Nothing like updates from the labor suite…
I have to admit having wi-fi here is wonderful…
Dr.W broke my water (it was bloody… anyone know anything about that?) at about 7:30 and they are increasing the picotin every 15 minutes to get things going. When he checked me this morning I was between a 1 and a 2. Things are definitely starting….
I’ll try to keep you guys updated as I can. Right now my contractions are ranging around 40 to 50 on the monitor and I’m not feeling anything.
I still haven’t fully made up my mind about the epidural. I guess I better get on that…
*Updated* 11:15 am
They have forced me to lay on my side because Bo’s heartrate was being wonky when I was sitting straight up using the computer. I am peaking on the contraction monitor and apparently they are really long contractions but I am not feeling anything. It definitely would have taken me a long time to realize I was in labor from home. Most of them are hitting about 80% peak with a few hitting 100%. The peaks between contractions are about 2 to 3 minutes apart at this point. I guess I’m lucky I’m not feeling anything.
So far my biggest complaints are the IV, the blood pressure cuff cutting off my arm, and boredom. I’m ready to get this show on the road so I can meet my son!
Updated at 1:10 pm
I am starting to feel some crampiness with the contractions. Nothing too serious — just uncomfortable at this point. They haven’t checked me again yet so I am not sure how far I am dilated to.
I was starving so they brought me a clear liquid lunch — ice tea, jello, cherry popsicle, beef broth and apple juice. Yumm-o. I was hungry though so I ate (drank) it anyway.
Mike went for a “break” and went to Quiznos. I’m sure his lunch was much better than mine. We are back to just sitting and waiting again.
WOW! You are my new hero BLOGGING IN LABOR..you are either brilliant or crazy
I bet by now you have given a little more thought about he epidural. All I can say is WOW!
Good luck!
I love the update from the labor suite…
Fingers crossed here. Good luck hon!
OMG.. how exciting! I will be checing in for updates! GOOD LUCK!!
YAY! I'm so excited! I hope everything goes smoothly and you have your little man in your arms right in time for Thanksgiving
XOXO
So excited!!! You could be having him right now!
Good luck!!
How exciting! Good luck.
De-lurking to say I hope you have a very fast and easy labor. I hope Bo gets here quickly!!!
Good luck!
I cannot believe you are blogging in labor! HA! Go YOU!
Hope Bo is here soon!!!
Good luck! Thinking of you and can't wait to hear the news!
Wow! I'm so excited for you! It's so cool that you can update us right now. I'll be checking in again later. Good luck!
I can't believe that with your water broken and the Pit flowing that you are doing so well!!Thanks for keeping us up to speed
Wow, this is so exciting!! I can't wait to see the update where your little boy makes his grand entrance! Good luck.
Hope things are really moving along for you! Can't wait to see your little Bo!
Jamie – I will be thinking of you and can't wait to see a picture of Bo!!!
I accidently clicked on my bookmark to your blog, I certainly didn't expect it to be updated again since this morning.
I hope labor is going well and I can't wait to see pictures of Bo.
Good Luck. I've missed your last epic posts. Your family is in my prayers.
You are an amazing woman. Bo is lucky to have you as his mom.
That is awesome you are being able to post from the hospital.
I was supposed to be induced today also. They told me to wait for the hospital to call me at home so I've been waiting the whole day but so far, nothing.
It is good to see at least someone is getting things going. It gives me hope. Haha!
You are almost there.
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Wi-fi in the delivery room! This is blogging at its finest
Good luck, Jamie!!! Sending lots of good wishes right now. Dear Lord, you could be in the middle pushing as I type this!