Are you the epidural dude?

My wife, who is flawlessly polite just asked a doctor if he is the "epidural dude".  Classic.

And yes...he was.  Better living through chemistry.  Thank you, Dr. Tom.

5 cm and counting

The doctor came by to measure and had some good news.  Sara is already at 5 cm!  It seems like it took 3 days to get this far last time...oh wait, it did.

They are starting to bring in some equipment and other goods.  Seems like things are going to start picking up quickly.

-Ben

Doing Laps

Dale Jr.'s got nothing on my baby as we've put in at least a 100 laps in the last few hours.

Contractions are coming more frequently and are strengthening.

The doctor should be here shortly to check the progress.  Sara is wanting the epidural...and I may start wringing some necks if we don't the drugman here soon.

We appreciate your prayers.

-Ben

Crank it up!

Sara hasn't progressed much in the last few hours so the nurses are brining the heat.

They are increasing the Pitocin doses a couple of times an hour.

Sara has had a few uncomfortable contractions but is still doing well.

I'm starting to believe that this child is a Bear's fan and is waiting comfortably in the womb until kick-off against the Packers tonight.  You gotta love this kid!

-Ben

B-Day Finally!

We have just checked in and are eagerly awaiting the "plan". 

The nurses are hooking up monitors and preparing for our stay.  The doctor should be dropping by to discuss our options.  

Sara is hoping for whatever gets this baby out in the shortest amount of time!

I'll keep you updated.  We appreciate your thoughts and prayers.

-Ben

Baby #2 Update

Still pregnant...

Today is our due date. We are tentatively scheduled for an induction on 12/22 but are hoping she comes on her own before then. We will keep the blog updated.

Annika's First Birthday!

Swimming at Crawdaddy Cove...she was exhausted by the end.

Happy 1st birthday!

Enjoying her cake.

We gave her this bear while in Brookstone and she would NOT let go of it. It became an inadvertent bday present. Yes, we're suckers...

She wasn't as messy as we had anticipated.