still pushing

Doc was here. Said everything looks good. The head made it through the narrowest part of the canal, so Doc is 95% sure no C-section will be necessary. Made is through one hour, perhaps one more to go. She is at -2. Not sure what that means, but some of you moms may find that information helpful:).

Both mom and dad are still doing well!

Pushing

Jen is now pushing! Straty is holding her leg and doing an AMAZING coaching job and great counting. Grandma is holding her head! Not sure how long it will be!

Fully Dilated

Holly Smokes we are going to start pushing in 30 minutes and it can take up to 1-2 hours. We should know what baby hadj is going to look like real soon!!!

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THe nurse did mention to us just now that she doesn't think there's much hair on Baby Hadj.

Well the photographer has been called and we're just waiting. Dad is taking a picture every 10 seconds. Even mom has been taking photos.

Already a new update.

Nurse just said almost complete. Any second now she will be fully dilated! Wow!

A bit of an update...

Well, this is Sarah. I am working on some photos right now, but having technical difficulties. Stay tuned:)

Around 10:00am Jen was at 4cm. Currently Jen is at 9 cm. That means once we hit 10cm labor truly begins! She is resting pretty peacefully. She had an epideral around 11am and is enjoying the tingling sensation:) Mom, Dad, Krista and I are in the room just relaxing and waiting. Contractions are strong, but everything is moving along.

Sorry, nothing too exciting report! The best news is both Jen and Straty are doing well. Straty is at Jen's side and we are all in a bit of shock that this actually happening! In as little as a few hours baby Hadj may be here!

A quote I just heard Jen say.."There's ants all over me."

On that note, I'll let you know when pushing begins!

Take care and keep baby and mommy in your prayers!

Auntie Sarah

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I've changed my mind!

I've changed my mind...I think Baby Hadj is very happy where he/she is at. There's no need to go to the hospital. No need to spend hours breathing and whatever monkey business to be done...RIGHT? Ok, ok, I know it's time. I can hear Grandma C now, "When fear came a knock'n, FAITH answered." I guess it's time to get this party started! Bags are packed! That's about it. It's 5:47am and Straty and Miller are still snuggling in bed. Hazel knows something is up. She's been like glue. We had mommy and baby girl time this morning.

Oh, the ping pong ball catheter, did not come out on its own. I'll have the pleasures of them removing that this morning. Joy oh joy. Like I told mom yesterday, I can't get a apx. 9 pound baby to come, do they honestly think the catheter is going to just "fall out?"

Well, I better sign off and get ready for our guest of honor. Auntie Krista or Auntie Sarah will be in touch.

SOE: 7am hospital, apx. 8am Doc breaks water...labor hopefully begins...Baby Hadj arrives around dinner time, latest bedtime.
XOXOXXOO HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY HADJ.....

Wrong just wrong...things should come out, not in!

Well we got in first thing this morning. Doc was very pleased to see I was at 2cm. The insertion of the catheter was not pleasant! Straty held my hand and helped with breathing. Baby Hadj is pinching a nerve or organ on my lower left side of my back, which had me up walking up and down the stairs and pacing from 1am to 4:30am this morning. Straty is making Chicken Soup for the both of us today. We both are going to take it easy. Doc says lots of rest and water today. There goes that to do list! There's still a chance of going into labor today/tonight, God willing. Off to rest up!

The Calm Before the Storm...

I'm sitting at our dining room table. It's 10pm and Straty is in bed. The dogs have found their spots on the couches. Baby Hadj is moving about in the belly. My elbow just felt a knee or foot as I type. I just had a wonderful day with mom and dad. We ran errands and ate:)- It was a great day to keep my mind off of Monday. I think I preferred not knowing when my water would break vs. knowing it will be broken at 8am Monday morning. Like mom said, your adrilione (sp) starts pumping when labor takes place naturally. All your instincts kick in and your mind takes over emotions. Kinda like the last 10 minutes before opening the doors and allowing the bride to walk down the isle. You have a huge check list...groom...check....cake....check...minister...check and so on. When you know what's about to hit you, you tighten up, squint your eyes awaiting whatever may come may come your way. You have too much time, almost feeling like eternity, and panic because you feel you're missing something, but not sure what it is. You could go over the list a million times and something wouldn't be right. Tonight feels like the peace before the storm. Remember that feeling when you were a child anticipating Santa Clause? You wanted to stay up all night to actually see his face, but was drawn to your bed because you thought the faster you went to bed the faster you'd wake up to Christmas morning. Well, I'm sitting here wondering...do I hike up and down the stairs till I'm tired, maybe clean up the major mess in the guest room, or should I repack the suitcase? OR should I grab my three furry friends and hit the hay hoping Santa will come early? Obviously the Lord knows what's best. Maybe we're supposed to go in Monday because that's what is best for Baby Hadj. Maybe it's safer because we need monitoring? Who knows...wait...I know I can't wait to hold our little Hadj. To touch those cute little chubby checks. To see if there's hair and what color. To count every toe and every finger a million times. To tell Baby Hadj I love him/her. Oh and to watch Daddy Hadj embrace his baby for the first time. How his heart is going to melt. How proud he will feel. For us to touch a miracle from heaven and to be honored to raise one of God's children. Praise you Lord for you are Magnificent.