Charlotte's Birth Story

I was scheduled to go in for my second induction on Thursday, August 23rd at 5pm.  The hospital called and postponed my induction because they were booked.  I guess all those Thanksgiving babies decided to make their appearance that same weekend.  I sat by the phone all weekend waiting to get rescheduled - literally jumping every time my phone rang.  We finally received the call Sunday at 5pm to head in for a 7pm induction.  I was so excited!  I hopped in the shower and got ready to head to the hospital.  I probably should have used that time napping but oh well.  We arrived at the hospital and they said all they had available was a triage bed.  I was not too happy to spend the next zillion hours being induced in triage but what can you do - They got me set up and checked out.  At this point I was 80% effaced and almost 3 cm dilated.  The OB started me on miso.  A pill taken orally to help move things along.  I was only in triage for an hour or two.  They were thankfully able to get me into a labor room.  I took the first pill around 9pm - they told me it could take up to four pills every 6 hours apart to get things going.  I was ready to be in there for the long haul.  I didn't feel like the pill was doing much.  We actually chilled and watched Breaking Bad and then I fell asleep for an hour or so.  Just after midnight I felt this pop and a gush...my water broke.  That really got things moving.  The contractions started in full force and I was progressing quickly.  At 3:30am I was begging for an epidural.  At that point I was 5 cm dilated and in a the epidural was wonderful!  I didn't even notice it being placed - I was concentrating on my contractions too much to notice.  The epidural seemed to slow things down a bit but I didn't mind. 

I ended up throwing up a few times and each time I did it would push Charlotte further down but she did not react well at all to it. The first time I threw up we lost her heart beat on the monitor.  All the nurses came running into the room and scared the hell out of me.  They flipped me from side to side and put oxygen on me to get Charlotte's heart rate back up. Apparently the action of throwing up was causing Charlotte to shift and pinch her cord. Each time this happened she would bounced back once they repositioned me.  As I would lay on one side my epidural wouldn't be effective on the other side so I would feel my contractions in half my body.  I would ask to be repositioned but Charlotte was only liking me laying on one side.  I kept hitting my button to get more of the epidural but it was only making the one side extra numb. 

Around 2:00pm the nurse had me start pushing.  I never felt that urge to push but once I started she was happy with my progress.  I pushed for half and hour and Charlotte was born!  The nurses kept telling me that I was an expert pusher...I'm sure they say that to all the ladies!  My epidural had worn off enough that I could move my legs and feel a bit of what was going on.  It was an amazing experience.  They laid her on my chest when she came out an I was able to spend 10 minutes or so with her.  Hubby got to cut the cord!  Charlotte received an 8 and then a 9 on her apgar score and took to breast feeding immediately. 

We were on cloud nine.  All her grandparents were in the waiting room.  They came in and got to meet our angel!  Sorry this post is so choppy  -  I need sleep!  More pictures soon!

She's Here

I would like to introduce Miss Charlotte Ann.  She made her grand appearance on Monday, August 27th at 2:34pm.  We are over the moon.  I will blog more when I figure out where all my time goes.  I am betting its with this little one...

I'm having trouble evicting my Squatter

I went into the hospital at 430am yesterday morning for my induction.  They got me checked in and started me on gel.  I had three gel treatments that consisted of gel inserted into my cervix to get it softened and effaced.  They would insert the gel and I would lay there for an hour then they would have me walk the hospital for 40 minutes.  They would do an internal check to see my progress and repeat the progress.  I started at 2cm dilated and 75% effaced...I ended the three treatments at 2.5 cm dilated and 80% effaced.  Since my body was not responding I got to do the walk of shame and head home.  I am going back in to try again tomorrow night.  I hope they have a better plan for me.  They are still concerned with my high blood pressure and the protein levels in my urine so they are ready to induce.  I am now 39 weeks so I hope my body realizes its job soon and we are able to successfully able to evict my Squatter!  More to come!!!

37 Weeks

I just wanted to check  in with everyone.  I am still here and still pregnant!  Squatter is doing great and seems to be getting big.  She is measuring in the 75%.  My blood pressure went up pretty high this week so I had a fun hospital stay.  I am now at home and on BP meds and I have a follow up OB appointment on Monday.  I am on bed rest until then.  I am getting excited to meet this little girl.  I hope that the next time I have to go to the hospital it's to have her!

My husband has resorted to lying to me…

When I ask how I look, he says beautiful even though I know I am all puffy and have dark bags under my eyes

When I ask how moody I have been lately, he tells me that I have been an angel

When I show him my swollen fingers, he tells me they look perfectly normal

When I snore like a chainsaw and keep him up all night, he tells me that he didn’t even notice

When I freak out about maybe getting a take home baby girl, he tells me that I will be a great mom

When I eat cereal every night for dinner, he tells me that he doesn’t mind that I have not cooked dinner in months



I love this man…he is the best husband and will be an amazing father soon!

Everything is good!

Sorry for the lack of updates. I went back to my OB yesterday and my fluid levels are holding steady at 18 and her cyst has not grown in size. Very good news!


I start my twice weekly appointments next week. I will be 35 weeks along. I will have one appointment for a NST and a second one for an US. I am happy they will be watching me so closely.  I guess it pays to be high risk and old! 

I hope everyone has a great weekend! We have lots to do to get ready for Squatter. After lasts weeks scare we want to be ready in case she decides to make an early appearance. Her car seat base in now installed in my car! We are still working on her room. Pictures will be coming soon!