EDD: November 7, 2002
Born: October 30, 2002 @ 1:28PM
At: Presbyterian Hospital
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark Brown & Wavy
Height: 19 1/2 inches
Weight: 6 lbs., 13 oz.
Sex: Female
Labor was quick! Labor started at 9 AM, I called my midwife at 10 AM & arrived at the hospital at 11 AM. I knew at 8:30 that morning that the 30th was the day though. . . even though labor hadn't begun! When I got there, they put me in triage & found that I was still only 2 cm dilated. So, they told me to walk for 2 hours. Within 45 minutes, I was back in triage because I couldn't walk anymore. Everytime I had a contraction I was holding onto the railing with one arm & the other gripping tightly to my mother as I desperately tried to breathe & not cry. They checked me again. & I had already reached 4 cm dilated!!! I was demanding drugs as they began to admit me into Labor & Delivery by drawing blood & asking questions that I could barely answer as I couldn't function normally. Within 20 minutes, my water broke, the contractions seemed to be one on top of the other, I was crying & shaking & FINALLY admitted. They somehow got me into a wheel chair & drove me to the delivery room. EVERYONE was rushing around trying to get prepared. Kirsten was coming whether we were ready or not.
By this time, I was screaming. Yes, I admit it, I screamed. I even cursed at the world. Everytime I cursed, it was immiediately followed by a sad apology to everyone there. Just as they were about to pump some meds into my IV that they BARELY got in, the midwife said, "Stop. It's too late." I was terrified! It was much too fast & much too painful for my liking. But, by 1 I couldn't stop Kirsten anymore. I was told to push when I was ready. & boy was I ready. All I could think about was getting her out! At 1:28 PM after just 4 real pushes, Kirsten was on my tummy filling the room with a beautiful cry. It was over, I was in shock & amazement & everyone, even the nurses & my midwife, were all choked up. I could have never asked for a better day.
Bottom Left: Kirsten just ready to be changed at home - 2 days old
Above: Kirsten & I all ready to head home from the hospital
