Arlie Mae

She didn't want to come into the world quite so easily, but she sure is sweet!! (Poor baby has bruising because she came out so fast.)

Here's the record of what happened:

Checked in about 5:20 only one in labor and delivery!

Cytotech placed at 6:30. Had To lay for 2 hours. (1 hour off, monitor for 20, 40 off). 1 1/2 but soft. 

Second one in at 10:40. Took 5mg ambien. Contractions about 3 minutes apart around 11.

2 and stretchy at 2:40. Went to the bathroom and contractions picked up. Waited til 3:40 to do the next dose. 

Woke me at 6:15 to give me time off the monitor. Showered, make up, brush, etc. (Paul ran home to SSS) Ordered breakfast at 7:15. Back on monitor at 7:20.

Checked by dr Allen at 8:30. Still a 2. Another dose of cytotech. 

Checked me again at 12:15. Baby's head dropped a lot. Started on pitocin at 12:25. Dose upped every 20-30 minutes. 

Epidural in at 3. Checked at 3:55 still a 2 but baby engaged. Broke water. Napped. 

Only a 3 at 6. Upped pitocin to 20 which is as high as they go at 7. Nurse asked if I felt pressure down there, paid attention and yes I do. Checked me at 7:20- I was a 9 1/2! She got the dr to double check that she was feeling it right. Started pushing at 7:30. She was born at 7:48. 7 lb 10 oz, 19 inches long. 

Comparison of Aizy and Arlie (same weight, length, l&d room, and dr haha):