. My amazing nurse was watching me "deal" with the pain, and knowing that I wanted an epidural, had already ordered the anesthesiologist to come around to relieve me--LOVE HER! At 3pm, and at 3cm-I got my relief-whew. Things moved much faster now that I was relaxed and happy. At 4pm, I was 6cm, and at 6pm, I was 9cm! About that time (you know, when the epidural is wearing off) I was ready to go. Not very excited about feeling some "natural" childbirth, I found the strength to push through 3 contractions--about 15 minutes. And just when I could take no more--PRIA said hello to the world!!!
For the next few hours, I felt more contractions-and around 1, they were definitely getting real. I was still barely dialated, so they started pitocin. My amazing nurse was watching me "deal" with the pain, and knowing that I wanted an epidural, had already ordered the anesthesiologist to come around to relieve me--LOVE HER! At 3pm, and at 3cm-I got my relief-whew. Things moved much faster now that I was relaxed and happy. At 4pm, I was 6cm, and at 6pm, I was 9cm! About that time (you know, when the epidural is wearing off) I was ready to go. Not very excited about feeling some "natural" childbirth, I found the strength to push through 3 contractions--about 15 minutes. And just when I could take no more--PRIA said hello to the world!!!
I know people only care about PICTURES--so here are some from the hospital and beyond.
Pria is meant to be heard-she's got lungs...and she's a tiny thing at 6lbs (they rounded UP) and 19in long..We are in love and taking every day in--it's going to go by so quickly, we know.
