And we're here...
Sorry for the delay in updates here. We've been having a blast - maybe too much fun for a birth?! It's so nice to be reunited with my sister and to have my mom here, too!
My sisters (all three of them!), my mom, and my precious adorable niece arrived at our home around 6:00 p.m. I loved meeting my niece, 7-month-old Cadence Irene. She's a doll. We got some really cute pictures of her and Kathrynne which I'll try to upload tomorrow.
After dinner and getting things together, Brigette (my older sister who just arrived back from Taiwan), my mom, Jesse, and I all headed to the hospital. It was rather weird to know I was going in pregnant and would be leaving with a baby.
My mom and sister made me find a scale to weigh on as soon as we got here. Since I hadn't weighed in almost fifteen weeks, we were all curious to see how much I gained with this pregnancy. I about flipped when I saw the undisclosed number on the scales. Somehow I managed to gain the same as last time (30 pounds) even though I look smaller and less swollen overall than last time. Not sure how that worked. Maybe I put on a lot of muscle weight?! I don't think so. :)
In between our incessant talking and laughing and catching up (remember, we've not all been together for over a year!), the nurses managed to get bloodwork done, put my IV in, get some hydration in me, and get my signature on lots of paperwork.
After that, I was on the monitors for a bit and then they checked me to see where I was at before beginning the Cervidal. I'm dilated to all of 1 cm. How exciting! :) Actually, it's something and it's more than I was two weeks ago, so I guess any progress is progress, isn't it?
After starting the Cervidal, I'm now on the monitors all night. My mom and sisters are still here and we're organizing coupons. Yes, you can all laugh at me for bringing my coupon box and paraphernelia to the hospital, but I wanted to let my mom look through my coupons to see if there were any she could use. Plus, I just finished teaching my sister all about CVS and where to find the good deals for the stores in the area she and her family are moving to. That was in between discussions on all sorts of other topics. You know how gals can be when they get together. :)
Everything is going well. Having some stronger contractions but nothing major to speak of.
At least it seems like the Cervidal is doing something, though.
I'm going to try and get some sleep here soon, after I eat something, that is. Since I am relegated to ice chips and popsicles after midnight until I have the baby I figure I better get some nourishment in my system. :)
We're starting Pit. at eight in the morning so unless something major happens before then, I'm hoping to have a restful night of sleep and I'll update in the morning.
Thank you, thank you for your prayers! You all are such a blessing! I can't tell you how much it means to me to have such a wonderful group of people praying for me through this experience. I feel God just pouring out His peace and blessing on everything.
My sisters (all three of them!), my mom, and my precious adorable niece arrived at our home around 6:00 p.m. I loved meeting my niece, 7-month-old Cadence Irene. She's a doll. We got some really cute pictures of her and Kathrynne which I'll try to upload tomorrow.
After dinner and getting things together, Brigette (my older sister who just arrived back from Taiwan), my mom, Jesse, and I all headed to the hospital. It was rather weird to know I was going in pregnant and would be leaving with a baby.
My mom and sister made me find a scale to weigh on as soon as we got here. Since I hadn't weighed in almost fifteen weeks, we were all curious to see how much I gained with this pregnancy. I about flipped when I saw the undisclosed number on the scales. Somehow I managed to gain the same as last time (30 pounds) even though I look smaller and less swollen overall than last time. Not sure how that worked. Maybe I put on a lot of muscle weight?! I don't think so. :)
In between our incessant talking and laughing and catching up (remember, we've not all been together for over a year!), the nurses managed to get bloodwork done, put my IV in, get some hydration in me, and get my signature on lots of paperwork.
After that, I was on the monitors for a bit and then they checked me to see where I was at before beginning the Cervidal. I'm dilated to all of 1 cm. How exciting! :) Actually, it's something and it's more than I was two weeks ago, so I guess any progress is progress, isn't it?
After starting the Cervidal, I'm now on the monitors all night. My mom and sisters are still here and we're organizing coupons. Yes, you can all laugh at me for bringing my coupon box and paraphernelia to the hospital, but I wanted to let my mom look through my coupons to see if there were any she could use. Plus, I just finished teaching my sister all about CVS and where to find the good deals for the stores in the area she and her family are moving to. That was in between discussions on all sorts of other topics. You know how gals can be when they get together. :)
Everything is going well. Having some stronger contractions but nothing major to speak of.
At least it seems like the Cervidal is doing something, though.
