Well, we are sitting here in the hospital, which means Ashley did not make her own entrance beforehand. We tried everything to safely get things started for her on her own so she wouldn't need to be medically induced, but she is apparently quite comfy in there and wanted to come out in her own time.
It was almost comical. One night we got spicy mexican food, had chocolate cake that a doctor recommended we try, drank raspberry tea, took a brisk walk, got a massage with the pressure points, and Matt even tried taking me on a car ride over speed bumps. Tried everything short of the nasty castor oil..No luck...although Matt sure was determined. Haha. So we can testify that the wives tales are just that.
Last night I couldn't fall asleep because the excitement, anticipation and nervousness was already kicking in. Today was the same--Matt and I both had overwhelming feelings--excitement, anticipation, fear, anxiousness, etc...Partially due to being excited to meet our daughter, partially to the fact that our lives are forever changing, and for me, partially due to the fear of labor/being induced...but I only broke down crying twice--haha. Although now that we are in the hospital and all settled down it's been exciting and fun/light hearted.
We picked up mom from the airport, stopped home, picked up dinner, and came to hospital. We skyped with Lisa and Bruce, or grandmom and grandpop, and talked to Ashley's aunts and uncles. Then we hung out and talked. It was fun.
Our nurse tonight was really fun and perky and had a good sense of humor, so that made things good. They started the cervadil medication about an hour ago...hopefully it will take effect and things will be ready to go by morning. I'm hoping we'll be able to sleep tonight!!! It's a big day tomorrow.
I can't believe tomorrow at this time we may have Ashley here with us. Crazy!
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