Wednesday, December 16, 2009
SITREP
We're at 6cm as of about 30 minutes ago and the epidural is in (finally!)
Things are progressing nicely and Ali is back to talking and feeling a bit better. Good stuff!
~Nick
Things are progressing nicely and Ali is back to talking and feeling a bit better. Good stuff!
~Nick
Status Check
Emmy and Ali Fans,
All is moving along as it should here. Her doctor came in and broke her water about an hour ago at 1050. The doctor and the nurse said that the contractions would get a bit stronger afterwards, and that's certainly been the case. She's gone from "uncomfortable" to "in pain," but she's a tough cookie and still hanging in there. No official word yet on measured progress, so I'll hold off any speculation.
That's it for the time being. I'll update more when I know it.
~Nick
Here are some pics of the room. Not too shabby!
Emmy's Tiny Little Hat
The New Blog Approval Station
All is moving along as it should here. Her doctor came in and broke her water about an hour ago at 1050. The doctor and the nurse said that the contractions would get a bit stronger afterwards, and that's certainly been the case. She's gone from "uncomfortable" to "in pain," but she's a tough cookie and still hanging in there. No official word yet on measured progress, so I'll hold off any speculation.
That's it for the time being. I'll update more when I know it.
~Nick
Here are some pics of the room. Not too shabby!
The Room from the door entrance
Ali's Bed
Emmy's Tiny Little Hat
The New Blog Approval Station
New Command Post Established
Ali and I rolled out of the house this morning a mere 5 minutes late and headed to the hospital to get admitted. I got a pretty good night sleep last night but Ali was wide awake at 2:30 ready to go. We took our time getting everything just right, grabbed our go bags, and headed out the door. I'm pretty sure the dogs knew something was amiss, but they have no idea what they're in store for when we come back.
Ali had the foresight to pre-register in order to make things go more smoothly during check-in, but, to our chagrin, they had changed the computer system recently (of course), and there was no record of her in the system. GREEAAAT. Only 30 minutes later, as our registrar was coached on the new system every other step of the way by her boss, we were off to our room to get established.
As I write this Ali is hooked up to the machines, Emmy's heartbeat is white noise in the background over the monitor's speakers, and we're waiting on the nurse shift change to start the pitocin drip. We'd probably be further along in the process if Ali didn't know almost every employee here...she's been getting life updates and all the new gossip from her former co-workers who have made sure to schedule themselves accordingly to take care of us today and tomorrow. We're definitely appreciative of her good friends. We'd also probably be a little bit further along if Ali hadn't backtracked on her dilation status, but it looks like our doctor was a little more generous on Monday than the nurse was this morning. A few steps forward, a step or two back....
Fortunately, she's in great spirits and settled in for this monumental day. I won't bore you with every detail, but I'll be sure to give another update this morning sometime once we start making a little headway. In the meantime, thank you all for the well wishes, Facebook messages, prayers, and text messages. I know it means a lot to Ali (and me too).
~Nick
Ali had the foresight to pre-register in order to make things go more smoothly during check-in, but, to our chagrin, they had changed the computer system recently (of course), and there was no record of her in the system. GREEAAAT. Only 30 minutes later, as our registrar was coached on the new system every other step of the way by her boss, we were off to our room to get established.
As I write this Ali is hooked up to the machines, Emmy's heartbeat is white noise in the background over the monitor's speakers, and we're waiting on the nurse shift change to start the pitocin drip. We'd probably be further along in the process if Ali didn't know almost every employee here...she's been getting life updates and all the new gossip from her former co-workers who have made sure to schedule themselves accordingly to take care of us today and tomorrow. We're definitely appreciative of her good friends. We'd also probably be a little bit further along if Ali hadn't backtracked on her dilation status, but it looks like our doctor was a little more generous on Monday than the nurse was this morning. A few steps forward, a step or two back....
Fortunately, she's in great spirits and settled in for this monumental day. I won't bore you with every detail, but I'll be sure to give another update this morning sometime once we start making a little headway. In the meantime, thank you all for the well wishes, Facebook messages, prayers, and text messages. I know it means a lot to Ali (and me too).
~Nick
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
This Blog has been Hijacked
Greetings Captive Audience,
For the next few days, (or until my blog writing privileges are officially revoked), I will be keeping you up to speed on the developments in this overdue saga that is Emmy's big arrival.
As I'm sure Ali's already said, the plan is to roll out of here bright and early tomorrow morning for a 0530 arrival at the hospital. We're lucky its only a 10 minute drive... Things ought to get moving fairly soon after we arrive with the beginning of the induction. Then Ali will do her thing and I'll be standing by trying not to screw anything up.
From there, I'll do my best to give major updates on the blog and introduce our peanut to y'all; our friends and family scattered about the country. Since she's already veto'd my live Doctor helmetcam option, I'll be sure to post a quick note of Emmy's arrival afterwards and follow it up with some pics when time allows.
For those of you around Clarksville, barring any hiccups, I'll give a blanket invite over the blog to if you'd like to come by the hospital and visit. We'd love to have you. If its late or we're exceptionally worn out, I'll mention it and prior to coming but call me and we'll figure out what works for everyone.
Until then, we're off to get some rest.
