We were scheduled to be at the hospital at 5:30, but were delayed because there weren't any free Labor & Delivery rooms. We arrived and got settled into a room at 8:00 this morning.
Getting an IV set up was, as usual, the most difficult part of the process thus far. Lindsey's veins are notoriously difficult to tap, and after blowing one in her left hand, they managed to get one in her right hand to cooperate.
She's been on pitocin (the medicine that causes contractions to increase) since 10:00 am, and at noon she received an epidural (so the increased contractions aren't excruciating). They just broke her water, and her contractions are getting pretty strong and happening about every 1 to 2 minutes. In terms of the "stats" of baby preparedness, she's a little more than half-way there. It shouldn't be long.
I'll update this blog later in the afternoon, and certainly once Jude has arrived. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
God bring Jude!
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Ugh...pitocin...I know it is supposed to help things along, but I just remember it as the drug from hell! I will be praying for all of you, but especially Lindsey and Jude :) See you Sunday--Teresa
We're praying for Lindsey and Jude, too!
Thanks for taking the time to keep us all included in your wonderful, hectic day. Praying for peace and protection and Presence for you all!
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