It's 4:00 AM. Karin has been up all night and is having regular and intensifying surges (contractions). I just called the hospital to let them know that we will be coming in.
5:30 AM. The Doula, also known as Andrea, has arrived at our home.
8:20 AM. We are still at home. Regular surges. The next door neighbor began major landscaping at 7:30 AM using heavy machinery. Karin said it wasn't bothering her but I did tell the landscaper what was happening over here and he said he would try to expedite.
I managed to squeeze in a couple of hours sleep between 6 and 8... all due to Andrea the Doula being here. That sleep is going to make a huge difference today.
11:25 AM. We are at home. Karin is surging. The surges are intense and intermittent. Karin was in, and next to, the bed for a few hours. We then moved to the dining room for a little breakfast, went for a walk in the backyard, and are now watching The Office.
1:55 PM. Karin is bathing. Doula is sleeping in the living room. I'm trying to cram some readings in.
3:55 PM. We three are gathered in the bedroom. Karin is standing in the middle of the room, enduring surges. I am on the bed alternating between a book, the computer, the video camera, and Karin. Doula is on the floor, talking Karin through her surges.
5:55 PM. Packing up and heading to the hospital. I don't think we're going to have internet access (but I'll try).
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ReplyDeleteWe've been checking this blog regularly all day. Thanks for keeping it updated.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised you haven't set up a live video feed. Of course, Karin would have to kill you if you tried it, so it's probably better that you haven't.
Actually, we set up a video conference for Anjum who is also Doulaing for Karin from Austin, Texas. We had to use something called SightSpeed because we couldn't get Yahoo or MSN to behave. She is Mac and we are PC.
ReplyDeleteMarcia says - For Karin - You are so strong and ready to do this. I send you all of my love and support. From way far away, we are all sending you continued strength, patience, calm and confidence. Love you very much.
ReplyDeleteDov says - I really hope you have your baby soon and I can't wait to meet him.
Dear Karin, Baruch and BabyBoy
ReplyDeleteNothing matters today other than your progress and well being. I check your blog constantly.
We are sending you hugs and kisses galore
MomEleanorBubby and PaulDedo