4:30 am, Julie bolted upright, and felt her water start to break. We both got excited, and started timing the contractions (which were low-pain at that time). They were very consistent - every 2-4 minutes, and they lasted about 60 seconds. Things calmed down a bit, until at 5:30am her second water membrane ruptured. Contractions were still not too bad, but we called up our midwife to let her know.
6:45 am rolls around, and BAM the contractions quickly became _very_ intense! My wife is a TROOPER!!! It was very obvious that her world was being absolutely torn apart for almost exactly 60 seconds every 2-3 minutes. She labored in the tub, with a hot water nozzle trying to provide a modicum of relief.
7:45 am - Julie got mini pushing urges, which clearly communicated that it was time to go to the hospital!! We arrived at Good Samaritan at 8:00 am, just to be tortured by an elevator that wouldn't come! Julie gritted her teeth together, and made it up the stairs between contractions! Wow!
8:10 am - First nurse checks Julie, and she's already 8 cm! Maybe 20 minutes later, she was at 9.5 cm! Finally, 10 cm arrives, and Julie was allowed to start pushing!
Then, at 9:09 am, all 8 lb 3 oz / 20.5" of Leo entered the world!!
Turns out Julie lost well over 1 L of blood, so the excitement wasn't over ... more to come ...
8 comments:
The pictures are great! The pushing picture is intense- it's a great shot! I'm so glad you are all doing well. Thanks for the updates. We'll be "checking in" often. :) ~ Val (from Bob's computer)
Congrats guys! Fun to hear the details - sounds like it was a whirlwind of speed! Hope there weren't many complications....
Remember that first feed, Peter - it's so precious!
Good job, Julie! You were a real trooper!
- Matthew
Congratulations! You guys look great. Can't wait to meet Leo. Will be praying for your recovery Julie. Love, Karen and Bill
I'm so excited for you guys!! Julie, I hope things are ok for you now. I'm so proud of you! Will pray for fast recovery.
Julie & Pete - we are SO happy for you!! Leo is adorable! We are praying that Julie is doing well now. Thank you for sharing all the details! Love to you three. :)
Wow Julie! I'm so proud of you, way to go! Hope you are feeling better. Sounds like you had a bit of an ordeal.
Wow Julie. Way to go! I can't believe you had to walk up the stairs during transition! Oh my goodness. Congratulations!!
Bravo Julie!! You are very strong and brave. I am happy for you two.
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