This morning, one year ago, I was having painful contractions just minutes apart. I told Bryan I was going to call the doctor when they opened at 9am, so I could have her check me. He was sure I was not in labor (he says he is sorry now, and will know next time) so he went off to work in Peoria. I called the doctor at 9am on the dot. I told them what I was feeling and they wanted to see me as soon as I could get there. I called my sister, Erica, who luckily was able to get off work right away and come pick me up. (The contractions were too intense to drive.) While I was waiting on Erica I was in the bathroom trying to put make-up on as I was shoving Pop-tart in my mouth; I knew that could very well be the last thing I would eat before Jude's arrival!
We got to the hospital around 9:30am. I was hooked up to the ultrasound machine while I waited for Dr. Thornton to free up to see me. The nurse said I was defiantly in labor due to my contractions being around 2 to 4 minutes apart. She could also tell I was uncomfortable! When Dr. Thornton got around to seeing me she stripped my membranes, which felt wonderful (NOT!) She said I was at 1cm dilated and 90% effaced. She said she was going to admit me into the hospital because I was positive Beta Strep and she wanted to get the fluids started! I couldn't believe I was actually staying until I would get to bring home JUDE! YAY!
I called Bryan and he had just gotten to work... so he got to get back in his car and come all the way back! (Maybe he will listen to his pregnant WIFE next time!)
Sadly, I was on my own after being admitted. They couldn't give me anything to help me progress... I was just told to walk the halls and try to get things moving. So... that's what I did. When Bryan got there, he walked the halls with me ALL DAY! Dr. Thornton came to check me at lunch and said I was at a tight 2cm dilated. She said when I got to 4cm she would give me pitocin to speed things up. Well, 4cm took FOREVER, which you will find out later. She said she would come back before she left for the day. When she came back she again did something extremely painful and said she just MADE me a tight 3cm. (OUCH... well thanks I guess!) She then broke my water and said I should try to get some rest because she was sure I would have Jude tomorrow (October 5, 2010). We were so excited to hear that we would have a baby to hold tomorrow!!
Stay tuned...
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