Nick
For the next few days, (or until my blog writing privileges are officially revoked), I will be keeping you up to speed on the developments in this overdue saga that is Emmy's big arrival.
As I'm sure Ali's already said, the plan is to roll out of here bright and early tomorrow morning for a 0530 arrival at the hospital. We're lucky its only a 10 minute drive... Things ought to get moving fairly soon after we arrive with the beginning of the induction. Then Ali will do her thing and I'll be standing by trying not to screw anything up.
From there, I'll do my best to give major updates on the blog and introduce our peanut to y'all; our friends and family scattered about the country. Since she's already veto'd my live Doctor helmetcam option, I'll be sure to post a quick note of Emmy's arrival afterwards and follow it up with some pics when time allows.
For those of you around Clarksville, barring any hiccups, I'll give a blanket invite over the blog to if you'd like to come by the hospital and visit. We'd love to have you. If its late or we're exceptionally worn out, I'll mention it and prior to coming but call me and we'll figure out what works for everyone.
Until then, we're off to get some rest.
Nick
No baby yet...but SOON!
I apologize for the lack of updates! Our parents have been here so we have been packing in the quality time as best we can! We had a doctor's appointment yesterday afternoon and learned that we made little progress in the past week--3cm and still 50%. But we have a great head start for an induction...SO, we have a 5:30am show time tomorrow morning (Nick asked me who was driving me to the hospital at that hour :-P)...and we are going to HAVE A BABY!!!
I decided Emmy's theme song is "All I want for Christmas is you" by Mariah Carey (I was reminded of it during dinner at the Cheesecake Factory last night). I am going to download it on my I-Pod and blare it when the going gets tough tomorrow! Nick will be updating the blog throughout the day tomorrow so that everyone will be up with the latest as we make the transition from family of four to five (Molly and Darla count too!) WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!
I decided Emmy's theme song is "All I want for Christmas is you" by Mariah Carey (I was reminded of it during dinner at the Cheesecake Factory last night). I am going to download it on my I-Pod and blare it when the going gets tough tomorrow! Nick will be updating the blog throughout the day tomorrow so that everyone will be up with the latest as we make the transition from family of four to five (Molly and Darla count too!) WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
"Due Yesterday"
I'm up. I have heartburn and I'm waiting for my Tums to work...
So all day yesterday I kept chuckling to myself while thinking how hilarious it would be that if someone asked me when we were due I could say, "Yesterday." I found it humorous only because it's, like, the biggest insult ever to tell a pregnant woman she looks like she was due yesterday...I kept waiting for my big opportunity...
We had a lazy start to our Saturday...Poor Nick was feeling lots better, but was (literally) drained from being so sick yesterday. We watched Navy kick the snot out of Army--which was, of course, a huge disappointment. But we have to remind ourselves that, the Marines aside, how tough is it for the Navy to recruit quality football players when all they have to do is sell hanging out on a boat for awhile versus deploy to a combat zone for a year at a time...No one's bitter in our house...
Nick then went to greet his parents at the airport and to enjoy some QT with them over lunch while I did some last minute grocery shopping and cleaning. We feel so blessed that our parents will be here to support us through this right of passage as we bring our baby girl into the world...And that our siblings will be here later in the week welcome her into the Horn and Odell families. How wonderful that our daughter can be born into the warm embrace of her whole family! Later in the evening, Nick and I went to Nashville to welcome my mom and dad after their marathon travel day (gotta love flight cancellations)!
We went for dinner at our favorite, Ted's Montana Grill in Nashville. Our waitress could not have been sweeter and was all excited about the baby bump, when, in unison, Mom, Dad and My Nick said, "ask her when she's due." The waitress totally played along and asked me the question I'd been hoping to hear all day...
"I was due yesterday!" It was the perfect way to end my day! :-)
So all day yesterday I kept chuckling to myself while thinking how hilarious it would be that if someone asked me when we were due I could say, "Yesterday." I found it humorous only because it's, like, the biggest insult ever to tell a pregnant woman she looks like she was due yesterday...I kept waiting for my big opportunity...
We had a lazy start to our Saturday...Poor Nick was feeling lots better, but was (literally) drained from being so sick yesterday. We watched Navy kick the snot out of Army--which was, of course, a huge disappointment. But we have to remind ourselves that, the Marines aside, how tough is it for the Navy to recruit quality football players when all they have to do is sell hanging out on a boat for awhile versus deploy to a combat zone for a year at a time...No one's bitter in our house...
Nick then went to greet his parents at the airport and to enjoy some QT with them over lunch while I did some last minute grocery shopping and cleaning. We feel so blessed that our parents will be here to support us through this right of passage as we bring our baby girl into the world...And that our siblings will be here later in the week welcome her into the Horn and Odell families. How wonderful that our daughter can be born into the warm embrace of her whole family! Later in the evening, Nick and I went to Nashville to welcome my mom and dad after their marathon travel day (gotta love flight cancellations)!
We went for dinner at our favorite, Ted's Montana Grill in Nashville. Our waitress could not have been sweeter and was all excited about the baby bump, when, in unison, Mom, Dad and My Nick said, "ask her when she's due." The waitress totally played along and asked me the question I'd been hoping to hear all day...
"I was due yesterday!" It was the perfect way to end my day! :-)
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