Friday, March 13, 2009

even quicker update

This is M writing, (popped home to walk dog and grab forgotten items) K asked me to write a post for her.

No baby yet, but soon we think/hope.

So far not much has gone according to those hopes. K's contractions became overwhelming and ended up exhausting her last night, so to the hospital we went.  Medical interventions are the name of the game there and we succumbed  to the necessity of the situation.  We are hoping still for a vaginal birth but understand that we might not even get that.  On that note, here are some positives to end on.

--K is doing awesome, she worked though 32 hours of horrendous contractions all by herself and was really brave, I'm quite proud of her.  
--Our doula (a good friend) has been great, sitting in front of the door to stop nurses coming in and poking and prodding and overall just being a great support to me.
-- Looks like we'll have a baby by the end of the day one way or another.

Its been a little heartbreaking to see our birth plan slowly chipped away at.  I know that a birth plan is inherently not a plan and just hopes and wishes but its still tough to let those go.

I'll post with news when I can, seems my iPhone doesn't love posting to this site, but I'll keep at it.

ps... I haven't slept so if this is all wonky and nonsensical, please forgive.

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry labor isn't going according to plan, but am hoping for a healthy baby and mama at the end of it. I am cheering you on!

Lizzie said...

Thinking of you, holding you all in my heart!

Anonymous said...

I'm keeping you in my thoughts!

Feminist Housewife said...

We're thinking of you!!! Best wishes for a great delivery!

tireegal68 said...

you're all amazing and pretty soon there is going to be another amazing member of your family for all to see! hang in there - hoping and wishin all good things for you all :)

Heather said...

whooohooo! I can't wait to hear all the news!! Good luck ladies!!!

Laurie said...

I can't believe you are finally going to meet your baby!!! I will be thinking of you and anxiously look forward to hearing about the delivery! Goooo Mommy!!!

R said...

WHERE THE BABYYYYYY??????`

Laurie said...

the very first thing I did this morning was check your blog... you are officially on my stalking list!!

Anonymous said...

M - you are wonderful! We are all rooting for you and K and wishing you all the best. xoxoxo

Anonymous said...

Wishing you all the best in these next hours, and can't wait to see your little one!

thiswillbe said...

You're all in our thoughts. Can't wait to see an update!!

Heather said...

I keep stalking your blog wishing there was an update! I hope that you and baby are doing good!!

Inlocoparentis said...

The suspense is killing me - boy or girl?!