Well, nothing has changed over the last two hours. There are still very mild contractions, but the nurse explained that they're just from the cervadil and it's the cervix softening. The real ones will start tomorrow with the pitocin! They're going to give me a shot soon to make me sleep, and then around 5:00 or 6:00 AM they'll take out the cervadil, give me an hour to shower and rest, and then start the pitocin around 7:00.
Hunter and I walked around a little bit and it felt good to get up for a while. We are in a different room than last year (I made sure to request that) but we are next door to the room where Ada was born. It was a little sad to walk by there, but overall we've had a good evening. We've pretty much just sat here and watched Gilmore Girls DVD's and the contraction monitor.
The nurses here are so nice. The one who was with me when Ada was actually born stopped by earlier to say hi - she remembered us. Then the nurse who's here overnight came in to explain everything that's happening and she even asked me questions about Ada. I'm glad to be at this hospital again.
Hunter just left for the night - I wanted him to. The fold out chair they have here for guests to sleep in is awful and he could never sleep in it last year. I want him with me overnight tomorrow, so I figured it was important that he get good sleep tonight since I'll be drugged anyway. He's only a phone call and a 20 minute drive away if anything happens.
So, I guess that's it for the night unless anything changes! I'll write more in the morning.
Hunter and I walked around a little bit and it felt good to get up for a while. We are in a different room than last year (I made sure to request that) but we are next door to the room where Ada was born. It was a little sad to walk by there, but overall we've had a good evening. We've pretty much just sat here and watched Gilmore Girls DVD's and the contraction monitor.
The nurses here are so nice. The one who was with me when Ada was actually born stopped by earlier to say hi - she remembered us. Then the nurse who's here overnight came in to explain everything that's happening and she even asked me questions about Ada. I'm glad to be at this hospital again.
Hunter just left for the night - I wanted him to. The fold out chair they have here for guests to sleep in is awful and he could never sleep in it last year. I want him with me overnight tomorrow, so I figured it was important that he get good sleep tonight since I'll be drugged anyway. He's only a phone call and a 20 minute drive away if anything happens.
So, I guess that's it for the night unless anything changes! I'll write more in the morning.
4 comments:
Good night, Beth! You sound like you're doing great, and it's so much fun to get updates from you in the hospital. :) I'm praying for you and hope you & Hunter both get lots of rest for your big day tomorrow.
Oh, and it sounds like your nurses are wonderful! How nice that they asked about Ada.
Can't wait for the next update tomorrow.
Hey Beth! Just wanted to let you know that we're thinking of you and praying for you! I can't wait to see pictures of your sweet baby girl!
-Marissa & Chad
I'm so excited for you Beth. I love that you're watching Gilmore Girls. :) It's great that they give you something to sleep. Enjoy your last night with you little one in your belly. Tomorrow's a big, big day. Thinking of you!
Dear Beth,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write these entries...it makes me feel like I'm there with you and Hunter!
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