I'm going to try and get some sleep here soon, after I eat something, that is. Since I am relegated to ice chips and popsicles after midnight until I have the baby I figure I better get some nourishment in my system. :)
We're starting Pit. at eight in the morning so unless something major happens before then, I'm hoping to have a restful night of sleep and I'll update in the morning.
Thank you, thank you for your prayers! You all are such a blessing! I can't tell you how much it means to me to have such a wonderful group of people praying for me through this experience. I feel God just pouring out His peace and blessing on everything.
posted by Crystal Paine at 11:24 PM
20 Comments:
Okay, I just had to pop back online - it's after 1 am here. Now that's blogger devotion! Glad to hear all is so well. I was just thinking of how I am going to make a coupon box just like the one your mom made for you. Take good care!
Hi Crystal, Its been a privilege to lift you up in prayer to Our Heavenly Father. I pray that you go into labor tonight! No matter what His will is, you are in the palm of His hand. You and your blog are a huge daily blessing to me.....please know the impact you have even on those older than you are.(I'm a 33 yr. old homeschooling mom of five) Like so many other readers I'll be looking forward to your joyous news!
With prayers, a sister in Christ from Ca.
I'm praying for you. I hope you get a very restful night.
Mary Beth
Just checkin' in on you before I crawl into bed...been praying. What a blessing to have your mom and sisters AND baby niece with you!! I'm so excited for you...'Baby ???' very soon!!! This is so cool that you are blogging through this all...I'll check first thing in the morning and pray accordingly! Oh, and as I'm waking to nurse my baby girl through the night, I'll be praying for the specifics you mentioned.
Hugs and blessings,
Amy B.
I'll be praying for you tomorrow!
Dearest Crystal~
I just had to come in and check up on you before going to bed! My thoughts are with you and I am praying throughout this time. May the Lord bless you with a peaceful night and I'll be here in the morning praying some more.
Lots of love,
Sommer
I'm praying too - get a good night's sleep! Most likely, tomorrow night you'll be cuddling your new child in your arms and kissing his or her little cheeks. I have a new son and every moment is PRECIOUS! Pure bliss follows labor, making it well worth it. And in the hardest parts, just remember that labor, though extremely trying, is only a day in your life. It will pass soon! And you'll have a beautiful new son or daughter to show for it.
Many Blessings for you guys!
How exciting! It's 2:02 here and I'm up with my sleepless 2yo. I'm praying all goes well--and goes fast--so that your hospital stay isn't a long one. (I just spent 4 days in the hospital so I know what it's like to be separated from your child for long periods of time.) Get some rest--you're going to need it! (Like you didn't already know that!) God Bless--Dana
How wonderful to have your mom and sister there to catch up with! Praying for you to get some rest tonight!
GrammaMack
I'm glad you updated_I'm up feeding the baby at 2:30am and had to check! I hope you're getting a good rest tonight!
Thinking of you and praying all goes well. Lots of love, the GAK
I'm up late tonight so I'll be keeping you in prayers as I go about my tasks. Glad to hear you are in such great spirits and are able to have your loved ones close by. :)
I was lying in bed and thoughts of you came to mind so I started praying for you and got up to check your blog. It's 3:40 am eastern time. I'll keep praying as God reminds me of you and I'll check back later on. We don't know each other but my oldest daughter (age 16) reads your website/blog and lets me know what is going on. Blessings to you for a smooth, wonderful delivery. Kathy
It's 0430 am and I'm up brushing my teeth and thinking about you, so I had to run and check the computer! Hope you're getting a restful nights sleep!
Jill
Praying for you today! Was lying there at 4:30 AM after DH left for work and just couldn't resist getting up to see what was happening! :) Hope you are resting well.
Cathy
Aww! I hope all is well! I checked several times when I was up nursing my littlest! God bless you in the days ahead!
Laura
Will be keeping you in my prayers today. I'll be checking your blog for updates as you are able, of course. God be with you!!
I'm so glad you had such a great time with your mom and sisters, sounds like fun! Hope you wre able to get rest for the big day!
How absolutely wonderful that your Mom and sister can be there with you. (and Jesse, of course :) )
you sound like you are staying strong and optomistic - good for you!! Keep praying and looking forward to holding your little BABY ;-)
Just noticed that it's about exactly 8 am now, and I think we're in the same time zone (I'm in Missouri)
You must be getting ready to receive some pitocin.
Praying... and trying to patiently wait for updates, as I know there are more important things going on in your life than updating your blog LOL
-Kailey
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