8:13 AM - Well here we are at the hospital – All is well for mommy and baby. We got up at 6:30 and called the hospital and they gave us the go ahead to come in for Megan's induction. We are listening to the baby's heartbeat and they are getting Megan all hooked up to the machines, and signing her life away saying that we will give them everything other than the baby, I think they just want money, go figure.They haven't checked Megan's status yet other than maybe her heartrate – but as they do I'll try to keep posting updates for those interested in knowing what is happening.They are promising a much shorter delivery – 8 hours or less – let's hope they can keep to that for Megan's sake we don't need another 30 hour labor.
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9:13 AM - Doctor gave approval for them to break Megan's water - though it could still be a while for that as they have to just catch a doctor between other patients in order for that to happen. But so far so good! (Petocin was started at 9:10AM)
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9:55 AM - A Doctor showed up to break Megan's water. The process is really started now! Though the doctor almost got pushed off the bed as Megan used her leg to try to hold her off!(unintentionally) They asked Megan to not push her off the table it was pretty funny. Megan was dilated to a 2 plus and at least 80% effaced at this point.
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10:06 AM - Contractions are picking up and getting more intense.
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10:42 AM - Regular contractions, and Payton is here now and keeps saying "Baby come out" but no major changes in the last 35 minutes.
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11:20 AM - No change yet! Just waiting for Emma to join us!
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12:04 PM - Contractions are closer together and Megan requested to be put on the list for an Epidural - though they are saying it will be at least an hour to get one. Megan's mom Wendy is massaging Megan's legs and feet to keep her mind off the contractions. Amazing what mom's go through to bring us guys kids! Kudos to all the mommies out there.
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12:50 PM - Major Contractions now - lots of pain. Epidural Doc is working on giving her the epidural now. (Marcus has to look away for this part - Not a big fan of large gauge needles) In a matter of minutes Megan should be feeling much better! It must be getting close now - they shouuld be checking her dilation before too long following the epidural. Our nurse doesn't want us to forget her, Jeanie like a Genie in a Bottle - now she won't be forgotten for sure!
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1:45 PM - Megan is feeling much more relaxed and they were able to check her dilation which is now at a 4 and 85% effaced. (A 10 is the max on dilation and from 8 to 10 it typically goes fast for those not familiar with the birthing process.)
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2:45 PM - Still waiting, though Megan is feeling much better and is actually able to relax a little. Megan's sister Nicole also arrived to say hi. And Nick,Megan's dad brought Payton earlier, but has since left to take Payton back home and Nick has returned for all the action!
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3:10 PM - they just checked Megan and she is dilated to a 6 and is 90% effaced so we're hoping it's less than 2 1/2 hours left, time will tell.
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4:16 PM - Megan is up to a 9+ so she'll be delivering really soon now.
4:55 PM - They called the Doctor and plan to deliver in about 20 minutes - I may not be able to write again until afterwards. I hope to help with the delivery and that will slightly impede my blogging! I will update ASAP once the baby is with us and things are slightly settled.
5:20 PM Emma joined our family - .... 7 pounds 8 oz / 20.5 inches!!! Officially born at 5:20 PM - What a blessing and a joy. We are so happy to welcome a healthy little girl to this world.
