Had regular contractions last night again from the time I got in bed at 11:00. Got up, moved around, changed positions, took a bath -- nothing would make them subside. Finally, at about 5:00, I called the doctor and Jon and I went to the hospital. The last time the doctor checked me at about 8:00am, I was only dilated 1/2 centimeter! DISAPPOINTING!!!! All that work for 1/2 a centimeter! The good thing is that the doctor said I was not having false labor, I was just in the early stages. Feeling a little more encouraged, I followed the doctor's orders and returned home.
My mom came in to town to keep me company -- thank goodness! My mother-in-law should be here later tonight. The contractions started to subside again this afternoon, so my mom and I went to the mall to walk around. What better place to labor in than Barnes and Noble, huh? Feeling much stronger contractions now. I hope they continue so that I can go back to the hospital tonight. I just have to say ... this labor thing is no joke. The contractions SUCK!!! I'm counting the minutes until I can get an epidural.
Say prayers and keep your fingers crossed that my little boy comes in the next 24 hours or so!! I don't think I can do these all-day/all-night contraction fests for much longer!
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Finally!! Here you go!! so excited!
P.S. What mall did u go to Woodfield, Vernon Hills or Northbrook Court!! :)
P.P.S Jon needs to update your blog when Tanner gets here so that all of us "Blog Checkers" will know
Go Rachel! We can't wait to hear the good news! Hugs to all of you!
This is so exciting!!!!
Rachel,
I have tears in my eyes! So excited. Glad your mom is there, I thought of you all last night knowing R day is coming up for you brother? Make sure you update right away in the morning if you are still there.
Yayayayayay!! Please keep us posted! BIG baby prayers, B :)
I thought about you all day yesterday and today. My mom said you were in the hospital having the baby, then I talked to her much later and they said they sent you home...Somehow it doesn't surprise me that the story got lost in the Fagan translation :) Good luck and lots of prayers are being sent your way! Love you!
CONGRATS! Just heard the fantastic news. Welcome Tanner Hall!
Welcome Baby T!!! So HAPPY your here!! Just heard the news!!
Welcome, baby boy Tanner! We're so excited to meet our newest family member. Many blessings and lots of love from Carolyn, Mike & Brady
Rachel... someone... anything! I'm dying over here! I need details!!
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