On the Home Stretch

We just got the news that we're now at a nine, 100% effaced, and +1 station. I don't really know what that all means, but the nurse got very excited. She let us know that within about an hour Becca will probably start pushing. So we're getting close to meeting our new baby!

Lucky Number 7

Things seemed to have slowed down a little bit, but as of about 5pm Becca was at about 7cm. We've also now passed the 12 hour mark since we first got to the hospital and about 13 hours since we woke up. We still have a ways to go but at least there's an end in sight. Her contractions are appearing more regular but thanks to the epidural she's still not feeling a thing. Thank you modern medicine.

We're At a 5

About half an hour ago we got another checkup from the nurse at Becca's now dilated to a five. For those of you unfamiliar with childbirth (like myself) the end goal is a 10; however, I've been told that the last few centimeters come much faster than the first few so we should be over half way done. The nurse also put an internal contraction monitor in place so that she could keep better track of how things are progressing and manage the pitocin better. Apparently the epidural is working great because isn't feeling a think and is actually taking a nap right now.

Damp Panties

At about 10:30 the doctor came in and broke her water. It's very noticeable that her tummy has gone down a little without all that extra fluid. She was dilated to about a 3 so it looks like things are moving along very quickly. According to our nurse red heads are very unpredictable so things could happen before we know it.

Epidural's In

About 9:30 the anesthesiologist came in a put in the epidural. Becca said it was a little weird feeling, but not painful. The doctor was hilarious and talked the entire time complaining a lot about how he doesn't like the new computer system. Regardless, it went well and they're putting it in so early because they'll be breaking her water soon. Stay tuned.

Putting in the Pitocin

We got to the hospital at about 5 this morning (we're always a little late) and headed up to labor and deliver. Becca's got a bunch of tubes and cables hooked up to her and she's not real comfortable, but she does have a Popsicle so she's content. At 6:15 they started her Pitocin drip so now we're just waiting. Throughout the day they'll increase the amount until this baby's ready to make her debut. I can't wait.

Countdown's On

Tomorrow at 5am Becca and I show up to St. John's hospital to have a baby. I am literally less than 8 hours away from beginning the final steps of becoming a dad. Sometime tomorrow we will have a baby and it's just a completely crazy idea to wrap my mind around. Obviously there's going to be a lot going on tomorrow, but I'm going to try my hardest to update this blog periodically, including pictures as they come. Please keep us in your prayers and be thinking of us. Tomorrow's the big day!