3 Years Ago Today

3 years ago today...
I was at the hospital at 6 am sharp! I wasn't dilating or having contractions but I was determined to have you born today.

3 years ago today...
I put on my hospital gown, got my IV, took the magic pills to get my labor started and...waited

3 years ago today...
I watched tv, tried to read and tried to take a nap but just couldn't concentrate.

3 years ago today...
Visitors came and went. Nurses came and went. Time ticks on and on

3 years ago today...
I started to contract and dilate after being at the hospital for 9 hours. I cried for my epidural but the nurse said "girl, you are only dilated to 4!"

3 years ago today...
I finally get my epidural after being at the hospital for about 14 hrs. Its 8 pm and all is right with the world. Except I am really hungry!. I haven't eaten in 15hrs.

3 years ago today...
Its taking forever to get to 10. Its really late and people are waiting patiently for me to have you. I haven't quite reached THAT point. My doctor is only just on her way to the hospital. I am feeling sick and need to throw up.

3 years ago today...
My dad says (a direct quote) "That little shit's going to wait and be born on his due date!"

3 years ago today...
I throw up which thankfully puts me over the edge and ready! But..........


3 years ago today...

You were not even born yet!

Yes I do look rather puffy. But I've been on IV for 18 hours. Give a girl a break!!