So here are the particulars:

Maggie was due to be induced on the 30th at 7am.  She decided she wasn't having any of that and came of her own accord at 4am.  It was a fast and furious delivery.  She was fast and I was furious - ouch!  The first contractions started at 11:30 pm and went from 6.5 minutes apart to 2.5 minutes apart within one contraction, and they stayed that close together for the next 4 hours.  No fun! 

But she's here and she is totally worth it!  She was 8 lbs 14 oz, 21 3/4 inches long with a perfectly round 14.5 inch head!  She's my smallest by a smidgen.  She dropped down to 8lbs 7oz by the time we left the hospital and as of Monday was 10 lb 1oz.  Did I mention she nurses like a champ?  Anyway, we're all doing great!  She sleeps well for a newborn and is just an absolute joy!  The boys are over the moon, at least while she can't grab their stuff.

I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas.  I probably won't be back until afterwards, but I'll try to stop in on my friends page soon.

Jennifer

• Comments (0) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link

Just wanted to let you all know that Margaret Elizabeth was born at 4:02am, November 30th.  She weighed 8lbs 14oz and was almost 22 inches long!!  Thanks for your prayers and thoughts...pictures will be forthcoming.

• Comments (3) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link

Had my last doctor's appointment today, complete with a ridiculously unnecessary ultrasound and non-stress test.  Who ever heard of doing those at 3 days post due!  The only reason I agreed was that I knew if something had turned out to be wrong, I'd never forgive myself. 

But, of course, since she's only 3 days late according to my best guess and a little plastic wheel (some treat that thing like the Burning Bush), everything is exactly as it should be.  If I'd been 41 or 42 weeks, I wouldn't have quibbled, but this was clearly done to cover the practice's rear end in a highly litigious state.  Phllllllllppppppptttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!! 

I haven't progressed a bit since Monday, and I've hardly had any more contractions.  So, I'm planning on just taking it easy this weekend (no marathon walks or floor scrubbing to speed things up), so I'll be nice and fresh for my induction on Monday. 

If she can wait until then, I'll be sure to get the 2 doses of antibiotics (4 hours apart) I need to protect Maggie from my group B strep, everything will seem very calm and normal for the already nervous kids when I leave for the hospital, and I will get to deliver with my midwife instead of the weekend on-call doctor whom I've only met once.  She seemed very nice, but still, familiar is good in this situation. 

Of course when Maggie really shows up is between her and God.  They aren't really keeping me informed.  If I haven't posted anything, prayers on Monday afternoon would be very much appreciated!

Jennifer

• Comments (1) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link

A quick update for those of you who are curious.

As of Monday afternoon: 

• 3cm 50% effaced (from 1cm, not effaced on Thursday)
• intermittent contractions (more off than on)
• Induction on Monday if nothing sooner
• When she moves it feels like she's trying to skip the contractions and just pile drive her way through.
• Have turned into Ultra PMS Woman.
• Pray for my poor kids and husband.

Enjoy your turkey while I wait for my little turkey! 

Jennifer

PS I've never had a dog while pregnant, so someone tell me if this means anything.  The alpha of my 2 dogs has been laying at my feet for the majority of the afternoon.  She doesn't usually do that.   She only leaves when someone's at the door or has to go out.  Hmmm.

• Comments (4) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link

There is no sign that this little girl is anything but extremely comfortable in her little luxury hotel.  I think God's delaying the nursery being done to help me be more patient. 

I'm not sure it's working.    

Jennifer

• Comments (3) • Post A Comment! • Permanent Link