First let me apologize for making this public blog the record of my ever-so-private labor and delivery saga.
I'm dilated to a 7 . . . yes, that's right a 7!!! Basically this means a herd of stampeding buffalo could traipse through my cervix at their leisure, and yet, the boy isn't trying it. There is a little hitch in the works - the fluid which should appear black in the ultrasound (meaning clean and clear) is now a hazy fuzzy white (meaning something gross is in there with him). This translates as, "Go to the hospital you dumb woman . . . you're having a baby!"
So I came home, made lunch for the hoodlums and as soon as they're in their beds and Daddy makes it home from school (wonder how that exam went this morning) we'll be headed to the hospital. I know there's a happy ending to this drama and can't wait to share it when it happens.
Until then, I'll be watching closely for "the nurse" and hoping that nature keeps it quick since this mommy is just a little bit tired. At least we only have 3 cm to go right?
Oh and coincidentally, what I thought was 90% effaced on Monday is now only 80% effaced . . . is it possible to backtrack on effacement? And my water still hasn't broken which means there'll be no embarrassing public display of fluids (darnit, maybe next time!).
The Petersen Herd
12 comments:
Oh, Toni! The waiting part is so crazy. It drives me nuts. You are definitely too funny. Maybe you can demand a different nurse. We're waiting for the "happy ending to the drama." Again, HANG IN THERE!
Ok good! I've been checking your blog daily to see if you've had your little guy, so now I know it's got to be soon. Good luck!
Yay for having a baby!! Can't wait til he get here...as I am sure you are too! You are cracking me up with your stories tho...the nurse from hell...interesting!
Love you...hope everything goes well!
Good luck! I can't believe they sent you home at a 7...and that you are waiting until the end of the day! That is crazy! I can't wait to see what he looks like!
YEA! Good job mommy on being at a 7! Good luck at the ol' hospital, I cant wait to meet the little dude and kiss his choppers!
You are amazing! I don't know how you've maintained your sense of humor after the assault from the nurse from hell! Good luck with your delivery - can't wait to meet your new little man =)
You go GIRL!!! Good Luck and are you kidding me on that cute baby? I honestly LOVE that picture below - I know... call me lame but seriously within hours you will be holding that little baby kinda like you are holding that baby and if you are anything like me just questionning... "I can't believe you were just in my belly." YAY for the PETERSONS!!! Cannot wait to see pictures of the little dude! GOOD LUCK!!!
Oh don't apologize; I LOVE reading your blog and the "record of your ever-so-private labor and delivery saga!" It brings a smile to my face every time! The good thing is your labor will be nice and short, right!? Keep those buffalo out and bring on that baby! Can't wait!
Come on baby! I can't wait to see and hold him. Hang in there!!
7!!!!! I would be writhing in pain at that point. Can't wait to hear more. And see that new baby. Good luck!
You are super mom ~ a 7 and not in labor. I'm still in shock!
I pray everything goes well. Can't wait to meet this little guy!!
Oh my!!! I am totally in shock...a 7?! I am glad you are posting your saga...I am pretty darn clueless as to what to expect. And after so many horror stories it is nice to see kind of a humorous one (well, not funny for you but a 7 and not in labor??? kinda funny?) Ahhh, I can't wait to log in on Monday (or maybe later today) and see some fantastic pics of this little man!
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