Rebekah June Brinkerhoff

So last time I left this blog in kind of a bad mood, which I feel is excusable considering the circumstances. I return to the blog with good news: she did end up coming that day! It was amazing. First I had to let the contractions start up again, then they had to get stronger, then finally at 10:30 AM we went to the hospital. Garrett said he wasn't nervous but I could tell he was. At 11:30 the Dr. came and broke my water and I slowly started dilating more and more. But too slowly, so they had to help me out. Also, my epidural didn't work so they had to redo it which was fun. It was a long day of epidurals, drugged naps, and extreme hunger. It got to the point where I stopped focusing on the baby and started thinking, "Let's get this baby out so I can eat!" Finally, at 8:30 PM, I was told I was ready to start pushing. I agreed. Garrett was an awesome coach. From all he had said throughout the pregnancy, I had expected him to stand off to the side and just pat my shoulder. But he was there the whole time, very involved and very supportive. I could not have done without him. He helped me to laugh and relax between contractions, which was a good thing since I had to push for over 2 hours! At 10:48 PM on April 13 Rebekah June made her appearance. Garrett, the very involved birth coach of mine, changed his mind last second and decided to cut the cord. Then, after catching a photo of the baby, he ran to the hall to tell everyone about his daughter.

8 lbs 5 oz + 20 inches = no room in mom's belly, hence the habit of keeping the legs stretched out

Notice the sandwich. I was so hungry!

Awesome Logan family that came to visit literally within an hour of the birth.

Labor

New meaning of the word labor came to me this morning at about 2:30 when I got sick of watching the clock to time my contractions and started in on another kind of labor. Yep I doubled up on the labor as I folded laundry, washed dishes, cleaned the bathroom, and I even showered and did my hair at 4:30. All while timing my contractions. Anything to distract myself. Unfortunately, I've done all my chores and now the contractions are getting stronger so I really need distractions.  Facebook is kind of dead this early, vacuuming is too loud, and homework sounds totally unappealing. Come out baby, come out!!!

Also, I keep getting butterflies when I think of how I'm going to get to hold my baby girl later today! I'm going to be very depressed if this doesn't turn into something.

Okay, so I waited a while before deciding to post this, so fast-forward a bit. No contractions. I'm all dressed up with nowhere to go. This is ridiculous. I'm never getting pregnant again.

For Dynelle and Chelsey

This blog is for more than just Dynelle and Chelsey, but if it weren't for them it would have taken a lot longer to get started. And I figure since I have an official follower now, I'd better say something! The main reason for the blog is my baby on the way, Rebekah June. She's coming anytime and I'm so excited! We've gotten so many beautiful gifts for her and we're so excited to meet her! Garrett is going to be an awesome daddy.

Today is the due date. I think Rebekah forgot cause she's still in there. BUT, I went to the Dr. today and he stripped my membranes (kind of uncomfortable) and I've been cramping for about 4 hours now, maybe a real-ish contraction or two. Maybe. I have an appointment for an ultrasound on Thursday to check on her and make sure everything is going okay. If she looks stressed or like there's not enough amniotic fluid they'll induce me that day. If she looks fine, I get to wait until 6 A.M. (UGH, why so early? I'll be too tired to push) on Monday morning to be induced. Or she could come on her own sometime between then. Like now. Come on baby!