Monday, 23 February 2015
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
1656
Ezra has arrived at 1637.
Saw it all. Experienced it all. Full of awe. Full of love and so proud.
1530
A nice text from my friend
I recommend Ed or Edwina as a name! 😊
Still praying x
Saying goodbye to the delivery room 2 and onto the pool.
1523
She's just explained the purpose of the amniotic hook to me.
Then she's used it.
Yup the waters have gone!
1512
Not quite what we wanted to hear: I've done an examination and you're 5cm and possibly 6 at a stretch right now.
She should be fully dilated.
Our heads hang low. We know it's going to be a marathon.
On the plus side- a pool has become available.
1448
Contraction 50
Discussing and evaluating the recent show.
I passed on changing the pads for the more experienced midwives.
1346
Been on a lunch run.
Had a quick look at the contractions count: at least 45 since around 0900 this morning.
1258
Sue: you're getting to that stage where nothing feels right
Angie: (closing her eyes and nodding)
1226
Correction- it's that pain that "every mum" feels and results in "wanting to go home".... Apparently that's when the excitement for the midwives starts!
1226
Correction- it's that pain that "every mum" feels and results in "wanting to go home".... Apparently that's when the excitement for the midwives starts!
1206
Listening to son of a preacher man on the radio. Of no relevance now... But I'm sure will be a good reminder.
Sue is reminding Angie to remember about the concentration and that the pain will be telling her when the baby is coming. So wise. Remembering how she helped us with such bits of timely advise last time.
1116
Always good to hear "here's the gas and air".
The pools are currently being used.
Very different when I was in Cap Haitien several years ago.
1101
At the hospital.
4-5cm dilated and this show's on the road. Well there were a few shows for sure.
Being upgraded to the delivery suite.
0927
Three contractions in short succession. Strong ones too.
Could this be it.
Guess I picked the wrong day to gamble with a daytime appointment.
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
0628
Sue has just gone home for the third time now I think.
Turns out 'yesterday' must have been pre-labour.
Last night was tough. Mainly down to tiredness and the expectation of being close bursting. Still sleep did come and kids were joyful whilst back. And there does seem to be a regularity to the contractions.
Caleb is up now too. Heard us saying our goodbyes.
Angie's first words were "no baby yet, Caleb" as he came and embraced her.
0212
We've both had some sleep inbetween some fairly involved contractions.
Still irregular and quite well spaced out.
Tiredness and impatience setting in.
Still at home.
2020
A few fairly heavy contractions now. Angie in bed and boys are back.
Just settled them and back with Angie.
Sue on her way round now.
Could this be it?!
Exciting!
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